Big buses stop there, big souvenir shop. The staff is there to process the peoples. However we enjoyed the movie, and the fact that you can buy your Park entrance. But don't try to ask questions.
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National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center
450 State Route 64, Tusayan, AZ 86023
928 638 2203
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Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Tusayan
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Located at the South Rim entrance of the Grand Canyon, the Visitor Center provides news, travel information about Grand Canyon attractions, hotels, a...
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Located at the South Rim entrance of the Grand Canyon, the Visitor Center provides news, travel information about Grand Canyon attractions, hotels, a variety of selected Grand Canyon tours and Park passes. Visitors can take part in interactive exhibits to learn about the Grand Canyon, watch our famous IMAX movie and talk to local area representatives. Inside the center guests can also enjoy a meal at our Explorer’s Cafe dining area which includes Pizza Hut, fresh deli sandwiches and other items or take their time to browse through our National Geographic branded merchandise store.
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Montreal, Canada
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Sierra Vista, AZ
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We stopped here before heading out to the Grand Canyon - it was really fun. We went to the IMAX theater and saw the film titled "Grand Canyon." There's a gift shop and place to eat.
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IMAXgrandcanyon, Manager at National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center, responded to this review
June 4, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
The National Geographic visitor Center has many different things under one roof:
NPS rangers desk for visitors to purchase their park pass, get information about trails and shuttle buss schedules
Pink Jeep Tours departing from our front door
Papillion Helicopters and Airplane Reservation Agent for those interested in booking a...
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Sebring, Florida
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Little shop, and cafeteria, tours information and most tours start here. The I-Max theater picture is very informative and the theater is very ,comfortable.
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IMAXgrandcanyon, Manager at National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center, responded to this review
June 4, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience at the National Geographic Visitor Center.
Hope you visit us again if you are in our neck of the woods!
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Menifee, California
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The Visitor Center is a great place to purchase your National Parks Admission Pass. Staff members were courteous and helpful.
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IMAXgrandcanyon, Manager at National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center, responded to this review
June 4, 2013
Thank you for writing a review on your experience at the National Geographic Visitor Center. We do our best to serve many needs here. We are happy to hear we met your needs.
Hope you visit us again if you are in our neck of the woods.
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atlanta
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You would expect anything related to National Geographic to be exceptional, and you would be right. The theater, while showing a movie shot with old technology was still terrific and all the other "stuff" (the shop, etc.) was outstanding
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IMAXgrandcanyon, Manager at National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center, responded to this review
June 4, 2013
We do our best to make our customers happy. We are pleased you took the time to write a review of your experience at the National Geographic Visitor Center.
Happy Travels!
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Middletown, Connecticut
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Nice layout, fresh water is available to load up before hiking, Big parking lot. Great bus system with frequent stops at all the right spots.
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IMAXgrandcanyon, Manager at National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center, responded to this review
April 26, 2013
The shuttle busses run from the NGVC to the Grand Canyon National Park from mid May through September. Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience at the National Geographic Visitor Center. We hope you visit us again if you are in our neck of the woods.
Happy Travels.
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California
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The movie was worth seeing. The facility is quite nice a reasonable place to spend some time outside the park.
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IMAXgrandcanyon, Manager at National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center, responded to this review
April 17, 2013
Wowed is a great way to describe a visit to the Grand Canyon! Glad you had the opportunity to visit the National Geographic Visitor Center and the Grand Canyon the Hidden Secrets IMAX movie. Thank you for taking the time to write a review!
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Boca Raton, Florida
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We visited it after we saw the canyon so we were wowed in person. It is informative about human history in the canyon and was worthwhile
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IMAXgrandcanyon, Manager at National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center, responded to this review
April 26, 2013
Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon gives you a perspective of how vast the canyon is. Definately a WOW! Thank you for taking the time to write a review. The Grand Canyon: The Hidden Secrets IMAX movie tells the human story of the Grand Canyon. We are glad you found it informative. Hope you visit us again if...
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Brisbane, Australia
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We had a nice time here , shop was great and staff very helpful . Although our visit coincided with renovations being done, so hope to visit again one day !
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IMAXgrandcanyon, Manager at National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor Center, responded to this review
April 13, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We hope you do visit us again if you are in our neck of the woods. Since we live where we work, our staff knows the area well. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
Happy Travels!!
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Hamilton, Virginia
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I read that you should start your visit to the Grand Canyon by visiting this visitor center and seeing the IMAX movie. So, we did. The movie was expensive at $42 for 5 people (daughter was free) and that included a 20% discount. We've seen many IMAX films at the smithsonian museums and other places, this one was average. It...
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April 14, 2013
The National Geographic Visitor Center has the Grand Canyon Hidden Secrets IMAX movie available every hour at the half hour starting at 8:30 am. It covers 4,000 years of human history and includes spectacular views below the rim (something most visitors do not get to experience).
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