A Profile of Lake Havasu City
Named for its 45 mile long lake on the Colorado River, Lake
Havasu City has grown into a popular site for those traveling
West. Of course, the first step to visiting this desert city is
getting there. While a road trip is always one option, many
tourists instead opt to travel by plane, train, or bus. The Lake
Havasu City Municipal Airport offers flights on America West
Airlines (also known as Mesa Air) and Sun Western Airlines via
Phoenix and Las Vegas, respectively.
Once in town, visitors will notice that there are only a few
main streets in the city. Nevertheless, drivers may want to pick
up a free map at the Visitor Information Center in the English
Village off of Mesquite Avenue.
With their luggage picked up and a map in their hand, what is a
Lake Havasu City tourist to do? The most popular tourist
attractions include the Colorado River, the Mohave Desert, the
Sonoran Desert, and - of course- the London Bridge.
The London Bridge crosses the Bridgewater Channel from the
mainland to a small island on the Colorado River. When the
bridge began to sink into the River Thames in its hometown,
Robert P. McCulloch decided to dismantle it and rebuild it in
Lake Havasu. The bridge became world famous and put the town on
the map.
The bridge cultivated London flair, as businesses came together
in the English Village, located beneath the bridge.
British-style shopping and dining creates an authentic English
atmosphere.
With a famous bridge, beautiful scenery, great shopping and
dining, and perfect desert weather, Lake Havasu City has become
a popular vacation sport for every type of tourist.