Maswik Gift Shop - Grand Canyon Village

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Maswik Gift Shop

Future Generations: Grand Canyon Gifts

Categories: Shopping

Location: Grand Canyon Village

Intensity: 1

Duration: .5-1 hours

Directions:

Future Generations: Grand Canyon Gifts is located just minutes from the rim, at the free shuttle stop at Maswik Lodge.

From the South: From Grand Canyon's south entrance gate on Hwy. 64, continue north and follow the signs to Grand Canyon. Road will loop past the Mather Point and Visitors Information Center parking areas, and the Yavapai Point turnoff. Stay on this road, known as Village Loop, until you arrive at a stop sign with the Train Depot ahead to your left, and the El Tovar Hotel, a large brown building on the hill just in front of you. Turn left at this stop sign, continue past two large barns on your right, to the next stop sign, where you will turn right and find Maswik Lodge just past the railroad tracks.

From the East: Coming from Cameron and Desert View on Highway 64 (East Rim Drive), you'll come to the "T" of Highway 64 and Village Loop. Turn right - road will loop past the Mather Point and Visitors Information Center parking areas, and the Yavapai Point turnoff. Stay on this road, known as Village Loop, until you arrive at a stop sign with the Train Depot ahead to your left, and the El Tovar Hotel, a large brown building on the hill just in front of you. Turn left at this stop sign, continue past two large barns on your right, to the next stop sign, where you will turn right and find Maswik Lodge just past the railroad tracks.

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Maps: Printable Map

Intensity: 1, Duration: .5-1 hours, Location: Grand Canyon Village

Description

For Future Generations: Grand Canyon Gifts, located just inside Grand Canyon’s Maswik Lodge and a short walk from the rim, is the first store of its kind! More than just a gift shop, it is an educational experience that teaches you about environmental threats to the Grand Canyon as well as how you can be a more responsible shopper. Look for “Environmental Scorecards” that let you know how items perform on our environmental impact scale. The store offers wonderful souvenirs and sundries while highlighting unique local and sustainable items. Whether you’re making a quick stop for necessities or looking for a one of a kind craft, you’ll love shopping in this unique atmosphere which is conveniently located at one of the free shuttle stops. Look for our selection of eco-friendly products, where you may find items made from corn, organic cotton and recycled materials. Re-usable water bottles and shopping bags are also sold here. Bring in your used batteries, and we'll make sure that they are recycled.

In addition, Future Generations features a section of authentic Native American made goods, including artifact replicas such as shields, spears and bows and arrows. There is also a large jewelry counter featuring an array of Native American jewelry.

All Xanterra stores at the South Rim are longtime members of the Indian Arts and Crafts Association, promoting authentic Native American creations. You can be assured that you are purchasing authentic Native American arts and handcrafts in our stores.

Merchandise Offered

Southwestern gifts
Southwestern gourmet foods
Jewelry
T-shirts and hats
Souvenirs
Children’s items
Native American handcrafts
Native American jewelry
Books, CDs and DVDs
Snacks and sundries
Hiking items

History

By 1926, the majority of visitors coming to the South rim of the Grand Canyon were arriving by automobile, rather than by train. To accommodate these auto-tourists, the National Park Service created or expanded its campgrounds at the Canyon, and the Santa Fe Railroad constructed the Motor Lodge in 1927. In the Park Service's annual report for 1926, park Superintendent Ekin noted that, "unless everything possible is done for motor campers, we are not serving the class of people for whom the parks are primarily intended - those of moderate means."

The Motor Lodge consisted of twenty small cabins, and a main building containing a delicatessen and a curio shop; (by 1929 the number of cabins was increased to fifty-seven). In the mid-1980's, the main lodge was razed and the current Maswik Lodge was constructed.

Season

Open year-round.

Contact Information:

928.638.2631 Ext. 6972

Hours of Operation

7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, year round

Grand Canyon National Park is in Mountain Standard time zone and does not observe Daylight Savings Time

Additional Maps

Additional printable maps of the Grand Canyon area are available courtesy of the National Park Service. Visit our general Maps page for more information.