Journey by Mule or Wild West Train

Xanterra Parks & Resorts

South Rim

Good for School-Age Kids

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One of the most popular family mule excursions is the one-day Plateau Point ride, which departs daily from the Stone Corral at the head of Bright Angel trail. This...

Grand Canyon Railway

South Rim

All aboard a restored Pullman, parlor car, or the famous glass-roofed dome car for one of the most spectacular journeys your kids will ever take. The only train still...

Yavapai Point

South Rim

Located relatively close to the main visitor area, Yavapai Point offers some of the most spectacular views of the inner canyon, as well as the Colorado River and Bright Angel...

Bright Angel Trail

South Rim

Good for Toddlers & Pre-K

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None of the routes down into the canyon is easy -- what goes down must come back up! -- but the Bright Angel Trail is the most clearly marked and...

Cameron Trading Post

Good for School-Age Kids

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On Highway 89, one mile north of the Highway 64 turnoff on the way to the Grand Canyon, this "roadside attraction" trading post is good, kitschy fun. The selection of...

Grand Canyon IMAX

South Rim

Good for School-Age Kids

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At seven stories tall, the Grand Canyon IMAX movie is one of the grandest your kids will experience. The movie itself, a 35-minute odyssey through the history, geography, and...

Rim Trail

South Rim

Good for School-Age Kids

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For full, sweeping canyon views, nothing beats the aptly named Rim Trail, which follows the canyon rim from close to Kolb Studio in Grand Canyon Village to Hermit's Rest. The...

Skywalk

Good for Babies

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A glass bridge that spans a side canyon, the Skywalk was envisioned by creator David Jin as a chance to experience the Grand Canyon as an eagle sees it. Although...

Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours

South Rim

The official helicopter ride of the Grand Canyon is offered by Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours, and departs from the heliport on Highway 64 at the north entrance of Grand Canyon...

Grand Canyon Village

South Rim

A collection of restored historic buildings, almost all of which are designated national landmarks, Grand Canyon Village is like a fun science and history lesson. The bookstores, art exhibits, and...