A mile-deep canyon, sunsets that turn the rock red and Route 66 nearby. Here's what the Grand Canyon is like with the family and when to go.
National parks charge an entry fee per vehicle, or buy an annual pass. Check entry rules on GOV.UK before you book.
April, May, September and October are best for walking the rim. Summer is busy, with afternoon thunderstorms and real heat inside the canyon. Winter is cold with snow on the rim, but very quiet. The South Rim is open all year.
A mostly flat path along the South Rim, with shuttle buses between viewpoints.
Watch the canyon change colour as the sun goes down.
Activity books and badges from the rangers.
A vintage train from Williams with a cowboy show on the way.
Fly over the edge and into the canyon.
Walk a short way down for a different view. Never try to reach the river and back in a day.
Yes, as a stop on a south-west road trip. Keep children well back from edges, as many viewpoints have no railings.
Two or three nights is plenty for the South Rim, as part of a trip with Las Vegas, Zion or Route 66.
Most British passport holders, children included, apply for an ESTA online before they fly rather than a visa. Check GOV.UK for the current rules.
Fly to Las Vegas or Phoenix and drive about four hours, or take the train from Williams.
Put Grand Canyon on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.