Lake Havasu City

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Lake Havasu City Travel Guide

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City Introduction

Lake Havasu City is a relatively new city, having been established as a recreational military camp during World War II. At the time, the place was called Site Six, and it was located right by Lake Havasu, which was artificially created with the construction of the Parker Dam in the mid-1930s. The lake forms part of the course of the Colorado River, and it is located on the border of Arizona and California.

In 1958, businessman Robert McCulloch purchased 13 square kilometers of land in the area, and he supplemented the purchase with another 53 square kilometers before Lake Havasu City was incorporated on September 30, 1963. It received formal city status in 1978, and since then the city has become one of the most visited in Arizona.

At the central part of Lake Havasu City, you can walk or drive to the island of Pittsburgh Point, formerly a peninsula. Today, the island is separated from the rest of Arizona along the Bridgewater Canal, and the connection to the island is the city’s biggest attraction. Here you can see the London Bridge, which Robert McCulloch bought from the city council in the English capital in 1968, when it had to be replaced. The American gave 2.5 million dollars for the bridge, which was then carefully disassembled and shipped to the United States, where it was reassembled and opened in 1971.

The entire area around the London Bridge is worth seeing, and here you can visit the Lake Havasu City Visitor Center and take a walk along the canal and enjoy the view of the bridge. There are also shops and eateries in the area, where you can take a short ferry ride across the Colorado River as well. The ferry sails from the dock just north of London Bridge, and after a short sail you arrive at the urban area of ​​Havasu Lake on the lake’s western shore in California. Here is the Havasu Landing Resort & Casino, which is run by the Chemehuevi Indian tribe.

When you are in Lake Havasu City and cross the London Bridge, you will come to Pittsburgh Point. You can drive around the island or take a hike, and in several places, there is a view of Lake Havasu and California, which is only a few hundred meters from Arizona. There are lovely beaches along the Bridgewater Channel if you want to enjoy the city’s usually good weather.

If you want to know more about the history of the city and the region, you can take a trip to the Lake Havasu Museum of History, which depicts different periods and aspects through history. You will find information about the Indian tribes and their cultures, mining, trade, the construction of Parker Dam and, of course, the time with Robert McCulloch and his purchase of London Bridge.

Lake Havasu City has several natural attractions to enjoy. One of them is the many birds that are around Lake Havasu. You can go to Mesquite Bay north of the city to look over the water. It is also possible to enjoy many starry evenings in the desert because Robert McCulloch designed Lake Havasu City without streetlights in the residential areas. The east end of Bison Boulevard, the Site Six Parking Lot at Pittsburgh Point, SARA Park and Yonder Park are some of the good places to see the stars.

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Day Trips

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is the capital of Nevada og it is world famous for its many sparkling neon signs, impressive shows and fantastic hotel and casino complexes. Here are activities 24 hours a day; whether you go here to gamble, to get married in one of the many Wedding Chapels or just to soak up the pulse and entertainment of the city.

The entertainment at the hotels is centered around the main street of Las Vegas Boulevard, also called The Strip. A lot of mega hotels are located along the street, and part of the visit here in Nevada’s largest city is to visit them and their extravagant buffets and special attractions, such as volcanic eruptions, large waterfalls, fountains, pirates and the half-size Eiffel Tower.

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Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Phoenix

Phoenix is ​​the capital and largest city of the US state of Arizona. The area was cultivated in bygone times by the Hohokam people, and the remains of their civilization could be seen in the 1800s, when settlers began to arrive at today’s Arizona. In 1867 Jack Swilling came here and he started cultivating the land.

More settlers arrived, and Lord Darrell Duppa suggested calling the growing place Phoenix, like a city built on a defunct civilization. The new town was formally approved in 1868, when a post office was opened with Jack Swilling as postmaster. In 1870, the inhabitants chose to move the city approximately 5 km to the west, and Phoenix grew to around 2,500 inhabitants in 1880.

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Palm Springs, USA

Palm Springs

Palm Springs is one of several cities located in the Californian desert in the Coachella Valley east of Los Angeles. The city is known for its mild and warm climate, many activities and proximity to several beautiful places in nature.

Palm Springs became particularly well-known in the first half of the 20th century, when the city developed into a popular holiday destination. Mount San Jacinto to the west of the city ensured and still ensures visitors comfortable temperatures even in winter, which can be chilly on the Pacific Ocean. More and more hotels were built, and luxury attracted movie stars and other celebrities.

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Overview of Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City is a relatively new city, having been established as a recreational military camp during World War II. At the time, the place was called Site Six, and it was located right by Lake Havasu, which was artificially created with the construction of the Parker Dam in the mid-1930s. The lake forms part of the course of the Colorado River, and it is located on the border of Arizona and California.

In 1958, businessman Robert McCulloch purchased 13 square kilometers of land in the area, and he supplemented the purchase with another 53 square kilometers before the city was incorporated on September 30, 1963. It received formal city status in 1978, and since then the city has become one of the most visited in Arizona.

At the central part of the city, you can walk or drive to the island of Pittsburgh Point, formerly a peninsula. Today, the island is separated from the rest of Arizona along the Bridgewater Canal, and the connection to the island is the city’s biggest attraction. Here you can see the London Bridge, which Robert McCulloch bought from the city council in the English capital in 1968, when it had to be replaced. The American gave 2.5 million dollars for the bridge, which was then carefully disassembled and shipped to the United States, where it was reassembled and opened in 1971.

About the Lake Havasu City travel guide

Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English

About the travel guide

The Lake Havasu City travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the American city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.

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