Diversion Magazine and SmartMoney.com have named The Grand Canyon #1 out of 30 travel experiences that are guaranteed to leave a lasting, even life-changing, impression.
1. The Grand Canyon
‘One of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, should see,’ said Theodore Roosevelt after visiting the Grand Canyon in 1903. He was agog at the mile-deep canyon, which averages 10 miles wide over its 277-mile length. Despite its familiarity, your first glimpse of the canyon is truly humbling. (Due to the way the land slopes, you come upon it with no preamble.) Try to book a canyon-view room at the historic El Tovar hotel, and whatever else, get below the rim by hiking down Bright Angel Trail or into Havasu Canyon. A helicopter flight over the canyon, however environmentally incorrect, is an experience that’s not to be missed either.
Visit thecanyon.com to book a helicopter flight, nearby lodging or a guided hike into this Wonder of the World.
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