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A June 2006 trip to Grand Canyon by jenandstephen

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Grand Canyon Holiday Inn Express

Hotel | "Holiday Inn Express"

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A good, clean hotel located a mile from the South Rim entrance. GREAT free breakfast, complete with cereal, cinnamon buns, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, fresh fruit, juice, milk and coffee. Pool and separate large Jacuzzi are great additions, especially after a long day of hiking/touring the canyon. Reasonable prices--especially if you book online.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 13, 2006

Grand Canyon Holiday Inn Express
HWY 64
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023
928-638-3000

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Canyon Star

Restaurant | "Canyon Star Restaurant"

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Canyon Star was featured on Rachael Ray's $40 a Day show a couple years ago, and apparently, prices have gone up since then. It's no longer a good deal--in fact, I'd avoid this place. Way overpriced for the quality, and the weird "entertainment" makes it seem very much like something you'd encounter at Disney World. Not a very large selection, either, and entrees are $20+.

Member Rating 1 out of 5 on June 13, 2006

Canyon Star
The Grand Hotel
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023
(928) 638 3333

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Grand Canyon IMAX Theater Show

Attraction | "IMAX Grand Canyon"

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Eh. You spend $10 for a 34-minute viewing of "Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets." Parts of it are very cool and dramatic, with views from a helicopter that had to get very special permission to fly along the canyon bottom. But then there are very, very cheesy parts that involve recreations of discoverers and Native Americans. Oh, and did I mention it cost $10 for THIRTY-FOUR minutes?

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on June 13, 2006

Grand Canyon IMAX Theater Show
Hwy 64 and US 180
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023
(928) 638-2467

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Grand Canyon National Park

Attraction | "The Grand Canyon"

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The Grand Canyon is one of those places that you really have to see to believe. A typical photo cannot capture its size, or its majesty. Go at different times of the day to see the canyon in different light--sunset and sunrise are the best (and least crowded) times. We took a guided tour from Discover Grand Canyon (discovergrandcanyon.com). While our tour guide was informative and very friendly and accommodating, we could've easily done the tour ourselves, saving us $70 each. The visitor center at the Canyon is informative, with lots of displays, and the rangers there are happy to answer questions and help.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 13, 2006

Grand Canyon National Park
P.o. Box 129
Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023
(928) 638-7888