This is a quick and quirky roadside stop where there are real dinosaur tracks! We looked it up!…read moreIt's pretty amazing and there are Navajo men and women willing to walk you around to see specific fossils and tracks for donation/tip. We enjoyed the conversation and were happy to tip 20$ which felt fair--worth the stop

i literally just got back from this place and it is SO cool…read more however the low rating is because of the hostility that we were met with. it is a free attraction, but all the negatives reviews are TRUE. you will get asked for tip/donation and if it is not an adequate amount that is expected by that person, they can become hostile. which is what happened to us. we didn't read reviews before coming and gave what cash we had, which the person said was an insult. he then refused the money and turned around & called my friend a b-tch. a dust storm came through and cut the visit short. we then saw all these negative reviews and realized in hindsight the dust storm was a savior.

Located in an older National Park building just beyond Mather Point at the Grand Canyon, this free…read moremuseum (with lots of free parking) is a "must see" part of the Grand Canyon National Park. It features a huge plate glass window with a better view of the canyon than Mather Point (my personal opinion) without the hassle of Mather Point crowds. There are exhibits explaining the layers (and associated timelines) of the canyon, and the unique features of different parts of the canyon and how the power of the Colorado river has shaped the Geology and life of the canyon. It is located on the "Rim Trail" and hikers stop here frequently. It is also on one of the shuttle bus routes from the main parking lot. Part of the building houses a nice, but compact, gift shop. Prices are the same as other gift shops in the park. There are handicapped parking spots down the hill from the museum, near the bathrooms (a free standing building). The only challenge is that is a steep paved grade from the parking lot to the museum, so my friend with a walker had to work pretty hard to push her walker up the hill.

Nice little place to stop along the rim. I loved the huge 3D model of the canyon, which has all the…read moremajor points of view labeled. The wall of windows provides a spectacular view of the canyon. There's also a gift shop and we found a cute magnet. It's worth a stop.

I arrived late for my stay. Keep in mind, the front desk closes at 8:30 PM. I was able to contact…read moresomeone & get my room, but not without getting the feeling that I was inconveniencing the hotel instead of receiving adequate customer service. Call ahead of time to leave a message of your late arrival so arrangements for check-in can be made. Though the building is a little run-down, the rooms are comfortable & clean. Keep in mind, the restaurant opens at 11:00 PM if you're planning on breakfast. I recommend going to Hopi Grounds Coffee down the road for breakfast burritos if you want something sooner to eat.

I just talk about the restaurant in Hopi Cultural Center…read more I visited here during my Hopi tour. I asked our guide to have Hopi traditional dish and he brought me to this center. Hopi's dishes were lightly salted and you may feel something is missing, but I was pleased to eat Hopi dishes. I ordered Ram stew with fried bread. I liked. Price was reasonable and we could feel Hopi tradition and culture at this site. Staff was friendly and we were well served. It was a little bit far from downtown tuba city. So it would be like an Oasis for you. Next time, I would visit main building and learn more about Hopi culture in here.

Do not pass up this museum and ruin…read more On my first few trips to GCNP I noticed the sign for this museum, but never actually stopped. Like most folks I was focused on the overlooks and ignored this spot. After visiting I am kicking myself for being so shortsighted. This place is great. The museum is small yet very informative. It showcases the people who lived here and has several neat items on display. The things that I found so interesting were their dolls and figures made from twigs. Several were on display and they helped give you a picture into the lives of these people who lived here 800 years before. The ruins are similar to the pueblo style ruins throughout this region. They are less intact than some at the nearby Wupatki so do not expect large free standing pueblos. Despite that, it was pretty easy to walk around and get a feel for their living space. The most impressive point to me was the view of the nearby San Francisco peaks. That view must have been pretty terrifying when the volcano exploded. I hope you heed my advice and add this to your itinerary.

The Tusayan Museum and Ruins is located within the Grand Canyon National Park. It's just a short…read moredistance from the Desert View Park. Parking was easy and plentiful and after parking you will see signage leading you to the trail. They also placed signs along the wooded trail explaining the small ruins of a 800 year old ancestral Puebloan village. Afterwards you can step back in time while visiting the small museum of handmade crafts by regional tribes and artifacts that date back as far as 2000 to 4000 years. I learned a lot about the prehistoric people and the surrounding land. In the museum there is a small gift shop that offers typical tourist merchandise at a reasonable price. The staff was very friendly.

What a great experience, the Staff is so gracious and helpful, even at the end of their busy…read moreshift. The views are astonishing. Don't miss the opportunity!

From the east gate it's your first stop just a quarter of a mile away. They have restrooms and a…read moredeli (good variety) and Starbucks and ice cream. Not many people too. Entrance to the tower is free and timed

There was a 30 minute wait for a table next door at Grand Canyon Brewing so we came here to check…read moreit out. It's $5 entry per person and you can learn about the town's history. There is a huge map made of styrofoam someone made to scale back in the 60's, I believe. The kind man at the front was able to tell us all about the history and point things out on the map. It's so impressive someone could take the time to complete this in just over a year! There are small exhibits and even a section of dinosaur fossils. Great place to visit and out of the heat.

The place was well organized, clean and we were able to get our National parks pass stickers and…read morestamp. The reason I gave this place a 3* is Ruth. She was cold, rude, not personal and was bothered about asking questions for tours. People, if you don't enjoy your job, stay away from the public.

The Grand Canyon Visitor Center is probably the most popular and busiest spots in the park. The…read moreline to purchase souvenirs stretched through almost the entire gift shop! Despite the crowds, everything was fairly well organized considering the number of visitors. We enjoyed the short walk from the visitor center to Mather Point. The views are absolutely incredible and it's one of the best places to admire and photograph the Grand Canyon. The parking lot is huge, but signage indicated it definitely fills up during busy times. Thankfully, we arrived later in the day, so parking wasn't an issue for us. Overall, even with the crowds, it's a well-run visitor center and a great place to begin your Grand Canyon adventure.

It's actually funny - the visitor center itself is pretty sparse, but large. I think the message is…read moreto get out and enjoy the Canyon instead of reading about things. It probably also helps with crowd control - the Grand Canyon is in the top 10 most visited national parks. Go to the center for help at the ranger desk, get your passport stamp, and for the film. There are informational boards outside with information about hiking, trail conditions, and maps. The bathrooms are in a separate building, as are the gift shop, and bike rental with a cafe. It's clever to separate all the amenities so the buildings don't get flooded with people; rather it's all split out with a central outdoor area. Just a little far out are the stops for the shuttle system.

We did not know about this museum in advance of our visit. We stopped in for a look around and the…read morevolunteer gave us a personal guide through the exhibits. He was super informative and made the tour much more interesting than it would have been otherwise. One of the best unplanned stops on a road trip - highly recommend!

Loved the stories behind it. We learned a lot! Super nice owners. For a free donation amount we got…read moreso much of the value.

As a native Phoenician who's been visiting Flagstaff my whole life, I can't believe this was my…read morefirst visit to the Museum of Northern Arizona. I genuinely loved it. The exhibits are fascinating, covering everything from the geology of Northern Arizona to the region's wildlife and the rich history and cultures of the Native peoples. The museum sits on beautiful natural grounds that are worth walking through as well. We brought our 18-month-old, 3-year-old, and 5-year-old, and all of them had a great time while actually learning a lot. There are so many interactive elements, including an animal scavenger hunt, pull-out drawers throughout the exhibits, videos, and hands-on displays you can touch. There's also a discovery area with books and toys that our kids absolutely loved. We spent about two hours here, and it was time well spent. If you're visiting Flagstaff, or even if you've been coming here for years like I have, don't make the mistake of overlooking this gem. I'd absolutely recommend it for families and anyone interested in the natural and cultural history of Northern Arizona.

This is definitely a must-do in N. Arizona…read more A rich display of the history of the Hopi, Navajo, Zuni and more Tribes of the Southwest. Excellent displays. Truly worthy of Five Stars. I highly, highly recommend a visit here. The building itself is magnificent and the walking trails around the building are beautiful!