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Grand Canyon Star Party: Astronomy at the Edge of the Universe

Program No. 16157RJ
Turn down the lights and get ready to party! At the Grand Canyon Star Party, you’ll meet astronomers, have access to more than 40 high-powered telescopes and explore Meteor Crater.
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Festivals, Misc.National ParksScience & TechnologyNature & Environment
Length
6 days
Rating (4.25)
Activity Level
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1,749

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LODGING & MEALS
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What You'll Eat
5 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
5 Dinners
Total: 13 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flagstaff
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff is proud to show off its newly designed communal spaces and guest rooms to travelers passing through. Our new renovations include thoughtful updates and additions with our guest’s needs in mind. From a refreshed lobby with a welcoming "great-room" vibe to new touches and colors in every room, you’ll find a lot to enjoy at our hotel. Staying with us has never been as fun and convenient. Take advantage of all the new amenities and the designs meant to please every taste. Even if we look different, you will still always enjoy a free Bright Side Breakfast® every morning after a comfortable night in our expansive rooms and suites, which are equipped with lots of useful amenities including free high-speed Internet access and coffeemakers (select rooms also have a refrigerator and microwave). Stroll through the sprawling courtyard to a romantic gazebo; relax in the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Yavapai Lodge West
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Grand Canyon
At Yavapai Lodge®, natural beauty meets the magic of convenience. Set within the incredible scenery of the park, this Grand Canyon hotel occupies a prime location in the canyon. It's about a one-mile walk from the canyon's South Rim and steps from the general store, bank and post office. Of course, it's more than just the perfect place to start your adventure. Its newly-remodeled main lodge makes it a great place to relax and recharge, thanks to cozy seating areas and an outdoor patio. The park’s free shuttle-bus service has a stop directly in front of the lodge that provides access to park viewpoints, Grand Canyon Village and Visitor Center. Rooms in Yavapai West are located in 10, single-story Mid-Century Modern buildings from the heyday of Route 66. These rooms are built on a single story, and contain a ceiling fan to help keep you cool.
TripAdvisor Reviews
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flagstaff
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff is proud to show off its newly designed communal spaces and guest rooms to travelers passing through. Our new renovations include thoughtful updates and additions with our guest’s needs in mind. From a refreshed lobby with a welcoming "great-room" vibe to new touches and colors in every room, you’ll find a lot to enjoy at our hotel. Staying with us has never been as fun and convenient. Take advantage of all the new amenities and the designs meant to please every taste. Even if we look different, you will still always enjoy a free Bright Side Breakfast® every morning after a comfortable night in our expansive rooms and suites, which are equipped with lots of useful amenities including free high-speed Internet access and coffeemakers (select rooms also have a refrigerator and microwave). Stroll through the sprawling courtyard to a romantic gazebo; relax in the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Yavapai Lodge West
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Grand Canyon
At Yavapai Lodge®, natural beauty meets the magic of convenience. Set within the incredible scenery of the park, this Grand Canyon hotel occupies a prime location in the canyon. It's about a one-mile walk from the canyon's South Rim and steps from the general store, bank and post office. Of course, it's more than just the perfect place to start your adventure. Its newly-remodeled main lodge makes it a great place to relax and recharge, thanks to cozy seating areas and an outdoor patio. The park’s free shuttle-bus service has a stop directly in front of the lodge that provides access to park viewpoints, Grand Canyon Village and Visitor Center. Rooms in Yavapai West are located in 10, single-story Mid-Century Modern buildings from the heyday of Route 66. These rooms are built on a single story, and contain a ceiling fan to help keep you cool.
TripAdvisor Reviews
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flagstaff
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff is proud to show off its newly designed communal spaces and guest rooms to travelers passing through. Our new renovations include thoughtful updates and additions with our guest’s needs in mind. From a refreshed lobby with a welcoming "great-room" vibe to new touches and colors in every room, you’ll find a lot to enjoy at our hotel. Staying with us has never been as fun and convenient. Take advantage of all the new amenities and the designs meant to please every taste. Even if we look different, you will still always enjoy a free Bright Side Breakfast® every morning after a comfortable night in our expansive rooms and suites, which are equipped with lots of useful amenities including free high-speed Internet access and coffeemakers (select rooms also have a refrigerator and microwave). Stroll through the sprawling courtyard to a romantic gazebo; relax in the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Yavapai Lodge West
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Grand Canyon
At Yavapai Lodge®, natural beauty meets the magic of convenience. Set within the incredible scenery of the park, this Grand Canyon hotel occupies a prime location in the canyon. It's about a one-mile walk from the canyon's South Rim and steps from the general store, bank and post office. Of course, it's more than just the perfect place to start your adventure. Its newly-remodeled main lodge makes it a great place to relax and recharge, thanks to cozy seating areas and an outdoor patio. The park’s free shuttle-bus service has a stop directly in front of the lodge that provides access to park viewpoints, Grand Canyon Village and Visitor Center. Rooms in Yavapai West are located in 10, single-story Mid-Century Modern buildings from the heyday of Route 66. These rooms are built on a single story, and contain a ceiling fan to help keep you cool.
TripAdvisor Reviews
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff
Visit Site
3 NIGHTS
Location: Flagstaff
La Quinta Inn & Suites Flagstaff is proud to show off its newly designed communal spaces and guest rooms to travelers passing through. Our new renovations include thoughtful updates and additions with our guest’s needs in mind. From a refreshed lobby with a welcoming "great-room" vibe to new touches and colors in every room, you’ll find a lot to enjoy at our hotel. Staying with us has never been as fun and convenient. Take advantage of all the new amenities and the designs meant to please every taste. Even if we look different, you will still always enjoy a free Bright Side Breakfast® every morning after a comfortable night in our expansive rooms and suites, which are equipped with lots of useful amenities including free high-speed Internet access and coffeemakers (select rooms also have a refrigerator and microwave). Stroll through the sprawling courtyard to a romantic gazebo; relax in the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Yavapai Lodge West
Visit Site
2 NIGHTS
Location: Grand Canyon
At Yavapai Lodge®, natural beauty meets the magic of convenience. Set within the incredible scenery of the park, this Grand Canyon hotel occupies a prime location in the canyon. It's about a one-mile walk from the canyon's South Rim and steps from the general store, bank and post office. Of course, it's more than just the perfect place to start your adventure. Its newly-remodeled main lodge makes it a great place to relax and recharge, thanks to cozy seating areas and an outdoor patio. The park’s free shuttle-bus service has a stop directly in front of the lodge that provides access to park viewpoints, Grand Canyon Village and Visitor Center. Rooms in Yavapai West are located in 10, single-story Mid-Century Modern buildings from the heyday of Route 66. These rooms are built on a single story, and contain a ceiling fan to help keep you cool.
TripAdvisor Reviews





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