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Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
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Ranked #1 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 1,441 reviews

The information below is a brief introduction and is not intended to be comprehensive. For more information, see links at right and Top Questions on the right in the TripAdvisor... more »

Attraction type  Canyons; National Parks; Geologic Formations; Parks
Distance  2.1 miles from city centre
South Kaibab Trail
South Kaibab Trail
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Ranked #2 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 107 reviews
Owner description: One of the two superhighways into the Canyon, the other being the Bright Angel Trail, this path runs along a ridge offering... more » Owner description: One of the two superhighways into the Canyon, the other being the Bright Angel Trail, this path runs along a ridge offering stunning views. During the summer, visitors are advised to bring at least two quarts of water along because it can get very hot and the trail offers no shade. « less
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Trails
Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon South Rim
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Ranked #3 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 475 reviews
Owner description: The most developed area of Grand Canyon National Park, the South Rim offers amenities such as bus service, hotels and water... more » Owner description: The most developed area of Grand Canyon National Park, the South Rim offers amenities such as bus service, hotels and water stations, but is also more crowded than the North Rim. Scenic highlights include Pipe Creek Vista and Yavapai Point. « less
Attraction type  Canyons; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; National Parks
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Grand Canyon North Rim
Grand Canyon North Rim
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Ranked #4 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 164 reviews

The South Rim has the more familiar views of The Canyon, but the views from the North Rim are every bit as spectacular. What the North Rim has over the South Rim is solitude. Very... more »

Attraction type  Canyons; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Geologic Formations; National Parks
Distance  22.2 miles from city centre
Rim Trail
Rim Trail
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Ranked #5 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Scenic and level walking trail, which is easy enough to bring the kids.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Trails
Distance  2.8 miles from city centre
Bright Angel Trail
Bright Angel Trail
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Ranked #6 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 150 reviews
Owner description: One of the two superhighways of the Grand Canyon, this well maintained and popular trail offers breathtaking vistas, some... more » Owner description: One of the two superhighways of the Grand Canyon, this well maintained and popular trail offers breathtaking vistas, some shaded areas, plus a number of rest stops that have drinking water. « less
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Trails
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Toroweap Point
Toroweap Point
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Ranked #7 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: Acrophobes may want to avoid this overlook, on the remote part of the North Rim, which provides awesome Canyon views from... more » Owner description: Acrophobes may want to avoid this overlook, on the remote part of the North Rim, which provides awesome Canyon views from sheer cliffs nearly 3,000 feet high above the Colorado River. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Lookouts; Historic Sites; Canyons
Distance  57.9 miles from city centre
East Rim Drive
East Rim Drive
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Ranked #8 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Scenic drive on the East Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  24.9 miles from city centre
Inner Canyon
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Ranked #9 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Visitors can enter the inner canyon by hiking, mule or raft, and can stay overnight.
Attraction type  Canyons
Distance  4.6 miles from city centre
Mather Point
Mather Point
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Ranked #10 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
Hermit Trail
Hermit Trail
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Ranked #11 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews

The Hermit Trail is not a trail for beginners.  It is very steep in places and the trail is easy to lose while you are crossing a couple of rock slide areas.  Also there is only... more »

Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  4.8 miles from city centre
Bright Angel Point
Bright Angel Point
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Ranked #12 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
One of the highlights of the less crowded North Rim, this spot offers a breathtaking view of Bright Angel Canyon.
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Lipan Point
Lipan Point
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Ranked #13 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  10.9 miles from city centre
North Kaibab Trail
North Kaibab Trail
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Ranked #14 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: This 14-mile, easy to follow path (the only maintained trail into the Canyon from the North Rim,) takes you by soaring... more » Owner description: This 14-mile, easy to follow path (the only maintained trail into the Canyon from the North Rim,) takes you by soaring cottonwoods, roaring springs and scenic overlooks until it ends at the Bright Angel Campground. « less
Attraction type  Hiking Trails
Distance  368.7 miles from city centre
Yaki Point
Yaki Point
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Ranked #15 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Cape Royal Trail
Cape Royal Trail
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Ranked #16 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Hiking Trails; Lookouts
Havasupai Falls
Havasupai Falls
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Ranked #17 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 33 reviews
Owner description: Often called the "Shangri-la of the Grand Canyon," visitors can hike, camp or just soak up the sun around these beautiful... more » Owner description: Often called the "Shangri-la of the Grand Canyon," visitors can hike, camp or just soak up the sun around these beautiful falls where rushing water spills from red cliffs into brilliant aquamarine pools. « less
Attraction type  Waterfalls; Deserts
Historic Navajo Bridge
Historic Navajo Bridge
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Ranked #18 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Stretching more than 750 feet in length, this graceful bridge rises 470 feet above the Colorado River.
Attraction type  Bridges; Historic Sites
Distance  61.5 miles from city centre
Grand Canyon Village
Grand Canyon Village
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Ranked #19 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Owner description: The hub of activity at the Grand Canyon's South Rim, this busy village offers hotels, shops and restaurants from fast food to... more » Owner description: The hub of activity at the Grand Canyon's South Rim, this busy village offers hotels, shops and restaurants from fast food to fine dining. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.9 miles from city centre
Cape Royal Drive
Cape Royal Drive
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Ranked #20 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Many of the Grand Canyon's most spectacular panoramas can be viewed along this scenic drive, including Point Imperial and... more » Owner description: Many of the Grand Canyon's most spectacular panoramas can be viewed along this scenic drive, including Point Imperial and Cape Royal itself (elevation 7,865 feet,) the southernmost viewpoint on the North Rim. « less
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Distance  15.6 miles from city centre
Point Imperial Drive
Point Imperial Drive
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Ranked #21 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
An 11-mile scenic drive on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Attraction type  Scenic Drives
Powell Point
Powell Point
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Ranked #22 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues; Lookouts; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
Hopi House
Hopi House
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Ranked #23 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Shops; Performances
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Hermit's Rest
Hermit's Rest
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Ranked #24 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
Grand Canyon Field Institute
Grand Canyon Field Institute
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Ranked #25 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Hermit Road / West Rim Drive at the South Rim
Hermit Road / West Rim Drive at the South Rim
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Ranked #26 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
3.5 of 5 stars 41 reviews

Not to be confused with "Grand Canyon West" (the Hualapai tribe's native lands, located outside of the boundary of the National Park), the West Rim Drive (aka "Hermit Road") is... more »

Attraction type  Scenic Drives; Canyons
Distance  1.1 miles from city centre
Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program
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Ranked #27 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  29.9 miles from city centre
Yavapai Observation Station
Yavapai Observation Station
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Ranked #28 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Located at Yavapai Point, this viewing station also houses a few small exhibits describing the geological history of the... more » Owner description: Located at Yavapai Point, this viewing station also houses a few small exhibits describing the geological history of the Grand Canyon, a bookstore which is operated by the Grand Canyon Association and a number of labeled picture windows which look out into the Canyon. « less
Attraction type  Observation Decks/ Towers; Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  83.2 miles from city centre
Grandview Point
Grandview Point
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Ranked #29 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
The Abyss
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Ranked #30 of 66 Attractions in Grand Canyon National Park
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Lookouts
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
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