London Bridge, Lake Havasu, AZ. Magnet

Lake Havasu has an annual Hot Air Balloon Festival and they fly over the London Bridge! The London Bridge, now a striking landmark in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, carries with it a rich tapestry of history far from its original home. Originally constructed in the 1830s over the River Thames in London, England, this iconic bridge was dismantled in 1967 and purchased by Robert P. McCulloch, the founder of Lake Havasu City. Each stone was meticulously labelled and shipped to the United States, where the bridge was reconstructed and dedicated in 1971. This remarkable feat was not just about preserving a piece of architectural history but also served as a unique tourist attraction that helped to put Lake Havasu City on the map. Today, London Bridge spans a man-made canal on the Colorado River, offering scenic views and a testament to the ingenuity and vision that bridged two continents and cultures.