The Hoover Dam is a foot tall, man-made dam that produces hydroelectric power and water. If you want to get a bit more info then you can take a construction tour of the dam and adjoining powerplant.
Bit of a niche audience but if you want to learn more about the Hoover Dam, think about joining one of the Hoover Dam information tours. It was constructed between and during the Great Depression and was dedicated on September 30, , by President Franklin D.
Say hello to Arizona and a whole lot of history with a stop in the city of Chloride. Also known for its history as well as the hiking, Kingman is worth parking up to take a look around. Depending on how much time you have on your Grand Canyon trip, you can make this a real educational stop by hitting up the Mohave Museum of History and Arts, the Route 66 Museum and Kingman Railroad Museum. From Kingman you can opt to take the I or Route No road trip to the Grand Canyon is complete without them.
Not quite what you were expecting on your Las Vegas to Grand Canyon drive? While you might be imagining the usual dogs and cats scenario, instead expect to see tigers, lions, bears and wallabees. Throwing you back to the s, Seligman has retained all its otherworldly charm.
Before you take a swift turn north for the final stretch on your journey from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon south rim, pull in to the town of Williams. Calling itself the Gateway to the Grand Canyon, it marks the last part of the famous Route 66 and is again another one sending you onto what feels like a movie set, this time to the Wild West. Definitely one of the hotspots on the drive from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon! The forest is 1. You can also get some great views from the Marble Viewpoint.
It sits just by the south rim entrance so is a good alternative for accommodation if everything closer is fully booked. This is a good spot on the drive from Vegas to Grand Canyon if you just want somewhere to chill. You definitely need a few days in the Grand Canyon to explore the best of the area. Alternatively, this jeep tour of the Grand Canyon looks pretty sweet too. However, there are parking spaces and free shuttles at the Welcome Center that will take you to some of the most popular viewpoints, including Eagle Point, Guano Point, and Hualapai Ranch.
This horseshoe-shaped glass floor extends over the edge of a 4,foot drop to the bottom of Grand Canyon West and can hold up to 71 million pounds. If you want the all-inclusive tour experience, we recommend the Grand Canyon West Rim 5 in 1 tour.
This guided tour includes bus transportation from Vegas to the Grand Canyon, covers all fees, and hits the top 5 visitor spots at the West Rim including the Skywalk. Active duty military members are free. The South Rim is the most visited spot of the Grand Canyon, so get there early to beat the crowds.
The best view at the South Rim is Mather Point, so be sure to stop there. That is why we aim to keep you entertained and informed during your travel to and from the canyon.
The standard Grand Canyon tour companies use a driver and tour guide in one. This person then has to check guests in, narrate the tour, pass out lunches, answer questions, and drive a 40, pound vehicle safely. At Grand Canyon Destinations, we value safety and customer service. That is why we have a separate driver and tour guide on every tour bus. Your dedicated tour guide will be there to guide you, share facts and stories, answer your questions, and help you with any needs throughout the tour.
As soon as you board your ride to the canyon, you will be greeted by your tour guide. On all Grand Canyon tours, there is a water and breakfast snack to get your morning started. Then, on the way out of town, your guide will share entertaining facts, history, and stories about Las Vegas and the surrounding landscapes as you travel through it.
All of our guides are professional, friendly, and of course, knowledgeable, so you know they will give a great tour. This landmark is along the Las Vegas to Grand Canyon route and directly off of Route 66, so it makes sense to stop and enjoy it. You will get to travel over 50 miles along historic Route 66 on your way to the Grand Canyon. Once you reach the Grand Canyon Caverns, you will have an hour break to stretch, explore the grounds, and take an optional Grand Canyon Caverns tour.
This halfway point stop is well worth it as the Grand Canyon Caverns are a one-of-a-kind attraction. Once everyone has boarded the bus, the journey will continue. The landscape along the drive will leave you impressed. As you travel upward in elevation, you will witness a change in scenery from red and orange desert to lush green pine forests.
Along the way, there is a chance to spot wildlife as well. The best way to see something is to keep your eyes open. You may spot species such as coyote, desert bighorn sheep, cows, and horses on the drive out of Las Vegas.
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