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Drive 46
Grand Canyon Loop
From the slopes of Arizona's highest peak, the road spins through pine forests
andflatlandstoAmerica'sdeepest,mostgorgeousgorge:theincomparableGrand
Canyon. Plan for plenty of time to stop and be astounded by this natural wonder.
Length:
About 250 miles
When to go:
March to November
Lodging:
Make reservations in advance for overnight stays at Grand Canyon Village.
Nearby attractions:
Meteor Crater, east of Flagstaff; Museum of Northern Arizona,
Flagstaff
Visitor centers:
Grand Canyon Village. Sunset Crater, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki
national monuments
Further information:
Arizona Office of Tourism
National Park Service
1.
San Francisco Peaks
ThedrivebeginsinFlagstaff,acitysurroundedbyseeminglyendlessexpansesofponderosa
pine. A cultural oasis complete with museums and a university, Flagstaff also manages to
retain a turn-of-the-century frontier flavor in its well-preserved downtown district.
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