Grand Canyon Area Hotels

Grand Canyon Area, AZ

‘Party Town’ is one phrase that you would never use to describe the Grand Canyon Area in Arizona. This isn’t a Spring Break resort destination, by any stretch. However, if you are a lover of the Wild West and enjoy camping, hiking, river rafting and looking at gorgeous desert scenery, you cannot go wrong with a trip to the Grand Canyon Area.

The Grand Canyon National Parkmakes up most of the Grand Canyon Area, and you will find most of the tourist attractions within the park boundaries. There are several distinct areas of interest within the Grand Canyon Area. The North Rimis at a higher elevation and offers more greenery than the lower areas. The places where you will have the best views are Bright Angel Point and Cape Royal, where you can see the Colorado River. The highest point on the North Rim isPoint Imperial Drive. The South Rim is home to the Hualapai Reservationand features Hermit Drive, which is a scenic drive that leads up to a gorgeous old watchtower.

Grand Canyon Area’s Top 10

10. The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a glass-bottom walkway on Eagle's Point in the Hualapai reservation. You can safely walk out over the rim and look down into the canyon.	5. You can experience the breath-taking Havasupai Falls as well as the serene desert while visiting the Havasupai reservation.
9. There are a few Ranger programs for children and adults alike that offer guided walks along the rims, museum trips, and films for those who want to learn more about the Grand Canyon Area.	4. Bright Angel Trail is one of the most travelled hiking trails in the Grand Canyon Area. It starts at Bright Angel Lodge and winds through many of the favourite nature sites.
8. The Grand Canyon Area is one of the most perfect places for star gazing due to its clear skies and excellent vantage points.	3. Visit the Western Discovery Museum for its ever-changing art exhibits of Grand Canyon art and tribal artefacts.
7. Mule rides are a favourite activity amongst tourists in the Grand Canyon Area, and many local companies offer cheap guided tours via mule-back.	2. The Desert View Watchtower is a picturesque old relic that offers a wide view of the Colorado River as well as the Grand Canyon Area.
6. Hermit’s Rest is a quaint little rest stop on Hermit Road designed to look like an old hermit's house.	1. Grand Canyon Village provides a lot of places to view the landscape, and there are many historic buildings in the town.

Grand Canyon Area Events

If you are visiting the Grand Canyon Area in the summertime, you should go see one of the Wild West Rodeos in Williams. These classic equestrian and bull-riding events are always sure to please even the rowdiest bunch.

Wild West re-enactors don their spurs and six-shooters for the Summer Cowboy Gunfights that take place in Grand Canyon Area every summer.

Route 66 Fun Run Car Rally is quite a scene with thousands of beautifully restored antique and vintage cars on display. It takes place at the start of May in the Grand Canyon Area.

If you are trick-or-treating in the Grand Canyon Area, you should check out the Halloween Tours at Riordan Mansion State Park. Guests can enjoy a guided nighttime tour and spooky ghost stories.

The Fourth of July Parade is pretty straightforward. It happens on the 4th of July in the Grand Canyon Area: fireworks, picnics, parades – you get the picture.

The Cowpuncher's Reunion Rodeo is a real treat for anyone visiting the Grand Canyon Area who enjoys this traditional Western entertainment. The rodeo takes place every August in Williams, AZ.

Annual Festival of Lights Boat Parade rolls out in November at Lake Powell in the Grand Canyon Area, and there are many fun activities leading up to the grand parade.

If you enjoy classical entertainment, you will love the Grand Canyon Chamber Music Festival that takes place every September at the Shrine of the Ages.

The Grand Canyon Area celebrates the Peach Festival each year in August, featuring carnivals, musical entertainment, contests and much more.

If you decide to spend your Memorial Day weekend in the Grand Canyon Area, you are just in time for awe-inspiring Tribal Dances that take place in the Grand Canyon Village.

When to Go

The Grand Canyon Area experiences drastic differences in climate between the high and low-lying levels, and this can be very dangerous for even the most experienced hikers. Overestimating one's physical capabilities can be deadly, so use great caution and common sense when hiking or riding.

Temperatures in the North and South rims are typically cooler than around the river, with winter lows dipping below 20°F (-7°C) and summer highs reaching the upper 70s/lower 80s F (21-27°C).

The river area can get as hot as 107° F (42°C) in the summer and typically stays above freezing level in the winter.

There is not a lot of rain in the Grand Canyon Area, but the winter months will bring a few inches of rain or snow (6-7 cm) per month.

Getting There

Most visitors from within the US will drive to the Grand Canyon Area via Arizona Route 64, which junctions with US 180. Travellers arriving at the south entrance can also take I-40 West to AZ 64, and those coming from the east can use US 89 to AZ 64.

The nearest airport to the Grand Canyon Area is Pulliam Field in Flagstaff. Most people flying in to this airfield come from either the Las Vegas or Phoenix airports via chartered flight.

Many major tour bus companies in Arizona, California and Nevada offer special trips to the Grand Canyon Area. There is also an option of taking an Amtrak train to Williams Junction and connecting from there to the Grand Canyon Railway.

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