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- Williams, Arizona - Flintstones Bedrock City
I have been to this park as a ten year old, again as a college student, and then in Apr 2k5 bringing my four children along. It was as I remembered, and my kids had a great time running from building to building checking it all out. We stayed for about an hour, wished we could have stayed longer, but it was snowing -- a change in weather we didn't expect.
We will go back this coming spring. It's only 3 bucks a person. If you are thinking it's a place like the Adventuredome at Circus Circus or Legoland, you will be disappointed. It's Bedrock, for pete's sake.
[kris, 12/05/2006]Bedrock City and Raptor Ranch:RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report
- Address:
- 332 AZ-64, Williams, AZ
- Directions:
- On the west side of AZ-64, just north of its intersection with US-180. 28 miles north of Route 66, and 24 miles south of the Grand Canyon
- Hours:
- Open daily 8-dusk. Tu-Su bird flight shows every hour 12-6. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 928-635-3072
- Admission:
- Adults $5.
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
When we read previous comments on Bedrock City, we worried that we would get to Valle and find a dusty lot with a busted bronto rib and some crumbling huts. We are overjoyed to report that all buildings in Flintstones Bedrock City still stand in their crazy living-color glory, that you can still slide down the giant bronto's tail, and that even the creepy snake tunnel is still open and still creepy. Really creepy.
Is the greatest prehistoric television village on Earth a little broken down and nasty? Definitely - we call it patina! And would we travel hundreds of miles out of our way again to see it? We sure would.
[beegee, 07/12/2006]- Williams, Arizona - Flintstones Bedrock City
After reading the glowing reports on Flinstones Bedrock City in Valle, Arizona, I had to ask my wife if that was indeed the "Bedrock City" we stopped at on the way home from the Grand Canyon. I am sorry, but when I stopped there in November 2003 it was a DUMP with a capital D. Not only was the gift rock shop a musty, moldy, dark, depressing place, but the lunch was served by a young man who either had a very bad day or was a jerkosourous right to the bone. It was HORRIBLE. When I saw that they wanted $8 a person (as I remember) to go out into "Bedrock," I had to laugh. No, it is a shell of it's former self.
[Brian Martin, 03/22/2006] - Williams, Arizona - Flintstones Bedrock City
By far Flintstones Bedrock City is one of the more bizarre places I have ever visited in my life. Our curious natures guided us into probing the "theme park" further. It rained quite heavily the day before and I'm afraid it may have dampened the allure. The grounds obviously haven't been maintained in quite awhile. All of the structures were leaking -- severely, which initiated a conversation as to what material was actually used to construct these abominations. The Rabbitasaurus's were not present but the Goatasaurus's were displayed in to what only can be described as inhumane humiliation. Most of the original attractions still remain, the playground including swing and see-saws is dilapidated. In fact the whole park isn't in too good shape, but the air of nostalgia and family fun is still intact. I STRONGLY suggest this pit stop on any Arizona road trip.
[Marina, 09/07/2003] - Williams, Arizona - Flintstones Bedrock City
While on the way to the Grand Canyon last week, I had the unexpected pleasure of visiting Bedrock City -- home of the Flintstones! You can't miss it from the highway leading to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon (30 minutes south of Grand Canyon near the intersection Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 180). You enter at the gift shop and Bedrock Diner and pay $3 (during winter months) to take a self-guided tour of the prehistoric city.
Included therein are the homes of Fred and Wilma and Barney and Betty, the general store, the police station, the post office, the moviehouse (which plays old "Flintstones" episodes), the gas station, the beauty parlor, and many other Bedrock hotspots. No detail was spared, from the Pterodactyl record player to the leopard skin bedsheets. Apart from the numerous photo-ops, the park also includes a tour of the Bedrock volcano aboard a Flintstones train (powered by golf cart, not feet). Kids can crawl through a long prehistoric snake or climb on a giant dinosaur and slide down his tail. The aforementioned prehistoric snake would definitely fail any health inspection. It is poorly carpeted, cramped, and pitch black inside (I couldn't see my hands in front of me).
Two of the exhibits feature live animals: Goatosauruses and Rabbitsauruses. According to the guy working there, Bedrock City was founded in 1972 by a husband and wife who built it by themselves. The Bedrock Diner is still functioning. Order a Brontosaurus Burger or a Chikasaurus Sandwich. The whole place now serves as a campground as well, meaning you can park your trailer outside. There's a Flintstones-themed laundromat and general store available for campers. All in all, Bedrock City is a first-rate cheesy tourist attraction.
[Nick Prueher, 02/05/2000]
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Sorry we didn't have lunch there -- perhaps we missed out on the total "Bedrock" experience. Sounds like you skipped the self-guided tour of the attraction....