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Lake Havasu City, AZ Overview

Shimmering Lake Havasu, the centerpoint of Lake Havasu City, was formed in 1938 after the Parker Dam was built. It is perhaps most famous for the London Bridge that looms above it. Yes, the actual London Bridge, bought by the area's founding father, Robert McCullough, for $2,460,000, after the city of London put it up for auction in 1968. Today, Lake Havasu City is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Arizona and offers a range of recreational activities for families, couples and... more » Shimmering Lake Havasu, the centerpoint of Lake Havasu City, was formed in 1938 after the Parker Dam was built. It is perhaps most famous for the London Bridge that looms above it. Yes, the actual London Bridge, bought by the area's founding father, Robert McCullough, for $2,460,000, after the city of London put it up for auction in 1968. Today, Lake Havasu City is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Arizona and offers a range of recreational activities for families, couples and single travelers. Golf on championship courses, soak up the sun on the shores of Lake Havasu's beaches or explore nearby parks by foot and bicycle. Houseboats dot the lake and are available for rent along with paddle boats, kayaks, jet skis and other types of water sports equipment. Like most resort towns Lake Havasu is chock-full of hotels, restaurants, shops and non-stop action. « less
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Hidden Palms Resort & Condominiums

5 of 5 stars
Oceanside, Ca.
Jul 24, 2008

When we walked thru the gate and saw the beautiful pool and well kept grounds. The manager Dean was friendly and helpful and when we opened our room it was clean and comfy nice kitchen with...more

London Bridge Resort

2 of 5 stars
California
Jul 16, 2008

This hotel, Time Share, is convenient to everything but our stay was not very pleasing. We were in room 2060 wich is right next to the elevator. This was good for getting too but sucked to sleep...more

Quality Inn & Suites

2 of 5 stars
Chandler, AZ
Jul 9, 2008

Hotel said they have recently been renovated but couldn't really see it, New bedsheets maybe but carpet was old and bathroom looked old, walls seemed really old and not even had a new coat of paint in...more

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New to Lake Havasu..some questions July 18, 2008, 1 reply
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Houseboat rental for spring break May 19, 2008, 2 replies
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houseboat question, we need a BIG ONE, memorial day March 29, 2008, 1 reply
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