One of our absolute favorite things to do when we are out riding around is to find roadside oddities and attractions. We have been known to make many a U-turn while driving down the road. This page will be dedicated to any roadside attractions we have found in the state of Arizona.
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Ash Fork Museum
Location: 901 Old Rt 66
City: Ash Fork
Region of State Located: West Central
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If you are traveling the famed RT 66, you should definitely stop here. This museum is free of charge and has displays of this towns history during it’s hey days. Due to the large number of stone quarries and stone yards around town, Ash Fork has proclaimed itself “The Flagstone Capital Of The World”
Big Diamond
Location: 450 Quechan Dr (Outside The Paradise Casino)
City: Yuma
Region of State Located: Southwest Corner
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This giant diamond ring sits outside the Paradise Casino on the outskirts of Yuma. It is owned and operated by the Quechan Indian Tribe
Bridge To Nowhere (Mcphaul Bridge)
Location: US Highway 95, 4.5 miles north of Fortuna Rd
City: Yuma
Region of State Located: Southwest Corner
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This suspension bridge once spanned the Gila River. Now it just spans dirt…lol. It is closed to any access with signs saying it is unsafe. There are a couple of different access points but they are all dirt roads so a motorcycle might not be a smart choice for this one. You can see the bridge and the access roads from US Highway 95 but the roads are not marked. There was a Geocache there but we could not find it
Castle Dome Mine Museum
Location: Castle Dome Mine Rd
City: Yuma
Region of State Located: Southwest Corner
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To get to Castle Dome you will need to turn on Castle Dome Mine Rd from US-95. Castle Dome Mine Rd is a partially paved/partially dirt road. The dirt is packed down do other than being a little bumpy any vehicle should have no problems. Castle Dome is a re-creation of an old mining town around 1878. There is an entrance fee of $20 cash or $21 credit. Use the link I provide below to get the latest pricing and information on Castle Dome Mining Museum
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Helicopter On A Stick
Location: Yuma Proving Grounds
City: Yuma
Region of State Located: Southwest Corner
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Not far from our campground (Sundance RV Park) is the Yuma Proving grounds off of US Hwy-95. The helicopter on a stick is located off of US Highway 95. You would need to turn at Martinez Lake Rd. About 2.5 miles down Martinez Lake Rd on the left side, you will see the entrance to the Laguna Army Airfield. It is at this intersection you will see the helicopter
Historic Gillespie Dam & Bridge
Location: S. Old US Highway 80
City: Arlington
Region of State Located: Southwest
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The Gillespie Bridge was completed and opened to traffic in 1927 and became part of US 80. The Gillespie Dam Bridge is a steel truss-constructed bridge located a short distance downstream from the dam. Check out our short video on YouTube using the link below. Learn more about the Gillespie Dam & Bridge by visiting Wikipedia using the link below.
Gillespie Dam & Bridge Video
Gillespie Dam Bridge Wikipedia
London Bridge
Location: 1340 McCulloch Blvd N
City: Lake Havasu
Region of State Located: West Central
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The London Bridge was originally built in the 1830’s and crossed over the River Thames. In 1968 it was purchased by Robert P McCulloch. He had the exterior granite blocks cut and shipped to the United States and used them to build the new bridge. It was completed in 1971. To learn more about this bridge and it’s history use my link provided below.
Oatman
Location: Black Mountains of Mohave County
City: Oatman
Region of State Located: West Central
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This is not so much a roadside oddity but more of an attraction. Oatman is a town that reminds you of the wild west. Gunfights, old saloons, and burrows walking the street. Getting to Oatman is half the fun. The road snakes through the mountains treating you to some awesome views. If you want to learn the history of this town or watch a short video on YouTube, use the links provided below.
Pivot Point Plaza
Location: North Madison Ave
City: Yuma
Region of State Located: Southwest Corner
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You will need to park at Gateway Park and walk over to this locomotive. This outdoor exhibit opened in 2010 and sits on the exact site where the first train entered Arizona in 1877. The locomotive sits on the original track and concrete pivot which turned the rail bridge to allow boats to pass. While walking the outdoor courtyard (for lack of a better term) you can look out over the Colorado River, and Gateway Park, and take in some views of the Ocean To Ocean Bridge.
Check Out Our Short Video Of Pivot Point Plaza Using The Link Provided Below.
Pivot Point Plaza Video
Stone Cabin
Location: US-95 Near Entrance To KOFA Wildlife Refuge
City: Yuma
Region of State Located: Southwest Corner
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What was once an old stagecoach stop for those going from Yuma to Quartzite now sits abandoned and wasting away. It has also served as a gas station, hamburger stand, and gift shop.
Tank Display
Location: Yuma Proving Grounds/ Visitor Control Center/ East Imperial Dam Rd
City: Yuma
Region of State Located: Southwest Corner
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These tanks that are on display sit outside the Visitor Control Center. It is free and open to anyone to see this display. If you want to see the Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center which is located on a base, you will need to go inside and give them your license and registration. They will do some kind of background check which usually takes around 15 minutes and then issue you a pass. You then head down the road to the Heritage Center where you will need to show the guard at the entrance to the base your pass. The Heritage Center has a few outdoor displays but most are inside. Worth the trip.
Tiny Church
Location: US Highway 95, 5.5 miles north of Fortuna Rd
City: Yuma
Region of State Located: Southwest Corner
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A little bit north of the bridge pictured above, you will see a sign along US Hwy-95 that reads Pause Rest Worship. If you make a left on the dirt road at that sign it will lead you to the Tiny Church. We thought it was just a structure but to our surprise when we turned the doorknob, the door opened. Inside were 6 tiny pews!!! I found a Facebook page on this church. Tiny Church Facebook Page
UFO Museum
Location: 12716 Alamo Rd
City: Yucca
Region of State Located: West Central
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Although the museum part is closed, you can still cruise by and grab a pretty cool picture.