Tusayan is a town located in Coconino County, Arizona, United States.

It is a resort town near the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park.

Tusayan is approximately one mile from the south entrance to Grand Canyon National Park.

In 2003, new legislation was passed allowing any community of 500 or more to incorporate if located in proximity to a national park or monument.

The Tusayan-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce appointed a task force of who studied the issue for four years.

In June 2007, they made a neutral presentation to the community, offering revenue projections and an overview of pros and cons.

In April 2008, about 30 voters signed a petition to put the question of incorporation on the September 2, 2008, ballot.

[13] Another vote, held on March 9, 2010, proved more successful when the measure was approved by a margin of 116 to 71, making Tusayan the 91st incorporated place in the state of Arizona.