Lauren wrote:
Stay at the South Rim to see the Grand Canyon. You are going to see it and not waste time on a train ride back and forth and a couple or so hours midday to see the canyon. This was you can say you have SEEN the Grand Canyon; not just been to there.
^^^^ Very good post.^^^^
If you stay at the canyon and take your time, weather you hike down into the canyon, walk the rim, or take the busses to the viewpoints; you can see so much more. Enjoy the canyon, the views, the stores, and the general atmosphere of the place. My favorite place to go.
We spent 6 days there last year, which may be too much for some, but we hiked a lot. I would plan for at least 2 full days, then you can leisurely enjoy the views. If you can do more, then so much the better in my opinion.