Grand Canyon West may not be as expansive as the South Rim but it is awe-inspiring nonetheless. And notwithstanding its proximity to Las Vegas (under 3 hours) and popularity of the recently opened Grand Canyon Skywalk it is significantly less crowded than the South Rim, at any time of the year. Yet the experience is far less ‘wild’ than Toroweap or the North Rim. A variety of family attractions, the glass-bottom Skywalk, Indian Village and Hualapai Ranch, and fun family activities, horseback riding and hummer tours, make the West Rim of the Grand Canyon a great choice when traveling with kids.