Lookout Points

By Gary Tarr | October 7, 2020

Discovery Center Observation Deck

Four Lookout Points feature spectacular views of Meteor Crater and the breathtaking desert landscape. You can enjoy these outdoor areas or take in an incredible view of the Crater from inside the air-conditioned comfort of the Discovery Center.

Observation Deck

The first observation area is immediately behind the Discovery Center. There are benches so you can rest while taking in all the details of the Crater. We have two telescopes here available for sightseeing all the details.

Moon Mountain

Moon Mountain is the highest Observation area. It is accessed by the sidewalk that goes up dramatically to the left as you stand behind the Discovery Center looking at the Crater. The observation deck is accessed by going down the path behind the Discovery Center. It has several fixed telescopes for you to look at specific items of interest.

The Lower Ramada

The Lower Ramada is accessed by turning right and continuing down the steps when you reach the Observation Deck.

Kay W

a year ago
Awesome place to visit! The museum is small but fun, the theater plays a short video describing the site history, but the true gem is the crater itse... Read More
Awesome place to visit! The museum is small but fun, the theater plays a short video describing the site history, but the true gem is the crater itself. The scale here must be seen and experienced. It's outstanding! And since you'll be out standing on a tall outcrop, bring a jacket. The views are photo worthy, but the wind can dampen the experience if you're not prepared. Read Less
Cesar Cordoba

8 months ago
Amazing place!! Very educational as well inside the museum area. The outdoor gives you a wow factor and tell you the power of nature. Great for famil... Read More
Amazing place!! Very educational as well inside the museum area. The outdoor gives you a wow factor and tell you the power of nature. Great for families and friends. Gift shop is a bit price like Disney pricey but overall is ok. Read Less
Chris Fernandez

2 months ago
We stopped here on our way from Albuquerque to Flagstaff. Great road trip detour. The meteor crater itself is very cool. The scale of it is quite imp... Read More
We stopped here on our way from Albuquerque to Flagstaff. Great road trip detour. The meteor crater itself is very cool. The scale of it is quite impressive. It was fun to walk around the rim and get some pictures. It's a must-do for space nerds like me. There's also a small museum that you need to walk through to access the crater. I think admission to the crater and museum was $25/person, which is a little expensive for a 30-60 minute stop. Dogs aren't allowed, so we left ours in the car. It was January so we weren't worried about the heat. They do have a basic kennel available. Read Less
Federico Salvati

2 months ago
Awesome impact crater created by the meteor that hit Arizona over 50.000 years ago. Definitively a one-of-a-kind places in the World, so it's absolute... Read More
Awesome impact crater created by the meteor that hit Arizona over 50.000 years ago. Definitively a one-of-a-kind places in the World, so it's absolutely recommended to visit if you are traveling on Route 66 or Interstate-40. I recommend to buy the tickets online to get a 2$ discount, so the high price will be less painful. Read Less
Raphael Whitten

a year ago
Was a nice drive out. I didn't go in due to it being closed. But I got to enjoy the peacefulness at night. It's a bit of a shame that all natural wond... Read More
Was a nice drive out. I didn't go in due to it being closed. But I got to enjoy the peacefulness at night. It's a bit of a shame that all natural wonders have to be blocked off because we can't control or trust our selves enough to preserve them for future generations. I can only hope humanity will become better in the future. Read Less

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Four Lookout Points with Spectacular Views of the Crater

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