The Grand Canyon is located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Arizona. The city that is nearest to the Grand Canyon is Tusayan, located just outside of Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim entrance and provides Grand Canyon visitors with several hotel, dining, and basic shopping amenities. However, Tusayan is very small and exists mostly to serve Grand Canyon visitors. If you're wondering which "real" city is closest, Flagstaff, Arizona is approximately 80 miles (about 129 kilometers) south of the Grand Canyon's South Rim entrance and is the closest major city with a larger range of accommodations, services, dining, and amenities for travelers visiting the Grand Canyon. Flagstaff is home to Northern Arizona University and has a population of around 100,000 when school is in session.
Other cities that are relatively close to the Grand Canyon include Williams, which is about 60 miles (about 97 kilometers) west of the South Rim, and Page, which is about 140 miles (about 225 kilometers) northeast of the East Rim of the Grand Canyon. Both Williams and Page are smaller cities that provide basic tourism-related amenities.
When planning a trip to the Grand Canyon, travelers often use Flagstaff as a base to explore the park not only because of its proximity and availability of facilities, but because Flagstaff is a beautiful, lively, mountain town worth visiting on its own.
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This house is newly listed for rental and is nestled in the Kachina Pines with breathtaking views of the surrounding forest & immediate access to trails. The house is newly updated including the kitchen & all amenities you might need, including alexa music throughout.
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This house is newly listed for rental and is nestled in the Kachina Pines with breathtaking views of the surrounding forest & immediate access to trails. The house is newly updated including the kitchen & all amenities you might need, including alexa music throughout.
This is the perfect base for all your adventures including the Grand Canyon, skiing Snowbowl, hiking, exploring Sedona, and visiting Flagstaff/NAU. Its 4 bedrooms, 2 baths comfortably accommodate 12.
Flagstaff Hotels | Family-Friendly | Kitchenette or Full Kitchen | Games Provided | Fireplace(s) | Pet-Friendly
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Spend a day visiting two of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest- Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend! Our Lower Antelope Canyon Tours take you into the heart of one of the most spectacular slot canyons in the world. Afterwards, we visit the famous Horseshoe Bend, where y … More
Spend a day visiting two of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest- Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend! Our Lower Antelope Canyon Tours take you into the heart of one of the most spectacular slot canyons in the world. Afterwards, we visit the famous Horseshoe Bend, where you can peer off the edge at the mighty Colorado River!
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Our home is nestled in 2.5 acres of Ponderosa Pines with breathtaking views of Doney Park East ridges & immediate access to hiking/mtn biking. The house is updated with a Gourmet kitchen & all the amenities you might need.
This is the perfect base for all your adventures includi … More
Our home is nestled in 2.5 acres of Ponderosa Pines with breathtaking views of Doney Park East ridges & immediate access to hiking/mtn biking. The house is updated with a Gourmet kitchen & all the amenities you might need.
This is the perfect base for all your adventures including the Grand Canyon, skiing Snowbowl, hiking, exploring Sedona, visiting Flagstaff/NAU or exploring the attractions. Its 5 bedrooms, 3 baths comfortably accommodate 12 making this house perfect for large groups/families.
Flagstaff Hotels | Family-Friendly | Kitchenette or Full Kitchen | Fireplace(s) | Games Provided | Family-Friendly
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