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Grand Canyon - Nearby Destinations
Tourist destinations to consider near Grand Canyon National Park are listed below. Click on any name for complete information.
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Colorado River
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With more than 500 miles of the Colorado River either running through the state or forming its border, Arizona has plenty of river recreation. The Colorado River offers spectacular canyons filled with cascading whitewater to peaceful smooth water meandering through wildlife refuges. Dams along the route create many canyon walled lakes, most notably, Lake Powell, Lake Mead and Lake Havasu. |
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Flagstaff
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Population: 55,000
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Flagstaff is a convenient central location for visiting the major
attractions of northern Arizona. It is an attractive city surrounded
by national forests and offers plenty of lodging and dining
opportunities. It is a mountain retreat from the Phoenix heat in the
summer and a wintertime playground. |
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Fredonia
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Population: 1,400
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Fredonia mainly serves as a travelers stopping off point for those
exploring the Arizona Strip or headed to the North Rim of the Grand
Canyon. |
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Lake Powell
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Population: 0
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Lake Powell is a vast body of clear blue water beautifully contained
within tall orange-red cliff walls. Thousands of snaking finger
canyons run from the main canyon and beg exploration. Houseboating,
power boating, water skiing and fishing are all popular, as is camping
along its nearly 2,000 miles of shoreline. |
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Page
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Population: 5,000
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Page was born in the early 1960's with creation of Lake Powell. It now
serves as a base town for those visiting that wonderful body of water.
The young town doesn't have much character, but it does offer lots of
accomodations, some restaurants and plenty of fast food. |
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Williams
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Population: 3,000
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Williams, Arizona is 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon, but plays
more than a supporting role to the Grand Canyon. Surrounded by
national forest, it has plenty of its own recreation available. Its
cool summer temperatures and tall pine forests make it an attractive
destination for visitors to the area. |
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