The Flagstaff Visitor Center is such an informative stop and they have plenty souvenirs for you to…read morechoose from. The staff are lovely ladies that can help you find your next local activity or provide some history on the area. The center has a small parking lot but there is also street parking within walking distance with parking meters.

Great information with great service, excellent general store with fair pricing, excellent customer…read moreservice.

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.

Amazing time, although a storm passed through before our ride, we had an amazing experience viewing…read morethe sunset.

Our family of six just ended a one hour ride and we are all smiles. If you want a non commercial…read morereal ranch feel experience, then come here! We spent the first half of the ride walking, and the guide let us work our way up to a trot and eventually, at the very end, a full out run back into the stables. Our youngest son stayed at a walk pace with another guide close. Thanks Cesar and crew!

GC was closed to overnights because a water main broke... This is a good alternate choice if you…read moreare mostly "self-contained"! Very close to GC and on the same road.

Drove through on the way to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It's HUGE and beautiful land!!!…read moreMakes for a peaceful drive. So nice to see this beautiful natural forest. It's 1.6M acres and borders N and S rims of the Grand Canyon and elevation ranges from 5.5k to 10k feet. It's one of the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forests in the US. Camping is available and they do have a visitor center.

I started off here before making my way around Uptown. I already planned out what to do, but just…read morewanted to check the place out. The people I interacted with were friendly. In the end, I bought a magnet.

Extremely knowledgeable people! We wanted information about the trails around Sedona including the…read moredifficulty and distance and the person we spoke to knew all of the above. Highly recommended going here

The most beautiful discovery of the Grand Canyon South Rim. It is a National Park, so things are a…read morebit different these days. Check with Park Rangers and our tour bus/guide company It's truly so beautiful. I had tears to see Mather Point and Bright Angel. Took my breath away. Highly Recommend. Travel with tour company NPE! They are best Pick up Vegas 530/6am arrive back at 545/6pm! Best tour

Well I was warned before coming about the price which was…read morequite high . It's a one time deal so here it is . They have many cool souvenirs etc . A restaurant with minimal food and water . The view is chilling and amazing all at the same time. It's a lifetime memory for sure . Family friendly and nature at it finest.

I visited the South Rim as the North Rim was still closed. The sheer scale of the Grand Canyon was…read moremind-boggling. I walked around the village, checking out the art shop and the hotels (and grabbing brunch at El Tovar Hotel). The Geology Museum has more information about the formation of the area, as well as a small gift shop. I made it a bit down Bright Angel Trail, marveling at the views. I also did the 25 mile scenic drive towards the east on Desert View Drive - definitely stop at some pull outs since the views are different as you go along the rim. Things I have to do in the future: -Take the shuttle to Hermit's rest (be sure to sit on the right side since you get all the views that way) since it was wayyy too crowded when I looked at the bus stop -Get a ticket to climb up Desert View's tower. I wish there was more information about the Indigenous peoples and their cultures who lived in this area. There wasn't a lot of information provided, but a lot about the architect who designed a lot of the buildings. It seemed unbalanced. Also, I wish that Desert View went into more history of the building - apparently it was controversial when it was built. I actually have to laugh at the 1 star reviews. I think those reviewers would have been satisfied looking at a photo of the Grand Canyon instead of visiting the real thing!

Ahhhmazing! A must visit for sure! We drove a little over 2 hours from Sedona. Took some pics at…read morethe Grand Canyon entrance sign and drove straight to their visitor parking lot. I suggest going a bit early as the parking fills up. The visitor center, gift shop, restrooms, and shuttle buses are all convenient located there. We prepared our itinerary beforehand, since we were only there for the day. Make sure to check out the various shuttle schedules and stops. We decided to do the South Rim Trail= shuttle to Powell point, hiked 3.5 miles along rim to Monument Creek Vista, then picked up shuttle to Hermit's Rest - this is the end of the road on the south side. From here, the shuttle ride back to visitors center is approximately 30-40 minutes. We stopped at the General Store for a bite to eat and souvenirs. While eating lunch at a table outdoors, a sweet moose made a visit to some neighboring tables : D We made it back to the visitors center and did some more souvenir shopping. The hike along the South Rim was gorgeous! Almost unreal, like a postcard. Most areas do not have any railing , so hike at your own risk. We came across some deer and wildlife. But , we took lots of pics and the pics do not do it justice. The scenery was unbelievable. You'll also be able to view the Colorado River from above. Bring sunscreen, water, snacks, lunch if you can and have fun!

5 Star rating PLUS more goes to volunteer, BART ! What a wealth of information this man is. The…read moretime he spent with us sharing the places and sights we just had to see was so valuable and what we appreciated most was his true love for this area and wanted to share it with us. Huge visitor center inside with a lot of written information and pictures of the area, very clean restrooms & a huge map with very clear directions to all the trails in the area. Once you exit, BART made sure we took note of the most exceptional view right before us. Highly recommend stopping here.

This is a perfect first stop before taking a scenic drive! The station has plenty of parking and…read moreclean restrooms. There's a museum inside and rangers available to help answer questions. We picked up a few maps which were very helpful as we made our way into Sedona.

I'm not saying Bell Rock called my name... but if you'd heard it too, you probably would've shown…read moreup. There's something about Bell Rock that pulls you in. Maybe it's the shape. Maybe it's the energy. Maybe it's just that classic Sedona magic. Whatever it is, I felt it. Now let's start with the one challenge: parking. Limited spots and a bit of patience required. It took a while to find a place, but I decided to call that my warmup. Pro tip: arrive early or later in the afternoon if you want better odds at a spot. Once you hit the trail, everything changes. The path is wide and welcoming. No punishing climbs. No technical scrambling. Just an easy walk surrounded by those famous red rock views that make Sedona feel like another planet. And the quiet. That's the part that sticks with you. Step onto the trail and the noise of the world fades away. You're left with open sky, towering rock, and that peaceful stillness that reminds you why people come here in the first place. Whether you're a seasoned hiker chasing summits or someone who just wants a beautiful walk through nature, this trail delivers. Put this one on your Sedona list. Because sometimes the best hikes aren't the hardest ones... they're the ones that simply make you stop, breathe, and look around. Some places you visit... and some places feel like they were waiting for you. Bell Rock might just be one of those.

Bell Rock is the best place to hike in Sedona. It's a flat and easy trail for about half way up,…read moreand the signage makes it's easy to follow the path. The views are absolutely spectacle from all angles and places on the mountain and trail. There's truly nothing more beautiful than the red rocks in Sedona and Bell Rock is a place to see the true beauty. Parking can be tricky but patience is key, as people are always coming and going. Whether you're an avid hiker or a true rock climber, this mountain is for you!

Tremendous selection. Staff very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful…read more T shirts in all sizes and colors. So much to see you need to make extra time to take it all in!

They have a wide variety of souvenirs to choose from and the staff was very professional and…read morehelpful.