| Hoover Dam |
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| The Hoover Dam was
built many years ago to hold back the Colorado
River and also generate electricity. Hoover Dam
is 720ft high and 660ft thick. More than 700,000
people tour Hoover Dam every year, making it a
definite stop on your way to Lake Mead. Tours
are available that take you from the top of the
Dam into the heart, showing you how everything's
works. It's fun and educational for the whole
family - 702-294-3523 |
| Lake Mead |
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| Covering over 229
square miles, Lake Mead is the largest man made
body of water in the United States. The lake was
formed in 1935 when the Hoover Dam was built.
Marinas, beaches and other recreational areas
line the shores. |
| Laughlin, Nevada |
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| Just over the border
into Nevada about 30 miles west of Kingman, lies
a lively gambling town resting on the shores of
the Colorado River. Laughlin is very popular with
tourist from all over. Laughlin is similar to
Las Vegas in many ways, however it is slower paced
and much more scenic. Hotel rooms and food are
also less expensive here than in most gambling
towns. A great place to getaway for the weekend. |
| Lake Havasu
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| Hot! Definitely one
the hottest spots in Arizona during the summer
months, but soaking the cool lake water usually
takes care of that. Lake Havasu is most known
for housing the London Bridge which was bought
by Mr. Robert McCulloch for $2.5 million in 1967.
It was disassembled and shipped to the U.S. and
then reassembled in Lake Havasu. Because of the
presence of the London Bridge, Lake Havasu now
attracts a crowd rather than just being another
desert town. Many watersports and activities are
offered residents and visitors, enough to keep
anyone busy. MTV recently hosted Spring Break
in Lake Havasu drawing record crowds. |
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Welcome to the North Western Arizona Travel Guide.
Visiting Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, Kingman or other
towns in the Northwest, then you'll want to take some
time and browse our guide for hotels, shopping, dining,
attractions, activities and much more. 