Grand Canyon West, Arizona
Fast Facts
ACTIVITIES
Rafting
Horseback Riding
Jeep Safari
Native Experiences
Architecture
 
Tourist Attractions
CITIES & CULTURE
 
Points of Interest Nearby
 
Family Travel Tips
ON THE ROAD WITH KIDS
 
 

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Grand Canyon West may not be as expansive as the South Rim, as wild as Toroweap, or as peaceful as the North Rim yet it is awe-inspiring nonetheless. What's more, it's just a 3-hour drive from Las Vegas. Situated on the Hualapai Indian Nation Reserve and managed by the Hualapai tribe, the West Rim of the Grand Canyon is not part of the Grand Canyon National Park. A fact that is made clear when you purchase your package. The Grand Canyon West Rim is priced and bundled like an attraction not a national wonder. View the canyon from the glass-bottom Skywalk. Go horseback riding. Take a hummer tour.
History & Culture
 
Grand Family travel to Grand Canyon West provides an opportunity to introduce the kids to the history and geology of the area. Learn more about the Hualapai Indians, the Native American tribe that have made their home here since at least 600 A.D. Find out what makes the geologic record of the Grand Canyon unique.
Maps
 
Maps are a great travel planning tool and great way to get the kids involved in family vacation. Use online maps to find your way to Grand Canyon West. Online maps can also be used to learn about the history, politics and geography of the land.
Books
 
Books are a great way to introduce younger children to a new adventure and get teens and tweens ready for a family trip. Discover age-appropriate Native American literature for children. Find the latest releases by Arizona authors for adults and kids or browse the AZ Authors Association website for a complete list of Arizona authors. Get recommended reading lists for family travel to Arizona and embark on armchair adventure through guidebooks, novels and non-fiction before you depart on an adventure vacation or cultural holiday in Arizona with kids.
Music & Sound
 
Music is a great way to introduce children to a local culture and embark on a journey through sound. Listen to Native American music from hip-hop to pow-wow to storytelling. Discover cowboy song online and gain insight to this Southwestern state.
News
 
Local newspapers provide insight to local culture in a way books can't do. Read Arizona newspapers online and brush up on Arizona current events from around the state. Get Arizona news and discover what Arizonans are reading. Find out what's happening in the Navajo and Hopi nations and what the Hispanic community is talking about.
Kids' Stuff
 
There is more to Arizona than Grand Canyon National Park. Did you know that the cactus wren is the state bird of Arizona? Did you know that Arizona was once covered in water? Did you know that Arizona's first inhabitants were adept farmers and artisans? Did you know that 21 Native American tribes call Arizona home? Discover fun facts about Arizona. Find trivia about the 48th U.S. state. Discover the history of Arizona. Who knows what you might learn.
Organizations
 
Associations and non-profit organizations can be a valuable resource as well as means to get involved. Find out more about bird watching, Arizona's number one tourist activity, as well as the twenty-five national parks, monuments and recreational areas located throughout the state.
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Travel Trivia
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