There are a number of reasons that living in Arizona is a goal for many individuals and families. From the gorgeous Grand Canyon in the north to the high Sonoran desert of central Arizona to the stunning saguaro forests of Tucson and southern Arizona, Arizona is home to a wealth of diverse climates, seasons and amenities making it easy to see why Arizona is such a wonderful place to purchase a home, land or real estate as well as to live, work and do business.
One of the most famous places to visit in Arizona is Meteor Crater, the best-preserved, first-proven meteorological impact site in the world. The topographical terrain of Meteor Crater so closely resembles that of the moon and other planets, NASA made it the official training site for Apollo astronauts. The crater itself is nearly one mile across, 2.4 miles in circumference and more than 500 feet deep. To visualize its massive size, think of it like this: twenty football fields could stretch across its floor and a 60-story building would not reach the top of the crater rim.
The Meteor Crater Visitor Center has a theater, interactive discovery center, air-conditioned crater viewing area and access to self-guided trails as well as guided walking tours. In addition, there is a gift and souvenir shop, food facilities and the outdoor Astronaut Memorial Park that features the American Astronaut Wall of Fame and an actual Apollo space test capsule.
Meteor Crater is located off Interstate 40 at Exit 233, 25 miles east of Flagstaff and 20 miles west of Winslow in beautiful Northern Arizona. Along with the Grand Canyon, nearby attractions include the Petrified Forest, Painted Desert, Mogollon Rim, Flagstaff and the San Francisco Peaks. Other ‘don’t miss’ venues include Sedona and numerous cultural, historic, sightseeing and archeological sites.
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