'''Fredonia''' is a small town in Northern Arizona. Fredonia is also known as the "Center of the Universe." Although it is debatable where the center of the town is many locals say it is at Judd Auto. Others claim it is where highway 89 and 389 come together. Fredonia is a small town in a beautiful location. It is about 1.5 miles long from one end to the other. South of it is the Kaibab Plateau and the Grand Canyon. North of it is Zion and Bryce National Parks.
Get In
"The Center of the Universe", as Fredonia is fondly called, is on US highway 89. Fredonia is a gateway city to the Grand Canyon. Most people who come to Fredonia are driving to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon or are Grand Canyon River Rats on their way to Lee's Ferry. The closest large city to Fredonia is Las Vegas, Nevada, about 3 hours away.
Get around
See
The '''stars''' in this part of the world are incredible. There is very little light pollution.
Do
'''Grand Canyon River Outfitter''', junction of highway 89 and 389, [http://www.crateinc.com/]. Offers expeditions on area trails and rafting on the Colorado, up to an eight day 300 mile rafting trip down the Grand Canyon..
Buy
'''Judd Auto''' sells t-shirts that say ''Judd Auto- Beer, Guns, Ammo, Lotto'' and '''Center of the Universe''' bumper stickers.
'''Prairie Dog Pottery''', junction of highway 89 and 389. Great handmade pottery, but watch your politics.
Eat
Drink
'''Buckskin Tavern''' - The longest bar in Arizona.
Sleep
Stay safe
Don't speed. Fredonia is one of only a handful of towns on the Arizona Strip and there are more law enforcement than in cities many times larger.
Get out
Pipe Spring National Monument, ''+1 928'' 643-7105, [http://www.nps.gov/pisp] is nearby, with historical sites; there are half-hourly, ranger-led tours.
Grand Canyon National Park, [http://www.nps.gov/gc] is relatively close. Grand Canyon Rafting, [http://www.crateinc.com/] begins at Lee's Ferry on the Colorado River which is about 90 miles away.