We would love to say, 'DON'T STAY IN NEEDLES!!!!!!' but that would be selfish to try and preserve this location as it is now for ourselves. Read on.......!
Where to stay and eat: There are several motels. We chose the Best Western, Needles. You will see from the Trip Adviser Link that it is rated No. 1 at the time of writing. Do not be deceived by the hotel price. It includes a first rate breakfast at Juicy's Famous River Cafe. In fact, we ate most of our meals at Juicy's and believe me it offers delicious food, great staff and a wonderful atmosphere.
What we love to do in Needles - Go to the golf club. Wow! When we found this 18 hole course on our first visit it must have been 110F outside and people were golfing. Rivers Edge Golf Course is along side the Colorado River. The Clubhouse is good with great food to take with you on the course or just go there for a bite to eat and enjoy the view of the Colorado River.
Great day trips:
Hoover Dam - Easily reached in a day with plenty of time to take the tour and see the new bridge.
Laughlin, Nevada - A mini Las Vegas. Big hotels, factory outlet all along the Colorado River.
Oatman, Arizona- A must! Gold mining town with plenty of shops, shows, places to eat located on Historic Route 66. Plenty of burros which have the right of way.
Kingman, Arizona - Drive between Oatman and Kingman along Route 66 is spectacular. Kingman hosts the Route 66 Museum.
Lake Havasu City - Home of the London Bridge. Great boating and outdoor pursuits location.
Next Blog will be a day trip we made that you might like doing too.
