Grand Canyon, AZ

Travel Guide
Grand Canyon showing a gorge or canyon and tranquil scenes
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is just a stone’s throw from Las Vegas and the perfect respite for a side trip.

Carved millions of years ago by the Colorado River and natural geological processes, the Grand Canyon’s stark beauty, rusty, desert colors and glorious sunsets pull tourists from across the globe. For Las Vegas visitors, this national treasure is a manageable overnight trip at about 227 miles (365 kilometers) from the city.

The canyon’s easily accessible south rim is the most popular spot with visitors. Much of the Grand Canyon National Park’s infrastructure is based here, including the Canyon View Information Plaza, which includes the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Here you’ll find helpful guides, brochures, audiovisual displays and interactive features about the area’s fascinating history, geology and wildlife. Hop on the free shuttle bus (cost included in the entry fee to the national park) to visit other museums and viewpoints around the south rim.

Although it’s difficult to tear your eyes away from the canyon’s swooping vistas, a hike below the rim will give you a greater sense of the landscape’s beauty. Canyon hikes bring you closer to prehistoric plant life and the corrosive power of the Colorado River, which stripped back layer upon layer of rock over millions of years.

For a bird’s-eye view, several companies offer chartered helicopter flights over the south rim and the less accessible north and west rims. From the sky, you’ll get a true sense of the canyon’s phenomenal size, rugged terrain and magnificent colors. If you’re lucky, you may even spot a coyote or California condor. Temperatures often dip once the sun goes down, but the sunset is not to be missed.

Many visitors choose to spend the night in order to spend two days at the Canyon. Accommodation within and near the national park ranges from comfortable hotels and rustic lodges to quaint cabins and campsites. For those who prefer not to drive, bus and helicopter tours depart Las Vegas regularly.

Yavapai Lodge
Yavapai Lodge
3 out of 5
11 Yavapai Lodge Road, PO Box 159, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is $150 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$150
includes taxes & fees
$140 per night
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8,897 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation in the Grand Canyon. We stayed in the “East”. We were surprised by how clean, bright and well kept the accommodation was. It was also very quiet and ideally located inside the park to explore the Grand Canyon. You could walk to the rim in under 20 minutes - this was a lovely ..."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Yavapai Lodge
Red Feather Lodge
Red Feather Lodge
3 out of 5
300 State Route 64, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is $115 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$115
includes taxes & fees
$104 per night
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,111 reviews)
"There is not enough parking around the hotel."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Red Feather Lodge
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
226 Highway 64 N, Grand Canyon, AZ
The price is $123 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$123
includes taxes & fees
$111 per night
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,190 reviews)
"We got to relax after a long day and soaked in the hot tub."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts
Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts
3 out of 5
415 RP Drive, Grand Canyon, AZ
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Grand Canyon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Grand Canyon National Park and Grand ...
8/10 Very Good! (65 reviews)
"Very quiet & secluded. Exactly what we needed. Wished the coffee maker was a kurig type. Wished the toaster worked. Out of 14 working tv channels 10 were religious. We’re wondering if someone in management was trying to tell us something."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

Canyon Plaza Premier Studios and Apts
Grand Canyon RV Glamping
Grand Canyon RV Glamping
1.5 out of 5
1060 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ
Stay at this campground in Williams. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (499 reviews)
"Wonderful view"

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

Grand Canyon RV Glamping
Wander Camp Grand Canyon
Wander Camp Grand Canyon
2 out of 5
5859 N Pleasant View Dr, Williams, AZ
Stay at this campground in Williams. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (395 reviews)
"Great place to be out of the city. Star gazing."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Wander Camp Grand Canyon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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