Line 6 · Mountains & hiking

Grand Canyon & Sedona with kids

Arizona

Best timeMar–May, Sep–Oct
Getting thereDrive or fly, depending on your ZIP
Good forWildlife & national parks, Mountains & hiking

Rim trails, a Grand Canyon Railway trip from Williams, and red-rock jeep tours in Sedona.

Rim trails have big drop-offs. Keep little ones close.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$1,560
Mid-range (3★)$2,150
Luxury (5★)$3,960

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanOff
  2. FebOff
  3. MarBest
  4. AprBest
  5. MayBest
  6. JunGood
  7. JulGood
  8. AugGood
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBest
  11. NovGood
  12. DecOff

Top attractions in Arizona

  1. Mather PointClassic South Rim view
  2. Desert View WatchtowerEast end of the rim
  3. Hermit RoadShuttle to overlooks
  4. Grand Canyon RailwayVintage train from Williams
  5. BearizonaDrive-through wildlife park
  6. Cathedral RockSedona icon
  7. Bell RockEasy scramble
  8. Chapel of the Holy CrossBuilt into the rocks
  9. Slide Rock State ParkNatural water slide
  10. Montezuma Castle National MonumentCliff dwelling

Where to eat in Arizona

  1. El Tovar Dining Room$$$Historic rim lodge
  2. Arizona Room$$Rim views
  3. We Cook Pizza & Pasta$Tusayan
  4. Cowboy Club$$Sedona
  5. Elote Café$$$Sedona
  6. Coffee Pot Restaurant$101 omelettes
  7. Miz Zip's$Route 66 diner, Flagstaff
  8. Pine Country Restaurant$Pie in Williams
  9. Diablo Burger$Flagstaff

Things to do

  1. Sunrise at Mather PointWorth the early alarm
  2. Junior Ranger programFree
  3. Bright Angel Trail to the first resthouseSteep return
  4. Canyon Vistas mule rideOn the rim
  5. Pink Jeep tourSedona
  6. Swim at Slide RockSummer
  7. Stargaze at Lowell ObservatoryFlagstaff
  8. Hike to Devil's BridgeSedona
  9. Verde Canyon RailroadScenic train

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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