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You can see the old London Bridge that the founder of Lake Havasu bought from the British government in the 1960's. There are some great sunsets to see in this area in the summer as the sun goes down over the surrounding hills. The Walmart here is great but what Walmart isn't great? There are also many places to do watersports on the lake with this a popular destination for boating holidays. There is also a golf range near on of the hotels.
Eat
There are several restaurants if the London Bridge is crossed onto the island. An IHOP is also available here and is very cheap.
Sleep
There is a Best Western set off the main road in Lake Havasu. This is on the opposite side of the road to the lake. It has a swimming pool in the middle court yard and secure boat parking. There are also several hotels round the London Bridge area of Lake Havasu and some smaller bed and breakfasts.
Lake Havasu City is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, USA. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 55,338.
History
Lake Havasu City was established in 1964 by Robert P. McCulloch (of McCulloch Chainsaws) as a planned community. It was incorporated in 1978. The present city grew around an old mining town established in the early 20th century.
A popular tourist attraction in Lake Havasu City is the London Bridge, which crosses an 8ft (2.4m) deep man-made canal that leads from Lake Havasu (on the Colorado River) to Thompson Bay. It was bought for US$2.5 million from the City of London when the bridge was replaced in 1968. The bridge was disassembled, and the marked stones were shipped to Lake Havasu City and reassembled for another US$7 million. It opened in October 1971. It has been claimed that it was bought in the mistaken belief that it was the more grandiose Tower Bridge (which is often wrongly called London Bridge by tourists), but McCulloch ardently denied that.
The city is serviced by several intersecting loop roads which connect with Highway 95. This somewhat unorthodox road layout has been a source of confusion for many newcomers. Many of the houses in the city are vacation homes.
The city is a destination of choice for university students during Spring Break. Its reputation in the region rivals Panama City, Florida in the east. Much of the spring break activity centers on the London Bridge Resort Village, a British-themed tourist district next to the bridge. The resort built a large patio extending out to the channel with a swimming pool and a stage equipped with disco lighting to accommodate parties.
Lake Havasu City is regularly host to other major events such as boating conventions and the Western Winter Blast. Property values have soared in recent years as has the city's population.
Future of Lake Havasu City
Projects under way include Lake Havasu City's first regional mall, The Shops at Lake Havasu....
