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- About
- History
- Wildlife
- Hiking
- Yavapai Geology Museum
- Things to Do
- Camping
- Grand Canyon Village
- Weather
- Hermits Rest
- Hopi House
- Viewpoints
- Photos
- Shoshone Point
- Plan Your Visit
- Timings
- Directions
- Entrances
- Restaurants
- Facts
- Map
- Itinerary
- Grand Canyon Railway
- Hotels
- Rim to Rim
- Shopping
- Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tours
- Grand Canyon National Park Tours
- Grand Canyon Airplane Tours
- Grand Canyon Tours
- Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
- West Rim Skywalk
- Grand Canyon National Park Helicopter Tours
- Grand Canyon Hummer Tours
- Grand Canyon Boat Tours
- Las Vegas to Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours
- Grand Canyon West Rim Tours
- Grand Canyon Tours from Las Vegas
- Grand Canyon North Rim
- Grand Canyon South Rim
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Overview of the Grand Canyon
- The Grand Canyon is a steep canyon in Arizona carved by the Colorado River. It is 277 miles (446 km) long and up to 18 miles (29 km) wide, and at its deepest point, it is over a mile (1.85 km) deep.
- The Colorado River is the main river that runs through the canyon, and the other rivers and streams that feed into it include the Little Colorado River, which is its main tributary, the Kanab Creek, the Havasu Creek, and the Paria River.
- Grand Canyon is divided into two major sections–the Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon West. The National Park consists of two parts, which are the North Rim and the South Rim.
- Major cities and towns that surround the Grand Canyon in Arizona include Flagstaff, Williams, Page, Sedona, and Tusayan. Other major cities include Phoenix, AZ, and Las Vegas.
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is divided into two main sections, the South Rim and the North Rim. These sections are open to visitors at different times throughout the year.
South Rim
The South Rim is the most popular attraction among tourists, campers, and hikers because it has the most viewpoints and attractions. The Grand Canyon Village is the cultural center of the South Rim, with restaurants, historic buildings, and shops. You can also visit the Yavapai Geology Museum to learn more about the canyon's geology. Popular viewpoints include Mather Point, the Desert View Watchtower, Lipan Point, and Grandview Point.
Explore the South RimNorth Rim
The North Rim is more remote and is more suited for those looking for a more adventurous tour of the Grand Canyon. It’s only open for part of the year, from mid-May to mid-October due to snowfall and harsh weather conditions. You can take the North Kaibab Trail that leads to the canyon floor, or hike to Point Imperial or Bright Angel Point.
Explore the North Rim
Grand Canyon West Rim
The Grand Canyon West Rim is a popular day trip destination for those visiting from Las Vegas since it's only a 2.5-hour drive away. Its biggest highlight is the Skywalk, which offers a panoramic view of the canyon overlooking the Colorado River. In addition to visiting the viewpoints, you can also take part in other activities, such as ziplining, helicopter tours, boat tours, and airplane tours.
Explore Grand Canyon West
Visitor facilities
- Visitor Centers: There are multiple visitor centers located across the Grand Canyon.
- South Rim: Open from 9am to 4pm, located at the Grand Canyon Village | Find on Maps
- North Rim: Open from mid-May to mid-October, from 8am to 6pm, located near Grand Canyon Lodge, North Rim | Find on Maps - West Rim: Open from 8am to 6pm, located near the Grand Canyon West airport and heliport | Find on Maps
- Parking: There are several parking lots available across the Grand Canyon at multiple viewpoints and visitor centers.
- Restrooms: Restrooms are available at various locations around the Grand Canyon, at certain attractions like the Tusayan Museum, Hermit’s Rest, and the North Rim store, multiple viewpoints, restaurants, and visitor centers.
- Clinic: The North Country HealthCare is located in the Grand Canyon Village in the South Rim.
- Wheelchair-accessible points: The South Rim has many wheelchair-accessible viewpoints such as Mather Point, Yavapai Point, and Desert View Watchtower. The shuttle buses at South Rim are also wheelchair-accessible.
- Wheelchair availability: Wheelchairs are available at no cost at the South Rim visitor center on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Helipad: The helipads are located at the South Rim and the West Rim.
- Restaurants: There are many restaurants you can visit at the South Rim and the North Rim such as El Tovar, the Bright Angel Lodge, and the Grand Canyon Lodge Dining Room, or dine at the Skywalk Café at the West Rim.