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Grand Canyon South Rim

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ
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Type: Canyons, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, National Parks
Owner description: The most developed area of Grand Canyon National Park, the South Rim offers amenities such as bus service, hotels and water stations, but is also more... more » Owner description: The most developed area of Grand Canyon National Park, the South Rim offers amenities such as bus service, hotels and water stations, but is also more crowded than the North Rim. Scenic highlights include Pipe Creek Vista and Yavapai Point. « less
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Austin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

If you visit the 3 canyons together, you will enjoy the contrasts: Grand Canyon is grand, deep, remote, magnificent. It takes more than two days by horse to reach the bottom. Bryce Canyon on the other hand is more intimate. You either drive through or walk along the trails. You feel you are one of them. Color wise, Bryce Canyon... More

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Potsdam, New York
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10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

If you are like me the Grand Canyon only existed in travel and geography books ... until I visited it. I took pictures of jaw-dropping scenes! One after the other, but sadly nothing comes close to seeing the real thing. If you can ever fit a trip to the South Rim in your travels just do it! You can hike... More

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Peoria AZ
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69 reviews 69 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I like to hike. If you had asked me before I tried this trail, I would have thought it was for wimps afraid to “take on” the canyon. My experience however taught me the error of my ways. First, I will suggest that this is an excellent way to see the glory of the Grand Canyon on essentially level ground... More

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Tucson, Arizona, USA
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13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

You will never see anything like it. Plan to be there for sunrise or sunset...or even better, both. good walking shoes, a hat, sunblock, camera, binoculars, and water are a must. The restaurants are good and reasonable, but the wait can sometimes take away from enjoying why you are there.

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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We got the one day tour bus from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon the bus will pick you up in your hotel like 5:30 early morning, yes it's too early. But in case you miss the bus in your hotel don't panic you can still chase them at the other pick up points hotel. Every tourists have a slot on... More

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Edinburgh
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Many big sights can be disappointing, the Grand Canyon isn't one of those in my opinion. Last time I came here was on a fly-trip from Las Vegas. It was spectacular but very tiring with a very early morning start ,compounding travel exhaustion and jet lag. Still worth it though ... This time was an altogether more relaxing saunter from... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

South Grand Canyon is of course big, but not that impressive after the Inspiration point in Bryce Canyon. All is well organized in the park: free parking, free shuttle busses to the best view points. You can't buy water in the park, for the eco reasons, but you can refill the bottles for free at the certain points (all places... More

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essex
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18 reviews 18 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

A fantastic experience, would not have missed it for the world. We were on a coach trip so only there for 3 hours but enough time to spend there, Very windy and the helicopters did not fly that day because of the wind.

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Cathlamet, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We were so impressed with the Tour provided by All-Star Grand Canyon Tours, Inc,. and Tour Guide, Derek. We never would have seen all the sights if we had not had the guide. The beauty of the Canyon, history we learned...will be the highlight of our lives forever.

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Cape Sable Island, Canada
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18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

WOrds or pictures will never describe the wondrous beauty of the Grand Canyon. We rented a car from Las Vegas and drove the 4.5 hours to get there. It was worth the drive. It is spectacular!

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