Towns Near The Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon spans an incredible 277 miles or 446 km, beginning at Lees Ferry and stretching to Grand Wash Cliffs. This natural wonder is so big that you could spend a week exploring it and still be far from its depths. The landscape is divided into four sections: the North, South, West, and East rims. You cannot cross by car, and you have to drive all the way around to get from one end to the other.

To properly explore it, you need to identify several areas to relax, dine, and lodge. Buck Wild Hummer Tours is here to serve as your guide and let you know about several towns near the Grand Canyon that can act as your base during your adventure in the region.

Flagstaff

The Grand Canyon’s closest major city is Flagstaff, Arizona, with around 75,000 residents. It is 75-80 miles away from both the east and south entrance stations, a distance of about 75 minutes by car.

Flagstaff is a large metropolis with several big-name hotels and many decent restaurants. Most Grand Canyon hotels in the city are situated on Historic Route 66 and Interstate 40. However, the downtown district is walkable, and the city also has a small airport, making it a very convenient base.

Tuba City

If you are visiting the Grand Canyon through the East entrance station, the closest town is Tuba City. It takes an hour to drive to the canyon from this small community, which is just 58 miles away.

Tuba City has just two big hotels and a few convenience shops and gas stations. Several fast-food establishments are also located here, most offering swift, on-the-go food options.

Williams

Williams is another big city near the Grand Canyon, located on Historic Route 66, about 55 miles from the South Rim entrance. It takes about an hour to drive to the south entrance station of the canyon, but there are daily train rides to and from there.

One of the things that makes Williams so appealing for tourists headed to the canyon is the huge selection of hotels it hosts and its charming atmosphere. The metropolis has 52 lodging options, as well as kitschy souvenir shops and retro diners that evoke mid-century and Old West vibes.

Grand Canyon Junction

Popularly known as Valle, Grand Canyon Junction is a small town just 25 miles from the South Rim. This means it will take you about 30 minutes only to get to the canyon from this community located at the intersection of two routes from Williams and Flagstaff.

Valle is one of the cheapest towns to stay in when touring the canyon. It has several amenities, a gas station, and a decent hotel you can lodge at.

Tusayan

Situated just two miles outside Grand Canyon National Park’s south entrance, Tusayan is the closest city to the canyon. Staying in this metropolis is very convenient because a shuttle takes tourists to the visitor center, meaning that you don’t have to drive to the park.

Another major plus of making Tusayan your base is that hotels are more affordable than those within the park. The city also hosts the famous Grand Canyon IMAX theater, several landing pads for helicopter tours, an airport, convenience stores, and gas stations.

See the Grand Canyon in New Ways!

Traveling to the Grand Canyon could be hectic and needs a lot of planning and foresight. You need to know where to shop, dine, and lodge along the way and an elaborate list of the places you plan to visit in the canyon. Buck Wild Hummer Tours has been operating in this region for more than 50 years and can help you explore the nearby towns in ways you have never thought of before.

Our years of service to tourists wanting to visit the Grand Canyon allow us to offer a wide range of experiences, including our private signature tours and family adventure tours.

Our professional guides will be there to help you every step of the tour while giving you insightful tips about the canyon.

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