Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, left, recently gave U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson a tour of the newest section of the Cigar City's Riverwalk, which is funded partly by a federal government grant Nelson helped the city get.en. Bill Nelson shares a moment with Florida resident Annette Zeisler, a 91-year-old World War II Navy nurse who recently traveled back to Washington, D.C., where she had been stationed. She visited the memorial to all those who served, including her brother and the man she married after the war.
Budget a week or more for a driving trip around the Grand Canyon, though it can be done more quickly. Many visitors plan a week touring the canyon itself, but this route takes you through small towns, Native American lands and past Western scenery, so there are plenty of side trips along the way to add to your itinerary.
The closest major airport to Grand Canyon is Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN / KGCN). This airport is in Grand Canyon, Arizona and is 9 miles from the center of Grand Canyon.If you're looking for domestic flights to GCN, check the airlines that fly to GCN.Search for direct flights from your hometown and find hotels near Grand Canyon, or scroll down for more international airports or domestic airports.his airport is in Grand Canyon, Arizona and is 9 miles from the center of Grand Canyon. If you're looking for domestic flights to GCN, check the airlines that fly to GCN. Search for direct flights from your hometown and find hotels near Grand Canyon, or scroll down for more international airports or domestic airports.