Culture & History
History
Arizona delivers big when it comes to historic sites and opportunities to take a step back in time. We share information about the many national monuments that commemorate and showcase historically significant sites, including cliff dwellings, pueblos, fossils and petrified forests, trading posts, mines and ghost towns, and more. Read More...
Museums & Galleries
Because this is a place where history and culture are everywhere, there is no shortage of preserved and interpreted cultural artifacts and art. Here we highlight some of the most notable museums and galleries that can be enjoyed as part of the Grand Canyon vacation experience. Read More...
Native Americans
The Havasupai Indians and the Hualapai Indians are two Native American tribes deeply embedded in the history and current culture of the Grand Canyon. Read More...
Top Ten Things to do in Grand Canyon
1. Stand on the Grand Canyon Skywalk
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped walkway that extends almost 70 feet out into the Grand Canyon. Visitors on the Skywalk, which has a clear, 4-inch-thick glass bottom, peer over the railing, or down through their stance to see the Canyon and all of its 4,000 feet of vertical abyss. Read More...
2. Ride the Grand Canyon Railway
Adventure, sightseeing and history! If it’s adventure, sightseeing and history all rolled into one that you want on your Grand Canyon vacation, then Grand Canyon Railway is your answer. This is an unforgettable experience and will add much to your vacation to the Grand Canyon. Read More...
3. Go Hiking or Backpacking
Grand Canyon National Park, and the greater Grand Canyon region, is a hiker’s dream. Most of Grand Canyon National Park is undeveloped backcountry. There are literally hundreds of miles to hike and backpack and explore. Despite the Grand Canyon’s popularity and numbers of visitors each year, visitors only need to hike a small distance to enjoy some solitude. Read More...
4. Take a Scenic Drive
We think that a Grand Canyon vacation is America’s greatest road trip. It’s one big scenic drive. In fact, there are so many scenic drive opportunities it’s hard to limit our favorites. Read More...
5. Go on a Rafting Trip
One of the most exciting ways to experience the Grand Canyon is to float through it by way of raft on the Colorado River. Read More...
6. Spend a Night or More Camping
Camp under the stars in a tent, or at an RV Park. Read More...
8. Go Mountain Biking or Cycling
Log extra miles of breathtaking views. Read More...
9. Go Fishing in Grand Canyon Region
There’s nothing like standing in the river as its currents surround you and pass you by. The Grand Canyon region is full of world-class rivers that provide visitors with a great abundance and variety of fishing opportunities. Read More...
10. Take a Scenic Flight
Take a helicopter tour over The Grand Canyon for a unique and spectacular vantage of this vast, deep natural wonder. Read More...
