7 days in Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Family-friendly places like North Rim Visitor Center and Bright Angel Trail will thrill your kids. There's much more to do: hike along Rim Trail, get great views at Mather Point, take in the pleasant sights at Pipe Creek Vista, and admire the striking features of Grand Canyon Railway Depot.

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Jacksonville to Grand Canyon National Park is an approximately 31-hour car ride. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Jacksonville in July, plan for little chillier days in Grand Canyon National Park, with highs around 84°F, while nights are cooler with lows around 52°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.