last edited Sep 25, 2020
Things to See and Do in Grand Canyon National Park
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There are plenty of things to see and do around the Grand Canyon, though it all depends on where you are, given the size of the site.
West of the Grand Canyon...
Northeast of the Grand Canyon...
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Southeast of the Grand Canyon...
Must-see & highly recommended
Antelope Canyon
★★★★ One of the most visited sites in the American West. This highly photogenic slot canyon can only be explored on guided tours lasting one to…
Las Vegas
★★★★ Whether you love it or not, "The Entertainment Capital of the World"—as it's also known—is truly one-of-a-kind with its casinos…
Bryce Canyon National Park
★★★★ The area offers stunning landscapes of reddish rock formations sculpted by erosion, creating natural amphitheatres in places. It’s…
Zion National Park
★★★★ One of the most visited parks in the American West. It’s famous for its landscapes and deep canyons, perfect for hiking.
Recommended
Lake Powell
★★★ Located in both Arizona and Utah, it’s a popular spot for its stunning landscapes. It’s also home to Rainbow Bridge, the…
Worth a look / Other
Cedar Breaks
★★ A stunning amphitheater-shaped canyon 600 meters deep, perfect for hiking. Located near Cedar City.
Meteor Crater
★★ This site is the impact point of a meteorite that crashed here 50,000 years ago. Today, it’s a fairly popular tourist attraction.
Painted Desert
★★ This is a desert region known for the multiple colors of its rocks, due in part to the high presence of iron and manganese in the soil.
Kodachrome Basin State Park
★★ This is a small "secondary" park but still offers a beautiful environment with its colorful rock formations—very photogenic…
The Wave
★★ Famous for its wave-like sandstone formations (access is by lottery due to its popularity), The Wave is a sandstone rock formation located…
Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area
★★ This park offers beautiful landscapes, including red sandstone rock formations, as well as climbing and hiking opportunities—all just…
Hoover Dam
★ This impressive dam on the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and Nevada, is also an attraction that draws around a million…
Flagstaff
★ The city offers a few museums and numerous outdoor sports activities in the surrounding area, as well as easy access to the Grand Canyon…
Lake Mead
★ On the border between Nevada and Arizona, not far from Las Vegas, this is the artificial lake created by the Hoover Dam. You can go boating…
Page
★ This small town typically serves as a base for exploring Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, and even the Grand Canyon.
Valley of Fire
★ This area near Las Vegas is part of the Mojave Desert. It features petrified trees millions of years old and numerous prehistoric…
Wupatki National Monument
★ An archaeological site featuring numerous ruins of Native American dwellings, some dating back to the 12th century.