Grand Canyon, Arizona

Welcome to Grand Canyon, Arizona
Located in Northern Arizona

Photo: Grand Canyon National Park, photo courtesy National Park Service.

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About Grand Canyon, Arizona
Grand Canyon National Park is a self-sufficient community on its own. It has incorporated restaurants, shopping, many places to rent the means to be able to explore the canyon, and a complete array of transportation to get in and out of the area including trains, automobile, and even a small, local airport located right in the boundaries of the village. The park lies geographically within Arizona’s state borders, with the Colorado River running east to west, creating the distinctive North and South Rims of the canyon.
The weather is generally mild, but with the elevation of the North Rim at 8,000 feet, and the South Rim at 7,000 feet above sea level, you need to be prepared for winter snow.

The park is obviously dominated by the canyon itself, a mile long gorge carved from the land by the erosion from the Colorado River. A million years of geological activity has formed over 100 named rapids along the river’s span, providing some of the best river rafting in the world. At present, the park draws over 5 million visitors a year who come to see and enjoy the many activities associated with the canyon, including the Tusayan Museum where over 800 years of Pueblo Indian life and culture is displayed.

Attractions & Activities

Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail: Discover the other half of the story – Arizona Women, their experiences and contributions to Arizona history! Arizona Women’s Heritage Trail features women’s historic sites, walking trails, traveling exhibits, fourth grade curriculum, driving tours, and more. For details – Click Here.

Grand Canyon National Park: About five million people see the 1 mile deep Grand Canyon each year. Most of them see it from their car at overlooks along the South Rim, which is the most accessible part of the park and is open all year. Activities include guided hikes, backcountry hiking, bicycling, guided bus tours, horse rides, mule trips, water rafting and river trips, air tours, ranger programs, wildlife watching and more. For more information visit http://www.nps.gov/grca or call (928) 638-7888

IMAX Theater: Experience the 7-story giant screen presentation of "Grand Canyon IMAX Movie", shown at the Grand Canyon IMAX® Theater in the National Geographic Visitor Center, located at Hwy. 64, US 180, Tusayan, AZ. Tel: (928) 638-2468
Tusayan Museum and Ruins: Part of the Grand Canyon National Park, the Tusayan Museums gives information about the Tusayan Ruin, a 12th century Ancestral Puebloan village site. There is a 1/4 mile trail from the museum to the actual ruin. Tel: (928) 638-7888

Climate & Weather
The weather is generally mild with moderate humidity, though sitting at an elevation over 7,000 ft, be prepared for winter snowfalls.

Distances, Directions & Maps
Grand Canyon is located in the South Rim region of the Grand Canyon National Park. It is located 6 miles north of the Tusayan; 63 miles north of Williams; 85 miles northwest of Flagstaff; 231 miles north of Phoenix; 119 miles north of Sedona; 278 miles from Las Vegas, NV; 494 miles from Los Angeles, CA; and 412 miles from Albuquerque, NM. Please note that it is a 212 miles drive between the North & South Rims.
From North Rim of Park: Take Hwy. 67 north to Hwy. 89Alt. Take Hwy. 89Alt east to Hwy. 89. Take Hwy. 89 south to Hwy. 64. Take Hwy. 64 west to the East Entrance on the South Rim - known as Desert View.
From Flagstaff, AZ: Take I-40 west to Hwy. 64. Take Hwy. 64 north directly to the South Rim. Alternatively, take Hwy.180 west to Hwy. 64. Take Hwy. 64 north directly to the South Rim. Or, take Hwy. 89 north to Hwy. 64. Take Hwy. 64 west to the East Entrance on the South Rim - known as Desert View.
From Williams, AZ: Take Highway 64 north directly to the South Rim.
From Phoenix, AZ: Take I-17 north to I-40. Take I-40 west to Hwy. 64. Take Hwy. 64 north directly to the South Rim.
From Sedona, AZ: Take Hwy. 89Alt to I-40. Take I-40 west to Hwy. 64. Take Hwy. 64 north directly to the South Rim.
From Las Vegas, NV: Take Hwy. 93 south to I-40. Take I-40 east to Hwy. 64. Take Hwy. 64 north directly to the South Rim.
From Los Angeles, CA: Take I-15 east to I-40. Take I-40 east to Hwy. 64. Take Hwy. 64 north directly to the South Rim.

Hotels, Motels, Inns & Lodging

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Visitor, Community & Relocation Information
Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau: PO Box 3007, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023. Tel: (888) 472-2696
National Geographic Visitor Center: Highway 64, US 180, Tusayan, AZ 86023. Tel: (928) 638-2468