For those Visiting Page AZ and Looking for Things to Do, we look to break down some of the best options in the city.
Page, for such a small town has a surprising number of incredible sights. Amongst some of the most incredible scenery that America has to offer, Page Arizona Attractions are world famous. From the venerable Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Incredible hiking, there’s something for everyone.
Follow along on your post to find your perfect visit amongst our choices for the best things to do in Page Arizona.

Horseshoe Bend
Address: Route 89, Page, AZ 86040
One of the most impressive areas in the Grand Canyon area is not in the Grand Canyon National Park. Horseshoe bend which most people have seen photos of is the incredible bend in the Colorado River that passes through the canyon.
The trails, viewpoints, and parking area for the bend is maintained by the city of Page. It’s open generally from sunrise to sunset daily. The viewpoint requires visitors to hike 1.5 miles (round trip) from the parking area to the lot.
Parking is about $10 per vehicle, and there are no discounts for any of the national park or other park passes.
Pro Tip: The best views are to continue past the fenced viewpoint along the rocks. There’s also generally far fewer people there as well.

Glen Canyon Dam Overlook
Address: Overlook Dr, Page, AZ 86040
The large concrete dam on the Colorado River is also part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. There’s a overlook that is designated that has great views of the dam as well as of the river. It’s close to several of the main hotels off Scenic View Drive.
There’s not a lot of parking at the dam overlook. I think it’s better to go here as well as to the bridge, you get a more expansive view of the bridge and dam from this overlook. Also some lovely views of other areas of the river as well.

Glen Canyon Bridge Walk
Address: Glen Canyon Dam Bridge, Page, AZ 86040
Adjacent to the dam is the Glen Canyon bridge which is the crossing of the Colorado river in the area. It’s also a nice short walk to get close views of the dam and the area around the river as well.
The bridge was built out of necessity after the dam was contracted to be constructed in the 50s. It’s quite a feat of engineering when you see the trusses built into the canyon walls. The span between them is about 1000 feet and the deck of the bridge rises about 700 feet above the Colorado river.
You can park on either end of the bridge, however don’t stop on the bridge itself. Parking at the Visitor Center (below) provides easy access along with safe parking.

Carl Hayden Visitor Center
Address: US-89, Page, AZ 86040
Hours: Thur – Mon: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Carl Hayden Visitor Center is a visitor center and information center for the Rainbow Bridge National Monument and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The visitor center has exhibits on water usage in the area, the history of the dam, glen canyon, the area and more.
The exhibits are pretty interesting to wander through, and you can also get your visitor stamps for the various NPS units as well.
Rainbow Bridge National Monument is a really cool national monument as well, however it’s not so easy to access. It requires either travel by boat or several day hike out to the monument. Hikes requires a Navajo Nation permit which the visitor center does not help with processing.
Tours of the dam are not currently being held.

Upper Antelope Canyon
The upper Antelope Canyon is probably the more famous of the two sections of the canyon. It’s also the more expensive one as well.
If you’ve seen the photos of the light coming in as a beam in the canyon, that’s the upper canyon. That is also very time specific as well as time of year specific (mid-day from May – Sept). It’s also a bit more open as its not as tight as the lower canyon.
All visits to antelope canyon are via tours by Navajo companies.
Most of the upper canyon tours tend to be about 90 minutes. The following are the companies that hold tours. Most are generally the same, although prices can vary greatly. I recommend finding what’s available for a time that works for you. Mid-day tends to be the brightest in the canyon and most popular.
- Antelope Canyon Tours
- Tse Bighanilini Tours
- Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours
- Antelope Slot Canyon Tours
- Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours
Note: It’s possible to do both in the same day. We recommend booking at least 90 minute apart to avoid being late to the other tour.

Lower Antelope Canyon
The other Antelope Canyon trip that is available for visitors in Page. The Lower Antelope Canyon is pretty interesting as it requires you to climb up and down ladders to get into and through the canyon.
Traveling through this canyon requires you to be able to navigate these ladders and be ok with tighter space. It’s not super tight, but definitely more so than the upper canyon. Also you don’t get that “light” that all the IGers want. However, it still very fun, and I found the ladders and canyon more unique.
Lower Canyon tours also tend to be much cheaper of the options for visiting Antelope Canyon. Early morning tends to be better light, although mid-day is the most popular.
Most tours of the lower can are 60 minutes, and all visitors require guided Navajo company tours. The following are the two companies that run tours through the lower canyon.
Note: It’s possible to do both in the same day. We recommend booking at least 90 minute apart to avoid being late to the other tour.
Powell Museum & Glen Canyon Conservancy Society
Address: 12 North Lake Powell Blvd Page, AZ 86040
The Powell Museum and Glen Canyon Conservancy Society both contain history of the area as well as important information on the monuments and recreation in the area. Both of these places are located adjacent to one another.
The Conservation Society also has a really cool model of the area including parts far into Utah as well. It’s worth stopping just to recognize the scale and interesting parts of the area. The Powell museum contains history of the area, exploration, geology and more.
During my recent visit the Powell Museum was under reconstruction, so I was unable to visit.

Hanging Gardens Hike
Address: Page, AZ 86040
This was definitely my favorite of the hikes near Page, Arizona. It’s a short 1.2 mile out and back hike that takes you along a very well defined track.
You can’t actually see the “hanging garden” from the start of the hike as its on the backside of the hill you see before you. The hike takes you around and then up along the rocks to get you closer to the ferns and the hill.
It can get hot mid-day depending on the time of year you are here. There’s no shade for most of the hike. It’s also the busiest of the hikes as it’s the one I saw the most people.

The Chains
Address: Page, AZ 86040
This is less of a hiking trail as an open area to “choose your own adventure”. You can wander around the various slick rocks and even get close to the water if you choose.
However, I noticed that the water was lower than expected (it’s been really low lately), and the trail down to the water is not as easily accessible.
It’s still worth coming and exploring and wandering around. It’s still a beautiful area and very accessible from Page.

The “New Wave”
Address: Page, AZ 86040
Located close to the Carl Hayden Visitor Center and the Beehive Campground, the “New Wave” is a fun place to explore and hike.
I think the term “New Wave” is a bit of a misnomer, as it’s most certainly not a replacement or comparable to the famous “Wave” in the nearby Vermillion Cliffs National Monument. Which is an incredible but difficult permit to get.
However, regardless, it’s still a pretty cool place, and there’s some waviness to the rocks and its fun to wander around.
Note: It’s a dirt road, and close to the wave, it gets a bit muddier. I’d recommend parking further out if you have a sedan. Most SUVs or higher clearance cars should be able to make it.

Lake Powell
Lake Powell is a highlight of the area around Page. There’s quite a lot of activities you can do in the area and there’s even options of getting on or in the river. At the very least you should drive up along the lake and take in some of the views.
There are a lot of great overlooks within Glen Canyon National Recreation Area such as Wahweap Overlook or Navajo Mountain Overlook. You can also camp near lone rock (which is now all dry), or even dry on the beach if you have a 4WD that can handle it.

Where to Stay in Page Arizona
- Budget: Sleep Inn: This may have been my favorite in Page. The rooms were great, clean, good location, and price was right.
- Moderate: Best Western Plus: There are two Best Westerns in Page. I recommend the “Plus” as it was better service rooms, etc. The other one felt tired and charged for things like luggage storage.
- Higher End: Courtyard Marriott: High end is a stretch but its definitely one of the better hotels in Page. Nicer of the options, and pricier. But still moderately priced anywhere else.

What to Eat in Page AZ
There’s actually quite a few places to eat in Page. Below are a few of the places we liked and recommend during our stay.
- Birdhouse: A quick service restaurant that’s all chicken and sides. I really liked the honey butter. The fries are really good as well
- El Tapatio: It’s a local chain (with branches in CO, AZ, UT), and has some great Mexican options. Portions are quite large and filling. I liked the mole options.
- Hot N Sweet Donut: The folks here are just fantastic and the donuts are the best. I liked the Maple Pecan especially. Good coffee as well.
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