Can you see the Meteor Crater without paying?

They charge $18 for admission! Plus, from what we understood, that doesn’t even buy you a trip to the rim or down to the bottom. That gets you access to observation points so you can SEE the crater. Trust me, if you do not pay the fee, you cannot see ANYTHING at all.

How big is the Meteor Crater in Flagstaff?

0.75 miles
Meteor Crater measures 0.75 miles (1.2 kilometers) across and about 600 feet (180 meters) deep.

Can you walk down into Meteor Crater?

There is no hiking into the crater. State park is $18 for adults and offers tours, but none descend into the crater. There is an interactive museum, astronaut wall of fame, and gift shop. This is a good place to take the kids and get some cool pictures, but you’re not allowed to hike around the crater.

How long do you need at Meteor Crater?

We would recommend you set aside 2-3 hours to watch the movie, spend some time in the Interactive Discovery Center, view the crater from the various lookout points and take a guided rim tour. We look forward to your visit!

Can you go into the Barringer crater?

We do not permit our guests to hike down to the bottom of the Crater, primarily for safety reasons. Also, scientific research is being conducted inside the Crater on a year-round basis. There are 3 lookout points with spectacular views of the Crater. There are also great views if you take one of our guided rim tours.

Where is the meteor crater that killed the dinosaurs?

Named after a nearby town, Chicxulub crater is located just offshore. New evidence confirms the site is almost undoubtedly the epicenter of the dinosaurs’ demise. The latest evidence comes from rock core samples plucked from Chicxulub Crater itself, which is buried beneath the seafloor in the Gulf of Mexico.

Where is the Meteor Crater in Northern Arizona?

Meteor Crater is a meteorite impact crater approximately 37 miles (60 km) east of Flagstaff and 18 miles (29 km) west of Winslow in the northern Arizona desert of the United States.

How to get to Sunset Crater from Flagstaff?

The Wupatki Visitor Center is 19 miles from Sunset Crater. When you’re ready to return to Flagstaff, finish the Wupatki Loop Road and head west toward Highway 89 near Cameron, then turn left (south) onto Highway 89 approximately 31 miles back to Flagstaff. Painted Desert, Photo Credit: getintravel.com

What to do at Meteor Crater in Winslow AZ?

CRATER GAZIN’ Enjoy the view from one of several breathtaking outdoor observation points. Find out what hidden gems await at Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum! SPACED OUT! Learn about our 60 year history with NASA and how the Apollo 11 astronauts trained at Meteor Crater to prepare for the 1969 mission to the moon.

What can you do at the Meteor Crater?

Your admission means you can enjoy all of the attractions at Meteor Crater, including; an educational Rim Tour, the Discovery Center & Space Museum, both movie theaters, the Gift & Mineral Shop, and delicious food and drinks from the Blasted Bistro. Traveling with Pets?