Named for nearby Meteor Crater, Meteor City began in 1938 as a Texaco station. A shop was added in 1941, and in 1979 the iconic beige geodesic dome with a yellow mohawk replaced the original structure. Known for a 100-foot-long hand-painted Route 66 map, the post became a nostalgic roadside stop. After a fire in 1990, the current dome was built. In 2016, new owners began restoring the property to its former charm.
Meteor City reopened May 2025 and is being run by Kyler and Wilder Gardener. The high-ceilinged dome contains a quirky mix of activities. Ride a dinosaur, enter a hurricane simulator, mine for gemstones, test your skill at a shooting range, pose with an alien, drive though a lane of dinosaurs, and plenty more.