Grays Rock Shop — Attraction in Holbrook

!Que Fabulosa! This is really a must-see store. My recommendation is that you shop here while your credit cards are near their max limits; that will keep you from buying the whole store! However, even smallish sections of the store are pricey. Besides the petrified wood, they have fossils and mineral samples and jewelry and geodes. We were traveling eastbound from Holbrook -- enroute to the Petrified Forest NP, so this place is cunningly on the way. Note that this is a rock shop, and not some simple tourist stand... if "petrified wood" is your thing, this is your place. My gal loves geology, so she got a paycheck's worth of pretty rocks that were also interesting.

There is an outside area twice the size of the building which has plenty of large specimens that you can put in your own back yard. You'll need a forklift, though. That's the excuse I'm using.

The store features a space that is a museum of sorts, with completely fascinating treasures attributed to their private collection. Curation is pretty random, but you will not care. The rest of the property is a conveniently related gift shop! I would budget 90 minutes if you get sucked...

My wife and I have been to a lot of rock shops across the US and we must say this is one of the largest rock shops we've been to. Their prices on most things are very reasonable.

They have some very large unique pieces to look at and there is also a rock museum.

Definitely worth checking out if you are into rock shops or have a lot of kiddos. They also have a ginormous petrified...

This is a gigantic rock shop offering a wide range of items, from small mineral specimens to massive logs too large to lift. They also showcase Native American art. It's a fantastic spot to find quality minerals for home decor, with a vast selection to choose from. The staff were friendly and helpful, answering all our questions, and they have restrooms...