A Profile of Lake Havasu City

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