Grand Canyon Vacations – 3 Must-See Grand Canyon Attractions
If you’ve got Grand Canyon vacations on the mind you are definitely not alone as the Grand Canyon—and in particular the Grand Canyon South Rim—gets well over 5 million visitors yearly.
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True Love at the Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoFunny thing really, nostalgia. It makes you want to drag the present all the way to the past, and once you get there, you want to know what the future looks like. If you want to experience and see the beauty of a family trip captured through the eyes of a child, then True love […]
Grand Canyon Free Admission during National Park Week
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to Do, News & EventsDuring National Park Week, April 21-29, ALL 397 U.S. national parks offer free admission. The Grand Canyon National Park will have a variety of activities and will feature original interactive exhibits.
Canyon Chronicles | OMSH Road Trip – The Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to Do KidsGo west, life is peaceful there…Go west, in the open air…Go west, where the skies are blue…Go west, this is what we’re gonna do. The Village people did know what they were talking about.
Visitor Center Introduces New Online Pricing
in Grand Canyon Blog, News & EventsThe Grand Canyon Visitor Center has introduced new online pricing for the IMAX Theatre.
Safety Guidelines: Know If Your Tour Guide Is On Point
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ToursThere’s nothing quite like traveling by yourself. But sometimes having a travel tour guide is of great help.
Improvements to Grand Canyon National Park Airport Coming
in News & EventsA new terminal is set to replace the existing facility at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport. The upgrades will make it possible to have major airlines fly in from other major hubs in the country.
Get Grand Pictures At The Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoThe Grand Canyon presents a myriad of photographic opportunities for the amateur photo enthusiast. But do terms like Aperture, Shutter speeds, Focal length, ISO, Telephoto, Macro, Bokeh and White balance, throw you off balance?
A Hike In Memoriam – Mom To Hike Grand Canyon As Parting Gift To Son
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon HikingImagine being born with a condition that progressively weakens your muscles with time. Imagine having to live with the knowledge that you will be losing most of your motor functions.
Travel To The Grand Canyon For Spring Break 2012
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoIt’s spring break time! No more pencils, no more books, No more stuffy study nooks. Oh well, at least for a couple of weeks.
Tribes Of The Grand Canyon – The Anasazi
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon HistoryWho were the Anasazi? Why do they remain such an enigmatic race even today? Steeped in an aura of mystery and intrigue , this Native Indian tribe still continues fascinate the people even now,
Rock Your World With Grand Canyon’s Grand Geology
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon HistoryCarved with the keen eye of a sculptor, the steady hand of a surgeon and the imagination of a child, the Grand Canyon today, is a testament of natural art.
Grand Canyon Movie "IMAX Theater"
in Grand Canyon BlogWhat makes us go to the movies? Is it the pleasurable escape from reality? The need to be entertained? Or simply the need to view vistas through larger-than-life glasses? How about all of them?
Grand Canyon Movie “IMAX Theater”
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoWhat makes us go to the movies? Is it the pleasurable escape from reality? The need to be entertained? Or simply the need to view vistas through larger-than-life glasses? How about all of them?
How to Take Your Friends & Family to the Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon BlogAre you overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Grand Canyon? Does the vast expanse of the canyon want to make you compose a sonnet and share it with the world?
How to Take Your Friends & Family to the Grand Canyon
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoAre you overwhelmed by the grandeur of the Grand Canyon? Does the vast expanse of the canyon want to make you compose a sonnet and share it with the world?
Road Trip: From Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon with Tia & Robin
in Grand Canyon BlogIn our search for a trip that would combine history, culture and a sense of adventure, we decided to give the Grand Canyon a try.
Road Trip: From Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon with Tia & Robin
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoDigital Marketing professional Tia Jones and LVN Robin Timmons hit the road to explore the canyon. In our search for a trip that would combine history, culture and a sense of adventure, we decided to give the Grand Canyon a try.
Capture A Piece Of History Aboard The Grand Canyon Express
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Railway ToursThere’s something about train journeys that unerringly brings out the child in even the most severe adult.
Grand Canyon River Rafting – A ‘Rapid’ Write Up
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Rafting Tours, Grand Canyon ToursWide open outdoors, azure skies, gurgling waters, orange vests, yellow helmets and guaranteed edge-of-seat excitement…ring a bell? Yes, we are talking about river rafting.
Grand Canyon National Park Hosts Archeology Day March 24
in News & EventsThe Grand Canyon National Park is home to Archeology day on the 24th of March. There will be a number of free events in honor of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. The events are meant to inform about archeology in the state of Arizona.
Travel on a Dime, There’s No Place Like Home
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoThat long pending Grand Canyon tour that you’ve been saving up for was all you ever hoped for and more, complete with Grand Canyon rafting and helicopter ride to boot. Traveled further to Las Vegas and been awestruck with the sights, sounds and action?
Travel App-T, Take on the World
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon GearMoody flight schedules, umpteen sights to see, fears of getting lost, trying out new cuisines, getting around town, weathering it, oversized luggage, language barriers, fluctuating ForEx rates – there’s an app-t solution for all.
Tribes of the Canyon – The Havasupai
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoThe Grand Canyon has always had a rich heritage and a Native American culture that transcends eons. The Anasazis were known to inhabit the canyon from as far back as the 500 A.D.
What’s So Great About a Grand Canyon Jeep Tour?
in Grand Canyon Attractions, Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ToursAre you one of those individuals that don’t really care too much about drives in the outdoors? Then you are a rare species, because nothing quite matches up to the feel of the wind in your hair as you zip away on an eager tarmac, leaving behind a rugged yet welcoming landscape behind.
The Allure of Group Travel
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Group ToursWhat kind of traveler are you? Do you think solitude has its advantages and therefore, solo travel is the only way forward? Or do you feel that no travel is complete without a travel buddy?
Social Networks Playing Big Role in Travel
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to Do“What, me, Guidebooks?” – Is something the ultra-hip, still gap-toothed, contemporary version of Alfred E. Neuman would say. The days of hardcopy guide books are nearing an end. Move over paper, for the era of ‘e-nteractive’ travel is here.
Not All National Parks Are Created Equal
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoNo one’s created equal. We each have our own unique identity, a specific hair and eye color, distinct voices, unique sets of fingerprints and of course a DNA like no other. DXE9BRY2X6GA
Airport Survival: How to Avoid Bumps Before Takeoff
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon ToursThat Grand Canyon Trip is ready to take shape. Flight tickets have been purchased. Hotel booked. You’ve read up extensively on the Do’s and Don’ts on a grand canyon adventure vacation.
A Family That Plays Together Stays Together
in Grand Canyon Blog, Grand Canyon Things to DoAt work – late night meetings, conference calls, mountains of never ending paperwork that would put Hercules to shame, an insatiable boss, endless presentations, drawing up the next breakthrough strategy both for pushing your product forward as well as for squashing that pipsqueak who is perilously close to grabbing the promotion you deserve.
Contact
Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX
450 State Route 64
Grand Canyon
AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
450 State Route 64
Grand Canyon
AZ, 86023
Phone: 928-638-2468
IMAX Showtimes
9:30 am – 8:30 pm* (March 1 – October 31)
10:30 am – 6:30 pm* (November 1 – February 29)
*Shows begin hourly at half-past the hour. (9:30am & 7:30pm shows added Dec. 21-Jan. 4)
Hours of Operation
Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX Tusayan Hours
9:00 am – 10:00 pm (March 1 – October 31)
10:00 am – 8:00 pm (November 1 – February 29)