Location: Page
Top Things to do in Page
Things to do in Page, Arizona (AZ): The Best Canyons
It may be difficult to believe that a mere half century ago, the land beneath Page, Arizona and Lake Powell was a vast and bleak desert landscape. Carved out of the rocky terrain, Page sits atop Manson Mesa and overlooks the 186-mile long lake, the dramatic Glen Canyon Dam and the surrounding canyons, arches and historical Native ruins. A mild climate year-round makes Page the perfect central hub for visiting the Grand Circle sites, as well as the neighboring Navajo Nation, home to Window Rock.
Restaurants in Page
1. Lower Antelope Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6,659 reviews
Reviewed By 160rebeccal
We did the early morning tour with Dixie Ellis’ and it was so beautiful! Our tour guide, Dominic, was excellent and provided all sorts of information ranging from local plants, the shaping of the canyon, historical uses of the canyon, and not-to-be -missed photo ops. We are completely satisfied and highly recommend it!
2. Antelope Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8,236 reviews
Located near Lake Powell, this "slot" canyon is considered sacred by the Navajo.
Reviewed By 267mabell - San Diego, United States
We joined the Antelope Canyon Navajo tour for the Upper Canyon 2 days ago We did the 12pm noon tour. The sandstone formation is amazing Our guide Lorita told us the history and geological facts and showed us how to take pictures with our smartphone camera in every corners and angles and how to take advantage of the light that come through the top It made this the highlight of this road trip I highly recommend this tour.
3. The Chains
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By richardsM2843GS - Maricopa, United States
The rock formations are truly stunning. Shapes, sizes, colors and views of Lake Powell make it a worth while stop. A turn off from South 89 just before the dam crossing. A gravel road leads to a parking lot about a mile down. Also passes Hanging Garden Trail where you can go swimming if you choose.
4. Lees Ferry
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4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By ccindyk48 - Westville, United States
Beautiful canyon area showcasing the Colorado River. Kind of an expensive day trip, but they take the America The Beautiful pass. There's hiking. Lonely Dell Ranch. The historic ferry area. There's shelters with picnic tables. Bathrooms. This is a big fishing destination, as well as the place you put in your rafts for the once in a lifetime raft trip down the Colorado River. The campground is primitive, but very popular. We drove through & not many open sites. The man whom Lee's Ferry was named after had a sordid past. Google Mountain Meadow Massacre & see what he was up to before hiding out here.
5. Waterholes Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By EvertonBrian
I found this canyon from a blog and called in on my way into Page. The owners and guides were there and suggested waiting a couple of hours for the temperature to drop, it was about 95f and down below, over the ton. I said I’d come back at 8am next morning and then went 3 miles down the road and took in a Horseshoe Bend, another must do. Went back next day and there were just two of us for the tour, priced at $48 each. I knew this was the going rate rate for a 30 minute tour of Lower Antelope Canyon, so thought its market price. A short van trip to the head of the canyon and off we set. This is simply, a most beautiful hike through the Waterhole Canyon with a guide who cares passionately about preserving what nature has given us, just listen for 5 minutes and you will be under the spell of the place. In total it’s about 2.5 miles in length and takes at least 90 minutes, you are guided the whole way and you can stop to take as many photos as you want, you are not rushed here. Access into lower reaches is via ladders varying from 3 to 13ft, but they are easy to descend. I can not recommend this highly enough, if you want to avoid the crowds of Lower & Upper Antelope, Come here, you will not be disappointed.
