Grand Canyon

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North Rim Dr, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

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Although most folks only venture to the more easily accessible South Rim to sight-see, the North Rim also affords incredible views. Bright Angel Point is one of its most well-known vantage points and is just a brief walk from the Grand Canyon Lodge. From the overlook, you can see Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim...

near Kolb Studio, just west of Bright Angel Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023

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Probably the most well-known and oft-followed trail of the Grand Canyon, Bright Angel was originally used by the Havasupai and then by prospectors. One miner eventually co-opted control of the trail for profit until the National Park Service obtained it in 1928. The trail follows a natural fault line into the canyon...

Desert View Dr, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023

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At this outlook, you'll find many traveler conveniences, including a restaurant, general store, and service station. However, the highlight is the watchtower, a stone edifice designed by Mary E.J. Colter and built in 1932. Rising 70 feet above the Canyon rim, the tower was intended to mimic ancient architecture and...

100 Deer Farm Rd, 8 miles east of town, Williams, AZ 86046

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Kids, especially, will squeal with delight when they see all the animals at this deer farm and petting zoo. Begun in 1969, the farm now features dozens of fallow deer that folks can pet and feed, along with all sorts of other creatures, including a buffalo, a pot-bellied pig, peacocks, wallabies, and llamas. Miniature...

Hwy 64, National Geographic Visitor Center - Grand Canyon, Tusayan, AZ 86023

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Known for incredible cinematography and cutting-edge technology, this theater provides a fascinating, educational program on the terrain and natural beauty of northern Arizona. Digital sound and towering movie screens ensure that each ticket-holder takes in the action and the spectacle to its most intense degree. When...

N Grand Canyon Blvd at Fray Marcos Blvd, Williams Depot, Williams, AZ 86046

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Travel to the Grand Canyon as early tourists did, on the Grand Canyon Railway. Each day, the train departs from Williams and arrives in Grand Canyon Village 2¼ hours later. Then, visitors have 3 hours to explore the national park before heading back to the depot. En route, passengers are regaled with story and song...

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023

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If you're looking for a circuit of the best sights and overlooks in the Park – for photography or simply to commit to memory – this is probably your best bet. West and East routes allow for great scenic views, although the East branch is much longer and offers greater sightseeing opportunities. Private vehicles are...

Hermit Rd, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023

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[Note: Closed for major road repairs and will reopen in Nov/Dec of 2008-call for details]. Another architectural beauty designed by Mary E.J. Colter, this stone structure was built to resemble the naive efforts of a local prospector and is a tribute to reclusive 19th-century miner Louis Boucher. A massive stone...

Hermit Rd, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023

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[Note: Roads West of Hopi Point will be closed until Nov/Dec 2008-call for details]. Incomparable sunrise and sunset views are possible from this familiar point, which also offers a terrific vista of the Colorado River. The panorama stretches approximately 45 miles east and west, while, across the way, dramatic...

Desert View Dr, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023

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Many visitors claim that Lipan Point offers one of the most spectacular Canyon vistas in the entire park. Westward views seem to stretch outward forever, and Canyon walls present a tapestry of colors and textures. The Colorado River cuts through the deepest part of the Canyon near here, and sunset views are incredible...