Grand Canyon National Park
Overview
The Grand Canyon embodies the scale and splendor of the American West, captured in dramatic vistas, dusty trails, and stories of exploration, preservation and exploitation.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
In 1905 Ellsworth and Emery Kolb built a small photography studio on the edge of the rim, which has since been expanded and now holds a bookstore and a…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
The marvelously worn winding staircase of Mary Colter's 70ft stone tower, built in 1932, leads to one of the highest spots on the rim. From here, slats in…
Grand Canyon National Park
Strategically located on the southernmost tip of the North Rim high above the great westward turn of the Colorado River, Cape Royal takes in almost every…
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon's remote, wild and forgotten North Rim is far less developed, and sees far fewer visitors that its southern counterpart. In part this is due…
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Grand Canyon National Park
Enter the front door of the lodge and see...the Grand Canyon, somehow looking even larger framed by the massive windows of the sunroom. Built in 1937 out…
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Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
This outdoor interpretative display traces the history of the canyon's formation – each meter equals one million years of geologic history, for a total of…
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Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Walk about 1 mile along the mostly level and shaded dirt road to marvelously uncrowded Shoshone Point, a rocky promontory with some of the canyon’s best…
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Grand Canyon National Park
While not the biggest, or highest, this is perhaps the most dramatic viewpoint in the canyon: you're literally on the edge of a 3000ft drop.
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Time to Visit
Heat, crowds – even snow. All the elements come into play when selecting the best time to visit Grand Canyon National Park.
Read articleThings to Know
From booking in advance to dos and don'ts once you're there, here's what you should know before heading to the Grand Canyon.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
From where to stay to where to hike, here's how to make the most of your family's Grand Canyon National Park adventure.
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With Las Vegas, Phoenix, Flagstaff, LA and even Salt Lake City as starting points, here are the best road-trip routes to Grand Canyon National Park.
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