How to Go to the Grand Canyon

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Visit the Grand Canyon in the spring or fall if you plan to go hiking.. Make sure your travel documents are in order before you leave.. Pack hiking boots and both warm and cold weather clothing.

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Visit the Grand Canyon in the spring or fall if you plan to go hiking.

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Visit the Grand Canyon in the spring or fall if you plan to go hiking.

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Make sure your travel documents are in order before you leave.

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Make sure your travel documents are in order before you leave.

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Pack hiking boots and both warm and cold weather clothing.

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Pack hiking boots and both warm and cold weather clothing.

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Bring a daypack with items you'll need while you're exploring the canyon.

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Bring a daypack with items you'll need while you're exploring the canyon.

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Fly into Las Vegas, Phoenix, or Flagstaff if you're traveling by air.

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Fly into Las Vegas, Phoenix, or Flagstaff if you're traveling by air.

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Rent or drive your own car into Grand Canyon National Park.

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Rent or drive your own car into Grand Canyon National Park.

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Take the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Arizona for a scenic option.

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Take the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Arizona for a scenic option.

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Book lodging in the Grand Canyon National Park 6 months in advance.

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Book lodging in the Grand Canyon National Park 6 months in advance.

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Camp at one of the 2 campgrounds for a rugged experience.

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Camp at one of the 2 campgrounds for a rugged experience.

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Drive an RV to Trailer Village to camp there.

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Drive an RV to Trailer Village to camp there.

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Stay at a hotel room in a nearby city for an affordable option.

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Stay at a hotel room in a nearby city for an affordable option.

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Visit the South Rim for easier access to the Grand Canyon.

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Visit the South Rim for easier access to the Grand Canyon.

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Travel to the North Rim in the summer for a more secluded experience.

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Travel to the North Rim in the summer for a more secluded experience.

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Go to Grand Canyon West to see the Skywalk.

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Go to Grand Canyon West to see the Skywalk.

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Hop on the free shuttle bus to get around if you don't want to drive.

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Hop on the free shuttle bus to get around if you don't want to drive.

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Walk the Rim Trail to visit different viewpoints along the South Rim.

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Walk the Rim Trail to visit different viewpoints along the South Rim.

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Take a guided tour to see and learn more about the Grand Canyon.

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Take a guided tour to see and learn more about the Grand Canyon.

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Hike down to the canyon floor to explore more of the Grand Canyon.

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Hike down to the canyon floor to explore more of the Grand Canyon.

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Ride a mule down to the canyon floor for a unique experience.

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Ride a mule down to the canyon floor for a unique experience.

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Go rafting in the Colorado River to see the canyon from below.

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Go rafting in the Colorado River to see the canyon from below.

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