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Stops on the Way

On your road trip to the Grand Canyon, stop at these attractions and recreation areas. Many historic and activity-filled towns in Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Texas and Nevada are within a day’s drive from the Grand Canyon.

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4 Kicks on Route 66 in Grants, N.M.

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Artfully Authentic Copper Towns of Arizona

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Desert Haven at Salt River

Elevate Your Experience at Cedar City and Brian Head

Explore Navajo Nation

Follow Your Trail in Park City, Utah

Get a Taste of the Old West in Wickenburg, Ariz.

Gilbert’s Farm to Table to Trail Oasis Near Phoenix

Go Retro in Moab at the Expedition Lodge

High Desert Fun in Chino Valley

History, Scenery and a Foodie’s Paradise at the Rochester Hotel and Leland House

Home Comforts at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab

Insider's Tips to Tucson

Journey Through Time at 3 Park Sites in Los Alamos, N.M.

Kanab is Utah’s Best-Kept Secret

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La Posada, A Restored Historic Hotel in Winslow, Ariz.

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Living History Surrounding Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde’s “Lost” People

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New Mexico’s Trails of Treasures

Out of This World Adventures near Farmington

Perfect Prescott, Ariz.

Petrified Park Stop in Holbrook, Ariz.

Recharge in the Pines at Pinetop-Lakeside

Remote Beauty in Utah’s Capitol Reef Country

Roadside Attractions along Historic Route 66

Route 66 Angel Connected to Mother Road for 89 Years

Ruby’s Inn & Adventures at Bryce Canyon National Park

Sand and Sun at White Sands National Park

Silver City, New Mexico's 3 Places to Explore

Slow Down in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Route 66

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