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We had a wonderful time at Meteor Crater. It's a little pricey but having a military discount helped defray the cost. The exhibit is very large and well done. There are two theatres showing different aspects of the crater. The movies were very enjoyable and quite entertaining. There are plenty of hands-on displays depicting how the crater was formed. We purchased lunch at the Blasted Bistro. The sandwiches were very large and came with your choice of chips. Both of our sandwiches were excellent. We took the guided tour of the crater. Michael was our guide. He was not only very informative but was also very funny and entertaining. The walk is about a mile long round trip. I was the oldest of the group and the slowest. He would stop the group until I could catch up. He was thoughtful and considerate so Michael...a huge THANK YOU! Read Less

Great landmark to stop and see for a few hours. The crater is really neat to see up close. Definitely feel very small standing next to it. They have plenty of information and short films to explain the history and the meteor hit. The staff were all kind and courteous as well. Nature has places where man seems small. One of the most known craters. Highly advising to visit as it teaches about Mother Nature and her artifacts. Read Less

This place has been on my list for a while. The pictures don't do it justice. The immense feeling you get standing on the rim of the crater is just that, immense! Various binoculars are trained on different features within the crater. The observation platforms allow for a great photo op. Being a geologist, I really appreciated the signs pointing to the different strata (rock layers) also found in the Grand Canyon sequence. This is a must-go for any rock/space/meteor enthusiast. Read Less

We decided to stop by on our way to Flagstaff and I really wish we would have gone earlier in the day! We figured we would look at the hole and it'd be cool and we'd leave.... 45 min would be plenty of time.. We have 3 kids (17, 15 and 7) and did NOT expect them to be so mesmerized by everything there. The tickets you buy are good for 2 weeks so we may have to go back on the way out. It was pretty incredible to see and the telescopes they have set up REALLY puts it in perspective of how huge it is! They have a museum that's interactive and a theater. There are several observation decks and even not doing a guided tour there was someone on the lower deck telling us all about it. So awesome. 10/10 recommend seeing this!!!! Read Less

Great landmark to stop and see for a few hours. The crater is really neat to see up close. Definitely feel very small standing next to it. They have plenty of information and short films to explain the history and the meteor hit. The staff were all kind and courteous as well. I recommend stopping and seeing it for yourself. Read Less