Nearby Attractions

Delicate Arch at Arches National Park.
Arches National Park
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Looking for places to stop on your way to and from Grand Canyon? Or maybe you found it too crowded here? We've got some ideas! Check out our list of nearby parks and attractions in the Grand Canyon region. Learn more about traveling and vacationing in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah.

Distances and travel time are conservative estimates

Arches National Park
Located near Moab, Utah approximately five hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and six and a half hours from North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 333 miles/536 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 394 miles/635 km.

Aztec Ruins National Monument
Located in Aztec, New Mexico approximately five hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and six hours and fifteen minutes from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 294 miles/473 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 360 miles/579 km.

Bandelier National Monument
Located near Santa Fe, New Mexico approximately seven and a half hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and nine hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 511 miles/822 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 513 miles/826 km.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument
Located near Montrose, Colorado approximately seven hours away from the Grand Canyon, South Rim and and eight and a half hours away from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 417 miles/671km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 519 miles/835 km.

 
View of the sunset toward the Aquarius Plateau.
Bryce Canyon National Park
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Bryce Canyon National Park
Near Tropic, Utah approximately five hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and three hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 284 miles/457 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 156 miles/251 km.

Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Located at Chinle, Arizona approximately four hours from Grand Canyon, South Rim and five hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 222 miles/357 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 288 miles/463 km.

Canyonlands National Park
Located near Moab, Utah approximately six hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and seven hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 325 miles/523 km. to the Needles and 360 miles/579 km. to Islands in the Sky. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 391 miles/629 km. to the Needles and 408 miles/657 km. to Islands in the Sky.

Capitol Reef National Park
Located east of Torrey, Utah approximately six and a half hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and five and a half hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 392 miles/630 km. via Green River, Utah. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 262 miles/422 km.
 
New Alto ruins at Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Located south of Farmington, New Mexico approximately six hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and seven hours and fifteen minutes from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 368 miles/592 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 419 miles/674 km.

Colorado National Monument
Located near Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Approximately seven hours from Grand Canyon, South Rim and seven hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 430 miles/692 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 439 miles/707 km.

El Malpais National Monument
Located near Grants, New Mexico approximately five hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and seven hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 328 miles/528 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 410 miles/660 km.

El Morro National Monument
Located near Ramah, New Mexico approximately five hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and seven hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 304 miles/489 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 412 miles/630 km.

 
Curves of Reflection Canyon.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Located at Page, Arizona approximately two and a half hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and two and a half hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 138 miles/222 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 123 miles/198 km.

Great Sand Dunes National Monument
Located just outside of Alamosa, Colorado approximately eight and a half hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and nine and a half hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 482 miles/776 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 549 miles/884 km.

Hovenweep National Monument
Located in Southeastern Utah approximately four and a half hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and five and a half hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 251 miles/404 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 318 miles/512 km.

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
Located at Ganado, Arizona approximately three and a half hours from Grand Canyon, South Rim and five hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 230 miles/370 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 227 miles/446 km.
 
Ruins at Mesa Verde National Park.
Mesa Verde National Park
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Mesa Verde National Park
Located between the towns of Mancos and Cortez, Colorado, approximately five and a half hours from Grand Canyon, South Rim and six and a half hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 300 miles/483 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 367 miles/591 km.

Navajo National Monument
Located near Kayenta, Arizona approximately two and a half away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and four hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 143 miles/230 km. Distance from the North Rim Visitor Center - 210 miles/338 km.

Pecos National Historical Park
Located near Santa Fe, New Mexico approximately seven hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and nine hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 495 miles/797 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center 553 miles/890 km.

Petrified Forest National Park
Located near Holbrook, Arizona approximately three hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and five hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 203 miles/327 km. Distance from the North Rim Visitor Center 311 miles/501 km.

Petroglyph National Monument
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico approximately six hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and eight hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 407 miles/655 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 466 miles/750 km.

 
Sunrise at Sunset Crater Volcano.
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
Located near Flagstaff, Arizona approximately an hour and forty-five minutes away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and three and a half hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 93 miles/150 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 195 miles/314 km.

Walnut Canyon National Monument
Located near Flagstaff, Arizona approximately an hour and a half away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and four hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 90 miles/145 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 210 miles/338 km.

Wupatki National Monument
Located near Flagstaff, Arizona approximately an hour and forty-five minutes away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and three and a half hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 90 miles/145 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 191 miles/307 km.

Zion National Park
Located near Springdale, Utah approximately four and a half hours away from Grand Canyon, South Rim and three hours from the North Rim. Distance from Grand Canyon Village - 249 miles/401 km. Distance from North Rim Visitor Center - 122 miles/196 km.


(Note: All distances and travel time are conservative estimates.)

Last updated: April 14, 2021

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