Stops and things to do on Palm Springs to Grand Canyon National Park drive or road trip (2024)

We’ll kept facilities and gorgeous views. Plenty of good hiking and rock climbing if you’re adventurous. Entering from the 10 freeway avoids a long line to get in, though that also puts you farthest from the best parts.

Absolutely beautiful. You could spend a lifetime exploring this park. It is huge with many day use and overnight camping areas. Be prepared to drive, as all the sites are bit far apart. Bring plenty of water and snacks, there are none in the park and it IS a desert. Restrooms are at day use areas. Snakes are common in hotter months so exercise caution when climbing among the rocks. That being said there are lots of rock climbing routes, great for both bouldering and line climbers. The day use areas are the most family-friendly, with lots of non-strenuous hikes. Because of this, these areas are the most populated. If you're looking for less people, you can just pull over anywhere and start exploring. If you camp overnight, I suggest camping off the ground (just my own opinion) because scorpions come out at night. 😬A word of caution: flash flooding is extremely common and it's best to leave at any sign of weather.

The best I.S. National Park for me, I’m a teen and I love climbing on rock piles! The rocks are so beautifully shaped and positioned in valleys and on hills, I saw giant rabbits with very long pink ears and lots of interesting desert plants. There are so many trails and they all seem different. It’s also very close to the town that has a yummy organic/vegan food place that is pretty crowded when L.A. people are on their weekend trips.

Best place to visit for those who love desert adventure. A huge park with beautiful roads & no shelters, no shades, no greenery. Lots of sand Trails. One can see are rocks of all shapes & sizes, cactus & desert trees only. Totally dry area, absolutely no water. Not a place to visit on a hot day and definitely not in Summer. Lovers of Rocks must & should dash to this place.

Had a great two day visit here. Lots to see. Easy access and great day hikes. If you’re here to climb you have already heard how good it is. Be careful on the dirt roads as there are stupid people driving trucks at out of control speeds.

Unique landscapes, easy hikes, weird trees. I would say that most of the things can be seen within one day, but probably more pleasant to stay for a night in a town nearby and then devote two days. Most of the hikes are very clearly marked and don’t need special footwear. Pack layers as it gets cold fast in the winter.

Joshua tree National park is one of the best parks I’ve been to. I love that you can cover the most of the must see places in a day and at night you can stay at the arch rock to look at the starts. The park has plenty restrooms At multiple locations. It has 4 visitor centers on each direction. Roads are well maintained. Overall great place for getaway.

The resources and hiking opportunities at this Park are fabulous. The visitor center we went to was a little chaotic due to the number of people inside, and the campground was pretty worn down from all the visitation it gets. Stay away from the people-places and this Park is top-notch for desert-lovers!

I am in love with this place!! Great scenery, make sure to plan out any trails you are planning to explore in advance and that is according to your level. Take a lot of water, sunscreen and good shoes if you are planning on walking. And… please for the love of good take a camera with you. This place is worth so much more time to explore. These formations are amazing and if you have the chance to climb any please do so.

Hands down my favorite national Park to go to although it might be the only national Park I've ever been to. I didn't think I liked the desert until I was able to visit this park and it is beautiful beyond compare. I wondered how all of these little clumps of rocks ended up here. Easy to drive through without getting lost and I hope to return one day to camp just for one night.

Highly recommend Joshua tree park. Amazing day or night. Interesting ecology and lots of various sites to check out. Great spot for long exposure nighttime photography! Check out the visitor center in town before heading out there.

Absolutely stunning and otherworldly! Be sure to bring plenty of provisions! Extra water and snacks will be very helpful as you travel through the park.I saw a couple of people collecting vegetation so please be aware that this is strictly prohibited! Please preserve our national parks!

Joshua Tree National Park is a true desert wonderland, offering an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. The park's unique landscape, characterized by its iconic Joshua trees, massive rock formations, and clear night skies, creates a sense of awe and inspiration. I had the privilege of exploring various trails, each leading to its own breathtaking vistas and hidden treasures. Whether you're into hiking, rock climbing, stargazing, or simply enjoying the tranquility of the desert, Joshua Tree National Park has it all.One of the highlights of my visit was the opportunity to witness the remarkable sunrise and sunset views. The play of colors across the desert landscape is a sight to behold, and I found myself captivated by the ever-changing beauty of this place.It's worth noting that while the park offers an incredible experience, it can get quite hot during the day, so it's advisable to plan your outdoor activities accordingly and bring plenty of water. Also, be prepared for fluctuating temperatures, as desert nights can be surprisingly chilly.Despite the harsh environment, the park is well-maintained, with informative visitor centers and well-marked trails. The rangers are knowledgeable and helpful, ensuring that visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience.In summary, Joshua Tree National Park is a must-visit destination for anyone who appreciates the natural wonders of the desert. It's a place of solitude, adventure, and unparalleled beauty. Whether you're an avid hiker, a rock climber, or a casual observer of the wonders of the natural world, this park has something for everyone. It's a true jewel of the American Southwest and a testament to the remarkable diversity of our national parks.

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A wonderful visit in March of 2022. I would love to come back to see the lanterns at night! They were still very beautiful and fun in the daylight. The kids all loved them and I think it made it a bit more exciting for them! We went early so all the animals were moving around and eating breakfast. Truly wonderful experience.

Went during the very popular "Glow in the Park" event. They did a great job at having everything setup and managing the crowds. It might be a "zoo" but it has more of an animal sanctuary type feel with lots of large open spaces. Still we were able to see all the wildlife and was much closer to a cheetah and hyena then I'd ever been before. It's not that big and you can easily see everything in a few hours and not feel rushed. They also do a good job of keeping the walkways shaded. Aside from that the staff was friendly, the paths and eating areas were immaculate and very well maintained. Despite it being crowded there were no lines to enter, plenty of parking, and the lines to get food were short as well.Well worth visiting. Get there when they open to beat the heat and you won't be disappointed.

A fabulous way to spend the day! The giraffes were such a treat to watch. They animal demonstrations were also time well spent to slow down and enjoy what they were sharing. The tortoise and the snakes were a interesting watch! Family great adventure!

I had previously been to the Living Desert many times being desert grown and a desert resident for many years! I have always had an enjoyable time from all of those experiences so I thought it would be nice to treat my toddler and boyfriend to this adventure! We were all so excited to finally get out and do something and this was money and time well spent. For parents: there are restrooms everywhere which helped us because my son is still using pull ups! There are food (dining and snacks) options that are all delicious. There is everything you would need for a day at the zoo available at the stores. Activities are endless. Lots of sites to see. I would recommend going early due to the sun being nice and bright. Lots of sunscreen is required. There are some things I would recommend bringing cash for ease. Feeding the giraffes is a MUST. I would suggest making that your first stop if possible upon entry! Love the staff and everyone is helpful and kind.

Omg! What a fun little zoo! All the animals are warm weather critters, so they were all awake and active.I fed a giraffe! I also got up close and personal with a wallaby! It was a fun way to spend an afternoon, and the food was pretty good too!

We were very lucky to enjoy a private tour with Dave today. Not only did we get to see every exhibit the zoo includes, we also received detailed information about the animals and environments we were witnessing. Dave was an excellent host, providing us a comfortable, safe, and fun experience. He was very attentive to the children in our group and made sure they got a great view of everything. The giraffe feeding was awesome, and it was a nice benefit to cut the line via the private tour. Overall it was a wonderful way to experience everything this very well managed, clean, well-signed zoo had to offer. Thanks Dave and everyone there!

The living Desert Zoo and Gardens was a great experience! Especially for the little ones looking at all the different animals from all different areas of the world was awesome!From Africa, Asian, North and South American!Garden areas pretty.They have petting goats which was nice.I recommend being a wagon or a stroller if you have kids and bring cold drinks.

Great program and layout. Best to come when it’s not as hot as the animals are less active when it is.Only reason it’s 4 instead of 5 stars is the cost. Gatorade is $7 each. I know it’s a good cause but after the entry fee, it starts to get really expensive…

Nicest zoo I’ve ever visited. All the animals are out. You can feed giraffes which is an awesome activity. The staff are the nicest people ever! So educational. There’s clean bathrooms every turn. Food isn’t too expensive. 10/10 would recommend whether you’re a kid or adult.

I don’t understand why it took us such a long time to come and visit this wonderful habitat of some extraordinary animals. Do not hesitate to come and bring your family here. We enjoyed each minute of this zoo. First time seeing some of the animals so close and kept in great environments. Keep up the great job The living zoo.

Peaceful in the daytime.The staff and volunteers are extremely nice.I hope all animals are treated well at all times.I normally don't go to zoos only sanctuaries.Shout out to Christina the young lady who works in the refreshment stand that's near the camels and in between the goat petting area. She's very nice and has really great customer service. We tried to tell Chad and David her bosses but we could not find them anywhere at the zoo throughout the time we were there from 1:00 p.m. to closing time. We even came back for the second evening light festival. Give Christina a raise.Extremely overcrowded in the evening.They should definitely have a capacity of how many people can come in. Or they should definitely have some kind of structure when people are taking pictures or people are waiting in line to take photos.It might even be a great idea to implement photographers as well as people being able to take their own pictures.The lantern festival is very pretty but I would never go again to the Palm springs location because the patrons really don't have any manners, (adults and children). People were just walking through when other people are trying to take pictures, not even saying excuse me which was very rude.Also for better pictures and lighting it's probably a good idea to put lights on both sides of any area that has a festival lantern because if there's no lighting on the other side all pictures come out really dark. The only thing you can see is the lantern not really the people in the pictures.

Location: Out there, Parking: Okay, Service: tickets(okay), park attendants (good), vending (okay), retail sales (okay), Military discount: yes, Areas where animals lived: some looked great others need to change ( according to a plan areas are being adjusted to better support the animals expected to be done in 2 more phases). Overall: This was a first-time visit and for the outside it does seem to have a good vibe as to decent areas of space.for the animals to roam and not be as caged up as was done in the past. The best example is the Giraffe exhibit. The amount of space is great, and the animals look so comfortable. Where as when you walk over to the Leopard exhibit, it seems cramped and closed in as well as the striped hyena exhibit. Another interesting piece is the huge model train exhibit. This remarkable creation will keep you looking for quite a while as it must be over a quarter acre of model buildings, bridges, and cities along the miles of track. I plan on. going back to see the new changes and updates. Until all the animals are in better accommodations..2.5 Stars...

We had such a great time here. I loved seeing the desert animals and knowing that they are a non-profit. Everything you buy helps them take care of the animals and supports their efforts in increasing their population. If you can, do the rhino experience (about $50 each). You get to learn about rhinos, their plan, and you can touch and feed one of them! (8am daily, I suggest you pay for it in advance) You can also pay to feed the giraffe(s) ($10 per person, 3 pieces of lettuce, worth it for the close up and to help them with their efforts). This was an on-the-spot decision.Lastly, it will get hot because it's the desert and especially if you're coming in the summer. Be prepared with water, sunblock/screen and whatever else you may need as it takes a bit of time to go around to see all of it.

A well planned animal zoo. Summer is definitely not the best time to go though the zoo has made arrangements to handle hot weather well. Restaurants inside the zoo are well staffed and has a decent menu and of good quality. The fee seems like a premium compared to other zoos but there are carousel and a mini-train area that makes it worth the time and money for kids.PS: The tour on trolleys is not of the full zoo but only of the inside areas and skips the actual attractions that have to be walked through. So read through info before getting on to the zoo tour trolley which is an extra charge.

We went on weekend of Halloween. The people working and volunteering were sooo kind and helpful. Chris explained to us how to get around the zoo and about the candy stations and activities going on at the zoo. She was great! The zoo was so beautiful, and we got to feed the giraffe. My son loved it. We hope to come back next year on our visit back to Palm desert.

Beautiful looking luxury shopping in the heart of Coachella Valley. LV, Tiffany's, and Gucci, just to name a few.

This probably is one of the best malls or shopping areas I have been to. I love coming here when I visit Palm Desert or Palm Springs from San Diego. With the amount of shops and restaurants here, you basically can find everything. They have great restaurants such as Wilma and Friedas and stores such Williams Sonoma and the Savory Spice Store which are my favorite shops There is a beautiful garden in the middle as well as a nice sitting area. It's a great place to take a walk. I love parking at the top of the parking structure to take in views of the mountains and surrounding areas.

Really neat stores, but not cheap. Little over my budget lol.

El Paseo Shopping District,located in scenic and popular Palm Desert,California is a great day or night destination trip for great outdoor activities,shopping,dining,gallery visits and sightseeing!Located about 1-2 hours from Orange and LA Counties so you can definitely make this a nice day trip and you won't be disappointed!They have great places to grab breakfast,lunch and dinner as well drinks and coffee specialty shops.El Paseo Avenue is the main street that goes through the venue that features great pieces of traditional, lite hearted and whimsical art! The Paseo as locals refer to it is a great place for photo ops and great IG's!The Santa Rosa San Jacinto National Monument is nearby that features a great visitors center where you can grab some free maps and info about the local nature.Very safe,family,couples,friends and senior citizen oriented environment for a terrific visit!Plenty of free parking, lots of great places to visit and very picturesque So Cal desert scenery makes for a great outing!....#elpaseo #elpaseoshoppingdistrict #desertlife #palmdesert #art #food #coffee #clothes #galleries #palmsprings #cathedralcity #deserthotsprings #ilovepalmdesert #orangecounty #losangelescounty #inlandempire #socaldesert #ilovethedesert #californiadreaming #californiadreamin #waynesalvatti #photografxworldwide #santarosasanjacintonationalmonument #jewelry #shopelpaseo #getoutthere #letsgoshopping #ig #igpalmdesert

Exceptional selection of merchandise to choose from. One if the B.E.S.T shopping I've had in a long time.

Went to Williams Sonoma today. Had a problem with an oven I had gotten as a gift. The woman was amazing. Figured it all out and helped me get the correct piece. It had been sent with a wrong part. I am so happy.

I've seen in the past poor reviews on the food, but we thought as a group that everything we have was delicious. of course the margaritas are good. they're strong and I think that's what people like.I've been all over California. eating Mexican food and Armando's was good.

Beautiful shopping and dining area. My favorite. I would call it the most beautiful place to luxury shop in the USA.

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There is no OBVIOUS entrance to the restaurant, don’t hesitate to ask staff for directions, it is behind the building and there is an arch on the right side too.The food and service were great! Quiet, peaceful, you can here the fountain… Romantic spot.

We enjoyed the food at The Cafe at Shields Garden. We sat outside which was shaded by umbrellas. The menu was extensive offering both Breakfast and Lunch items. I tried Date Pancakes. They had a subtle date flavor and were served with fresh dates and date butter. Fish Tacos were enjoyed by my husband. Well worth a visit.

We live right behind shields and have never been there! It was excellent! They seated us quickly, server took a little longer than desired to greet us, but they were busy! The food was excellent but a little pricy for three. After the delicious meal, we walked the grounds. Beautiful beautiful beautiful! Will return!

We had lunch with some friends and the wait staff at the cafe could not have been nicer. The food was good, the atmosphere was very nice, but the staff was exceptional. I highly recommend this cafe if ya want to have a lunch get together with friends, or if you just want a pleasant relaxing afternoon get away at a cafe with a wonderful ambiance. Just another one of the many hidden gems here in the Coachella Valley.

We went here as a group of five. We had to wait a bit to be seated (which is understandable as the spot is popular), we took that time to take a walk around the farm and by the time we were done, our table was ready. The dishes are mostly Mexican or Mexican-inspired and everything was flavourful. The entrees came in large portions. If you eat pork, you must try the bacon wrapped dates (oh my, 10/10). I would be remiss if I did not mention how kind, attentive and courteous all the servers are. I can’t wait to come back here :-)

We had a very yummy lunch. We sat on the patio which was lovely. The weather was perfect that day. I had the benedict with fruit on the side, it was delicious.The grounds were nice to walk around. The date shakes were also a must have!! Our young kids enjoyed it too.

Very kind wait staff. We're greeted at the door immediately and asked to take a seat wherever we liked either outdoor or inside. Was a bit humid outside but they had the misters on even early in the morning which helped when the breeze blew our way. Tables were clean, drinks and further service was prompt. I don't remember the name, but my breakfast chips dish was unexpectedly great. The biscuits and gravy had a very unique sauce as well. The chorizo as a side was a bit different than I normally am used to eating, but being homemade it was good in its own way. Eggs were cooked exactly how we asked them to be as well. The country potatoes were cut in bite sized chunks but not really flavored much. That's the only slight hit for me. Again, the multiple staff who hosted us were very attentive with drink refills and checking up on us throughout,yet not very pushy or annoying even when it came time to pay the bill. The place just looked a bit old and partially under construction which is the only reason for 4 stars.

I have driven over 80 miles just to have their date burger. It is without a doubt the best sandwich I’ve ever eaten. I’m not one to put anything extra on my hamburger but the dates and blue cheese and the way they fix it is out of this world. Accompanied by fresh fruit and great service

Early morning breakfast, I came with friends at 8:30am and was only the 2nd people here...by the time I left it was completely full, no tables by 10:30am. They have plenty of parking with overflow parking on the east side of the parking lot under the palm trees. The service and our waiter were amazing, we were served fast, and our server was attentive to our needs, there was 8 of us, so we used 2 tables. Breakfast was good, nothing fancy, just good breakfast. The grounds are beautiful, and the weather was nice for an early morning breakfast with friends...side note....it is Fly season and they were out in abundance trying to catch a bite so be aware of the pesky things.

Nice place with incredible food options! We had the date omelette and the burrito machaca, amazing!The service was fast and the attendants very cordial.The place has a Christian atmosphere with a garden with nice trees and some biblical passages.

The rangers are so nice and knowledgeable here. Definitely worth a stop before heading into the park. They are enthusiastic and love their job. The center is small but had a great gift shop and museum as well

This place is really inspiring. It feels massive and reminds you how small we really are. It’s a great place to rock climb or boulder, or just scramble around on the rocks. My favorite thing about this National Park is the space. It seems you can always find your own little spot. When I was little, my parents brought me here. We were scrambling around the Skull rock area and we stumbled upon a meditating man. He asked us what time it was. That’s sort of what Joshua Tree is all about.

Amazing natural park. The landscape is magnificent and interesting. There are so many species of plants that you can spend hours. The rocks are so astonishing. All that makes this place exciting and relaxing at the same time.

Great visitor center, had a fall from one of my hikes and the ranger had first aid. we're also super helpful about trails and difficulty levels, great maps good wifi . would definitely recommend as a good start to the park. water is scarce to none at the park so be prepared

Wow, what a stunning national park and all because of Minerva Hoyt who worked so hard to preserve it. You can spend days and days here, the landscape is overwhelming, some of the rock outcrops are over one billion years old! Don't miss out on a deeply transforming experience.

Great rock formations, of course wonderful Joshua trees, ample hiking trails, parking with clean outhouses. Saw some wildlife, namely small birds and lizards. Camping is available. Very exposed to the sun so be prepared! Would be nice to view the night sky here. Go to the visitor centre to obtain excellent information as to where to go and what not to miss. Very helpful!

Beautiful nature! Well marked roads, awesome photo ops, clean! Nice little visitors centers at different entrances. Zero cell service in many parts of the park, but why be on the phone when you’re surrounded by such majestic views?! The temperature when I visited was a lovely 74 degrees. My dog was totally unimpressed with this place, though.

A most magnificent place the rock formations are some of the best I have ever seen and the history of the how they were formed are amazing. Do your research come early stay hydrated and do not do more than you can handle and put yourself into a situation that you might regret as far as the heat. Hope you enjoy yourself as much as we did. :-)

Staff was not super friendly, but they were busy so it may have just seemed like they were abrupt. Unfortunately they were out of the passport stickers, but we got the book stamped. The visit to the park was very enjoyable, great weather and fun hikes. Beautiful views and many great photos!

This is a quaint little town that has quaint little shops. I have posted a picture of the crochet Museum. Apparently it's the only smallest of its type in the world. Check out the local pub with happy hour specials. All amenities are in town such as hotel, mcdonald's, Etc you really must see this the Joshua trees are everywhere.

Take your car and just drive slowly from stop to stop. Take Photo's, walk slowly, drink alott, go to your car and repeat.... Wonderfull place to visit. However when i visited Joshua Tree National Park it was 47 celcius.... Didn't walk much outside the car... 🙄

This is a beautiful park! It's extremely large. You can't see it all in a day or even in a week. It has many lovely vistas! And there are some great little picnic spots too. I didn't camp here but it's definitely worth camping here for a day or two.

Good god saw the most spectacular sunset hereIt was super crowded though so be wary and mask up. The parking started far off just because everyone wants to come here to watch the sunset. Now we get why the advice is to get here 30-40minutes before sunset so you can bag a good parking spotThere’s some benches at the top where you can picnic too but definitely hit this place up for beautiful views at sunset timeAlso got a tiny toilet here too but there’s just one so there was a long line waiting for it!

Breathtaking. We came up on mopeds from Cap Rock- about 5 miles. The view happened to be clear and expansive this day. From one side, we could see all the way to the Salton Sea.

Phenomenal scenic view, excellent for photos. Be aware of aggressive bees.

You could spend an entire day at the Hall of Horrors and Keys View. Our family, including 4 young children, spent the day exploring the Hall and had a great time. The ones who weren't tired and ready to head home, went to Keys for some of the most beautiful views I've ever seen.

You definitely want to check out the spot on a clear day. You can see for miles and miles and miles and you are on top of the world, it is very windy. Definitely want to have a hat or ear covering of some sort. Best sunset spot you'll find

This is an amazing view. You have to drive a bit to get to the spot. It's definitely worth the drive. On a good day you can see Salton sea and may be Mexico. Very peaceful and serene. Tranquility at it's best.

There's a spectacular viewpoint of the Coachella Valley from here. There's a medium-sized parking lot here with a toilet. We were unable to use the toliet because it was infested with bees. This viewpoint is handicap accessible.

This is a good place to see the desert valleys and the surrounding mountains. We captured the strong sand storm in the valley around Palm Springs.

Ya gotta go! It’s an incredible 360 view of the valley and so many wonderful vantage points. Go before sunset and enjoy the natural beauty. It gets windy and cold at the top so just be aware. Such a wonderful way to enjoy the park though. Parking can be tricky so be prepared to wait a bit.

Oh My! What a phenomenal view of Joshua Tree National Park.A short 10 minute drive off the main route and you go from the valley filled with amazing Joshua Trees to the top of a mountain with a spectacular view of the entire region.In the winter time you can see several snow capped mountains as well as the Salton Sea.This is a very popular place! So parking can can difficult. Be warned if you are planning to view the sunset... get there about 45 minutes EARLY! Or you may not find a place to park.

Great views of the valley, we were there mid morning and there were several people visiting. Still some parking but I can see this spot getting busy!! I loved the overview maps explaining the view, well worth the drive!!

BEAUTIFUL outlook - but also extremely windy and cold in October. The wind was so bad during my visit that you could barely walk up to the outlook. Walking into the wind felt like I was about to gain some lift. The desert dust added a unique hazy look to the mountains though. A wonderful view of the San Jacinto mountain. Definitely recommend driving up here if you’re visiting Joshua Tree NP and only have a few hours to spare.

Easy access to a 5,100ft overlook. Road to Keys View is nice but parking limited. I felt lucky getting a spot as it was about 90% full. I noticed people would get there, get a photo & leave pretty quickly so if the parking was full a spot should open up quickly.

Make this the last spot of the day. As the sun sets, the rock cliffs burn orange fire! With shadows on the other parts, it makes for an amazing experience - not to mention some beautiful pictures. The trail is easy, about a mile. You'll see lots of rock climbers tackling different surfaces, it is fun to live through them. 😉

We’ve been to 4 or 5 hikes in Joshua tree now and happy valley is one of our family favorites. It’s an easy 1 mile loop, although our hike turned into about 1.5 miles due to the amount of climbing we did. This is such a fun hike with so much variety in what you see and can do. There’s limitless possibilities in bouldering.Our two kids, ages 10 and 12, loved climbing and exploring. We saw families with toddlers who were running and climbing off steam.Try and get there early as the parking lot tends to fill up by 10. We got there at 10:30 and we’re lucky someone was leaving. The rangers were redirecting people to another lot when we left at 12:30.There are pit toilets and many picnic tables for lunch at the parking lot. Easy drive in and out as well. Take sunscreen and water and enjoy the peace and calm of Joshua Tree!

Great hike, my wife and i were out there at sun up....as the sun came up the shadows and lite wer neat to see. It was cold when we first got there, but once we got moving we warmed up quite a bit.Joshua tree is an amazing place and we are already planning on going back

I loved this "trail." It really isn't a trail, more of a gentle walk through nature. It is short, well-marked, and doesn't have much in the way of elevation gains/declines. So if you're looking for a true hike, look elsewhere.That said, this little walk packs a ton of beautiful sights in a really small area. You're sort of in a bowl here, with rocks surrounding you on all sides. Inside the bowl there are really interesting rock formations all around you, and the flora here is very different than you see in most other areas of the park. Apparently this area is a bit of a microclimate due to it's geological features, and there are tons of signs throughout the park explaining the reasons for this. It is an amazing combination of easy walking, beautiful scenery, and signs containing really good information about what you're seeing. The one downside is this was the most crowded area I saw in the park with the exception of Skull Rock, so you will be sharing the trail with hundreds of people. But unlike Skull Rock and some of the other crowded areas of the park, the crowds here didn't really bother me.This was the highlight of the park for me, without a doubt. Although there are other hiking trails I'd recommend over this one, there is no other attraction in the park I'd recommend more highly.

Easy hike (1 mile loop trail). We went there early ~ before 9am and easily found the parking lot. Would recommend to arrive early to avoid the traffic… saw long line cars waiting to enter the gate on the way back.This hike is suitable for families, mostly flat, rocks for kids to climb (not dangerous). Be aware of the cold. It was end of Dec when we were here and we wish we would have worn beanie and gloves.

Easy loop with some really great views of the rocks and Joshua Trees. Make sure you wear lots of sunscreen when you're here! One of the first stops on the trip and one of the better ones as well!

A beautiful trail. We did this 7am in early November. It could not have been more pleasant and wonderful. We took time to walk around. We are not professional hikers by any means. It was the perfect length with one mile loop that is easy to follow.

Plenty of toilet paper!!!We got here early after turning away due to crowds the day before. Nice quick early morning hike with great light and fun views of rock climbers. As with every spot in the park, this gets filled up and parking becomes very difficult. We took the opposite direction on the loop and it was nice having folks pass us in the opposite direction rather than following or being followed.

Hidden Valley trail was recommended to me by a ranger at the Visitors centre. I arrived later in the afternoon and wanted to 'see it all in a short time before the sun went down'. This trail delivered.The trail is a loop that starts at the carpark and makes it around a relatively easy area within the park. You get the see the best of Joshua Tree national park.The Joshua trees are very unique and unlike any other trees that I have seen elsewhere. The fact that there are SO many of them and ONLY them is a really cool sight to see.This track will take you around some very interesting rock structures that are unique to the park. Depending on the time of day, you may see amateur and professional rock climbers taking up the challenge.The park can get HOT in summer so be sure to take more water than what you think you will need and stick to the track.

One of the easiest trails to do. Lots of Joshua trees to see and good scenic points to take pictures. The trail is big so we went half way through and came back. NOTE: PLEASE CARRY A LOT OF WATER.

I love this area of JT so much parking space, picnic tables, restrooms and a lot to explore around hidden valley. You will even catch a glimpse of some rock climbers in this area.I Captured Jaime & Yesenia engagements here at the hidden valley trail.

Easy hike with a clear path. Some rock trails but they are well-defined. Lots of nature to see but very little shade. Keep an eye out of lizards, birds, kangaroo rats and ground squirrels. Kinda cool being surrounded in the valley.

You'll be immersed in the tranquility of the hidden valley, shielded from the outside world by towering rock walls.The unique geological features and the untouched beauty of Hidden Valley make it a captivating experience. Whether you're seeking a peaceful stroll or a place to connect with nature, this trail offers it all. Don't forget your camera, as there are plenty of opportunities to capture memorable moments amidst the breathtaking scenery.

A super short and easy 1 mile loop trail. It took me less than an hour to complete with several stops. There aren’t too many Joshua trees on this one but the rock formations and various cacti are cool. A bit chilly in October in the shade. The wind was also blowing hard. A great first introduction trail to Joshua Tree NP.

Definitely worth visiting to see the glowing cholla cactii stretching out for miles around you. It's suggested to visit this garden at sunrise, but the view was just as good at midday when we visited. Be very careful to not get too close - the cactus spines will attach themselves to your clothes at the slightest contact, and will not want to let go - I speak from experience.

So stunning at sunset. Great view for star gazing as well. 🫶🏻 great place to stop by at Joshua tree park

My first time to look at the Cholla Cactus! What an exotic and mystic beauty!!**Never touch or step on the Cholla!**It is indescribably hurting!!!!! Watch your step while not on the wooden trail.

If you’re going anywhere in Joshua Tree, make sure you add the Cholla Cactus Garden to your list! We went a little before sunset and it was perfect because you could see the Cholla start to glow more and more as the light dims. Incredible experience and pretty easy to find parking around 5pm.

Went at sunrise and it was totally worth it. Amazing views. The golden fiery look is unlike any other. Worth the morning drive!

I have mixed feelings about the Cholla Cactus Garden. On one hand, the chollas are absolutely stunning and unlike any other cactus I've seen before. But on the other hand, they're incredibly dangerous. One wrong move and you could end up with a painful and difficult-to-remove cactus spines stuck in your skin. I always try to be extra careful when I'm around them, but I still have nightmares about accidentally falling into a chollas.

Good trail to wonder in the desert and admire this amazing plants. It may get bit too hot during summer or during afternoon. I would suggest carrying a small water bottle just in case. Also, please do not touch the plants as thorns are sharp and can hurt.

This place within Joshua Tree NP is an incredible natural phenomenon within a park full of amazing natural phenomenon. I recommend the drive down to this spot.

Beautiful forest of interesting cacti. Short loop through the garden. Good secluded stop towards the southern side of the park.

It was beautiful. Make sure to be before because of parking and because the glowing starts just before the sun touches the cactus. If the sun touches the cactus directly pictures aren’t going to be so good.

This was a great spot to stretch your legs and learn about some of the military training for WW2. Around the backside of the building there's more tanks to look at. There's a huge memorial wall outside, the American flags are kinda low so watch yourself cause one smacked me in the face 😂 if your just walking around the area give yourself a good 15 or 20 mins. Going inside you need more time

This was a fun little diversion. I have travelled the I10 many times and this was a welcomed stop. We found a geocache on the opposite side of the road where the original desert camps were located. The museum was packed with plenty memorabilia of the General along with all kinds of military surplus from his time and current. Thanks for the great museum. Stop in to see all General Patton did to help secure our freedom.

This place will humble you very quickly. I highly recommend you give yourself plenty of time to be able to enjoy your experience. What Patton did to these young men was pure hell. He did it so they would win and come home.

Unfortunately we were to late to see the entire museum but we were able to shop the gift store and grab some photos. The gift store is small and could be a bit better stocked. But for a desert museum commemorating a long passed (although great) army General it does a pretty good job.

Real cool facility exploring military hardware and people. However you need to have a liking for big guns, etc. Bonus is the free campsite they have outback. Spotted half a dozen campers ready to spend the 🌙

15$ entry fee . Totally worth it in my opinion. WW2 and history enthusiasts this is for you! , great stop on the I-10. Has all the history of how WW2 started all the way to how it ended. Patton was such a legend and he deserves to get this credit . Lots of memorabilia. The tank museum is awesome , they have an array of tanks ranging from an old M3 Stuart, m5 Sherman, m26 Pershing also lots of M60 patrons and various old military trucks. Place is definently worth the stop if you are going along the I-10.

I bet if this museum was located in a more populated area, this would get a lot more visitors as it is quite impressive with all the military hardware and historical artifacts pertaining to war in the 20th century. (Full disclosure: this comment is coming from someone who is a citizen of a country that is quite non-militaristic and does not have as much of a history of military conflict as the US.) That said, the fact that it is in such a remote location adds to it's allure. I wish I had more time than I had to fully appreciate this museum... it really is quite fantastic.

An amazing museum honoring the service of General Patton. Tanks from the 60s, cavalry saber that he redesigned per commission from the Army due to his swordsman experience. So many interesting fa to, especially his death. Google it.

Very interesting little museum. My family and I had a great time learning about all the war memorabilia. A lot of cool items on display. If you're ever in that area, I suggest visiting 😊Ticket prices: active duty military: free, adult $15, veterans $13, & kid $7.

This was an amazing place and so clean and a pleasure to see. The theater room was great. The tank yard was the most realistic thing ever. Dad really enjoyed it.

This place is great. The history is fascinating & the tanks are a-freaking-mazing. The memorial wall is beautiful. Perfect for pictures every is the museum isn't open. It is perfectly located....a minutes walk from the cafe' & gas station. Dry camping is available also. Not thru the museum,I would imagine you could ask about it at the cafe'l.

This place has something for everyone. Every room has a view. The water gets hot quick and has great pressure. The AC works great. Fun waterside and indoor pool. Marina is great for evening walks. The gaming floor was good too. Only bummer, no wifi and almost no Verizon cell service.

Magnificent place to stay the casino is fun the water slide is awesome the boat launch is nice and the parking area by it is well lit and easy to see from the rooms. the water slide is huge. The kitchen was under renovation but the grille restaurant had a limited menu that was still very accommodating and the continental breakfast was impressive. Only complaint is the strict mask rules

Machines seem very tight. Not a lot of people there. Food options are good hence the 4 Stars. We went for prime rib night and it was decent. Not 5 Stars but good for the price. I do not recommend the scalloped potatoes though. I grew up eating scalloped potatoes and those were the driest ones I ever had. Not very good. We are trying the fried chicken tonight. Fingers crossed 🤞 .

My bf and I are regulars here at Bluewater and we love it! The casino pays out pretty good especially for it being on the smaller side of most casinos. The staff are wonderful and it's just an all around good vibe when you come here.

A nice hotel to stay at, I wouldn't say the best though, the rooms were nice with a little balcony, the location is just a little drive off the 95, and grocery stores are just little ways away. The Bluewater Grille was okay there, I got the Patty Melt there, and it tasted like frozen hamburger patties from Wal-mart, and the fries were okay, under seasoned much. The main deal is the beautiful pool! The pool is excellent place for kids and adults to have fun! There is a slide for anyone to go down, and the staff down there are helpful when you have questions! They also have a good variety of casino games, so adults can have fun too! There is also a dock for your boats to park, so if you don't wanna go to the pool, you could always take your boat down and use it, cause the casino is right next to the river! Overall, the hotel wasn't a bad place! It's a nice place to stay if you need a quick place to rest or if you just feel like going somewhere!

The place was nice. My first time there and just stopped in for a bite and to play a bit. Food was good in the restaurant, but it took a long time to get it, but it may may have been that I ordered a steak. Prices were good, and we will go back again.

We were pleasantly surprised, last time in 2019 it was not a great experience. Had the all-you-can-eat spaghetti special and it was really good! Great friendly staff in the restaurant; the staff at 'THE Club' desk could be a bit more enthusiastic...fun slots with lots of variety.

This place has absolutely disgusting rooms.We came here for my husband's birthday so I booked a junior suite for a bigger space. When we walked into the room it smelled like filthy dirty laundry. The carpet was so badly stained and dirty that we would not walk on it barefoot. The room shown on the website IS NOT WHAT IS SOLD TO YOU. The desk chair was missing, there was one patio chair, one nightstand was missing (so items had to sit on filthy carpet) the two casual arm chairs were gone and the bed sagged in the middle.We went and spoke to management and they refunded us one night and upgraded our next night to the "honeymoon premiere suite" she had me look at the room online beforehand and it looked amazing.Well, upon packing up and moving rooms we entered a room that looked NOTHING LIKE the room she showed us. And this room was FILTHY TOO! We have decided to just deny charge on card.Deli employees are incompetent to the fullest extent. They burned me with hot coffee as he didn't know how to secure a lid. No apology, no empathy, no towel to clean off my arms and clothes. Just stood there looking as stupid as he was. They don't even know how to make the drinks they sell. Slots also stink. Boring, not one person won a dime while we were there. I see lots of complaints about this in the reviews. Will never be back. Place is horrid now. Photos of both rooms. The blue carpet, filthy dining table legs, spilled food, broken microwave and grey dirty couches are the honeymoon premier suite they upgraded us to.

We always stay here when coming to Parker. It’s our family vacation spot for the past 5 years and we usually would never question staying at this hotel. After this last time, we won’t again. First off the Wi-Fi was down so the whole week we didn’t have service because it’s in a dead zone. The rooms cleanliness was absolutely horrible. There were spiderwebs filled with bugs all over. There were baby black ants EVERYWHERE. We couldn’t get anything but sheets for our hide a bed for our kids to sleep with. There was broken glass down the whole hall to our room. We filled our trash, because we were there for 6 days, and asked for a new bags and got tiny ones brought to us. We were just so disappointed in how down hill the management has gone down in the last couple years. Those things never use to happen. Little things make big differences.

I went to spend the day watching football. I had been there several times before and enjoyed free parking. However this time I was charged 27 dollars to park my RV and was told to park in a certain area that wasn't as close to the entrance. No amenities were offered, just a spot in a parking lot. If you are in a car or a van, you aren't charged.

Bluewater Grill: Their daily specials are cheap if you're a club member, everything else on the menu was about average priced. We tried the all-you-can-eat spaghetti for $7.99 and basically it was worth about $7.99. Nothing special, but not terrible either.The utensils were all plastic, making it feel a little cheaper. They are really strict about covid precautions, so that's probably why they're using plastic.The staff was friendly and made the experience more enjoyable.

We went to try an afternoon special, but it was potroast. Not our favorite, so we had one of their 1/2 lb hamburgers instead. They always do a good job on that. It's just not near as good of a price as they used to have for that item. The fries were good also. We'll go back when we're in the area.

Mostly everyone that worked there had a frown on their face bad attitude I felt like something was in the water out that way. The cafe terrible service terrible. The bartender not sociable , another frown. They erased our name on the reservations for our Boat slip But luckily there was one left. They don't give you drinks When you gamble. The pool attendant did an exceptional job and I must say the maid was great. I must say the only reason I will go there is to slip the boat I will never eat there again.

This hotel was recommended by Nick with Wet and Wyld Watersports. The room was very clean and comfortable. The Bluewater Grille restaurant was very nice. The hotel has an indoor pool with a waterside which was great fun for me my daughter and granddaughter. I would recommend this place!

Was there for the Boat Races thanksgiving weekend. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms were nice, good view of the river/marina. Cantina had good food. Didn't get the chance to eat at the restaurant.

We have a spot on the peninsula and it is paradise 43 degrees and a river ... how can you get better then heat and your own private beach! They have a free shuttle if you want to go to their restaurant and bar! The ladies at check in were fabulous!

At $120 a night for a campsite, I expect a working bathroom. We were in peninsula 5 and the bathroom is out of order, making the closest one about a football field's distance away in peninsula 3. Not a fun walk during the heat of the day or in the middle of the night. I emailed them to simply say that a heads up about that would have been nice, so we could've requested a different location, but no reply. I guess when you're pretty much the only campground on water in a desert you can do whatever you want.

Use to be one of our favorite spots to head to until this weekend. Went up for the spring meet up as we have in previous years, bought the passes for the beach parking with the group. We have never been treated so poorly (by pirate resort employees) as we were this time. The upper management better take notice of how their patrons are being treated before everyone starts heading elsewhere. Hopefully the folks that run spring meet up will move it to a more hospitable place. We can say for sure we will not be returning to Pirates until some major changes are made.

We have been coming here since the County owned it and have a lot of great memories here. It was $35 a night to camp back then and while I understand with all the improvements made (that we don’t use) the prices would be more but now they are up to $85 per night with a one time $20 fee for per dog plus charges if you have an ATV. I know pirates like to plunder but this is crazy especially since there are no bathroom facilities anywhere close us. Upgraded bathrooms ( the old ones look the same as they did 20 years ago) and maybe nice fire pits at the campsite would be a nice add but the peninsula sites haven’t changed at all.

This place is very clean and a great place to get together. It is a party environment but they try to keep it family friendly. It is a long Marina sided with boats the whole way. They have a convenient water taxi that runs the shore line if you want to go to the bar: restaurant.The bar often has live music and the food is good. Drinks were reasonable. They are very anti smoking or vaping. There are sign’s everywhere and they say if caught you and your group will be asked to leave. We are fine with that but if you partake you should be aware.They do have lots of courtesy docks for the bar restaurant my 4 star rating comes from the $35 fee to park your boat on the shoreline. It was free, then $10 and now $35. Quick inflation. Holiday weekends it gets crowded so find your spot early then enjoy the battle of who has the loudest sound system.

Nice cabin, peaceful and beautiful. Only wish the restaurant stayed open a little later than 6 PM. We checked into our cabin at 4:30 and were starving by the time we got settled. Nothing open for food or anything else. Would have been nice to have been warned about this when booking so we knew to bring food for the first night. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.

Great place if you ride OHV's. The beach by the restaurant is beautiful. The restaurant is a little pricey but the staff is great. The campsites on the peninsula are great, the other campsites are a parking lot, not so great. Overall we had a fun time.

At first when checking in and they gave me several type written pages of rules and wanted all documentation I thought they were over managed and $100+ per night. However, when I drove around this extensive facility I began to under stand. All kinds of water and land craft with lots of people and kids in large groups all having fun in their own ways.

Used to love hanging out on the beach but now they charge 35 to 50 a day per boat to park on the beach. I get they need to service the area and everything, but man, this is steep. We now park somewhere else.

This is a cool spot to hang out and chill and enjoy some food and drinks if you’re ever in Lake Havasu for an event or with your friends and family! There is plenty of beach front parking for your boat and also they have docks you can park at! You can chill around your boat in the water or on the beach! You can also go into the restaurant and hangout in the bar or the patio of the restaurant and enjoy some awesome food and some amazing drinks and watch all the boats coming and going through the channel! They also have a resort you can get a room at if you need a place to stay! Don’t know to much bout that place! However the beach and restaurant are a chill relaxing spot to enjoy your day/ weekend or a holiday weekend with the family and even you can bring the kids!!!

*** UPDATE- 3/14/22'You can see that management responded below and asked me to reach out by email. Well... I emailed them back and got no response. Apparently this was a disingenuous offer. I wasn't even expecting anything from it, I was honestly just trying to help management understand where they could improve. I'm changing my review from a 3 star to a 2 star. The location is great, the staff/management is poor.This place is pretty cool. I stopped by here years ago so when we decided to spontaneously go out of town in January I picked this spot. The resort was very expensive. Drinks are 20 bucks at the bar. Camping was 100-120 a night etc. I guess I could look past that but my worst experience was with the front office staff. The young lady was really a grouch. She even had the nerve to say "oh you're finally leaving huh? When we left. I can't believe a customer service rep would say that to a customer. She's the only reason I'm not giving 5 stars.

Beautiful, but pricey resort. Nice front desk, but we paid $88 with Good Sam discount for one night. Clean and well kept.

Last minute camping trip with my family....Loved it so much! We are already planning a trip next year but with a group! RV Camping area is clean and right next to beach areas!

A little slice of paradise in the middle of nowhere! The staff was super friendly and they did their job in a professional manner. The kids and I were a little bummed about not being able to play on the pirate ship, but being on a peninsula with basically a private beach definitely made up for it. The "public" restrooms by the peninsulas are actually clean and well kept. Upon our departure we booked our next visit, so it's definitely a keeper on our camping list!

Not a fan of this place, my advice when checking in is to arrive after hours when the office is closed. Ironically, after hours security is much easier and friendlier than the office staff.To long of a story to get into here but let's just say I've camped dozens of times on Federal land, national parks and private campgrounds never seen this level of authoritarian control, requests for documents of all types and greed like this. Got a dog? $20. Got a second car? $20 Got a boat or Jetski? $20 Want to build a fire at your camp? $25.Asked me if I was hiding any offroad toys in my RV because maybe they were missing out on another $20??All this after paying twice the rate a motel costs in the same area for a patch of dirt. Anyhow... awful management here I've never experienced anything quite like it.

Pretty awesome! Glad I made the trip. Looks like a great place to party with friends or a fun day with the family on the water. There's a little bit of everything no matter what the occasion maybe. So many food options, friendly people and countless fun things to do.

I absolutely love the structure of this. History saved and new history created. The details on the lamp posts are amazing. Great view from all sides on top and underneath.There's plenty of shops, restaurants, restrooms, parking, activities, and history to learn. The culture and atmosphere just pulls you in.

My kid asked to go here for his 16th birthday. I wasn't thrilled, but it was his request, so that was what we were going to do. I had surprisingly a fun time. It's a cool thing to see but nothing to write home about. I liked the historical things discussing the bridge in that city but wished they added more about its history in London. That was the bridge they used to put heads on. It had 2 former queens decorating it. Shout out to King Henry for the murders!The surrounding city was friendly, and the scenery was very pretty. I would see it again.

Such a great place for a relaxing weekend! We rented a boat and checked out the sites, so beautiful! I loved the little light houses around the lake, perfect addition!

What a unique, and kind of random, piece of history in Arizona!They deck out for the holidays! Beautiful lights and a fun little walk for Christmas! Fake snow, sync music, and all!

Absolutely beautiful place and very friendly town. Loved the fact that its a dog friendly town, allowing us to have our golden retriever and Chihuahua at all time. Outside of being dog friendly, most people cleaned up after their dogs too.

Very cute little "village" where you can eat, shop, or just walk around and enjoy. There's restaurants to eat, stands to buy quick bites, a park to walk along the river, lighthouse replicas to see, and of course boat rides. The kids enjoyed themselves (I have teens and little ones) It was a lot of walking but very beautiful views and picture opportunities.After walking around and exploring, we ate at "The Chair and decided to call it a day. We were there a total of 4 hours (including lunch). We went during winter, Dec 28. I think it looks even prettier during Spring or Fall. We'll be back one day 😊

This was my first time here and it was really nice. There was some construction going on so certain areas were blocked off. Overall we had a good time walking around ..

Amazing bridge beautiful and well kept 🌉 The little area below is adorable we absolutely loved the little shops and restaurants. The whole thing is such a good vibe. Many amenities to rent for the day and a inexpensive boat to take you across the water to a casino. Our new favorite spot in Lake Hasavu 💛

Great shops and great places to eat....However, while my mobility is currently limited due to surgically reconstructed foot.The primary drawback is that there is only one way to access these great shops if you are in a wheelchair or other adaptive device or mode of ambulation (knee scooter, crutches).... There is only one ADA approved entry to this area. The surface is relatively unlevel and has many steep inclines.A few of the shops also lack ADA approved access points either for entry or internal travel.

The bridge itself is nice, and there are many businesses around it. Restaurants, gift shops (pricey), boat rentals... you name it & it's probably there. Had a lovely time there with friends. And the ferry lands there for easy access from/to the casino across the lake.

Lake Havasu is always fun and the London Bridge is pretty cool. There are places to eat, drink, and shop. For $2 you can ride the casino boat across the lake to the casino and back. Great way to get a tour of the lake and at night you get to see all the lights of the city reflecting of the water. Very beautiful. Highly recommend the Starship tour that takes you on the lake and up the Colorado River.

Been there a few times, but most times I've been most stores were closed in the winter. Made a point of going during spring break time. It wasn't too busy. My girls loved it ad well. They especially loved the ice cream shop. Be warned, it's cash only.

I love this cute little city! If you’re ever in Havasu you have to visit the London Bridge. There’s different restaurants, very nice walking path, and overall just a great vibe!

London Bridge was purchased, dismantled, transported, then rebuilt In Lake Havasu City prior to dredging and making the channel and creating the island. It’s a piece of world history in the middle of the desert. A must see when in Lake Havasu, make sure you take the time to see it at night lit up!

Most people confuse London Bridge in Arizona with the iconic London Bridge in the United Kingdom. The one in Arizona was purchased in London in the 1960s, dismantled and reassembled on Lake Havasu. It's a beautiful place with great views, especially during sunset, and a popular spot for tourists and photographers. The bridge itself is surrounded by shops, restaurants and recreational facilities, making it a picturesque place worth visiting. Very good restaurant right next to the bridge, we will definitely come back here!!

Our second home away from home.Love this place.The casino floor layout has changed a bit and the non smoking area has gotten smaller again.So technically there is no longer a non smoking area with the other half of the old non smoking now a smoking area.The room was nice and clean.

WOW the staff here makes our stays so pleasant. Dylan at the front desk has such a good attitude & has been super helpful every interaction we have with him. Andrew, Samantha, Anthony, Jeremy, Tammy & Dina at the bars have excellent customer service. They're so friendly & remember our drink order.The staff at Beach Club & The Range always get our to go orders correct, I suggest the French Dip.Some of the rooms could us an update but over all the rooms are clean. The gym is decent & the hot tub is open in the winter months. Location is a little removed from the main drag but a walk down the hill are the other casinos. The shuttle also runs to the Tropicana.Free parking is another perk!!The sunsets are beautiful, sometimes the mountains to the east turn pink during sunset. Very relaxing watching the birds hunting for fish in the clear blue water of the Colorado River.

You pay what you get for. Great if have a family on a budget. The elevators are horrible, it was take about 30 mins to get to your room from the casino floor. So be prepared especially if you have children. The hotel needs to put a security officer near the elevator. Tired and drunk people don’t mixed. We had to walk 10 floors of stairs to get to our room. Thank God I’m fit!

Okay so room is GREAT for the price but we got lucky there. Waiting for the elevator every night sucked. ****Loved loved loved that there was an adult only pool with bar. Drinks are pricey everywhere. Beach was amazing except 118 dollars a day for palapa and 2 sun lounge chairs. Totally worth it but paying for shade because it's 116 seemed excessive... waitress from beach bar earned her tips. She had a hard job!!! She was nice. Won at slots. Our room ran out of toilet paper. That was weird. Slept great. Beds were nice and black out curtains worked great. They are older rooms but okay for what they are. We enjoyed our time despite the little things.

Not sure why there are so many negative reviews for this resort. We were just there for 4 days and had a great time. We stayed in the South Tower and our room was clean and cool. The staff was attentive the whole weekend. co*cktails were fast, maybe the ones complaining should try tipping occasionally. The adult pool was fine. The kid pool and the beach looked crazy so we didn't go there. The Range was a great experience. A little pricey but worth it.

I am glad I booked with Harrah's and didn't listen to reviews. From the moment I checked in until check out I had the best time. I forgot the name of the front desk agent that helped me but she was a ray of sunshine. I got a room in the center tower with the river and pool view. The room was really clean and spotless, it's more than expected for an older hotel. The staff are really great and friendly. You will need reservations for their restaurants, just FYI, better make it ahead of time. Pool was open but it was freezing so I didn't get to utilize that. Overall, awesome experience!

Never had any real issues here except during one stay when a computer glitch put me in a different room but front desk fix it immediately.Rooms in the North and Central tower are a little dated but comfortable to stay in. I always ask to stay in the south tower when possible cause the rooms are more modern and closer to the action down stairs.They do have plenty of food options here which I like and I usually go with the Beach cafe as the prices are still reasonable during this weird year and food have always been a hit for me.The co*cktail Servers are very nice and do bring drinks around in a timely manner. Only had one issue with one server that was standing and talking to another worker while her tray had drinks ready to be served. Beer was already warm when handed to me.I do have some favorite servers and always try to sit in their section cause they always take care of me without issues.overall I'll keep coming back and staying here for work cause staff are always friendly and I feel safe during my visits

We stayed a total of 4 nights. It was a sold out weekend so it was very busy. We stayed in the North tower which was awful!! For the entire tower, only 2 elevators were working. We were constantly waiting in long lines to get back into our room and even just to get down to the main floor was a nightmare. On top of that, our room keys “deactivated” 4 times. They said to be sure we weren’t keeping our key next to debit cards or electronics, and they still wouldn’t work.Imagine waiting in a 30 minute line just to get up to your room, only for your key not to work. Very frustrating. The staff were all very nice. I will never stay here again.

We always loved coming to Harrah's in Laughlin, but we hadn't been in several years. This time, we were really disappointed by the lack of amenities and lower quality of service. The valet (which used to be free) is now $10 a night...which isn't awful, compared to Vegas. The trouble was, the valet was marked "full" (when in reality it wasn't full at all, they just didn't have staff for it). I don't like being deceived in this way...I could clearly see that the valet wasn't full. The self parking garage is confusing to get to and isn't connected directly to the casino, meaning you have to walk a long way to get to the hotel. The parking garage elevators were slow or not working, so if we hadn't insisted on them taking our luggage out near the valet, we would have had to wrestle some large and awkward bags down stairs and all that distance. The self check in kiosks were not working, so so much for contact free check in.The room itself looked very dated, with a giant wardrobe taking up valuable real estate. The air conditioning was cranked down to 60, but it was nearer to 75 and really humid in the room. The ice machine on our floor didn't work, even after reporting it several times to the front desk. Other guests reported the same thing on their floor. The whole hotel looks like it needs a serious makeover and rehab.They have done away with the magnificent buffet they used to have, and the rest of the restaurant options are really nothing special. Decent food, but the only restaurant open for most of the day is the Cafe, and it's not spectacular. The Range Steakhouse was nice, but not worth the high price (except for the excellent service).Gaming-wise, they have taken out a LOT of old, fun slot machines in the name of social distancing and replaced them with fewer ginormous, money-grubbing machines that are largely all the same. Very little playback to the customer on these, which doesn't make for a fun day of gaming. Many of the table games were closed during the day, and the ones that were open had too high of a minimum for the middle of the week. They used to have table games in the nonsmoking casino, but those are now gone and replaced with the ridiculous new slot machines, so if you want to play a table game in smoke-free comfort, you're out of luck.We ended up spending more of our dollars at another casino this trip. I am hoping that when I return that at least some of the room problems will have been addressed (but I am not optimistic).It's really a shame that this hotel has gone so downhill. Its sister property down the road was somewhat nicer with better service and food.

This is a casino, so it is what it is. They want your money and they will give you free drinks. As long as you were playing.. Booking in was very easy through my charter trip.. It is just that it is in the middle of nowhere and you have to take a ride to get anywhere.. Prices of course are outrageous for pops out of their little shops. They have 2 pools, one is a family pool. The other is the adult pool where they have the drinks. It was nice somewhat small, but if you were there early enough to get a chair, it was better. They provided the pool towels which were very big and thick.

Went to go celebrate 21 year anniversary with my husband. The room was dusty. It smelled musty like and old smell. Stains on carpet, ac didn't work has well. Only 2 elevators worked, the lines to get on elevator was long as if you are purchasing a lotto ticket. The elevator from the parking lot didn't work. Majority of the flooring was in such terrible condition. I'm surprised no one has hurt themselves. The stairs are not leveled. Terrible experience.

The hotel is in a great location and everything around looks beautiful and well kept. However, they need to freshen up their interior designs, it looks a little dated. I have been there several times in previous years, this time I found that they closed off the access to the beach at night time, and that used to be one of the best highlights of that hotel because they have a beautiful beach. It was so nice to sit at the shore of the river to have a drink or share a romantic moment. That was disappointing!

Did a bit of slot playing on Christmas Day before and after dinner at the Range Steakhouse. Not a good day for me on the slots watched other people play. Everyone was pleasant and in good moods. The Casino has a non smoking section, thank goodness! Smokers do have rights as well, I just find it hard to breathe in some casinos. The casino is clean and well managed! Masks are worn everywhere by everyone. I am on board with that! Mandated in Nevada. It was a great day.

Great get-away! We took the charter down and had a very enjoyable time. Our room was on 6th floor of the South Tower - The room had chaise lounge, table and chair and a king bed, coffee maker, mini fridge and it looked like it was recently updated, everything we needed. The staff was very friendly and the casino does have a non smoking section. The mattress was very firm but we adjusted. The is a shuttle that takes you to the Tropicana which is walking distance to the other casinos. The only negative was the lack of food choices and shopping. We will definitely go back!

Before I go down the road of why I think this is worthy of only one star, I want to sing praises to the bell staff, the valet team, the co*cktail servers, and the front desk team who go above and beyond to make your experience the best it can be. If these teams were in a facility that was, well, something more 21st century, the rating would be significantly higher.We traveled through this area to stay one night and even that was too much. We booked two rooms and based on the photos of the website, we thought this could be a nice hotel and a fun spot on our road trip but we were quickly disappointed. The first of our two rooms was available at 4pm but the second room wasn’t ready until after 10pm.Both rooms were in the north tower and they made a motor lodge on the Jersey Turnpike seem better. The carpet and walls look as if they were recently cleaned after a crime and the rooms felt dirty.No dresser, no fridge, and only one chair made the room uncomfortable and quite awkward… again, nothing like it appears on their website.For $59 a night, it would be acceptable, but not for over $200 a night.Other challenges:- 3 of the 5 elevators were out of service.- Boat dock was destroyed so no water taxi to other casinos.Given the amount of disrepair of this resort, it makes one wonder if Caesar himself lost a bet to put their name on.Again, if this staff was at a better facility, they could put the competition out of business

This is a dump!!! Shame on Harrah’s, this is NOT a resort! Dog fee of 85.00 for a small dog is absurd, when room rate advertised at 30.00. The placed smelled, and everything is old and the stench of cigarettes is nauseating. Forget eating at the cafe. Waiter was rude and unhelpful. The beef dip sandwich was dry and tasteless. Pizza kiosk was closed as well as Starbucks. This place should be leveled. Would not go back if it was free.

Same story as everyone else. Have been here 10 times over the last 25 years and loved it. Checked in early last week for 3 nights. The first room had not been cleaned by housekeeping, the second room had filthy furniture and a broken table, and the third room had furniture missing and smelled like urine. Heard it was taking 40 minutes to get a filthy elevator ride in the north tower. We gave up after that and checked out. Were told we would be refunded within 3-4 days, but after 11, we have not been yet. Too bad, it was always the best place to stay, although we did have a nice place at Aquarius a couple of trips ago. Other than that, most of the places are mediocre at best. We did however, end up at the Golden Nugget this trip for one night, and it was okay. Looking forward to the AI response to this. Bottom line, Laughlin is a beautiful place, but the companies running the hotels are destroying it.

Everything about this place screams family friendly. The staff is amazing. The grounds are top shape as it’s going to be for the age of the property. Restaurants are on point the suite is great and updated wonderfully and definitely enjoy the private beach and the two separate pools. I always recommend my friends and family to stay here

I love Harrah's and have been going there for a very long time. We were there a few weeks ago and I was shocked at how rundown the elevators and rooms have gotten. Our room was in pretty bad shape and we were in the central tower. Next time we go, we will stay in the south tower to get a renovated room. The curtains were torn in our room and the shower faucet was badly corroded. The bed was comfortable though. There were marks all over the walls and it still had that oversized wall unit from nearly 20 years ago. The elevators in the central tower were not in good shape and when you pressed a button, the entire section attached to the wall nearly came open. But like I said, I do love it here. The casino is good and The Beach Cafe is always wonderful. I just wish Caesar's would put some money into this place to return it fully to its former glory. We will be back - we will just try to avoid the dilapidated towers.

Very very cool to see.. beautiful cars, a must see if you love classic cars..

Truly a 3-star hotel. We stayed in Executive Suite - the most expensive room in this hotel. The room itself is pretty big but that’s the only thing that is good. Everything in the room is very outdated. Air vents are dirty and looks like there is mold on them. Bottom part of the furniture has a thick layer of dust. Every morning we got a back pain from the mattress and rock hard pillows. Couldn’t sleep half of the night. The sound insulation between the room is very poor. Every morning at 6am I could hear our neighbors talk in their room. Room has a balcony that has no chairs to sit on - useless. For 2 people we got 1 small soap bar and 1 small body lotion tube. No shampoo and no toothpaste. That’s in Executive Suite, rates are double compare to a regular room.I gave it a 3 star and not 1 star because I realize it’s a 3-Star hotel and I can’t expect a 5 star service. But with few minor improvements they can make this hotel so much better.

Entry was free if you have a players card. Also children under 18 get in for free. Otherwise it was $3.50 for entry. Lots of vert beautiful cars on display, some of which were marked for sale. The lady at the gift shop said that for the right price most of them could be purchased. There was also a lot of vintage memorabilia from trophy truck racing to ww2 items. Very clean with outstanding staff eager to talk to you about these awesome cars. Highly recommend especially if you have or get a players card which is also free.

A car museum like no other. This is the place to be if you enjoy looking at antique cars. The large collection of these vehicles is unbeatable given how rare some of them are. Entrance admission at the museum is free for anyone under the age of 18, and adults (18+) if they have a player's card. Otherwise, it is only three dollars per adult. Reservations are not needed, as staff work very quickly to get people in. The museum is quite large and takes about half an hour to an hour to see all the cars they have on display. Overall, highly recommend visiting.

Awesome Collection from various people in and around The State! It is located on the 3rd floor of the west tower. Great View of the river. If you have a players card entrance is free. If no players card entrance is $5!Some cars they have1966 Ford Mustang Mach 1Ford-T100Delorean

It a great way to get out of the heat and see some cool cars

If you love classic vehicles be sure to check this out. Interesting facts about each vehicle including when it was restored. Not a huge museum but enough to take up 30 minutes or more.

Great place to spend some time and take a few trips down memory lane. Many memorials and shadow boxes celebrating places and organizations from around the world. Kids are free and it's only $3 for adult admission.

There are two separate car exhibits at this casino. May the odds be ever in your favor if you’re meeting up there. Both are 5 star so you won’t be disappointed. The gift shops fun with lots of options. There are lots to look at besides the cars if the cars are not your favorite. It’s definitely a well rounded place. Well organized, clean bathrooms in the gift shop area, quiet area, friendly staff. It’s a nice place for a date or just to get away from the casino crowd for a bit. Reasonable cost, no line, amazing collection!

Love this place. I visit every time I go back to Laughlin and I always try to stay at the Riverside - it’s the OG spot for sure. Sometimes the cars change, but a lot of the old ones are still there. My fav is always the Delorean (pictured), and I think the family of Don Laughlin (RIP) has done a good job keeping this place looking nice. I have so many memories of my parents taking me there in the 1980s. Love this place.

This was a great walkAbout a 2 mile walk to the park directly across from the dam. Flat paved path asking the river as well as a dirt/gravel path for horses.Restrooms at both ends and water fountains and covered shade areas every mile or less.People fishing, walking, swimming, and enjoying the views.

Great easy trail. An out and back trail along the river. Nice views. Well maintained. Parking lot has restrooms and water. Water available along the trail. Even pet water fountains. Numerous shelters for lunch/picnics or just hanging.

Absolutely love this trail! Goes for about 3.1 mi and breaks off to many other trailheads.

Great walking area with a few accessed points to river.

Stopped by the South Beach on a Monday afternoon, it was empty, all areas looked clean and well taken care of/maintained. The water was ice cold and felt very peaceful since no one was around. Completely open parking space - we are definitely coming back!

What a wonderful park and trail system for local residents and tourists alike! We visited the area twice yesterday. We drove down near the dam and walked up to the dam itself and down along the River. There is a great playground and easy river access. Later in the day I walked our energetic German Shepherd up the Davis Dam Overlook trail from Davis Campground for a nice 4 mile hike. There are a number of trails with different access points, water and restroom facilities. Each of the trailhead/parking lots appears to have an onsite host/employee residing in an RV. The trails are well maintained and marked. There are story boards explaining the trail system, history, the river and the dam. Her are also large maps of the trail system in numerous locations along the route.

The only thing there’s A LOT OF FLYS and the Ramadas need to be cleaned Daily

Excellent choice to relax or to enjoy a vacation next to the river and close to the city.

Excellent place at Camp Davis , you pay 20 per person , kids are free. They have clean bathrooms, showers and the shore is perfectly accessible. Water is clean and atmosphere is amazing!

Loved our stop in Oatman & this place was a special stop with the motorcycle Museum! Along with the wild burros made it even better.

Interesting, quirky, quaint, historic, artsy, old west mining town from the early 1900s that got resurrected for the tourist trade. Lots of domestic donkeys gone wild wandering about. Worth a visit if in the general area and you have a few spare hours .

Purchased a lawn ornament during our travels in our rv. Confirm with clerk it was the correct item without opening the box. Upon return home I opened the box to discover we had the wrong item. Upon contacting the store they provided a full refund . Very pleased

Great day trip for the family. The drive in is beautiful and littered with donkeys along the road so drive slowly. The town is welcoming and playing with the donkeys was so much fun. The locals were very friendly and willing to share all kind of info about the town and wildlife. Oh yeah.. the food was wonderful and plentiful!

A fun place to visit and have a meal. The menu is basic having mostly burger and fries type of food. They do offer a few salads for the health conscious. What is intriguing is the massive amount of dollar bills attached everywhere possible!

The truth is that the Restaurant employees were extremely courteous. The concern is more about the clientele behavior. It's clear that some of your customers still instill poor interaction behavior with a variety of different cultures. As a owner of my own restaurant i have found that this can usually cause customers to stop returning.Again the service by all the employees was great. I believe that promoting better respect among all customers should be a big focus. By providing more server's helps to meditate the time frame of customers to customers interaction.

The food here is delicious!! Such a unique menu and the portions are huge! I would definitely recommend the pulled pork it’s amazing. And the buffalo burger tastes really good. Both we’re definitely hits 😋😋

Buffalo burger was delicious! It was my first choice. The prices are fair, and the service was great, especially considering the crowd they were accommodating. We met some friendly people there, too!

We love Oatman and the hotel. Every trip to the area we go there and check out the shops and the hotel. Highly recommend. Great place to stop in and eat as well as gawk at all the wall and ceiling decorations. We have missed breakfast every time we go so hoping to get to enjoy that sometime also. We will definitely be back again in the next year.

We visited Oatman and hopped into the Oatman Hotel & Restaurant for lunch. Great service in a quirky place full of $1 bills. The waitress said they are estimating it to be more than $400,000 stapled to the wall. There is some great history behind why these bills are there (ask someone working there and they will explain why).I had the Road Runner Chicken Sandwich and my husband had the Pulled Pork. Mine was okay. My hubby looooooved his!Priced as expected as it is the only restaurant in town.Worth a visit!

Fun place to stop in for a drink and bite to eat. The amount of dollar bills stuck to the walls was staggering. Food was good, and ambience put you feeling like being in the Wild West. The gun fight show in the street at 1:30pm was a huge plus. We were able to see it right was we walked outside from lunch.

This place was awesome! The town was created in 1915 as an old mining town and you can see that in how the town looked. There's a lot of tourist stuff there too unfortunately we didn't get to see everything and plan to come back again, also not only that but they had a western show in the middle of the day for everyone to see as well. There's donkeys as you walk around and in the middle of the street as you're driving there so please be careful besides that the whole thing was just a great experience.

I went to the restaurant. Food was good. Drinks were good although watch the bottle beer. The one we got was skunky. But that could be because everyone else got the drafts. It's worth going to and giving it a try.

Oatman is a small tourist trap with a twist, they have wild donkeys. They made the visit worth while. The Hotel is nothing special except for Clark Gable staying there a long time ago. The bar has thousands of dollar bills stapled everywhere. I will say Heidi made me her one of a kind ice coffee, great job Heidi. Without the donkeys or Heidi's coffee, I'm not very interested.

Fun restaurant in kitschy Oatman. Being the only restaurant in town, I did not expect it to be good; but it does seem like this is the beating heart of the town! Nice atmosphere, live music, a lot of people, and the burgers tasted really nice!

Some of the most unusual wallpaper I’ve ever seen. Oatman Hotel Restaurant and Saloon is nestle in a quiet old gold and silver mining town. Right out of the old western movies that my Ma and Pa used to watch. A menu with many items to choose from including good old biscuits and gravy which I had ordered. Some of the best gravy I’ve ever tasted. Glancing over at other tables, where people were eating, the other items look delicious also. The locals which not only include those who live there, there are several boroughs wondering around the streets. Friendly and very hungry. If you like stepping back into history and love delicious tasting food, then give the town of Oatman, Arizona a visit and don’t pass up the Oatman Hotel Restaurant & Saloon.

If you're interested in checking out an early 1900s mining town? This is the place to go. It has interesting shopping and good food. On weekends, there are staged gun fights.

This was a cool place to check out while doing the Route 66 road trip.I didn't eat there so I can't comment on the food or service.We were allowed to walk around and take pictures. It was AWESOME!There are over 400,000 $1.00 bills that are literally hanging everywhere a space could/can be found. And the Burros roaming freely about town and along the sidewalks of the shops are funny too.My sister & I had one that came from behind us and just walked right between us as we were walking down the sidewalk window shopping.

I had the buffalo burger with burro ears and enjoyed all of it. My daughter ordered the tuna melt with fries and that was yummy as well. The whole decor of the restaurant is very unique and I dig the vibe. Service was excellent and all the staff were extremely friendly and talkative. Really happy we happened to randomly walk into the place.

Make sure to take cash when visiting the museum section. We were fortunate enough to have had a host let us be his guest. The museum is informative, interesting and shows some great history of the area, route 66 and the time.Great little gift shops. If you collect stretch pennies they have the penny holder and a penny holder journal.If your traveling for the route 66 experience get your stamp and passport ($10 approx) to add a fun little treasure to your trip.

Great little museum packed with interesting history about famed Route 66. Housed inside a historic power station building from the early 1900s, it's on the second floor above the local visitor center. Admission is cheap at 10 bucks and that also gets you entry into two other local attractions – the Mohave Museum that features the regional history and environment, and the historic Bonelli House, also from the early 1900s.The Route 66 Museum itself has plenty of information about the legendary road including stories of the early explorers and settlers that initially passed through the region. There are fascinating displays talking about and recreating the wagons and “Prairie Schooners” used in those days, then more exhibits about the early days of automobile travel on dirt roads before Route 66 actually came to be. Of course it then goes on to the heyday of Route 66 with some recreations of vintage storefronts and finally the decline of the “Mother Road” as the highway system takes hold. That decline is highlighted by a documentary that plays in the mini-theater downstairs on the way to the Electric Vehicle Museum.The EV Museum is part of the standard admission fee and was an interesting bonus – it was actually the main reason I wanted to check out this place having recently bought an electric car myself. The museum consists of one large hall containing a variety of electric vehicles ranging from neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) - good only for short urban hops - to fully road-legal EVs like a Tesla Roadster and converted Porsche 911, to one-off race vehicles. It's not a comprehensive overview of EV history by any means but fascinating nonetheless and well worth the low price of admission. The local Tesla Supercharger station happens to be located beside the museum building and there's a free level 2 charger for non-Tesla EV drivers too on the opposite side, just in case you drove here in an electric vehicle yourself.The visitor center has a great gift shop for Arizona souvenirs and beside it there's another gift shop specifically for the Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona with plenty of merchandise to choose from.Outside in the parking lot is a great photo opportunity with a large Route 66 sign you can drive your car or motorcycle through.All in all, a wonderful little stop for any road trip through Kingman, especially for anyone interested in the old Route 66.

Came here from Vegas to check this place out to get out of town. For the price to get in it is a pretty cool little place. I would recommend coming early to spend the day here so you could visit all the museums that are close by.

In the Morning of April 12, 2018, we found ourselves on the old Route 66 in Kingman Arizona. This historic community displayed a variety of art along the main strip which gave it more character and attraction. This was a great place to visit as we made our way north.

A nice museum and gift shop. We spent a good amount of time there. First in the Route 66 section. Then downstairs in the electric car museum. Although most of the cars were built out of internal combustion engine vehicles. But it was still interesting to see. You of course, exit through a gift shop. It was a nice museum worth the time to stop and check out.

This museum is part of a set of three that'll cost you a whopping $4! Yep, $4 for all three. :-)You'll learn a lot of history about route 66 here that is not generally passed on in common folklore. So it's quite an interesting spot to visit.

Neat museum with Willie Nelson's golf cart and the 480th Tesla produced. It is one of three museums in Kingman Arizona that you buy one $10 ticket and get all three museums. The staff at all three were well educated, friendly, and knowledgeable.

A good collection of historic exhibits and informative displays at historic Kingman. The historic electric car collection is impressive! Conveniently located near I-40.

We enjoyed this museum with our adult children. There are many photos and stories of people who assisted in the development of Route 66, as well as maps helping you see the journey. Bonus! Downstairs there is an Electric Car Museum with historical EVs, so fun!!

Take a walk around Kingman and not just the center, there are many shops and stores and sites to see all over the town. Grab a bite or bring a bite and sit at the park and enjoy. Many photographic scenes to shoot and it has an interesting history.

An iconic place on Route 66, absolutely to stop by and visit the inside. On the property there are plenty of old gas pumps, road and oil signs, classic cars and so much more. The place is stuffed with history. Definitively recommended to visit, so make sure you book some time in your road trip.

Iconic and historical place worth to visit. It takes some additional time to drive on the road leading to it, but the views are spectacular. I was surprised that it has so many historical relics, especially old cars and signs. You can also buy some drinks or souvenirs inside.

One of our favorite stops along Route 66. Ruben is so cool and fun to talk with--he had plenty of great advice for us! The shop is a great mix of memorabilia and very interesting Route 66 souvenirs. The men's rest room alone is worth a stop. Please buy something when you stop to help Ruben keep this going!

Cute stop on Route 66! The shop was closed when we arrived but it was still nice to walk around and chat with other travelers driving on the historic route. The highlight of this stop was undoubtedly the friendly hackberry cat who posed for a few photos :)

Great roadside stop along the famous Route 66. Eva, the counter clerk, was friendly and had a great sense of humor. There is so much to look at, both inside and out. It's a true feast for the eyes. You can buy snacks, drinks and souvenirs or just spend time enjoying all the nostalgia and Americana.

It was a quaint historical spot and we like to check out sites on Rte 66. It was kind of way out there, had lots of sightseers but not a bad little trip.

Quirky little stop on Route 66. Great place to take some photos, grab a drink or snack and admire some of the vintage artifacts inside and out.The attendant was very friendly and conversational. Prices weren't too over the top for snacks and drinks.

A lovely place to visit along Route 66! It was busy and obviously one of the more popular stops along the way. Plenty of cold drinks and good quality souvenirs on site. Had a nice vibe about it!

Went yesterday and had an amazing time. This was the highlight of our trip to the Grand Canyon. All the staff was very nice and Scott was awesome and a great guide, always offering drinks, snacks, telling us some stories and history, offering to take photos, stopping for several stops to swim and cool off and making sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. This was a truly amazing experience for my son and I. I’d give more stars but 5 is the limit. Highly recommend adding this adventure to your Grand Canyon visit. Thanks Scott and the entire team for making it such a fantastic day to remember!

Hualapai River Runners provides an excellent rafting experience. One star taken away for bus driver who kept stopping to tell us about cactus and rocks an the way. We really just wanted to get to the river. I’d be willing to give a star back if the guide had better narrative along the way. It wasn’t bad- he told us about some formations and names of the rapids, and at the same time I would have enjoyed stories about the people there and/or some more history. Amazing tour and the hike before lunch was 100% worth it. The whole thing is 10/10 scenery.Tips: A) That water is cold, like 46°F cold and even though it’s sunny, it’s also windy. While a wetsuit is the only solution I can think of, I noticed the guides wore dark quick dry clothing-long sleeves and tights. B) Wear shoes that can get wet and are good for a hike up a waterfall (flip flops = bad). C) Have a plan for supper, which might be calling in your order to the lodge while you’re on the way back. D) That ride back on the bus is over two hours. Just accept it. E) Tip your guide. (See what I did there?)

Amazing! This was not only a highlight for my trip but also life. Rafting and hiking in the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River were incredible. We met in the hotel to check-in and then took about a 45 min ride to the river. We immediately got soaking wet. My guide was Trent and he asked us if we wanted to take it easy or get completely soaked we always said bring it on!!! It was about 53 miles in one day. We got to have lunch on the river bank with amazing views. If you are thinking about doing this adventure I would 100% tell you to do it.

i’d do it all over again if i could! about a 1.5 hour bus ride down to the canyon where you learn some info about the plants and wildlife. then about 5 hours down the river, with numerous rapids. stopped for a lunch break on the beach and another few hours that were extremely peaceful. our tour guide was scott, couldn’t recommend him enough! super fun and knew so much about the canyon. next time i want to do the overnight two day tour. be prepared and bring an extra change of clothes so you’re warm on the 2.5 hour bus ride back. they keep it locked up so it doesn’t get wet on the river. there’s also a small hike to a waterfall midway through the rapids. i wore flip flops and was perfectly fine, but if you aren’t an avid hiker i’d at least wear crocs/water shoes so they’re a little more supportive. 10/10 recommend this excursion!

Scott and Dale were AMAZING! Our trip was originally canceled halfway to the river when our planned guide got sick. Both Scott and Dale volunteered to take our group and made the trip so memorable while guiding us safely through the rapid river. They made delicious dinner and breakfast and packed great lunches too! I can’t recommend this company and guides enough!

Epic trip. Highly recommend. We had Dale for our adventure. It was a one day 8 hr motor raft down the Colorado river. It has to be a motor to get you the appropriately 150 miles to the end of the Grand Canyon to get out. It was July and hot. Dale took care of us and had fun with us too. Great guide that explains parts of the canyon and river. I agree that seeing the Canyon from the river is amazing. We did the Skywalk first. Yes, it's all a bit of a pricy adventure, but you are supporting a Native American tribe preserving the Grand Canyon.

The over all experience was pretty good.Too bad at the end when the winds picked up, turning into sand storm, our guide speed up. The combination was splashing water mix with (needles) poking sand.

Scott was our guide and he was awesome. We had a blast, we were kept hydrated and given snacks in addition to lunch. The scenery was breathtaking and we got to learn about the history. Definitely would go again!!

One of a kind experience!Wonderful staff , very attentive and professional.Highly recommend your own dry bag, raincoat and snacks. It is an all day adventure. Beautiful scenery, historical tour throughout the canyon. All around 10/10 adventure!

Scott was a fantastic boat captain for this incredible experience. We hit class 4 and 5 rapids and had so much fun and learning on the way. The Taverine Grotto was amazing. A nice cooling swim in the Colorado River will never be forgotten. The Long bumpy bus rides are a necessary payment for the beautiful day in the Grand Canyon.

This trip was amazing! The views are spectacular! We did the 2 day rafting and camping trip! Our guide Scott was incredible! He told us along the way various history points, stopped to have us take hikes to see remote interesting things you couldn't see from the water. His cooking was top notch as well! We went with our two older kids and it was perfect! Would highly recommend and ask for Scott to be your guide, he made the trip outstanding!

When you pull in the motel is in frontThe road to the left takes you back to the caverns.Here there is a restaurant to the left a little play area for the kids.tables for picnicIn side you can buy tickets for the tour down below.If you are really daring they do have ghost walks down below.They turn off the lights and you only have flash lights.Everyone is friendlyFood is really good.Maybe I'll see you thereThis is moon fixer

Unfortunately had to cancel our trip due to COVID-19, and had one night booked here. I've tried to contact the inn several times over email, phone, and facebook message over the last month and they will not respond, despite posting often on Facebook that they are still open. I cannot recommend this place at all if this is how they choose to do business.

Absolutely AMAZING!!!Reggie was a wonderful guide.Very informative he was.I can not wait to go back!!Might have to save up for the suite they have down there.B. E. A. T. U. I. F. U. L. L. YBreath taking...

A great restaurant a few minutes drive from Caverns Inn. Really cool place and decor... a gift shop... and the bacon burger was delicious. It's a hidden jewel in the middle of the desert!

This is a big piece of American history and you MUST stop here! We decided to take the iconic route 66 from Vegas all the way to the Grand Canyon and what a journey it was. This place was awesome and we learned so much how this shop and the owner some long years ago started a coalition to keep the route relevant for travelers. We had the pleasure of meeting Carly who was absolutely terrific. She talked to us for about 20 mins on everything involving the history of the route, what other sites to see and just gave us the all around genuine experience we were hoping for. Shes incredible this shop is incredible and the whole route is incredible. Don’t be a stranger come check this place out!

What a neat place to visit! Love the 50's vibe and the beautiful display of Route 66 souvenirs and clothing. Very nice and attentive staff. Highly recommended. Thank you! 💖

People in this shop are awesomeWe got a lesson of history of route 66 and Delgadillo's family.Souvenirs and beautiful

This place is the heart and the history of the whole Route 66. A must-visit place when you travel along the Mother Road. Make sure to reserve some time in your calendar to enter inside and enjoy the whole atmosphere. Absolutely recommended!

Lots of odds and ends here. Owner was friendly and happy to see visitors visiting the gift shop and it's a perfect opportunity to take pictures of the barbershop. Lots of goodies and souvenirs here! Come support this establishment when in the area!

Wow what an experience, so much history. This shop is very special & a must stop if your into old Route 66. It all starts here and how the last remainder of the hi way was saved and turned into a historic drive. Hector (hope that's right) shared so much history of Angel the Barber and how it all came together. Many of the items including shirts are USA made as well. Take the time and get off the main highway, get a map and take a drive down history lane. Were glad we did! The Pixar film Cars was based from this town.

A must-stop on Route 66. Angel and Vilma’s family clearly has the same lovely spirit. Take your time to read the family’s history on the windows and inside. It’s not just a gift shop, it’s an inspiration. I look forward to this place every rt66 trip!

If you love Americana, Disney's Cars or anything Rt. 66, Angel & Vilma's Original Route 66 Gift Shop is a MUST see! Our family traveled the entire Rt.66 from Albuquerque, NM to Needles, CA and this was by far our favorite stop. Angel's son in-law Mauricio greeted us when we walked in, asked where we were from and invited us to explore all around the store. While some stops on 66 would not speak to us, and acted like our even being there was a bother, Mauricio made us feel at home and welcomed. He loved that our family respected and loved the magic, beauty and nostalgia of the old Mother Road. All of that past and present American greatness has been persevered in this classic family fun shop on 66. Our family first found out about this gem while searching for Rt.66 content on YouTube. We found Justin Scared's RandomLand channel that showcased this American Icon and we knew we had to visit. I will include a few pictures, but nothing does this slice of American pie justice like actually stepping back in time and meeting Mirna, Clarissa and Mauricio! I want to say Thank You to the entire Delgadillo family for welcoming my family and for preserving an iconic moment in Great American History. So jump in the family Truckster, put on "Get Your Kicks On Rt. 66", and head down the Mother Road to Angel & Vilma Delgadillo's Original Route 66 Gift Shop!!!

The birthplace of Route 66! Extremely helpful staff and a wide range of good quality souvenirs. An absolute must visit on Route 66!

I could not recommend this enough. Everyone we talked to was very friendly with great recommendations. The cowboy performance was a delight, even for adults. We ended up missing the train (be aware they are prompt and you cannot be even 1 minute late), but they worked with us and rescheduled us for the next day (no addtl. cost) and we stayed in the Railway Hotel for the night. You get the perfect amount of time to explore the canyon (we chose to explore ourselves and did not pay for the bus tour). They even provided maps, walked us through them, answered questions, and ensured everyone knew the best places to spend time before we arrived at the canyon. Would highlight recommend the dome seating - it gives you a great view, it has less seating so is quieter, free snacks and water/sodas, friendly service, cheap alcoholic drinks for those wanting to order, and live music to pass the time. This was a great relaxing way to see the grand canyon and I would definitely recommend this.The hotel itself was nice with free parking, a pool (hot tub was under maintenance), and Williams was a cute town to explore with lots of shops, restaurants, and some bars.

We bought the travel package for a 2 night stay and train tickets to the grand canyon. The workers at the front desk were very nice and brought up extra bedding immediately when we asked for more. The train depot workers were so nice and made the whole experience easy. The hotel is slightly out dated but still SO worth the price! I would recommend to everyone! Best way to experience the Grand Canyon!

I stayed in this hotel based on reviews and photos on their website. I’m sure there are cheaper hotels out there that are much closer to the Grand Canyon. This hotel is about 53 miles to the Grand Canyon, which also threw me off when I google search. I was looking for a hotel closest to the Grand Canyon. I didn’t have prior reservation, so I had to call the front desk. Initially, I was told there’s a small patio overlooking the mountain, so I booked the suite for $450/night thinking this will be better than the Hilton or Marriott where I normally stay. When I got here, I thought I came to the wrong address. But because it was already late, I didn’t have a choice but to check in. I reserved the room for two nights, but when I saw the room, it was even more devastating. I was told the check in time was 3pm, but when I checked in, I had to wait till almost 4pm. Finding your room is like going through a maze. The carpet, walls and the doors looks like they are from the 70s. The sofa sleeper, carpet bathrooms, walls, curtains, furniture, bathroom are all very much dated, not well kept and need a good cleaning and sanitizing. This is definitely a one-star motel, not a 3 star hotel. If it wasn’t already late, I would have not stayed the night, so I turned around and cancelled the second night. I immediately returned to the front desk and canceled the second night. If it wasn’t freezing and I was already from the four-hour drive, I would turned around left. The front desk told me that they have a no cancellation policy within 72 hours. But, I told them that no one told me that when I called the front desk the same day I checked in. My receipt and confirmation didn’t say anything about the 72 hour policy. I think everything about the website is misleading and misrepresentation. In the end, they charged for one night for $435 with the military discount. It would have been $511 per night. This is a total rip off. I don’t know how anyone could give a good review of this place. The company must have paid those people or they are bots. For those looking for a comfortable and clean place, go elsewhere. The pictures may not reflect the stain on the couch and marks on the wall. while there is a shower curtain in the bathroom, there was nothing else that keeps the water from flowing in the whole bathroom. So, the whole bathroom is wet and slippery.

We had a nice 2 day stay with one day of taking the train to the Grand Canyon and back. Rooms are very nice but nothing very special. Comfortable and clean and nicely kept. Some things appear to be pretty new so I suspect it has been renovated not too long in the past. Overall I would have to say I would come here again.

The lobby is beautiful, as are the rooms at first glance. The curtains were ripped to shreds and the paint was peeling off of most walls in the restroom. Nice pool area with a large hot tub. Could use a size improvement with the amount of people the hotel can accommodate.We ate at the Fred Harvey for dinner and breakfast. It was good, not 5 stars or anything but better than a golden corral. The breakfast was nice and included an omelet station. The dinner didn't have much variety and the carving station meat was very dry and cold. Dinner did include a pasta station.The building where you get the train tickets and meal vouchers had a large giftshop and the staff had great customer service.The train is comfortable and the staff is very knowledgeable. Cafe Car is very pricey (even for it being a tourist attraction). Great views on the way to the Grand Canyon.

We did not stay on site, but did enjoy the luxury dome train ride to the south rim.Quite expensive and I expected somewhat better snack choices.Basically pastries out and cheese and salami tray inbound.Cost for 2? $450.Plus drinks.Certainly worth it for the stress free ride with not having to deal with traffic.Sharon, our car host was exceptional.Bartender, story teller and entertainer.First time to the canyon and it was larger I'm every way than expected.As far as the village visit goes, we took the freedom bus tour. $90, but again well worth it. In 3 hrs, there's no real easy way to see the views.I do suggest taking a basket lunch for a picnic with you, unless you want really expensive bad food and service in the bright angel restaurant.

Purchased the three night package traveling to the Grand Canyon. The hotel itself has been refurbished and the rooms look like a modern hotel. Clean and well taken care of. They make it so easy to get all your luggage to and from the Canyon as you ride the train. I would definitely stay here and purchase another package if we come back to the Grand Canyon. Kids and adults both had a great time.

The hotel lobby felt very ...100 years ago... with its huge fireplace roaring, giant chandelier and open lobby. The wood moldings everywhere captured the essence of what it must have felt like in olden times.The large paintings of the Canyon and the Remington bronzes were impressive.The old fashioned, imported bar was delightful.Our room was clean, modern and the bathroom was way beyond most standard, better chain hotels. All staff were exemplary!We'll be back soon. Keep up your high standards. Memorable!

We loved this hotel. Quite modern and comfortable, yet somehow historical. The train station and railway itself were responsible in large part for that. But the hotel itself has an old-school feel. A good vibe.For a railroad buff like me, the hotel and train package were on my bucket list.Our room was large and immaculate. After our experience with a hotel in the Grand Canyon it was very pleasant surprise.

We didn’t stay at the hotel but we rode the train to the Grand Canyon and it was super awesome! The cowboys did a great job! Our cart attendant on the train was absolutely amazing. I think her name was Jane. The train had a little cafe and it was super nice! Will be back!

Room were standard rooms but services were great. One thing though, fitness room doesn’t open until 7 so it was hard to get a morning workout in without missing the morning luggage deadline. We stayed two days, one night in Williams and another night in the Grand Canyon. Transition were as smooth as it can be, our luggage were waiting for us in the room and when we got out of train. The scenery was okay but there were food and fun activities on the train. Overall we really enjoyed the trip! Thanks!

We stayed at the RV park. It was fantastic. The train ride exceeded our expectations! Everyone on the train the entire staff was extremely friendly, very bubbly, tons of knowledge about the area, and Arizona, just such a great experience. I’m in Arizona native and can’t believe I waited so long to experience the Williams, Grand Canyon, Railroad! It’s a must Do on your list!

Our family of five stayed three nights while visiting the Grand Canyon and we highly recommend the hotel as a great option while in the area. Rooms and facilities in general are great! It's an hour away from the Grand Canyon but located just one block away from Williams' main street which offers several high quality dining and shopping options. I was able to see hotels at the Grand Canyon park and their rates, and all in all I'm happy we stayed here!

We tried to stay here because the reviews were good but the first room we were in had cigarette butts on the window sill and the second had a horrible smell. The beds were as hard as the floor and the pillows were super flat. The food at the restaurant was basically like cafeteria food. That being said the employees were all super kind and tried their best to be helpful. The girl at the counter gave us a full refund and we were able to get a hotel elsewhere.

I will say absolutely must on doing the train to the Grand Canyon. The entire staff that works on the train was amazing and so was that experience. However the hotel was not very good! For how expensive it is their staff was very UNHELPFUL they closed the pool due to some “cleaning emergency” and didn’t inform us guest we had to pay to go to a community pool, the hotel is huge and we got no direction on where our room was and literally had to walk all over to find the room. The labeling of where the rooms are located are terrible. Everything else was great however we will not be staying at the hotel again

We chose to visit the Grand Canyon by rail to avoid car rental and driving/parking. Flight from South Carolina to Flagstaff airport then van transport to railway hotel. Train to the canyon, 3 nights, then return trip the same in reverse. Hotel was laid out a bit like a maze, just carefully follow the signage to your room number. Train ride was stress free and comfortable. Return train ride is more entertaining. We found the AZ staff and locals entertaining, genuine, and friendly the entire time.

Rooms means RV sites on this review…Outstanding facility. Immaculately clean. RV sites are level, long enough for large RV and tow car. Power, water & sewer services - no issues.Centrally located to everything in Williams, and if you are using the Grand Canyon Railway it’s only a 5 minute walk. RV site also allows you to use the main hotel pool & hot tib.

Very nice, clean, quiet, comfortable, and beautiful hotel.The package deal for the train ride to Grand Canyon, enterence to the South Rim, hotel stay, and food is a really great deal. It is well worth the cost and so much fun. The train ride is packed with information, humor, and beautiful views and really fun. The entertainment before and on the trip back and forth is worth it. Grand Canyon South Rim is breathtaking. The buffet dinner wasn't that good. The buffet breakfast was great.

Our group road in the Desert View rail car. Our conductor was a ton of fun. He kept us up to date with what was going on during our trip to and from the canyon. He explained the real reason for wearing face masks. It’s so when passengers take their shoes off. There was a “Deputy Sheriff” wondering through the train car laughing and joking with the passengers. We knew he meant busienss because we saw him shoot four trouble makers before we boarded the train in Williams.There was lots of treats in our car. Our seats were very comfortable. The club seating was fun to vist with our traveling companions.We were very blessed to see a rare albino bobcat of which I caught in a photo, see attached. With all of the activities and comfortable seating on the train the train ride went by fast. All in all we had a wonderful train trip.

What a great way to visit the Grand Canyon! We've been many times in the past, but wanted a different experience. The Grand Canyon Railway did not disappoint. Upgrade to first class if you can, very comfortable seats and great service! The free snacks, beverages and optional alcoholic beverages, for an extra cost, were great!! The wild West show prior to boarding was entertaining as well. Entertainment on board was fun as well. Bring some $$ for tips!

What a great experience! Traveled coach north and south and it was comfortable and clean. The entertainment was great and still left plenty of time to just enjoy the ride and views. The Grand Canyon at the South Rim was spectacular and there is a lot available at the South Rim as far as accommodations. The train ride back was super fun as we got "robbed" by the cowboys who stop the train. Easy to get on and off the train, friendly staff and beautiful views! Definitely worth doing again. Plus major bonus, going on Earth Day it had the steam engine and there were no park entrance fees!

We had a good with daughter, rode Pullman car out and Coach back. Pullman only car you can open windows and was a beautiful morning. AC in the Coach on way back was appreciated. You have about 3 hours at the canyon, enough to see the sights and a little walking. Bring more water than you think (some refill areas available) and remember you are at 7000 ft elevation so not as fast as you think.

Made a last minute decision to take the train from Williams to the Grand Canyon. Happily they had coach class tickets available. The 2 hour ride was relaxing and fun. We had a tour guide who gave us the history of the train and told lots of "dad" jokes. We had musicians entertaining us up and back. The train was "robbed" on the way back to Williams which was hilarious.We spotted several animals - bunnies, prong horn antelope, wild horses, cows, and deer. A photographer comes through on the way up - there is no pressure to have a photo taken. The sears are comfortable; cold water is available in each car, but there is a cafe car. You are allowed to bring your snacks.Be aware that the train is very prompt so arrive early. As they reminded us, the difference between a passenger and hitchhiker is one minute.

Rode the Grand Canyon Railway from Williams, Arizona to the Grand Canyon and back in late June 2023. Fun, car free way to get to and from the majestic Grand Canyon's South Rim. Refreshments and entertainment are available onboard.

Did the Polar Express ride. The kids and grownups both had a great time. The employees on the train were enthusiastic and did their jobs well.

We had a lot of fun taking the train to the Grand Canyon. Train is a bit outdated, but the staff make it a fun experience. The snacks they serve are underwhelming. We took the Verde Canyon train tour 8 months ago and were spoiled with their charcuterie meal that was included with our ticket purchase. The one with Grand Canyon Railway was a buffet style and cheap, to be honest. The crew really make it a great experience so just bring your own snacks. 😊

GREAT CLOSE UP VIEWING OF GRIZZLIES in the walking part of the park!!! I'm not sure about other seasons but autumn is an excellent time to visit. I'm looking forward to visiting again in the spring. This is a great place to spend a day. I love that they have an area with picnic tables and allow you to bring in food of your own. This makes a visit possible for larger families which would be pay for 6 or 8 meals on top of admission. They do have food offerings and as I visited with just my daughter we enjoyed funnel cake fries and popcorn after our picnic lunch. The gift shop had some nice caps marked down on clearance which made me very happy. The were busy badgers, roaming raccoons, playful otters; so many fun things to view. The drive through area combined with the walking area seems to be quite unique to me.

Wow! I can't even begin to describe how much I loved this place! We did the walking part first and it's amazing! They have areas where you can go in and see the animals from really close, like a cave where you can see the grizzly bears really closely through the glass. It's beautiful! The drive-thru part was incredible as well. I saw so many bears and beautiful animals. It really is worth what you pay to enter and the facilities are nice and comfortable, plus the gift shop is great with acceptable prices. Definitely want to go back and I totally recommend going here.

This place is AMAZING! Best to go early in the morning when the animals are feeding and most active. Once in we are able to drive through multiple times enabling us to view the animals in different spaces and situations. We also enjoyed the walking tour where we were able to get closer views to many more animals. Make sure you make it to the 10:30 am bear feeding where the rangers share their knowledge and show off the beautiful bears.

The kids loved it. Drove in with a camper van sprinter. Had bikes on the rear, they asked to remove the bikes before entering. The staff are very friendly. They do look like they want to be there. I expected to stay for an hour only because of the size of the zoo but I spent more than 3 hours because the kids were having so much fun.

This is a neat drive through animal adventure as well as a walk through animal adventure. I went on a Sunday. I feel $35 is a bit steep for an adult. It's kind of small and I expected more animals for the price. The drive section can be frustrating when it's busy as people just stop for a very long time to take photos. As well as the bear loops getting locked in from too much traffic and needing to merge back in just to get past. The exhibits were nice, and I enjoyed reading all the info. Only rating 4* because of the difficulties getting through the driving portion in a timely manner (they should limit the amount of cars going through at a time), the price, and the overall size. I enjoyed tossing a fish into the otters. They have a large gift shop as well as a restaurant and bar. They have a coffee stand outside as well. There was another shop near the entrance, but the music was so loud and overstimulating that I walked in and walked right back out. It's nice you can go through the drive multiple times.

This is our second time here and we just love it. Such a great little park. They have expanded some of the walk through exhibits and added a nice restaurant and gift shop since we were there last. Highly recommend going through the drive through a few times. We got there about 10:30 and some of the animals weren't moving around much. Did the walk through part and did one more drive loop on the way out and the animals were far more active.

We had a fantastic day at Bearizona! We started by going through the walk through portion. It was extra special to be able to get so close to the animals. The wildlife shows were fantastic, with lots of information and opportunities to get up close and personal with some of the animals (and dad jokes for days). The drive through portion was so much fun! We went through multiple times. It was like a life sized version of ISpy looking for all the animals. 10/10 would recommend spending a day here.

Such a fun experience! First time visiting so we didn’t really know what to expect. It took less than 10 minutes to get in and they had multiple lanes open. We purchased tickets online prior to arriving. We went late morning and most of the animals were sleeping or laying in the shade. It was still fun to see the different animals. It was nice you could take your time driving through and most people respected that. Parking was easy to find and there were two entrances into the wildlife park. The wildlife park was just right and the bears really stole the show! We could have watched them for hours! There are a few spots around to eat and a cool gift shop. I’d go back for sure and choose a different time of day where the animals may be more active or in a cooler month when the sun isn’t so hot for them!

One family told us it was okay another hyped it up a bit, but I would have to say it really exceeded our expectations.We plan to go back again when our youngest is better able to appreciate it.The drive through part was great. Some people complain about waiting for slow traffic but the roads are all wide enough to go past someone taking pictures. At one point we thought we might be holding up the line so we just looped back around the buffalo enclosure and took out time to circle around again when there were no cars.The walk through portion was great too. One of the zoo keepers had a little skunk she was showing off to the kids.I will say there was active construction going on in one part of the park but I didn't mind at all it was good to see they were continuing to expand and improve the place. It was also neat to see exactly how the stone work that make up the walls of the enclosures is actually made.We were there on a Friday and it was not crowded at all. Not sure if weekends are busier.

This place is awesome. We had the best time with both the drive through and walk through parks. Highlights for us include the 5 month old baby arctic foxes, the jaguars, wolves, and all the bears! They have several food and beverage stands, a restaurant and bar. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. Everyone that worked there was super nice and seemed to genuinely love their jobs which always has a positive impact on the overall experience. 🤗

This was the coolest up close experience. I thought I would be scared but the excitement is so much better. The animals are very calm and present so that you can see them as you drive through. The park you can walk through has additional animals that are not shy. Really fun place for the whole family. I LOVED the restaurant setup. Really big gift shop for souvenirs.

Bearizona is awesome! Definitely recommend a visit here. We have been here multiple times, and each time is such a fun, cool, new experience.The drive-through portion is worth the trip alone. We have had bear, wolves, buffalo, and reindeer all be within a few feet of our car! It's so cool! You can go through it as fast or as slow as you want, so there is no need to feel pressured by a line of cars.The walking portion is fun as well! Multiple habitats to observe. A petting enclosure. Shows throughout the day. Live music/entertainment. Would highly recommend the otter feeding event where you can feed the otters. It's so much fun! There is a snack shop and restaurant, along with multiple food vendors and drink stands (yes, including adult drinks to walk around with). Large gift shop as well! Don't forget about the elk and jaguar habitats - you have to go through the gift shop to see them.

The place is beautiful! The drive around isn't as long as I expected, but either way, it's still a decent length, and you can go at your own pace. The wildlife they had available for viewing in this portion was interesting, saw a bear taking a bath, saw some gorgeous wolves, some big horns, and some little bears. I'm sure kids would love this portion. Once you got to the area where you walk around, there were refreshments, alcohol, cute otters, porcupines, javelina's, and bobcats. There were other animals as well, and the entire area was just beautiful. There were a lot of great spots for pictures. It's definitely a fun place for a couple or family alike. The gift shop was very large and had a bunch of cute gifts and most of them very affordable. All the stuff I interacted with was very friendly. We passed by it on our way to Vegas and decided to stop by on our way back. I do not regret that decision, and you will not either!

What a beautiful place! The enclosures are amazing. All the animals look happy and healthy. Every year they are doing more and more improvements and always looking to improve.The food is great, the beer is great! I don't have any complaints visiting besides we spend too much at the gift shop. Also wish the amazing train set was easier to see in the gift shop. It's a work of art.

Took my grandson here yesterday! We had so much fun! We arrived as soon as they opened so we were able to see every single animal on the ride and walk around! They were all out eating! We absolutely will be returning! The weather was BEAUTIFUL!

I was very skeptical, but this place was way better than expected. The drive through part of the animal exhibit was really impressive, with elk and wolves and bears that would walk right up next to your car. Then the traditional "zoo" part of the park was also very well done, and the food at the restaurant was actually surprisingly good. Easy drive from the south rim of the Grand Canyon, if you realize (as we did) that it wouldn't entertain young kids as long as we thought a giant natural wonder would.

Officially closed, Thank God we met Jeff outside and with Larry, he gave us a great tour. They let us go into several planes and had patience for all of our questions. Highly advised.They plan on opening it up for official tours starting this summer.(To note, it's a great way to break up your drive from Flagstaff to the Grand canyon)

Went today, it says closed but Mike saw us taking pictures outside and was nice enough to let us in and give us the tour. They give tours but plan to open in full in the summer. Great place!

My first time to the planes of Fame Museum in Arizona. Saw quite a few aircraft that I've never seen up close before. But I never expected to see a aircraft with 3rd Marine Air Wing markings where I was stationed right next to a A7 Corsair with tail markings from my brother's Squadron in China Lake. What a coincidence to have two aircraft side by side one for my brother's Squadron one from my Squadron when we were in the service 30 years ago. Take the tram tour as the guys are very helpful and informational on every aircraft that we asked about. And if you see one that catches your eye after you get off the tram you can walk over to it for closer inspection. I cannot wait to take my grandkids there along with my brother and show him the two aircraft sitting side-by-side from our squadrons.

Very cool place to visit! Lots of well done displays inside. If you love aviation and history give it a try. $10 per person to enter, small gift shop, and even some shade covered parking spots.

Our Favorite Grand Canyon experience! Captain Jack was a Amazing Pilot too. We highly recommend this must do adventure if you're wanting to see the Grand Canyon! It's a Memory Maker ! We loved it !

November 2022We had originally thought about doing a helicopter trip of the Canyon, but several people who'd visited suggested the airplane tour was better. We decided to go for it and weren't disappointed.We managed to book for 11am the following day which suited our schedule perfectly and arrived at their smart reception area at 10:20 as requested.We were met by the pilot at 10:45 who showed us out to the waiting Cessna Grand Caravan. This is a perfect airplane for this type of trip since it is high wing and affords an excellent view. Each of the comfortable seats were equipped with good quality headsets so one could listen to the commentary throughout. The airplane was not too noisy, and it was still possible to hold a conversation with someone on the opposite side of the airplane (after removing headset of course).We were soon in the air and flying over the rim of the canyon. It takes a circular clockwise route and covers around 100 miles of the north and south sides of the canyon with excellent views including the Colorado river.We returned for a very smooth landing around 40 minutes later.Overall, this was an excellent experience at a reasonable price with plenty of opportunities to take great photos and videos. I would highly recommend it.One minor gripe - we were asked to pay a $15 per person fuel surcharge at reception and I consider it would be better to incorporate this into the published price.

We flew on October 12th, 2023. There was a group of us, all family. We had the best flight. The pilots were incredible and flight was smooth. One pilot, Craig Ryan, actually lived near our home before he moved to Arizona. He spoke to us about growing up near us, and that just made my husbands day! I highly recommend this company to anyone visiting the Grand Canyon! The whole family agreed it was the highlight of the whole trip! Thanks again!

Pilot Jack was great and so was the booking process. Our original flight got cancelled due to a last minute snow storm and we had no issues with rebooking for the next morning and if we couldn’t make it they would have given us a refund. This was a once in a lifetime experience and if I ever make it out there again I would definitely rebook!

The best in the game! The first airline to take people into the Grand Canyon and they are phenomenal. Well worth the price! Staff is extremely friendly, helpful, and personable. They made the trip fantastic.Beautiful views, appropriate length and really comfortable ride. So happy with our decision and highly recommend to everyone! Headsets in different languages are also available.

What a great experience! Captain Jack is a very experience pilot, kind and knowledgeable. The 45min flight gave us plenty of time to look at the beauty and take photos. Good size windows for great visibility. Fantastic way to see the marvellous Grand Canyon!

A great experience not to be missed if you visit the Grand Canyon. Our flight deck guys Craig & Ryan were friendly helpful and informative. The views from the air surpass any views you can get from the rim

They were able to accommodate our ever changing plans. Captain Jack was so great and an awesome pilot. The views were amazing even though it was a bit smokey due to a prescribed burn. But to see the Grand Canyon in this way was definitely a bucket list thing everyone should have!

Really enjoyed this adventure. Flying along and over the Grand Canyon has been a bucket list item for sometime and we were not disappointed. Truly a great way to really appreciate the 'Canyon' in it's size. Yes, there are beautiful views from the overlooks and upclose when you go down into it, but the tour from above was the best. Great staff and wonderful pilot. Would recommend this to anyone.

My wife and I flew with Captain Jack. We had a fantastic experience and highly recommend using them to see the Grand Canyon. Jack was engaging and knew a lot about the GC and surrounding area. He had great recommendations to do after our flight. I definitely want to do this again.

Had an amazing experience on the Grand Discovery Tour on one of the Cessna planes last Thursday morning. Our pilot was great and the plane ride was very smooth. I got to ride shotgun in a 10 person Cessna plane and the views were unbelievable. I was nervous about the ride going into it but am very happy that I went through with it because it will be a memory for a lifetime.

We had fun snowboarding here with friends. Nice mountains view, the waiting line to get rental was not bad on the weekend.The staff were so nice and helpful, they saved me from falling of lift, they were fun people!It was snowing in the afternoon, very fun to snowboarding 🏂 down the hills with snow flying in the air.

Beautiful drive. The traffic piled up quickly. As early as 9am Sunday morning, New year weekend. Just finished a great snow storm a few days back. Cars were going 15mph. Slowly, but surely made it to parking. Was kind of far, but walkable. There's a lot of people by 9:30am! Suggest 7am arrival if u want a good parking spot. So the dinning area does this thing where u can order food with an app or scan a code. Pizza looks good, $25. Discounts offered to certain membership holder.

Such a beautiful experience riding up the gondola. The scenic view is breath taking. We would definitely recommend going earlier in the morning, we rode up to the top and stayed a while by the time we came down it was so busy, they had a long line to get on the gondola especially on the weekends. There are also beautiful hiking trails near by like the Aspen trail we visited, this is a must do if you are in the area! It's just so beautiful! 😊

We visited a couple of years ago and felt the process and facilities were better the first time. This time we did visit over a holiday week. To get to the Snowbowl & get your gear took at least two hours. The lift lines for the Aspen were insanely long yet they were still allowing single riders. Humphrey lift lines were long but moved a lot better. We ran out of time to check the other lifts. The slopes were good although with the fresh snow many were not groomed. The lockers and restrooms required long waits and it all felt pretty dirty.I love Flagstaff and will return but will bring my own gear and get there early.We did not have a four wheel drive vehicle so we had to take the shuttle up- it added anywhere from 1-2 hours due to waiting in lines. The return ride wait was very long. The actual shuttle ride was fine.Make sure you rent a four wheel drive vehicle if visiting during snowy conditions.

Played at Snowbowl to escape the Phoenix heatNana isn't used to being in AZ during the sweltering summers. So she and I took the kids on a day trip up to Flagstaff and Snowbowl. Phoenix was about 112° for the day and we dropped 30-40°at the top of Snowbowl!After lunch in downtown Flagstaff we headed up the mountain to Snowbowl. All four of us rode the Gondola up ($18 each). It was a fun and relaxing 10 minute ride 2500 feet up. Nana and Rori sat at the top watching the gondola because you could definitely feel the extra effort in breathing at this elevation. Jace and I climbed an additional couple hundred feet up the steps for an amazing view. As the clouds cleared, we could almost see the Grand Canyon! The highlight for me may have been using the "highest toilet" in Arizona.We rode the Gondola back down. Nana and I grabbed drinks at the bar and watched the kids play. We bought the kids each a 3-activity pass ($30 each). Activities to choose from are the tube slide, bungee trampoline and rock climbing wall. They each got 5 sides down the hill, 5 minutes on the trampoline and 5 attempts at the wall.It was a fun day!Check out more on Instagram @msbusyblonde

As a first-timer here, I was impressed at the beauty of Aspen Trail Loop. There was plenty of parking, friendly staff at the trailhead and plenty of signage along the trail. The hike was absolutely gorgeous! I would definitely go back just for that.We also opted to take a ride on the gondola to the top of the mountain. Picturesque views, wildlife and additional hiking at the top (if you're up for it). It was 36° at the top and the elevation of 11,500 feet kicked our butts, and we were still damp from our earlier hike. So we didn't last long at the top, but it was totally worth it.At the Base, we had some delicious hot cocoa, listened to some live music, and hung out for a few before heading home.I would absolutely recommend taking the time to visit this fun and beautiful location!

Not bad considering there’s no where else to ski within 300+ miles! But, customer service is non-existent. I almost bought a lift ticket for my birthday for $54, but ended up paying $72. Snowbowl used to offer free lift tickets on your birthday, so I called them to confirm. A recorded message said to email them, so I did. It took them 5 days to respond, during which the lift ticket prices went up. The staff/attendants on site were great, but given the poor customer service, I likely will not be buying another ticket anytime soon :(.

Had a super awesome time here. Took our kids teenager and college student. Dad and 16 year old son went for a day of snowboarding. Mom and 20 year old daughter took the snowboarding class. Check in and check out of rentals was a super easy and quick process. The staff is positive and encouraging. The food and bar area was fast and convenient. You can order from a kiosk or off an app on your phone. Thank you for a great day!!

We had a very good time despite going on weekends ( sunday). The staff was very welcoming and seemed to try their best when servicing clients. Couple of things to keep in mind if that’s your first time going (was ours)1. arrive before 8am. We arrived at 7:40am and there were plenty of parking close to the rental lodge. Rentals open at 7:30 so we were in and out of there in no time because there weren’t a lot of customers that early.2. Buy tickets a month in advance, we got our lift ticket for $70/each, there were some for $30 but we just wanted to secure this specific day. We checked the $ a day of and it was already $200+ ( so plan accordingly and save your bucks )3. Bring your own water/snacks/food and just store in a locker ($10/day) and save $$$ on the food they offer at the lodge4. If it’s the first time skiing go straight to little spruce - no lines at all and you will have almost an empty area to yourself.5. Check the weather on their website the day of we planned to take a bunch of layers but it turned out to be relatively warm ( skied only in long sleeve t-shirt and light rain jacket.Hope this helps

We came in the summer for the gondola, and kid’s activities. Shout out to Abby at the bungee jump. She was outstanding with every kid no matter what age. She’s an asset to this place. We enjoyed the tube slide too!

Come ski the mountain with the highest peaks in AZ. Kid lift tickets are free, too!! We had such a great time snowboarding. Fresh powder and friendly staff. Make sure to get snow chains or your 4x4 before making the trek. Also, their rental gear is of great quality and a pain-free experience. I'm definitely going to return next season

An awesome experience standing at 11,500 feet. The weather was perfect, sunny, with no clouds. The temperature up in the mountain was 31 degrees but it felt like it was 60 degrees. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.