London Bridge Beach — Attraction in Lake Havasu City

Who knew you could find a piece of London lounging under the Arizona sun? Visiting the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City was like stumbling upon Big Ben in a cowboy hat—delightfully unexpected and utterly charming.

First off, hats off to Robert P. McCulloch, the visionary who thought, “You know what this desert needs? A 19th-century British bridge!” And so, in 1968, he purchased the original 1831 London Bridge for $2.46 million, had it dismantled and shipped across the pond, and reassembled it in Arizona by 1971. Talk about a fixer-upper project!

Walking across this historic structure, you can’t help but marvel at the meticulous effort it took to move each of the 10,276 granite blocks, all meticulously numbered and transported via the Panama Canal to their new home.

The bridge’s vintage lamps, made from melted-down cannons of Napoleon’s army, add a touch of historical flair.

The surrounding area embraces the bridge’s British roots with a quaint AZ Village, complete with shops and eateries that make you feel like you’ve crossed into a parallel universe where Arizona meets the UK. It’s the perfect spot to stroll.

In short, visiting the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City is a delightful blend of history, whimsy, and a testament to the lengths we’ll go to make our desert landscapes a tad more weird and wonderful. Cheerio, y’all!

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