The Ultimate Guide to Page, Arizona
If you’re not familiar with Page, it’s a very small town along the Arizona/Utah border. The town itself isn’t built up much, however the local area is filled with natural wonders that make this small town well worth the visit. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting twice already, and still want to go back because I haven’t managed to see everything. Page is also a few hours away from other major attractions and towns like the Grand Canyon, Zion, etc. so you could easily turn this into a road trip or have it as your hub to other major places.
WHAT TO DO
Typically I start my guides with places to stay/eat. etc. but with Page, we’ll just jump into everything that makes this trip worth it.
-Horseshoe Bend. Horseshoe Bend is what first brought me to Page and it’s well worth the visit. It’s surprisingly a very short 10 minute walk right off of the highway to an amazing view of a river canyon that resembles a horseshoe. Recently they’e commercialized it a bit to keep up with the growing number of tourists, so they’ve built an actual gated parking lot and charge a small admittance fee. It tends to be very crowded, but the area itself is very open and offers plenty of space to grab some photos without other people in your shot.
-Antelope Canyon. Antelope Canyon is another spot that is quickly becoming a major tourist attraction. There are actually two different parts to it, Upper Antelope and Lower Antelope. Both are on Native American land, so the only way to view them is to take a guided tour. I will mention that unless you splurge on a photography/private tour, the tours are extremely crowded and not at all what I expected. You typically go through the narrow slots in groups of 10-20 people, directly behind other groups. So while it’s still beautiful to see, it’s very difficult to get photos without other people in them or to simply pause and take in the view.
-Stud Horse Mesa. This is a really beautiful spot that I actually found on Instagram and then after doing some research discovered was also near Page. It’s still very secluded, making it a peaceful spot you can have to yourself. There are some local tour groups who will take you out there to grab photos. We opted to find it ourselves using google maps (you’ll need a jeep or truck to make it the full way, but we made it most of the way and then walked the rest).
-Lake Powell. Lake Powell is a stunning lake area surrounded by beautiful red and white rock formations, slot canyons, and cliffs. During warmer months you can rent boats, jet ski’s, and paddle boards to explore the area.
-The Wave. A beautiful red rock formation that resembles a series of waves. It’s a beautiful spot, but very difficult to actually see. Because of its popularity, you must apply for a permit, and then enter into a lottery to actually win your permit. Only 20 people are selected per day, and the permit is only good for that day.
-White Pocket. An alternative to The Wave is the beautiful white and red rock formation known as White Pocket. While more accessible to the public, it’s extremely difficult to actually travel to. So it’s recommended you splurge on a local tour that can get you through the deep sand areas on this full day excursion.
-Glen Canyon Dam. You can check out the Glen Canyon Dam right on the edge of town. There is actually a bridge running along side it that we used to drive towards Zion. There is parking near the bridge so you can get out to take photos as well.
WHERE TO STAY
-Amangiri. To say this is a splurge is an understatement. BUT if you’re looking for a full boujie experience, this $2k - 4K a night resort (depending on the season) is a full desert oasis.
-Under Canvas Lake Powell. Go glamping in a beautiful safari tent complete with large hotel worthy beds, private bathrooms, smores kits and more. Linking the resort here.
-Shash Dine Eco Retreat. You can stay on a working ranch with multiple options such as large tents, covered wagons, huts, etc. These are labeled as glamping on Airbnb, however, it’s worth noting these are closer to normal camping, they just include beds. Nothing wrong with this, it’s just not a luxurious stay if that’s what you’re picturing for “glamping”. Linking the resort here.
-Hotel Accommodations. There are plenty of hotel accommodations in the main area of Page, including some nice chains such as Hyatt, Marriott, etc and some more budget friendly chains and motels. I’d recommend checking booking.com as you can see hotels, airbnbs, and glamping spots all in one place.
WHERE TO EAT
The food options are pretty limited in Page. There are some local restaurants and a few fast food chains to choose from. There is also a Walmart in town, so you can grab some things to make your own meals.
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