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Little Colorado River Gorge Overlooks

Overlooks of the Little Colorado River Gorge run by the Navajo Nation

Tusayan Ruins

Archeological site and interpretive museum of ancient Puebloan village circa 1100 AD

Lipan Point

At 7,360 feet above sea level, Lipan Poin offers some of the most expansive and clear views of the entire Canyon.

Navajo Point

Navajo Point offers a great view of Desert View Watchtower, as well as panoramic vistas to the west and a view north up the Colorado...

Desert View Watchtower

Explore this Mary Colter-designed structure. Also offers gift shop, grocery store and ice cream parlor

Moran Point

The point named for famed nature artist Thomas Moran, Moran Point is an excellent place to see the vibrant colors of the Grand Canyon Supergroup...

Grandview Lookout Tower

Fire lookout tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936. It is approximately 10 miles east of the Tusayan Ranger District Office and houses...

Buggeln Picnic Area

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shady ponderosa pine forest while stealing glances of the canyon through the trees.

Grandview Point

Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that once housed the Grandview Hotel, Pete Berry's mining enterprise. From here, you can hear the Hance Rapids below.

Duck on a Rock Viewpoint

Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that features a Kaibab limestone formation that has eroded into the shape of a duck.

Twin Overlooks

Two quick pullovers for taking in more great canyon views. Twice the sights? Twice as nice.

S. Kaibab Trailhead

The trailhead located at Yaki Point that connects to the Bright Angel Trail before descending to the canyon floor.

Pipe Creek Vista

The first viewpoint on Desert View Drive

Mather Point

Named for Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, Mather Point is located a short walk from the GC Visitor Center and...

Rim Trail to Yavapai Geology Museum

After drinking in the beauty of Mather Point, walk less than a mile (0.7 mi/1.1 km, to be exact) along the flat, paved Rim Trail...

The Grand Canyon Village

The Grand Canyon Village was the first spot at the South Rim to offer tourist accommodations (and you’ll learn all about it on Shaka Guide’s...

Verkamp’s Visitor Center

A visitor center, curio shop, and family home that’s been in the park for over a century.

Hopi House

Commisioned by the Fred Harvey Company in 1904, Mary Colter built this "Indian Arts Building" in the style of a 1,000 year-old Native American Pueblo...

El Tovar Hotel

The first luxury hotel built on the South Rim in 1905

Bright Angel Lodge

Built in 1935 as a "moderately priced" alternative the luxury El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge offers historic rooms, cozy cabins, two restaurants, a gift shop,...

Lookout Studio

Mary Colter designed the Lookout Studio in 1914 as a refuge for tourists and artists to six, relax, gaze out at the beauty of the...

Kolb Studio

The original photography studio of Emery and Ellsworth Kolb is now an art gallery, bookstore and curio shop

Train Depot

Before the time of automobiles, the trains were the life blood of the canyon, bringing in tourists and siupplies. Check out the original log depot...

Desert View Drive

There are even more surprising viewpoints (and more!) down the 26-mile Desert View Drive!

Tour Start in Flagstaff

Set out with the rising sun (or before!) to make the most of your all-day Grand Canyon adventure. Pass through Ponderosa Pine Forests as you...

Grand Canyon Welcome Sign

Nearly there! Pull over to take a quick selfie to commemorate the start of your awesome adventure!

Hike the Rim Trail to the Grand Canyon Village

Continue following the paved Rim Trail for another mile and a half, and you’ll end up right in front of the historic El Tovar hotel...

Grab breakfast at Bright Angel Cafe

Head over to the Plaza for a breakfast sandwich and a hot cup of coffee so that you can fuel up for the day ahead!

See the Sunrise at Mather Point

There are many benefits in getting to the Grand Canyon early, but seeing the sunrise over Mather Point might just be the best. Park in...

Rim Trail to Yavapai Geology Museum

After drinking in the beauty of Mather Point, walk less than a mile (0.7 mi/1.1 km, to be exact) along the flat, paved Rim Trail...

The Grand Canyon Village

The Grand Canyon Village was the first spot at the South Rim to offer tourist accommodations (and you’ll learn all about it on Shaka Guide’s...

Verkamp’s Visitor Center

A visitor center, curio shop, and family home that’s been in the park for over a century.

Hopi House

Commisioned by the Fred Harvey Company in 1904, Mary Colter built this "Indian Arts Building" in the style of a 1,000 year-old Native American Pueblo...

El Tovar Hotel

The first luxury hotel built on the South Rim in 1905

Train Depot

Before the time of automobiles, the trains were the life blood of the canyon, bringing in tourists and siupplies. Check out the original log depot...

Kolb Studio

The original photography studio of Emery and Ellsworth Kolb is now an art gallery, bookstore and curio shop

Lookout Studio

Mary Colter designed the Lookout Studio in 1914 as a refuge for tourists and artists to six, relax, gaze out at the beauty of the...

Bright Angel Lodge

Built in 1935 as a "moderately priced" alternative the luxury El Tovar, Bright Angel Lodge offers historic rooms, cozy cabins, two restaurants, a gift shop,...

Maswick Lodge

Maswik Lodge was the Canyon's first "motor lodge" in 1927. Today it offers 280 affordable rooms in the heart of the Grand Canyon Village

Mule Barn

The canyon’s other early essential transport, mules have been part of the Grand Canyon experience for as long as there have been tourists, Even if...

Desert View Drive

There are even more surprising viewpoints (and more!) down the 26-mile Desert View Drive!

Pipe Creek Vista

The first viewpoint on Desert View Drive

S. Kaibab Trailhead

The trailhead located at Yaki Point that connects to the Bright Angel Trail before descending to the canyon floor.

Duck on a Rock Viewpoint

Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that features a Kaibab limestone formation that has eroded into the shape of a duck.

Twin Overlooks

Two quick pullovers for taking in more great canyon views. Twice the sights? Twice as nice.

Grandview Point

Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that once housed the Grandview Hotel, Pete Berry's mining enterprise. From here, you can hear the Hance Rapids below.

Grandview Lookout Tower

Fire lookout tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936. It is approximately 10 miles east of the Tusayan Ranger District Office and houses...

Buggeln Picnic Area

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shady ponderosa pine forest while stealing glances of the canyon through the trees.

Moran Point

The point named for famed nature artist Thomas Moran, Moran Point is an excellent place to see the vibrant colors of the Grand Canyon Supergroup...

Tusayan Ruins

Archeological site and interpretive museum of ancient Puebloan village circa 1100 AD

Lipan Point

At 7,360 feet above sea level, Lipan Poin offers some of the most expansive and clear views of the entire Canyon.

Navajo Point

Navajo Point offers a great view of Desert View Watchtower, as well as panoramic vistas to the west and a view north up the Colorado...

Desert View Watchtower

Explore this Mary Colter-designed structure. Also offers gift shop, grocery store and ice cream parlor

Little Colorado River Gorge Overlooks

Overlooks of the Little Colorado River Gorge run by the Navajo Nation

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