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Grand Canyon National Park is one of the United States' oldest national parks located in Arizona. Within the park lies the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, considered to be one of the major natural wonders of the world. Most visitors to the park come to the South Rim, arriving on Arizona State Route 64. Park headquarters are at Grand Canyon Village, a short distance from the South Entrance, the center of the most popular viewpoints. Great lodging accommodations nearby the Grand Canyon include the Best Western Premiere Grand Canyon Squire Inn with spacious guestrooms, a lovely outdoor pool and seating areas, and also close by the Grand Canyon National Park Airport, and the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Canyon off of HWY 64 is located only a mile from the South Rim entrance and offers guests free wired and wireless internet services, free hot breakfast with their signature and delicious cinnamon rolls, and has an indoor pool and whirlpool perfect for unwinding and relaxing after a long day exploring the beauty of the Grand Canyon. The best time to visit the area is from March to May or September to November as the Arizona heat is much cooler, there is less tourists than in the middle of the summer months, and especially in the winter season, there are better deals on hotels and more availability.