Which part of the Grand Canyon is closest to Sedona?

Sedona is a two hour drive (110 miles) south of the Grand Canyon's south rim entrance gate. The South Rim is the closest portion of the Grand Canyon to Sedona, so any itinerary including both in the same day will be most successful from the South Rim.



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Get Driving Directions from Sedona, Arizona #1 Route – Take I-40 westbound from Flagstaff to Williams, AZ. Then take Highway 64 north to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. #2 Route – From Flagstaff, take Highway 180 west to Valle, AZ. Turn north on Highway 64 to the South Rim.

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Some may choose to stay overnight at the Rim, but don't underestimate the value of bookending your trip with nights in Sedona. With a Sedona-Grand Canyon vacation, you'll enjoy the best of both destinations and be able to fully explore all that northern Arizona has to offer.

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Do not skip the Grand Canyon. It is the epitome of a 'must see'! Sedona is awesome (be sure to take a Pink Jeep Tour) but there is still only ONE grand canyon. Park rangers have said, and i've also read that the average time spent at the GC is 45 minutes.

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There is just one scenic drive open to private cars on the South Rim, Desert View Drive. The 23 mile (37 km) long Desert View Drive features marvelous panoramic views of Grand Canyon and the Colorado River. There is parking at every viewpoint. Be sure to bring enough food and water for everyone in your group.

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Hands down, the South Rim is THE place to visit at the Grand Canyon. It's often described as the real Grand Canyon and it's the part of the National Park that you've undoubtedly seen in movies, photographs and magazines.

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If you have two days to spend here, you've got just about the right amount of time to do the Greatest Hits list of things to do in Sedona, Arizona. The list below contains suggestions for things to do in the morning, afternoon and evening, cramming in as many of Sedona's best activities and sites as possible.

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Cathedral Rock Sedona Vortex Cathedral Rock is the strongest magnetic vortex in the whole of the Sedona Arizona area generating a subtle but very powerful and deep experience. Deep meditation here connects you to the earth's energy as well as the communication with your guides, sanctioning deep knowledge within you.

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In addition to the natural beauty of its red rock formations, Sedona has become well-known as a haven for spiritual wellness, due to the numerous energy vortexes that many believe encompass the region. Here's where you can experience these supposed vortexes.

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The two major cities closest to the Canyon are Phoenix and Las Vegas. Flagstaff, AZ is only 1.5 hours from the South Rim and although it is a smaller city, it does have an international airport. Tusayan is the closest town to Grand Canyon Village and also has a small public airport.

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With just one day at the Grand Canyon South Rim, you can see several viewpoints and even hike into the canyon. Unless you want a super relaxed Grand Canyon vacation on the rim or an adventurous rafting trip down below, one to three days at the Grand Canyon is usually enough time for the highlights.

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