9 Hidden Gems Things to do in Grand Canyon National Park That You Shouldn't Miss

November 6, 2021 Merry Kessler

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Restaurants in Grand Canyon National Park

1. Grand Canyon North Rim

Highway 67, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ (928) 638-7888 https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm
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5.0 based on 2,349 reviews

Grand Canyon North Rim

Word of mouth has that the more remote, harder to get to and therefore less crowded North Rim offers a more authentic Canyon experience and better views. However, there is no bus service on this rim and it is closed during the winter.

Reviewed By 751morganb - San Francisco, United States

A lot of people told us about the beauty of the North Rim. After a visit, we understood why. Words like spectacular and marvelous would not describe it good enough. At the same time, a lot of people told us this is worth a trip because of its remote location. We loved it, not because it was less crowded than the South Rim, but because of its beauty. When that is said, if you will not get the chance to go here, but will get the chance to visit the South or West Rim, we would say: GO! All places are amazing. If you visit the North Rim, make sure also to drive over to Cape Royal and stop on the way on the Walhalla overlook, Roosevelt Point overlook, Vista Encantada and Point Imperial. We also recommend to do the hikes Cape Royal Trail as well as Bright Angel Point.

2. Canyon Dave Tours Grand Canyon

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Canyon Dave Tours Grand Canyon

On our full day Ultimate Grand Canyon Tour, you won't miss anything! We will visit all the iconic viewpoints along the South Rim. You will have a sit-down geology presentation with take-home surprises. The tour includes lunch at a great restaurant at the edge of the Painted Desert and a visit with Navajo Indians.

3. Canyon Ministries

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Canyon Ministries

Daily Christian tours at the Grand Canyon South Rim, including vehicle, train, and hiking tour options. Multi-day river trips and backpacking trips in the Grand Canyon and other locations throughout the American Southwest. Our family-friendly tours are conducted from a biblical creation perspective. Serving you since 1997.

4. Lipan Point

East Rim Drive, a few miles west of Desert View, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ +1 520-638-7888
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5.0 based on 331 reviews

Lipan Point

Reviewed By babystepper - Big Flats, United States

Definitely worth the quick sidetrip from the south rim drive. Easy to see down into the canyon, look east to Desert View Watchtower, etc.

5. Four Season Guides

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Four Season Guides

At Four Season Guides, we believe that quality time spent in the most beautiful natural landscapes on Earth has the power to rejuvinate, inspire, and change your life. FSG provides outstanding hiking & backpacking tours in Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Moab and Yosemite. Join adventures ranging from a private day tour to multi-day backcountry adventures. FSG has been written about in Backpacker Magazine, the Financial Times and was listed in USA Today's Top Ten Best. Four Season Guides is the longest running backpacking company in Grand Canyon with some of the most knowledgeable and experienced guides around. Join us for the trip of a lifetime.

6. Wildland Trekking

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Wildland Trekking

The Wildland Trekking Company provides exceptional Grand Canyon hiking tours and backpacking trips in Grand Canyon National Park and to the famous Havasupai Waterfalls in Grand Canyon West. Our Grand Canyon hiking tours range from day hikes to all-inclusive, multi-day Grand Canyon backpacking trips to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. We also offer inn-based Grand Canyon hiking tours to Phantom Ranch as well as hiking packages (inn-based and basecamp) from both rims. When it comes to Grand Canyon hiking, we're the experts! We've earned recognition in Backpacker Magazine, Men's Health, Sunset, and Lonely Planet Traveler, as well as on the Discovery Channel. Come join us for a Grand Canyon hiking adventure you'll never forget!

7. Shoshone Point

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/grand_canyon/shoshone-point.html
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Shoshone Point

Reviewed By bladdamasta - Manly, Australia

Not marked on any of the Grand Canyon guide maps - only comes up on Google Maps. Trailhead is a small unmarked car park. Easy 15-20 minute walk. A little muddy in parts, probably due to melted snow in February. You come to a clearing with a number of picnic tables and a toilet. There’s a point you can walk carefully to and get spectacular photos. I left my daughter on the point and walked back to the picnic tables a took some sensational photos of her. 3 other small groups were there. Enjoy the solitude. Next time I’ll take a picnic.

8. Historic Navajo Bridge

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ +1 928-608-6200 http://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/historyculture/navajobridge.htm
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4.5 based on 459 reviews

Historic Navajo Bridge

Stretching more than 750 feet in length, this graceful bridge rises 470 feet above the Colorado River.

Reviewed By j1959c - Nashua, United States

The Historic Navajo Bridge over the Colorado River at Marble Canyon is now a pedestrian bridge, where you can walk across this engineering feat and look at the river down below in Marble Canyon. Absolutely beautiful!

9. Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra

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Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra

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