Location: Page
Top Things to do in Page
Top 10 Free Things to do in Page, Arizona (AZ)
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. White Pockets
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By russypooh - Long Beach, United States
Getting here is half the fun. You can get here on a long drive on unpaved roads requiring a high clearance 4wd vehicle. But once you get there it makes you feel as if you’ve landed on another planet. You’ll wander around marveling at the strange, unique formations that are unlike anything you’ve seen before.
2. Horseshoe Bend
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4.5 based on 14,621 reviews
Horseshoe Bend is the intimate Grand Canyon experience (although technically located in Glen Canyon.) The trailhead to this 3/4 mile hike is located just outside of Page, Arizona. It overlooks one of the most spectacular views on the Colorado River, 4 miles south of the Glen Canyon Dam, and 7 miles north of mile zero of the Grand Canyon.
Reviewed By OMGtrips - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
Experienced this on our road trip Vegas-Page-Grand Canyon-Sedona-LA. Located near the town of Page, the Horseshoe Bend is 5 miles downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam, one of the highest dams in the country and Lake Powell within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. It is a 2-km round trip hike out to the edge of this attraction; it is akin to standing at the rooftop of a 100 storey building with no guard rails. In fact, you can casually walk on the giant plateau until suddenly the abyss opens under your feet. You can stand at the edge of the cliff and soak in panoramic views of the emerald green Colorado river, which makes a giant U-turn 330 m under the steep cliffs of the Marble Canyon.
3. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
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4.5 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By RandSand - Poway, United States
We booked a tour with Dreamland Safari Tours in Kanab. They entered The Wave lottery for us, but we missed out. We also missed out on the alternative South Coyote Buttes permit. So, our "consolation" prize was a full day at White Pocket. What an amazing place! The picture shown on this page is actually from White Pocket. The shapes and the colors of the rocks are just spectacular.
4. Page Public Library
5. Windy Mesa
6. Wahweap Overlook
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4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By SonofAslan - Burnsville, United States
If you are in Page, take time to get up to this overlook where you'll have a 360 degree view of the whole area, including Lake Powell and the nearby cliffs and mesas. Stay past the actually sunset as the sky turns great colors and the mesas mirror the sky.
7. Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
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4.5 based on 1,707 reviews
Reviewed By tomlor2017
This is on the outskirts of Page with a short walk down to the viewpoint. There are excellent views of the river side of the dam and of the river canyon. Well worth a short stop and short walk down to the viewpoint. Limited parking but we had no trouble finding a place mid day.
8. 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.
9. Carl Hayden Visitor Center Page
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4.5 based on 335 reviews
Reviewed By paulsY5534PS
As far as NPS visitor centers go, this is one of the better ones. It is one level, fully accessible and has exhibits that are both kid friendly and informative for adults without requiring a PhD to understand. There is a floor to ceiling overlook of the canyon and dam (indoors, fully enclosed) for those who have acrophobia and an outside observation deck for those who aren't. The center desk is also where you purchase dam tour tickets (first come, first served) and meet your guide to descend first to the top of the dam, then deep inside the structure to the generator room. Go if you have the chance as it is well worth it to see over both sides of th dam and really get a close up look from the base. Prices seemed to reasonable in the gift shop back up top and the Indian jewelry is authentic. All services are available jsut up the hill in Page.
10. Hanging Gardens Trail
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4.0 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By buzmar86 - Wilkesboro, United States
Short hike to see hanging plants on rocks. We needed a short hike after dinner and this one fit the bill. Easy hike.
