Best way to get to the Grand Canyon from Phoenix??:)
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Drive it yourself....unsure how much time you have for this trip.
You can either drive the interstate up to Flagstaff or drive through Sedona, then to the grand canyon, then to Vegas.
You can either drive the interstate up to Flagstaff or drive through Sedona, then to the grand canyon, then to Vegas.
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Traveling to/from Las Vegas it's roughly the same amount of driving time whether you visit the North Rim or South. To/From Phoenix the North Rim is 2 hours further than the South Rim.
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Looking at your trip, I would say...
Arrive in PHX, drive to Flagstaff (2 hour drive)
Spend two or three nights in Flagstaff, visiting the Grand Canyon and Sedona
Continue on to Las Vegas, spend rest of trip there. Fly home from LAS.
This is assuming you don't want to spend any time visiting Phoenix. You can find some really good summer deals at the resorts around here.
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BTW, nothing like sunrise at the Grand Canyon.
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Oh Wow my times were off! lol I may save that for the next visit. I really just want a relaxing trip. I have enough traffic in the DC area. lol Thanks so much!
Thanks so much for that info! Learning more and more each day! July can't get here fast enough
Thanks for this info! Gotta love a good sunrise
Thanks for this info! Gotta love a good sunrise
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#24
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We have done LV/North Rim/LV and I would suggest this trip. You have Valley of Fire SP leaving Vegas toward Saint George. Snow Canyon State Park, and Zion National Park, all on the way to the North Rim.Let's not forget Bryce Canyon National Park, Coral Pink Sand Dunes and the list is endless.
We did 2 nites in Kanab which is pretty central and beautiful in it's own right.
North Rim high summer, no lines and very few people, it was unforgettable.
We did 2 nites in Kanab which is pretty central and beautiful in it's own right.
North Rim high summer, no lines and very few people, it was unforgettable.
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Now I am jealous. Talking to my wife about getting back.
My favorite "great circle" was:
Landing in Las Vegas. Driving to GC South Rim. Up to Monument Valley. Back through Bryce Canyon and Zion NP then Las Vegas.
Another trip we made it to Arches NP and Islands in the Sky.
A 3rd trip we went NW from Vegas: Death Valley, Yosemite, Sequoia.
Its all extraordinary. The sprawl we have in DC/MD vs the vast beauty and open spaces out there.
My favorite "great circle" was:
Landing in Las Vegas. Driving to GC South Rim. Up to Monument Valley. Back through Bryce Canyon and Zion NP then Las Vegas.
Another trip we made it to Arches NP and Islands in the Sky.
A 3rd trip we went NW from Vegas: Death Valley, Yosemite, Sequoia.
Its all extraordinary. The sprawl we have in DC/MD vs the vast beauty and open spaces out there.
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Yes I hear its always fun going back!!! Im super excited I have two weeks in that area. I can officially add San Diego to my adventure!!! Thanks so much for sharing your trips! Its much appreciated!!!
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The OP has been inactive for almost 6 months..likely not getting a response.
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