Things to do in Grand Canyon
Popular picks: Hike the Bright Angel Trail · Take a helicopter tour over the canyon · Go rafting on the Colorado River · Visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk · Explore the Rim Trail · Attend a ranger-led program · Take photos at Mather Point · Visit the Yavapai Geology Museum · Experience the sunset at Hopi Point · Go camping at Mather Campground · Explore the North Rim · Take a scenic drive along Desert View Drive · Visit the historic El Tovar Hotel · Experience mule rides down into the canyon · Stargazing at night due to minimal light pollution.
Little Colorado River GorgeFree4.9Marvel at dramatic sheer canyon walls and local Navajo artisan crafts.
Yavapai PointFree4.9A panoramic South Rim viewpoint offering sweeping Grand Canyon vistas
Antelope Canyon$$4.8Explore Arizona's breathtaking Navajo slot canyon with dramatic sandstone walls.
Canyon de ChellyFree4.8Discover dramatic sandstone cliffs, ancient cliff dwellings, and rich Navajo heritage.
Desert View WatchtowerFree4.8Iconic stone watchtower offering panoramic Grand Canyon views and Indigenous artwork
Horseshoe BendFree4.8Witness an iconic horseshoe bend carved out by the Colorado River
North Rim$$4.8A serene and secluded alternative to the bustling South Rim
Petrified Forest National Park$$4.8Discover ancient fossilized logs and colorful badlands in northeastern Arizona
Desert View Visitor CenterFree4.7Discover sweeping canyon vistas and rich Indigenous heritage at Desert View
Monument ValleyFree4.7Discover iconic red sandstone buttes across breathtaking desert landscapes.
Glen Canyon DamFree4.6Towering concrete arch dam holding back Lake Powell near Page, Arizona
Grand Canyon South Rim$$Experience iconic panoramic views at the Grand Canyon South Rim
Grand Canyon Village$$The primary historic hub and visitor gateway on the South Rim
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