Center of the World

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1 Center of the World Plz
Winterhaven, CA 92283

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Founded as the Hallof Fame of Parachuting, the Museum of History in Granite division became the tail that wags the dog. The 2700 acre property was bought after the Korean war and is owned by parachuting champion Jacques-Andre Istel. His 1985 children's book led to the whimsical

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Cheré P.
7/8/2025

It was really a lot more than I thought it would be. Beautiful engraved granite, a maze, and the Center of the Word Certificate. It was fun and had a lot of unique things to see. I highly...

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Sam W.
4/5/2024

I made a stop at this location on the way from SD to Phoenix. The name of the location captured my attention. I just have to see and be at the center of the world myself. It's a nice little stop...

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Krissy H.
12/30/2023

I guess we should have looked this up more looked like it might be kinda cool but we did not realize it just a structure they put up because of a children's book that we have never heard of and...

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Linda E.
1/15/2024

Interesting attraction near Yuma, guides were extremely knowledgable and helpful. Definitely worth a stop if you are near Yuma.

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Lizzie B.
8/26/2023

Very odd place. The only reason we stopped here was because we happened to be driving through on an alternate route to Phoenix from LA. The area seems to be very barren. Nobody was here when we...

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