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Grand Canyon Inn History
A large hard working family from Canada moved to
Arizona in the late 50’s to pursue the American dream. They built the
first Grand Canyon Inn and restaurant in a small town between Red Lake
and Grand Canyon. They also ran a service station in that area. In the
late 70’s the family moved to Valle. Here they built a new hotel and
restaurant. Always looking to expand, their son opened a gas station in
the area as well. It was located where the Rock Shop now sits. These
were the first services for tourists in Valle. In the mid 80’s their
daughter and her husband opened the newest hotel, built across the
highway from the original property. When it was built, the hotel had
only 32 rooms. In the mid 90s the hotel expanded, adding two new wings
and the swimming pool. Giving the hotel a total of 101 guest rooms,
seventy three deluxe rooms and 28 economy rooms (only open in the summer
months) The same couple also built the Valle Travel Stop next door to
Grand Canyon Inn. It is the most complete service station in the area.
Offering two gift shops and a mini mart as well as diesel and gasoline.
Both businesses are now being run by their children, the third
generation.
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