Best Things to do in Page Arizona

If you’re looking for the best things to do in Page, Arizona you’ve come to the right place. Page, AZ is a small town in northern Arizona located on the southern shores of Lake Powell. It’s a great home base that offers so much adventure and beauty everywhere you look. There’s something for everyone, from renting a houseboat on Lake Powell, rafting Horseshoe Canyon to hiking Antelope Canyon, the most photographed slot canyon in the world. Page can easily be added to a larger national parks road trip as well. We’ll give you the most unique outdoor things to do in Page, AZ.

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Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon is such a unique and special experience you won’t soon forget, located on Navajo land in Page, AZ.  It’s a slot canyon, approximately 30 miles long, and includes four different sections. A slot canyon is a long, narrow channel or drainage way with sheer rock walls that are eroded into sandstone. All hikes in Antelope Canyon require a guide and can’t be accessed independently so advance reservations are required. The two most popular sections are Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons, but there are also two lesser-known sections, Canyon X and Secret Antelope Canyon. See our full Guide for Exploring and Hiking Antelope Canyon which gives comparisons of each section and tour options.

Horseshoe Bend in Page, AZ

Main Viewing Area

If you’re short on time this is the most common way most people experience this site. There’s a convenient parking lot right off the highway ($10 to park) and then it’s a 1.5-mile easy walk round trip to the viewpoint. The trail is ADA-accessible and stroller friendly to reach the top of the cliff that overlooks the horseshoe-curve of the Colorado River a thousand feet below.

Horseshoe Bend Rafting Trips

Another great way to experience the Colorado River and so much that the area has to offer is through a half-day rafting trip. On this tour, you’ll get to see the Glen Canyon Dam, Horseshoe Bend, Petroglyph Beach, and Lees Ferry. While on this smooth-water rafting tour, look out for rainbow trout in the clear water, birds nesting in the banks, bighorn sheep, or even the occasional spotting of the wild horses that call this area home. Family-friendly for ages four and up. Check for seasonal closures and find more information here.

Kayak Horseshoe Bend

If you prefer to kayak, Kayak the Colorado is a small rental business in the area that provides personalized service and high-quality rentals. A kayaking trip to Horseshoe Bend is a unique outdoor adventure you won’t soon forget.

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Dam

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area encompasses more than 1.25 million acres in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah. When the Glen Canyon Dam was built in 1963, it created Lake Powell, not only to store water but also to generate electric power for the region. Lake Powell is the nation’s second-largest manmade lake and is the focal point of the Glen Canyon National Recreation area. The recreation area stretches for hundreds of miles from Lees Ferry in Arizona to the Orange Cliffs of southern Utah. The area is managed by the National Park Service and there is a fee to enter. You can check current fees and other information here.

Glen Canyon Dam Overlook

This is an easy .17 mile walk down a set of rock-carved stairs that lead to this viewpoint on the rim of the river & dam. This is a great place to view the sunset in Page. Wear good shoes as it can be slippery on the sandy stairs and children must be watched closely as there are steep drops where railings are not always present. Find more information here.

Hanging Garden Trailhead

This trail in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is an easy 1.2 mile out and back trail that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. When you get to the end of the trail sign, you can continue up to see the hanging garden from above. Hanging gardens are spring-fed colonies of plants clinging to the vertical wall of a cliff.

Lake Powell

Lake Powell has been dealing with declining water levels due to climate change and 20 years of drought that have reshaped the shoreline. Today the area is experiencing low lake levels and continued impacts on boat ramp access points, on-lake facilities, and the changes to the natural landscape. 

These impacts change daily so check here to understand the lake levels and check with local rental companies to see what’s open or closed before your visit. 

A few companies that provide rentals are Lake Powell Marina or Antelope Point Marina.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument

Rainbow Bridge is the world’s largest natural stone bridge, formed by thousands of years of wind and water erosion. This arch rests on Navajo land and has been considered sacred by the Navajo people for centuries. The bridge was established before the National Park Service (NPS) in 1910. There are three ways to view Rainbow Bridge, but unfortunately, none of them are very easy right now. The first one is a 14-mile hike through the rugged Navajo land and a permit is required from the Navajo Nation. The second is accessing it from the boat docks on Lake Powell using the National Park system dock. Currently, there is no dock access to the shoreline. You can still access the shoreline at your own risk, but accessing the canyon and trail will likely require going through mud, debris, sand, and water before reaching the designated trail. The hike typically is about 1.5 miles but varies based on the water levels. You can boat here yourself or consider a boat tour if they’re running. This status could change so make sure to check here when planning a visit. Lastly, another way to view this bridge is onboard an airplane tour. Or if you want to see more Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and the Rainbow Bridge check out this airplane tour.

Cathedral Canyon

Cathedral Canyon is located just south of Page, Arizona, and west of Coppermine Road, and is on Navajo land. If you’re looking for a unique slot canyon hike in Page without the crowds this is it. Cathedral Canyon is known to be one of the steepest slot canyons in the area with hoodoos, corkscrews, multi-colored sandstone, and beautiful rock formations. From this hike, you will get to see these different rock formations: Cathedral Hall, Four Sisters, Thumb Rock, Pucket Rock. This hike still requires a guide to experience it since it’s on Navajo land. It’s about 1 mile, out-and-back hike and most tours take about two hours and are limited to kids five and up. Check Antelope Slot Canyon Tour for more information.

Don’t miss these other stops near Page, AZ

• Buckskin Gulch 1 hour
• Zion National Park is 1 hour 45min Check out our Guide to Hiking The Narrows for Beginners
• Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area 2 hours 10min
• Monument Valley 2 hours 10min
• Flagstaff 2 hours 10min Check out our Things to Do in Flagstaff with Kids
• Grand Canyon South Rim (open year-round) and North Rim (typically closed Dec-Mid-May) entrances are each 2 hours 20min. Check out Grand Canyon in the Winter — the Secret to Fewer Crowds
• Bryce National Park 2.5 hours
• Sedona Almost 3 hours. Check out these Easy Hikes in Sedona.
• Las Vegas 5 hours Check out Unique Things to do in Las Vegas with Teens

Where to stay in Page, AZ

The town of Page, AZ is quite small but central to many of the activities in the area.

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Page because we were only there one night and it’s very convenient to the Antelope Canyon tours and many of the nearby sights.

Find other hotels in Page on Booking.com here

Find vacation rentals in Page on VRBO here

Lastly, there are so many great things to do in Page Arizona that are unique adventures you can’t find anywhere else in the world. If you can fit Page, AZ in as a part of a larger trip or national parks road trip you won’t be disappointed.