Grand Canyon Family Travel Guide
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Family Destinations Near Grand Canyon
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Sedona,AZ
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Las Vegas,NV
(169 mi.) -
Phoenix,AZ
(180 mi.) -
Canyonlands National Park,UT
(196 mi.) -
Arches National Park,UT
(225 mi.)
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Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (courtesy, National Park Service)
Grand Canyon Family Travel Tips
- Stroll part of the South Rim Trail.
- Hike, if you can, even a small section of the inner canyon.
- Catch the views of the canyon and the Painted Desert from the Watchtower.
- Go on flightseeing trip above the canyon.
- Raft the Colorado River.
Family Overview: Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
No matter how many photographs you've admired or panoramic scenes you've imagined, Arizona's Grand Canyon will impress. The cliffs change color by the hour, the river swells with the rain, and the wildlife shifts with the seasons. During the day the canyon may appear as a series of wheat-colored pinnacles and ridges striated with pink and purple; at sunset, the diminishing light ripples across the rock layers, creating waves of deepening rose, magenta, and rust until the ridgeline fades to a thin, moonlit silhouette. The canyon stretches for more than 277 miles, averages ten miles in width, and has a depth of about one mile. This just might be the definition of grand.Read More
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Attractions
Sedona Trolley
276 North Hwy. 89A
Sedona, Arizona 86336
Distance: 85.1 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Formerly a one-man operation, the Sedona Trolley is now a thriving business. It's one of the best... Read More
Sedona, Arizona 86336
Distance: 85.1 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Formerly a one-man operation, the Sedona Trolley is now a thriving business. It's one of the best... Read More
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Slide Rock State Park
6871 N. Highway 89A
Sedona, Arizona 86336
Distance: 83.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Slide Rock State Park is a 43-acre homestead with an elevation of almost 5,000 feet. It features a... Read More
Sedona, Arizona 86336
Distance: 83.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: Slide Rock State Park is a 43-acre homestead with an elevation of almost 5,000 feet. It features a... Read More
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Verde Canyon Railroad
300 North Broadway
Clarkdale, Arizona 86324
Distance: 88.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: The Verde Canyon Railroad runs from Clarksdale and offers a four-hour tour to the ghost ranch of... Read More
Clarkdale, Arizona 86324
Distance: 88.7 mi. (from destination center)
Description: The Verde Canyon Railroad runs from Clarksdale and offers a four-hour tour to the ghost ranch of... Read More
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Airports
Major Airports near Grand Canyon
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Las Vegas McCarran International Airport | 170.2map | |
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | 181.3map | |
| Tucson International Airport | 280.5map |
Other Smaller Airports near Grand Canyon
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Grand Canyon National Park Airport | 7.4map | |
| Grand Canyon Pulliam Field | 68.4map | |
| Saint George Municipal Airport | 108.6map |
Flight Deals to Grand Canyon
| Originating | From |
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| San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $74 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $74 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $90 |
| Oakland (OAK) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $98 |
| Denver (DEN) to Las Vegas (LAS) | $134 |
Grand Canyon Family Advice
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Top Ten Adventures in the American Southwest
The American Southwest may be light on population, but it’s heavy on adventure. With mountain ranges, deserts, rivers, and canyons in four states—Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado—there’s something for every stripe of adventurer. Gorp Top Ten -
Top Ten National Park Historic Lodges
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Top Ten Day Hikes in the Southwest
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Top Ten Historic Hotels
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A Bird's-Eye View
Think you've seen Denali National Park, the Grand Canyon, and the Florida Keys? Get a whole new take on these and other iconic locales with a flightseeing tour. Gorp Travel -
Show Me the Parks
Leave Sin City for the jackpot of all adventure-filled road trips, rolling through Grand Canyon, Glen Canyon, Bryce, Zion, and Death Valley national parks. Gorp Travel -
Desert Camping Done Right
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Grand Canyon: Small Boats, Big Water
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Sand, Snow and Solitude
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America's B-Sides
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