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East Rim Drive, Grand Canyon National Park

4.9
#8 of 28 in Scenic Drive in Arizona
Scenic Drive · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
Try to comprehend the grandeur and scope of the Grand Canyon along East Rim Drive. The drive will take you to the highly-visited south entrance with the chance to stop at numerous viewing points along the way. This part is a less-crowded area of the park, offering scenic views. Make a stop at the watchtower, see the Colorado River, or watch for animals. For East Rim Drive and beyond, use our Grand Canyon National Park online trip planner to get the most from your Grand Canyon National Park vacation.
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  • By perrypickerign
    We arose at 2:00 am to watch the sun rise from the East Rim Watch tower and it was certainly worth it. The silence was deafening and the views were un-describable.  more »
  • By faithnettles
    This is definitely a must do. It wasn't as packed but still a beautiful view. It's the last stop and definitely worth it.  more »
  • By lquadros
    If you have a car, it goes without saying that you must do this. On this road there are several awesome view points that you can stop at and enjoy. We did the Grandview Point (good place for...  more »
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