Things To Do Near The Grand Canyon

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO NEAR THE GRAND CANYON IN NORTHERN ARIZONA:

 

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Things to do at the Grand Canyon South Rim

 

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour – Other than our river trips, a helicopter flight is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have at the Grand Canyon.

 

Grand Canyon Airplane Tour – See the most you can of the canyon on an airplane flight over its plunging depths. The Painted Desert is viewed on the same tour.

 

Hike A Grand Canyon Trail – Become one of the rare 10% who visit the canyon and go below the rim!  Bright Angel and South Kaibab are great trails for all.

 

Grand Canyon Mule Trip – For only a few hours along the canyon’s rim, to an overnight adventure down to Phantom Ranch, go back in time on a wild west mule ride.

 

Bike Along the Rim – Rent a bike from Bright Angel Bicycles and pedal your way along the rim either east or west.  Skip the crowds and catch some fresh air!

 

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Things to do around Flagstaff, Arizona

 

Lowell Observatory – Historic place where Pluto was discovered.  When built in 1895, the Clark was the largest refracting telescope in the Western Hemisphere.

 

Bearizona – A Drive-thru wildlife park featuring North American mammals exhibited in natural environments. In nearby Williams, just 30 minutes from Flagstaff.

 

Meteor Crater – Home to one of the world’s largest and best-preserved meteorite impact sites on the planet!  Once mined for iron, nickel, and cobalt from the meteor.

 

Arizona Snowbowl – The largest and best ski resort in Arizona.  Offers snow-laden slopes in winter, and stunning ski lift rides in summer of the entire landscape.

 

Visit Sedona – If towering red rocks, great food, and unique artistry is your thing, then you’ll love Sedona.  Check out their Jeep tours for an exciting thrill off-road.

 

Visit Page – At nearby Page, you can explore Lake Powell, the Glen Canyon Dam, and shimmy through stunning slot canyons.  Read below for things to do in Page.

 

Dinosaur Tracks – North of Flagstaff and 5 minutes off US-89, you can visit the Tuba City Dinosaur Tracks.  Free to visit, but tipping the local guides is encouraged.

 

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Things to do around Page, Arizona

 

Upper Antelope Canyon – The most famous and photogenic of the two sections. Shaped like a ∧. Wider at bottom than at top.  Advance tickets are required.

 

Lower Antelope Canyon – Voted the most fun of the two to explore. Shaped like a V, wider at top than at bottom. Less claustrophobic. Advance tickets are required.

 

Antelope Canyon X – Not quite as spectacular as Upper or Lower Antelope, but a great alternative if you want to avoid crowds, or the other tours are booked up.

 

Visit Horseshoe Bend – Famous bend of the Colorado River through Glen Canyon.  About halfway from the dam to the beginning of Grand Canyon at Lees Ferry.

 

Horseshoe Bend Helicopter Tour – An incredibly scenic way to see the Glen Canyon Dam, Colorado River, and world-famous Horseshoe Bend from the air.

 

Lake Powell and Horseshoe Bend Airplane Tour – Fly over the stunning red rock formations and azure waters of Lake Powell on your wat to see Horseshoe Bend.

 

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Things to do around Las Vegas, Nevada

 

Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour – Visit Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Nation and also take a scenic helicopter flight to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

 

Grand Canyon West River Trip – Fly on a helicopter to the floor of the Grand Canyon, then board a boat for a river trip on the Colorado River.  Fly back up to the top.

 

Hoover Dam Tour – Whether by bus or by helicopter, a tour of the Hoover Dam is filled with stunning scenery and history of America’s largest concrete structure.

 

Valley of Fire State Park – Otherworldly rock formations and surprising geology can be found at this state park just outside Vegas.  They also have daily tours too.

 

Clark County Museum – A great natural history museum featuring Nevada state history, mining, and complete with a “Ghost Town” and lots of historic buildings.

 

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