Planning a trip to Grand Canyon National Park

Choosing Which Grand Canyon Rim to Visit

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South Rim

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West Rim

North Rim

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How to get to and around the Grand Canyon?

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The best time to visit Grand Canyon National Park?

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What to do at Grand Canyon National Park?

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Walk around the Grand Canyon Village Historic District

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Planning a trip to Grand Canyon National Park

Choosing Which Grand Canyon Rim to Visit

South Rim

will provide you with the classic national park experience with ranger talks, free hop-on-hop-off shuttles, and concessionaires.

West Rim

A classic American outdoor cinema, opened in 1949 on Route 66, still operates on weekends from April to September.

North Rim

How to get to and around the Grand Canyon?

The best time to visit Grand Canyon National Park?

The best times to visit are the spring and fall, as summer temperatures can push 100 degrees—and higher if you hike down into the canyon.

What to do at Grand Canyon National Park?

Start at the main visitor center to get oriented with maps, Junior Ranger books for the kids, exhibits, and the 20-minute park film.

Walk around the Grand Canyon Village Historic District

Visit the Yavapai Geology Museum

Take the shuttle bus to Hermits Rest

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