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Most South Rim sights are located along Hermit Road and Desert View Drive, about 35 miles one-way. In between these two scenic routes is Grand Canyon Village, best explored on foot.
Sights are arranged in the order that visitors see them arriving from the South Entrance Station.
- Mather Point
- Yavapai Observation Station
- Park Headquarters and the Shrine of Ages
- Grand Canyon Village Historic District
- Bright Angel Trail
- Trailview Overlooks
- Maricopa Point
- Powell Memorial
- Hopi Point
- Mohave Point
- The Abyss
- Pima Point
- Hermits Rest
- Yaki Point
- Grandview Point
- Tusayan Ruins and Museum
- Lipan Point
- Desert View Watchtower
- IMAX Theater
© Kathleen Bryant from Moon Grand Canyon, 5th Edition
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