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Grand Canyon South Rim Restaurants, Lodging & Information

Grand Canyon National Park South Rim view point

The South Rim of the Grand Canyon is part of Grand Canyon National Park.

Many people consider the South Rim to be the “real” Grand Canyon, and more people visit the South Rim than any other location.

The South Rim South Entrance Station is easily accessible year round from points south using State Route 64 through Tusayan.

The South Rim East Entrance Station is also accessible from points north using State Route 64 from Cameron, but please be sure to check road conditions in the winter as this East Entrance is sometimes closed due to snow/ice.

Grand Canyon South Rim in the snow with fog

Getting to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon

See below for different ways to travel to the Grand Canyon South Rim. Many tours are available at the South Rim that will allow you to experience the canyon along with a professional guide who will share their knowledge and history of the canyon. Choose from Air Tours that provide a bird’s eye view of the Grand Canyon, and Hummer Tours that get you up close and personal at 3-4 scenic overlooks.

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Fly

Fly to Grand Canyon National Park from Las Vegas, NV and enjoy the best of both worlds: A flight to the Grand Canyon that includes pickup from Las Vegas hotels, aerial views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and the Mojave Desert; and a ground tour inside Grand Canyon National Park with stops at Bright Angel Lodge and Mather Point.

Add even more value to this flight with Optional Upgrades including Helicopter Tours , and Buck Wild Hummer Tours

Drive

Below are approximate distances from many cities in the US Southwest to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim.

Always check Grand Canyon Road Conditions before embarking on your journey. Visit the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim Website for complete driving directions, road conditions, emergency alerts, and more.

Visit Arizona Traveler Information Website for complete road conditions for Arizona Roads.

Approximate Driving Distances to South Rim
Location Miles Kilometers
North Rim 212 341
West Rim 244 392
Flagstaff, AZ 81 130
Phoenix, AZ 231 372
Sedona, AZ 119 192
Williams,AZ 63 101
Las Vegas, NV 278 447
Los Angeles, CA 494 195
Salt Lake City, UT 510 821
Denver, CO 859 1382
Albuquerque, NM 412 663

Bus

Ride in a luxury motorcoach from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. Enjoy a narrated ride as you drive through the stunning Southwestern Desert.  You will enjoy a light lunch at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center in Tusayan before you head into the Grand Canyon National Park for amazing views.

Upgrade your bus tour with a Helicopter Flight or a Buck Wild Hummer Tour to add even more excitement to this amazing day.

Grand Canyon South Rim Lodging

Bright Angel Lodge
9 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2631

Thunderbird Lodge
10 Albright Ave, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(888) 297-2757

El Tovar Hotel
9 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2631

Trailer Village RV Park
100 Trailer Village Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-1006

Kachina Lodge
5 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(888) 297-2757

Yavapai Lodge
11 Yavapai Lodge Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(877) 404-4611

Maswik Lodge
202 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2631

Grand Canyon South Rim Restaurants & Groceries

Arizona Room-Bright Angel Lodge
9 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2631

Bright Angel Restaurant
9 N, Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2631

Delicatessen at the Marketplace
1 Market Plaza Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
 (928) 638-2262 ext. 27

Maswik Food Court & Pizza
202 Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2631

Bright Angel Bar
Rim Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2526

Camper Services Grab & Go
Entrance to Mather Campground, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023

Desert View Market & Deli
AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2393

Yavapai Lodge Coffee &  Ice Cream
11 Yavapai Lodge Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-4001

Bright Angel Bike Rental & Cafe
10 S Entrance Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-3055

Canyon Coffee House
9 N, Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2631

El Tovar Dining Room & Lounge
1 El Tovar Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2631

Yavapai Lodge Restaurant
11 Yavapai Lodge Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-4001 ext. 7509

Bright Angel Fountain & Ice Cream
9 N, Village Loop Drive, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
 (928) 638-2631

Canyon Village Market General Store
1 Market Plaza Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-2262 ext. 27

Hermit’s Rest Snack Bar
Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
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Yavapai Lodge Tavern
11 Yavapai Lodge Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023
(928) 638-4001 ext. 7509

For Lodging, Restaurant and Shopping Options close to Grand Canyon South Rim but OUTSIDE the National Park, visit these pages: Tusayan, AZ (2 miles), Valle, AZ, (30 miles), Williams, AZ (62 miles ), Flagstaff, AZ (82 miles)

Grand Canyon South Rim Trip Planning Guides

Grand Canyon, AZ – Grand Canyon National Park joins multiple national parks across the country by offering an official park app. This free app is available for download for iPhone and Android mobile phones. Cellular service and Wi-Fi locations are limited within the park, so visitors are encouraged to download the app and all of its offline content before arriving for the best user experience.

Grand Canyon Official App-Apple Store Preview

Grand Canyon Official App-Google Play Preview

Grand Canyon National Park has a handy Trip Planner in PDF format that you can download, save and/or print.

This Trip Planner includes maps and detailed information, including Backcountry Trip Planning information, for both the North Rim and the South Rim.

The Trip Planner is available in several languages, including English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

 

Book Buck Wild Grand Canyon Hummer Tours

Buck Wild Grand Canyon Hummer Tours operates on the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park, our office is located in the town of Tusayan, less than 2 miles from the Entrance Station for Grand Canyon National Park South Rim.





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