| When most individuals think of Lake Havasu City, | | | | and boutiques that carry items not likely to be found |
| Arizona, they tend to think of it as a spring break | | | | around your hometown. |
| destination full of young adults who are partying | | | | The nearby Lake Havasu State Park is a great place |
| through all hours of the day and the night. While this is | | | | to visit if you are looking for nature trails, boat ramps, |
| a fairly accurate picture of the area during spring | | | | or beautiful beaches. There is an easy, 1.5 mile trail that |
| break, Lake Havasu is actually a wonderful vacation | | | | makes its way through the desert and along the |
| destination for individuals of all ages who are simply | | | | shoreline, providing beautiful views and access to |
| looking to kick back, relax, and have a good time with | | | | some of the nicest beaches along the lake. There is |
| their friends and family. While the most obvious | | | | also a fishing dock if you feel like reeling one in but do |
| attraction is the lake itself, there are also numerous | | | | not have access to a boat and a small interpretative |
| activities in the surrounding area, including the London | | | | garden that highlights the creatures that can be found |
| Bridge, the English village, a state park, and a wildlife | | | | throughout the park and within this particular area of |
| refuge. | | | | the desert. |
| During the spring, summer, and fall, visitors come to | | | | If it is some wildlife you seek, then look no further than |
| Lake Havasu in droves to enjoy the large, refreshing | | | | the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. Managed by the |
| lake. Water sports abound as individuals take to | | | | Fish and Wildlife Service, this refuge protects 300 miles |
| boating, waterskiing, jet-skiing, parasailing, | | | | of shoreline of the Colorado River and is dedicated to |
| wakeboarding, kayaking, and just about anything else | | | | preserving our wildlife for the future. Within this area is |
| you can think of doing on a lake. If you do not have a | | | | a section that consists of 13 miles and is known as |
| personal watercraft, you can actually rent a boat, a jet | | | | Topock Gorge. Here, bald eagles, peregrine falcons, |
| ski, or even a houseboat if you so desire, allowing you | | | | and desert bighorn sheep are just some of the |
| to participate in all the fun out on the lake. If you are | | | | protected animals. In addition, you can find petroglyphs |
| looking for a less frenzied Lake Havasu vacation, you | | | | on the canyon walls that are estimated to be at least |
| can usually find a quiet place to kayak or canoe, or | | | | 1,500 years old. |
| you can simply hang out on the beach and enjoy a | | | | If you are looking for entertainment, try the London |
| nice picnic under the sun. To learn more about the lake | | | | Arms Pub and Playhouse with its traditional British pub |
| and to explore different areas, such as Copper | | | | atmosphere and appearance. The productions take |
| Canyon and Topock Gorge, hop onboard one of the | | | | place on Friday and Saturday nights along with a |
| tour boats that leaves near the London Bridge. | | | | matinee on Sunday. In addition, there are numerous |
| One of the biggest tourist attractions in Lake Havasu | | | | races, regattas, and fishing competitions that take |
| City AZ is the London Bridge. The London Bridge was | | | | place on Lake Havasu throughout the year so keep |
| originally in England, but after it was discovered that it | | | | your eyes open for information about such events. |
| was sinking into the Thames, it was auctioned off and | | | | Considering you will be spending so much time out on |
| the individual with the winning bid decided to move it to | | | | the lake and in the sun, a great option for lodging is a |
| Lake Havasu City. Here, this massive, granite bridge | | | | Lake Havasu vacation rental. With a vacation rental, |
| was reconstructed and now stands as a link between | | | | you can retire to your home away from home after a |
| the mainland and a small island that is on the Colorado | | | | busy day and simply relax as you would within the |
| River. | | | | comfort of your own home. You have more options in |
| Since the London Bridge was the focal point of the | | | | a Lake Havasu rental, as in you can either eat out at |
| city, developers decided to play off of the theme and | | | | one of the area restaurants or stay in and cook the |
| develop what is called the “English Village.” | | | | meal you are craving in your rental’s kitchen. |
| This village sits below the Bridge and provides guests | | | | Whatever you are looking for, check out Lake Havasu |
| with a more English flavor of shopping and dining. | | | | rental homes - you may be delighted to discover your |
| Within this shopping center, you will find specialty shops | | | | newfound freedom during vacation! |