Grand Canyon, National Parks, New Mexico and Las Vegas

This native American village sits up on top of a 367 foot high mesa. You arrive at the cultural center and then you are taken to the top in a bus and given a walking tour. Pottery and indian bread are on sale up top. Off I-40 exit 102.

There are two main parts to this monument. The first which is down SR117 includes the La Ventana Arch, Sandstone Bluff Overlook and Narrows Picnic Area. After seeing these you must double back on SR 117. The other route down SR 53 includes the Bandera Crater Ice Cave, Big Tubes area and the El Calderon Area. If you continue down this highway you will get to El Morro and then can continue to the Zuni Pueblo or turn north and head back to I-10 to continue your journey. My favorites were hiking up to the Arch and climbing up the Sandstone Bluff

Very nice motel run by a very nice couple. Plan ahead and you can stay in a caboose or a railroad car.

Fun park for the early teen ager. Only one roller coaster. Lots of carnival like games to play with almost everyone a winner of some stuffed animal.

Pricey but worth it.

The volcano show seems to be more tame nowdays and the eruption only occurs once an hour. Still my favorite place to stay and gamble. We were stuck at the Aladdin though.

Plan early for mule trip down to the Canyon base and to get a near hotel. I would suggest staying in Tusayan as it is cheaper and close enough that you can see the Canyon in all its glory at sunset and sunrise.

One more note. Bring a picnic lunch to the Canyon. There are several places to eat and it beats fighting the crowds and you can enjoy a great view with lunch. There are many Native American vendors on Arizona highway 64. The best prices are the furthest from the Canyon. The one we liked the best had a large California flag on top of it.

Site of the famous hotel in the early 1900's.

This is the place most people enter the Grand Canyon.It is very crowded.