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Where is Tusayan located?
- Situated at the doorstep of one of the seven wonders of the natural world and Arizona’s grandest attraction – the magnificent Grand Canyon, Tusayan is the gateway to the Canyon’s South Rim.
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What makes Tusayan a popular destination?
- Located high in the Kaibab Forest just outside the national park entrance, Tusayan is home to the Grand Canyon National Airport.
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What tours are available from Tusayan?
- Several helicopter and airplane tours depart daily from the Grand Canyon National Airport, offering breathtaking views of the canyon.
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1. Canyon View Information Center
Explore exhibits, admire panoramic canyon views and plan your adventure.
The Canyon View Information Center is based at the South Entrance Station of the Grand Canyon National Park and offers a wealth of information about the park; its history, and a variety of brochures, maps, park entrance tickets and information on various tours on offer. Four parking areas are available for cars, and a shuttle bus or a short walk takes visitors to the nearby to nearby Mather Point for spectacular views. A free Park-and-Ride shuttle bus system takes visitors to various outlooks in the area, as well as the Grand Canyon Village. The Visitor Center also features an array of exhibits, including a sizeable video-enabled relief map of the canyon, interactive trip planners, displays of historic artifacts, and a Science On a Sphere® program, along with a 20 minute movie called Grand Canyon: A Journey of Wonder, which takes visitors on a on a rim to river and dawn to dusk journey through the park. The Park Store sells a variety of park-related items such as books, souvenirs, and gifts and bicycles can be rented or used for guided bicycle tours between March and October.
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023, Phone: 928-638-7888
2. Grand Canyon Imax Theater
Watch breathtaking films, experience the Grand Canyon’s history and beauty.
The Grand Canyon Imax Theater is an enormous six-story high by 82-foot-wide movie screen that shows a documentary on the Grand Canyon titled Grand Canyon: A Journey of Wonder. Using state-of-the-art IMAX® technology, 12,000 watts of digital surround sound and high definition imagery, the movie is visually stunning and takes audiences on a virtual reality experience through the Grand Canyon. The documentary delves into the history of the Grand Canyon, dives into the depths of the craggy canyons, soars over the over the rim of the canyon, and marvels at the fantastic scenery. Grand Canyon: A Journey of Wonder is 20 minutes long and is shown on the hour.
450 AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, Phone: 928-638-2203
3. Hermit Trail
Hike rugged paths, admire stunning canyon views and geological wonders.
The Hermit Trail is a favorite hiking trail in the Grand Canyon National Park that provides access to a historic area of one of the world’s natural wonders. The path also offers a more challenging route to the Colorado River for more experienced canyon hikers. Located 0.25 miles southwest of Hermit's Rest on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the trail wanders 1.5 miles through ancient rock formations to the Colorado River and is accessible by shuttle bus from the Grand Canyon Village. The Hermit Trail also has unobstructed access to the Colorado River, and there is designated camping at the Park Service campsite.
All-Star Grand Canyon Tours Inc. ®, 2420 N. 3rd st. Suite D, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, Phone: 928-814-8887
4. Pink Jeep Tours Grand Canyon
Explore off-road trails, enjoy guided tours with scenic viewpoints.
Established in 1960, Pink Jeep Tours Grand Canyon offers unique insight into the Grand Canyon on a Pink Jeep Tours Grand Canyon Tour. Tours are conducted in open-air Pink® Jeeps® and led by professional guides with unique insights and experiences which provide expert knowledge about each stop. Tour stops include the once-bustling tourist destination of centuries past known as Grandview, and a show at the IMAX which delves into the mysterious places of the Grand Canyon called Grand Canyon: Hidden Secrets. The tour includes admission fees to the park and tickets to see the IMAX movie: Grand Canyon: Hidden Secrets.
450 State Route 64 Tusayan, AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, Phone: 844-239-7465
5. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines
Fly over breathtaking landscapes, admire aerial views of the canyon.
Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines has been offering incredible airplane tours over the Grand Canyon for more than 90 years. Established in 1927, Scenic Airlines is one of the most experienced aerial sightseeing and tour operations in the world, having transported over 10 million more sightseers across the canyon since opening. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines offers over 20 unique tours ranging in time from one-hour, air-only sightseeing flights, to three-day and two-night getaways at the canyon that take in some of the world’s most impressive and awe-inspiring landscapes. Scenic Airlines also offers customized tours for specific occasions such as incentive programs and company retreats.
1265 Airport Road, Boulder City, NV 89005, Phone: 800-634-6801
6. Maverick Helicopters
Soar over the Grand Canyon, enjoy thrilling aerial perspectives.
Experience the beauty of the Grand Canyon with a guided helicopter tour with Maverick Helicopters. Departing from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the Canyon Spirit Tour travels over the beautiful Kaibab National Forest, home to the world's largest ponderosa pine forest and over the North Rim and the eastern end of the canyon which boast some of the most spectacular views in the entire canyon. The journey continues to follow the Colorado River upstream to the point where it meets the Little Colorado River with fabulous bird's-eye views of the Painted Desert, the Desert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon and Point Imperial, crosses the Colorado River over the South Rim and the Kaibab National Forest and lands back at the Grand Canyon Airport. The tour lasts approximately 45 to 50 minutes.
107 Corsair Dr., Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, Phone: 928-638-2622
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