It was such a shock to me to find that most people have never heard of Page, Arizona. In fact, when we told people we were going there they all asked what we would be doing. Page is home to some very iconic spots such as Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and the Glen Canyon Dam. So here is everything you need to know about Page.
Horseshoe Bend 
Wire Pass Trial at Vermilion Cliffs
Where to Stay:
Since Page, Arizona is a pretty small town, accommodations are pretty limited. They do have some chain hotels and of course, there are always options for Air B&Bs. We chose to stay at Lake Powell Resort and Marina. I will say that the rooms were a bit dated compared to the pictures we saw online, but it was still really nice.
The best part is that we were right there on the water so we woke up to some pretty spectacular views. The convenience of the resort was really nice as well. They have multiple restaurants, a pool area, a gift shop area that also has snacks you can buy, and of course, the marina is right there. The resort is located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, so you do have to purchase a pass to get in and out. The pass is $30 and it is good for 7 days and you can purchase it when you get there.
Where to Eat:
As far as eating goes, we chose to eat most of our meals at the resort. We did dinner in the Rainbow Room, which offers a 360 view looking out at the lake. It made for some amazing sunset views! The food was delicious and they had a good variety. Some of the other restaurants at the resort were closed due to Coronavirus, but they did have a little coffee and pastry area open for breakfast and lunch if you wanted to grab a quick bite to eat before heading out. Most of the other options in Page were chain restaurants which we did choose to eat at for breakfast after an early morning hike.
What To Do:
My three must-see attractions while you are in Page, Arizona are Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon.
Lake Powell
There are a few different ways you can explore Lake Powell. You can explore it by boat, jet ski, kayak, or paddleboard. We rented a boat from Lake Powell Resort & Marina, but if you are looking for a more affordable option I would recommend jet skis or kayaks, which they have available for rent too. Kayaks are great for exploring the smaller slot canyons that are off of Lake Powell. So if you have a specific area in mind I would recommend this but if you are wanting to see more of the lake I would opt for a boat or jet ski.
The boat rental process was a little confusing and stressful at first because we were being told different things from the office workers than the dock workers. I will also say that the boats have definitely been WELL used with plenty of dents and scratches. Our gas gauge was broken, so just something to be mindful of when you are out on the water. The office workers gave us a map of the lake and tips for where to go with the amount of time we had. They pointed us to Navajo Canyon to just cruise through the canyon. It was STUNNING! On the way back we found a sandy beach pulled the boat up on it and did some swimming for a bit. Lake Powell was probably one of my favorite things to see, it was just such a good change-up from all the hiking.
Cruising Navajo Canyon 
Navajo Canyon at Lake Powell
Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend is the iconic spot where the Colorado River winds through the desert creating a horseshoe shape. It is a short and easy 1.4-mile hike round trip. We woke up early to try to catch the sunrise but did not make it in time. The early morning hour was great because there weren’t as many people there. It is $10 to get into and park your car. The pass is only good for one time. We probably spent about an hour to an hour and a half there. It is definitely a hike that you can do in the morning and still be able to do another one in the afternoon.
Antelope Canyon or Alternatives
Antelope Canyon is a must if it is open. We, unfortunately, didn’t get to see it. It is owned by the Navajo and everything that they owned was closed due to COVID-19. So we went out on a hiking adventure and found the next best thing at the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. You are looking for the Wire Pass Trailhead. Make sure you put that trail into your GPS or it will take you all the way around to the other side and you will have to drive 45 minutes down a dirt road. (Speaking from experience HAHA).
Before you take off on your hike make sure to grab one of the yellow permits and fill it out and place money into the box. Permits are $6 per person and it is cash only. You will want part of the permit on your dash if not, you can get a warning or fines. They do have volunteers out there that are checking to make sure people are following the rules and staying safe. There are a lot of trails that don’t have markers so it is important to pay attention.
The trail itself is fairly easy, when you start to see more boulders on the trail that is when you know you are close. It will open up to a little slot canyon that looks similar to antelope canyon. It is a short little stretch of the canyon because there is a 10-foot drop. You are more than welcome to keep going at this spot but be warned that it is pretty hard to get back up, especially if you are by yourself.
Those are my main attractions to see while in Page, Arizona. Overall, you can see them in a total of two days. So if you are looking for more recommendations for your trip, check out my other blog post on Arizona and Utah here.
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