Scenic stop · Arizona
Meteor Crater
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A 4,000-foot-wide, 600-foot-deep crater punched into the Arizona desert by a 160-foot-wide iron-nickel meteorite 50,000 years ago. Privately owned, $24 admission. Rim observation decks at three elevations, plus an Apollo astronaut training-history museum (NASA astronauts trained for the moon here — the lunar surface looked like this). Allow 90 minutes. Just south of I-40 between Winslow and Flagstaff.
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Common questions about Meteor Crater
Where is Meteor Crater?
Meteor Crater is at Interstate 40 Exit 233, Winslow, AZ 86047, Arizona.
What are the hours at Meteor Crater?
Typical hours: Daily 8am–5pm (extended summer). Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.
What's Meteor Crater like to visit on a family road trip?
A 4,000-foot-wide, 600-foot-deep crater punched into the Arizona desert by a 160-foot-wide iron-nickel meteorite 50,000 years ago. Privately owned, $24 admission. Rim observation decks at three elevations, plus an Apollo astronaut training-history museum (NASA astronauts trained for the moon here — the lunar surface looked like this). Allow 90 minutes. Just south of I-40 between Winslow and Flagstaff.
Is Meteor Crater family-friendly?
Yes — Meteor Crater earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database. Older kids tend to enjoy it; little ones may get restless.
How long should families plan to stay at Meteor Crater?
Most families spend an hour or two at Meteor Crater, depending on kid stamina and weather.
Data sources: Pixie Vacations / Travel with Griz. Full attribution.