Situated at the doorstep of one of the seven wonders of the natural world and Arizona’s grandest attraction – the magnificent Grand Canyon, Tusayan is the gateway to the Canyon’s South Rim. Located high in the Kaibab Forest just outside the national park entrance, Tusayan is home to the Grand Canyon National Airport, where several helicopter and airplane plane tours depart daily.
Canyon View Information Center
The Canyon View Information Center is based at the South Entrance Station of the Grand Canyon National Park and offers a wealth of information about the park; its history, and a variety of brochures, maps, park entrance tickets and information on various tours on offer. Four parking areas are available for cars, and a shuttle bus or a short walk takes visitors to the nearby to nearby Mather Point for spectacular views. A free Park-and-Ride shuttle bus system takes visitors to various outlooks in the area, as well as the Grand Canyon Village. The Visitor Center also features an array of exhibits, including a sizeable video-enabled relief map of the canyon, interactive trip planners, displays of historic artifacts, and a Science On a Sphere® program, along with a 20 minute movie called Grand Canyon: A Journey of Wonder, which takes visitors on a on a rim to river and dawn to dusk journey through the park. The Park Store sells a variety of park-related items such as books, souvenirs, and gifts and bicycles can be rented or used for guided bicycle tours between March and October.
Grand Canyon, AZ 86023, Phone: 928-638-7888
Grand Canyon Imax Theater
The Grand Canyon Imax Theater is an enormous six-story high by 82-foot-wide movie screen that shows a documentary on the Grand Canyon titled Grand Canyon: A Journey of Wonder. Using state-of-the-art IMAX® technology, 12,000 watts of digital surround sound and high definition imagery, the movie is visually stunning and takes audiences on a virtual reality experience through the Grand Canyon. The documentary delves into the history of the Grand Canyon, dives into the depths of the craggy canyons, soars over the over the rim of the canyon, and marvels at the fantastic scenery. Grand Canyon: A Journey of Wonder is 20 minutes long and is shown on the hour.
450 AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, Phone: 928-638-2203
Hermit Trail
The Hermit Trail is a favorite hiking trail in the Grand Canyon National Park that provides access to a historic area of one of the world’s natural wonders. The path also offers a more challenging route to the Colorado River for more experienced canyon hikers. Located 0.25 miles southwest of Hermit's Rest on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the trail wanders 1.5 miles through ancient rock formations to the Colorado River and is accessible by shuttle bus from the Grand Canyon Village. The Hermit Trail also has unobstructed access to the Colorado River, and there is designated camping at the Park Service campsite.
All-Star Grand Canyon Tours Inc. ®, 2420 N. 3rd st. Suite D, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001, Phone: 928-814-8887
Pink Jeep Tours Grand Canyon
Established in 1960, Pink Jeep Tours Grand Canyon offers unique insight into the Grand Canyon on a Pink Jeep Tours Grand Canyon Tour. Tours are conducted in open-air Pink® Jeeps® and led by professional guides with unique insights and experiences which provide expert knowledge about each stop. Tour stops include the once-bustling tourist destination of centuries past known as Grandview, and a show at the IMAX which delves into the mysterious places of the Grand Canyon called Grand Canyon: Hidden Secrets. The tour includes admission fees to the park and tickets to see the IMAX movie: Grand Canyon: Hidden Secrets.
450 State Route 64 Tusayan, AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, Phone: 844-239-7465
Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines
Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines has been offering incredible airplane tours over the Grand Canyon for more than 90 years. Established in 1927, Scenic Airlines is one of the most experienced aerial sightseeing and tour operations in the world, having transported over 10 million more sightseers across the canyon since opening. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines offers over 20 unique tours ranging in time from one-hour, air-only sightseeing flights, to three-day and two-night getaways at the canyon that take in some of the world’s most impressive and awe-inspiring landscapes. Scenic Airlines also offers customized tours for specific occasions such as incentive programs and company retreats.
1265 Airport Road, Boulder City, NV 89005, Phone: 800-634-6801
Maverick Helicopters
Experience the beauty of the Grand Canyon with a guided helicopter tour with Maverick Helicopters. Departing from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, the Canyon Spirit Tour travels over the beautiful Kaibab National Forest, home to the world's largest ponderosa pine forest and over the North Rim and the eastern end of the canyon which boast some of the most spectacular views in the entire canyon. The journey continues to follow the Colorado River upstream to the point where it meets the Little Colorado River with fabulous bird's-eye views of the Painted Desert, the Desert View Watchtower, Marble Canyon and Point Imperial, crosses the Colorado River over the South Rim and the Kaibab National Forest and lands back at the Grand Canyon Airport. The tour lasts approximately 45 to 50 minutes.
107 Corsair Dr., Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, Phone: 928-638-2622
Plaza Bonita
Located in the Red Feather Lodge in the heart of Tusayan, Plaza Bonita is an authentic Mexican-American restaurant serving classic dishes and traditional margaritas in a casual, and relaxed setting. The restaurant boasts a bright décor with Native American art and furnishings, red tiled floors and colorfully painted wooden chairs. The menu features a wide variety of southwestern-inspired fare served in both a la carte lunch and buffet styles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and includes dishes such as tacos, Camarones Mexicanos, fajitas, and Chile Verde, along with make-your-own salads, and decadent desserts.
352 Arizona 64, Tusayan, AZ 86023, Phone: 928-638-8900
We Cook Pizza & Pasta
Located on the north side of Tusayan, We Cook Pizza & Pasta is a casual, family-friendly restaurant that serves Italian essentials such as pizza, pasta, meat dishes, and desserts. Boasting a relaxed, laid-back vibe that is perfect for family dinners, the restaurant is clean and spacious with retro-feeling décor and fast, efficient counter service. The menu features classics such as wood-fired pizza with a variety of crusts, toppings, and sauces, a well-stocked salad bar, with an array of fresh toppings, dressings, and veggies, Italian favorites like fettuccine alfredo and spaghetti, and classic American bites such as chicken wings and fried mushrooms. A good selection of local microbrews is available, along with other libations and soft drinks.
605 Arizona 64, Tusayan, AZ 86023, Phone: 928-638-2278
