The Grand Canyon is considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, a name that it's amazing views more than live up to. In the heart of the Arizona desert, the Grand Canyon cuts a 1-mile (1.6 km) deep trench into the earth's surface. At 277 miles (446 km) long, it truly is the grandest canyon on earth. Overview - Culture - Location - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Lipan Point - Canyon Rim Trail - Mather Point - Grandview Point - Navajo Point - Point Imperial - Cape Royal Trail - Toroweap Overlook - Grand Canyon West - Desert View Watchtower & Entrance Station - Grand Canyon Aerial Tours - Scenic Airline Tours - Red Rock Horseback Tours - Apache Stables Horseback Rides - Grand Canyon Trail Mule Rides - Grand Canyon Visitor's Center - Kolb Studio Photographic Museum - Grand Canyon Railway Depot - Hopi House - Yavapai Museum of Geology - Tusayan Ruins & Museum - Hermit's Rest - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Bright Angel Point Lodge - El Tovar Hotel - Kachina Lodge - Maswik Lodge - Grand Canyon Lodge - Places to Eat & Drink - Deli in the Pines - Maswik Cafeteria & Pizza Pub - Canyon Café - Bright Angel Restaurant - The Grand Canyon Cookout Experience - Places to Shop - Verkamp's Curios - Lookout Studio - Market Plaza - Desert View Trading Post - Yavapai Gift Shop