South Rim
The Grand Canyon South Rim is the most well known part of the Grand Canyon. It is home to the Grand Canyon National Park, and the widest and deepest part of the canyon.
The South Rim of the Grand Canyon attracts over 5 million visitors each year and by far is the most visited side of the Canyon. The reason is, it's the most accessible part and has the most amenities. As with all sides of the Grand Canyon, the South Rim features astounding views of what took Mother Nature millions and millions of years to create. The South Rim illustrates more than any other area why the Grand Canyon is one of the world's Seven Wonders.
Dining at the South Rim
Canyon Village Marketplace - A general store with groceries, clothing and gifts; Located at Market Plaza. Open daily year-round, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, additional open hours vary seasonally.
Delicatessen at the Marketplace - Located at Market Plaza in the front of the General Store. Open daily year-round, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, additional open hours vary seasonally.
El Tovar Dining Room - Located on the rim. Open daily for breakfast (6:30 am to 11:00 am) lunch (11:30 am to 2:00 pm) dinner (5:00 to 10:00 pm - Dinner reservations required) (928) 638-2631 ext. 6432; Lounge: 11am to 11:00pm.
Arizona Room - Located on the rim next to Bright Angel Lodge. Open daily for dinner (4:30pm to 10:00 pm) and for lunch during peak season (11:30 am to 3:00 pm); closed January 1 through mid February. Reservations are not accepted.
Bright Angel Restaurant - Located in Bright Angel Lodge. Open daily 6:30 am to 10:00 pm. Lounge open 11am to 11pm.
Bright Angel Coffee House - located in Bright Angel Lodge. Open daily 5:30 am to 11:00 am.
Bright Angel Fountain - Located outside Bright Angel Lodge on the rim; Ice cream and snacks. Open daily 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Maswik Cafeteria - Located in Maswik Lodge at the west end of the village. Open daily 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Sports Lounge open daily 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Yavapai Cafeteria - Located at Market Plaza. Open daily 6:30am to 8:00 pm. Hours may fluctuate seasonally; closed January 2 through February 16.
Desert View Marketplace - Located at Desert View. Open daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Desert View Trading Post - Located at Desert View. Snack-bar open daily year-round, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, additional open hours vary seasonally.
Hermits Rest Snack Bar - Open daily year-round, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, additional open hours vary seasonally.
THE SOUTH RIM
Did You Know?
Grand Canyon's Yavapai Observation Station (1928) located one mile (1.6 km) east of Market Plaza, features exceptional canyon views. Geology exhibits allow park visitors to see and understand the complicated geologic story in ways that all can understand. Exhibits and the bookstore at the South Rim are open daily.
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