The Town of Tusayan (pronounced Too-Say-An) is the closest town to Grand Canyon National Park South Rim and is open year-round. Tusayan offers a variety of lodging options, and you won’t want to miss the spectacular sunrises, sunsets and dark sky nights filled with brilliant stars. The area restaurants offer fine dining, small cafés, coffee shops and western saloons. Tusayan is located at an elevation of 6612 ft so visitors can enjoy flowering native plants in the Spring, mild Summer temperatures, Fall colors and snow play in the Winter. Hike or bike the local greenway trails. Take a ground or air tour with our local experts and learn about the local culture, history, geology and see wildlife such as Elk in the area. Take a horseback ride through the beautiful surrounding Kaibab National Forest. Visit explore.tusayan-az.gov to plan your next outdoor adventure with us.