If you don't have time or desire to hike down into the Grand Canyon, or if you're there in summer and it's too hot to responsibly do such a thing, here's a great alternative: the Rim trail.
The views are spectacular.
I recommend taking the Hermit's Rest shuttle, getting off at one of the stops, and hiking to another. That way you get away from the crowds in Grand Canyon Village. I walked from Monument Creek Vista past the Abyss and to Mohave Point and saw only about six other people.
It was so quiet that I could hear the whistling of the wings of some little swallow-like birds whizzing around. Beautiful.
WARNING: The trail is level and physically untaxing, and most places it's only about a mile between shuttle stops, but there are a few sections that might be very scary if you have a fear of heights or if you're with little kids or daredevils. In fact, there were a couple of short sections that were scarier to me than anything on the South Kaibab or Bright Angel trails. So be careful. Especially if you're taking selfies.
Enjoy this wonder of the world.
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