Historic granite bridge reconstructed from its original 19th-century structure and spanning a scenic water channel, serving as a landmark attraction with pedestrian walkways and waterfront views.
Best enjoyed during daylight hours for sightseeing and photography
How to Get There
From Lake Havasu City (0 mi): Follow McCulloch Boulevard North toward the Bridgewater Channel and continue to the waterfront district, where parking areas and pedestrian access lead directly to the historic bridge.
Overview
The London Bridge is one of the most unusual historic landmarks in the United States, blending English heritage with the dramatic desert scenery of Arizona. Originally completed over the River Thames in London in 1831, the granite bridge was carefully dismantled in the late 1960s, shipped across the Atlantic, and meticulously reconstructed stone by stone above a channel connecting Lake Havasu with Thompson Bay. Today, visitors can stroll across the structure, admire its classic arches, explore the adjacent English Village, and enjoy waterfront parks, restaurants, and boating activities that surround this celebrated attraction.
The bridge owes its modern existence to entrepreneur Robert P. McCulloch, who purchased the aging structure from the City of London as part of his vision to promote the growing community around Lake Havasu. What many travelers do not realize is that the original granite facing conceals a modern reinforced concrete framework designed for contemporary traffic needs. The result is a remarkable fusion of nineteenth-century engineering and twentieth-century construction, creating a destination that combines history, recreation, and striking desert-lake landscapes. Whether arriving by boat, foot, or car, visitors encounter one of Arizona's most recognizable landmarks and one of the world's most famous relocated structures.
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