Grand Canyon Options
Do you want your trip to the Grand Canyon to be structured and orderly or do you want it to be spontaneous and surprising? Do you want to relax in one of the beautiful Grand Canyon hotels or sleep under the stars at a designated campground? Planning a trip to this historic site is all about making the choices that will create the Grand Canyon vacation of your dreams.
Deciding where to stay is important. During the height of the tourist season it can be difficult to find a room or even a campsite at the Canyon or in Tusayan. In that case, consider staying in nearby Williams, Flagstaff, or Sedona. All are within driving distance of the Canyon and offer attractions of their own. Those staying in Williams may want to take advantage of the Grand Canyon Railway, which offers a one of a kind experience when traveling to and from the Canyon.
The Canyon can be viewed from a number of outlooks on the South and North Rims. There is a Skywalk that allows visitors to walk over a portion of the Canyon. Other options include helicopter and plane tours that look down on the Canyon and rafting the Colorado River which allows travelers to look up. A popular choice is to hike or take a mule tour down from the South Rim to the bottom of the Canyon. This offers the most comprehensive look at the Canyon, including a more direct experience of the geology, plant, and wildlife that make the Canyon so distinctive.