If you have NEVER been to the Grand Canyon -- you MUST go! It's about an 8 hour
drive from Vegas. An option would be to drive to Laughlin and stay overnite there and
then get started early in the am to GC. It's about a 4-5+ hour drive from Laughlin. If
you want to stay overnite IN the park you have to book about a year ahead but there are
many properties just out-side the park entrance in Tusayan AZ that you can book on much
shorter notice. Once you get into the park -- if you go AFTER Sept 30 the internal buses
stop running and you can drive your own vehicle to the look-out points. We went once in
Feb (yes there was some snow on the ground) and at times we were the ONLY people at
most of the lookout points. I'd say it would be a very LONG day if you drove to and from
the GC in one day from Vegas. Another option would be to drive from Vegas and then drive
back to Laughlin (for a same day trip) and stay overnite there. (especially if you can get
free rooms at Harrahs or any of the other properties in Laughlin) I'm not sure how much
time you want to spend at the Grand Canyon or what your budget considerations are. We
spent a full day at the Canyon just driving to all the lookouts and viewing from there. We
didn't do any hiking, lectures or mule rides and we felt like we still really saw the GC. It
is a most amazing view. If you're over 62 you have your National Parks Senior Pass--right?
Good for you and up to 4 (I think) others. Enjoy! Jean H
From: "whitejeeps@yahoo.com [vpFREE]" <vpFREE@yahoogroups.com>
To: vpFREE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 1:41 PM
Subject: [vpFREE] Re: Tourist things to do? In Vegas or reasonable driving distance?
Hi all
I'm thinking about going to Grand Canyon. Looking over the rim of canyon on my
bucket list. How long would it take to drive from Vegas? Is it worth the time? Whats there to do?
Thought about area 51 also. But, I'd guess nothing there? Always looking for unique things to
see or do.
Cheers....Jeep
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