When you stay at the Red Feather Inn in Grand Canyon, Arizona, the main attraction is, of course, Grand Canyon National Park. However, there are dozens of fun things do and unique tourist attractions near the Grand Canyon within easy reach of our affordable, family-friendly hotel. While many require a few hours of driving, such as Slide Rock State Park, and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Bearazona, they are definitely worth the trip. Below, we've listed information on those and other impressive Arizona tourist attractions.
Grand Canyon, Arizona Tourist Attractions
R.P.'s Stage Stop -
Is a small cozy upbeat Internet Café and Gift Shop. Made to order sandwiches and coffee drinks are the specialties. The internet service is available for a small fee. The store offers a wide selection of apparel, jewelry, gifts, books and novelty items. It's a great place to take a break, catch your breath and relax before continuing your vacation.
Jeep Tours -
Offer a variety of off road adventures. Back country historic Jeep Tours of the area leading to the Grand Canyon edge, ranging from 2 hours to full day Jeep Tours to the bottom of Grand Canyon & Colorado River.
Slide Rock State Park -
Enjoy swimming, picnicking, bird watching, fishing, exploring the nature trail, playing volleyball court and picking apples (in season, of course) at Slide Rock State Park in Sedona, Arizona. The park is also close to several Coconino National Forest campgrounds and hiking trails. For more information, visit www.azparks.gov/Parks/parkhtml/sliderock.html.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument -
From an eruption of lava nearly one thousand years ago at Sunset Crater Volcano, visitors today are treated to a truly amazing sight. The lava oxidized red and yellow, leaving behind an incredibly bright permanent "sunset" around the crater. For more information about this top Grand Canyon, Arizona area tourist attraction, visit www.nps.gov/sucr/home.htm.
Arizona Snowbowl -
Experience great skiing in the winter, great hiking in the summer and great fall colors in, well, the fall at the Arizona Snowbowl. Situated on the spectacular San Francisco Peaks, the Arizona Snowbowl is only 70 miles from the Grand Canyon. Enjoy picture-postcard views of the Peaks via the Scenic Skyride, which is in operation from Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. For more information, visit www.arizonasnowbowl.com.
Wupatki National Monument -
In its day, some 800 years ago, Wupatki towered above the other pueblos. Home to about 100 people, Wupatki was also the wealthiest and highly influential. Experience this fascinating national monument located on the Colorado Plateau. For more information about one of the best things to do near the Grand Canyon, visit www.nps.gov/wupa.
Museum of Northern Arizona -
When it was founded eight decades ago, the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff was known for its Native American artifacts and natural history specimens from the Colorado Plateau. Today, you can enjoy innumerable anthropology, biology, geology and fine art exhibits. For more information, visit www.musnaz.org.
Meteor Crater -
Meteor Crater is no ordinary hole in the desert. It measures almost a mile wide and 570 feet deep. Broken up boulders abound and some of them are as high as 150 feet. For more information, visit www.barringercrater.com/.
Lake Powell -
There aren't many lakes like Lake Powell. At 187 miles long, it's the second largest man-made lake in country. In the summer, it's a joy to swim in as temperatures near 80 degrees. And if you like to fish, you'll have a field day as game fish are plentiful. For more information, visit www.lakepowellmag.com.
Petrified Forest National Park -
A trip to Petrified Forest National Park will be a most eventful one-to say the least. First of all, you'll see sections of the gorgeous Painted Desert. Then there are the fossils which are 225 million years old. And, of course, there's the world's most comprehensive collection of petrified wood. For more information about one of Arizona's top tourist attractions, visit www.nps.gov/pefo.
Sedona, Arizona -
Sedona is situated in a unique geological area that has mesmerized tourists for decades. Indeed, this picturesque city is surrounded by beloved red-rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral, Bell and even Snoopy because their massive shapes resemble these distinctive objects. Also, the site of this memorable city marks the mouth of unbelievably beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, a breathtaking chasm that even today, is wildly wonderful.
