Odessa Meteor Crater
Posted by: 
linkys
N 31° 45.416 W 102° 28.734
13R E 738792 N 3516259
The second largest meteor crater in the US is small enough that it can be experienced up close and personal.
Waymark Code: WMA62R
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2010
Views: 10
A short drive from Odessa, there is a new museum with displays about meteors from around the world. The self guided walking tour has signs that explain what you are seeing at each stop. Because of the main crater's relatively small size, 550 feet in diameter, and shallow depth, less than 10 feet below the surrounding surface, it is quite accessible for most people, just don't expect to stand and stare far down into an enormous hole in the earth.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Museum hours Tuesday- Saturday: 9 AM- 5PM; Sunday, 1 PM-5 PM.
Crater Trail is open for self guided tours everyday from 9 AM-5 PM.
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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