The Grand Circle – an ancient homeland, where native people still dance and pray to rain gods; A timeless frontier, where travelers have explored and adventured for centuries.

Draw a perfect circle in the heart of the American Southwest and you will map the Grand Circle, an all-encompassing, all-embracing diverse travel region.  The Grand Circle is a rare collection of awe-inspiring canyons, cliffs, mesas, buttes and spires. 

Millions of years of volcanic eruptions and erosion have created the eleven national parks, sixteen national monuments, twenty scenic byways and numerous state parks which comprise the Grand Circle; a 1,400-mile imaginary circle  of the Southwest’s most unique landscapes, attractions, and scenic byways.

Experience the mystery of Mesa Verde, and the grandeur of the Grand Canyon. Witness the serenity of natural arches carved into red rock at Arches National Park and the amazing spires of stone in Bryce Canyon. Learn about the world-famous slot canyons of Zion.

Reaching the Grand Circle is easy through any of several gateway cities, including Albuquerque, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Salt Lake City. Each has its own character and is home to a wide variety of attractions. Entering the Grand Circle by automobile opens the door to an exploration of spectacular scenic roads, national parks and many year-round attractions and activities.

The Grand Circle offers visitors the true Wonders of the West. From Native American experiences to hot-air ballooning, fresh powder runs in the winter to raging rivers in the summer, the Grand Circle is a premier destination for young and old alike. Experience the beauty of the Grand Circle on foot, or by bike, Jeep, skis, boat or plane.

For more information, please visit www.grandcircle.org or request a Grand Circle Travel Planner at 888-25-GRAND (888-254-7263).