A Profile of Lake Havasu City

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