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.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: You can take a day trip from Las Vegas to the so-called West Rim, but that is not part of Grand Canyon National Park. The South Rim, which is what most people associate with the Grand Canyon (and which I highly recommend), is about 280 miles one way and cannot be done on a day trip. The North Rim cannot be done on a day trip either. For the West Rim, take US-93 south from Hoover Dam to Pierce Ferry Rd.