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South Rim Drive

Chinle, AZ
Ranked #3 of 13 attractions in Chinle
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: A scenic and dramatic 36-mile drive along the 500-foot rim of Canyon de Chelly.
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Prescott, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A great perspective of the canyon from above, all free. More

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Alpine, California
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Beautfiul drive but recommend going to farthest point and driving back. Everyone wants to stop right away. Parking can be a problem. More

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SantaFe
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

This is a wonderful drive, but you should take the Navajo guided tour into the canyon to get the full experience. More

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Kerman, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

This drive and the lookout stops gave us breathtaking, panoramic vistas into the canyon and a sense of the immensity and beauty surrounding the valley. More

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Chinle, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

My husband and I are volunteers here at Canyon de Chelly. I like this canyonsomuch more than the Grand Canyon. This one is so much more personal. More

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San Diego
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Took the drive the day after we took the all day tour. The drive is OK but nothing as compared to be in the Canyon and seeing the same things but closer. If you have the time and money, I would recommend the 1/2 day tour into North Canyon or the all day tour which covers the North and South... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

This drive through Navaho land takes you through scrubby forests and then to viewpoints with incredible sights of the canyon, the washes and Anasazi ruins. More

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Payson, Utah
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

Drive to the end and work your way back. Be sure to take binoculars with you. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

South Rim Drive was very enjoyable and worth doing. You can’t miss this one if you are visiting the area. It's a good paved road turning right after the visitor center. There are several great overlooks: for example, stop at the White House trail for an amazing view and if you have time, follow signs to the trail to see... More

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Chinle, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

More overlooks than north rim. Slow driving. Overlooks are beautiful at all times of the day. More

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