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There are even more surprising viewpoints (and more!) down the 26-mile Desert View Drive!


Little Colorado River Gorge Overlooks

Overlooks of the Little Colorado River Gorge run by the...

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Tusayan Ruins

Archeological site and interpretive museum of ancient Puebloan village circa...

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Lipan Point

At 7,360 feet above sea level, Lipan Poin offers some...

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Navajo Point

Navajo Point offers a great view of Desert View Watchtower,...

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Desert View Watchtower

Explore this Mary Colter-designed structure. Also offers gift shop, grocery...

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Moran Point

The point named for famed nature artist Thomas Moran, Moran...

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Grandview Lookout Tower

Fire lookout tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in...

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Buggeln Picnic Area

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shady ponderosa pine forest...

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Grandview Point

Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that once housed the Grandview...

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Duck on a Rock Viewpoint

Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that features a Kaibab...

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Twin Overlooks

Two quick pullovers for taking in more great canyon views....

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S. Kaibab Trailhead

The trailhead located at Yaki Point that connects to the...

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Pipe Creek Vista

The first viewpoint on Desert View Drive

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Mather Point

Named for Stephen Mather, the first director of the National...

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Rim Trail to Yavapai Geology Museum

        After drinking in the beauty of Mather Point, walk less...

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The Grand Canyon Village

The Grand Canyon Village was the first spot at the...

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Verkamp’s Visitor Center

    A visitor center, curio shop, and family home that’s been...

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Hopi House

Commisioned by the Fred Harvey Company in 1904, Mary Colter...

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El Tovar Hotel

The first luxury hotel built on the South Rim in...

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Bright Angel Lodge

Built in 1935 as a "moderately priced" alternative the luxury...

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Lookout Studio

Mary Colter designed the Lookout Studio in 1914 as a...

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Kolb Studio

The original photography studio of Emery and Ellsworth Kolb is...

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Train Depot

Before the time of automobiles, the trains were the life...

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Tour Start in Flagstaff

Set out with the rising sun (or before!) to make...

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Grand Canyon Welcome Sign

Nearly there! Pull over to take a quick selfie to...

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Hike the Rim Trail to the Grand Canyon Village

Continue following the paved Rim Trail for another mile and...

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Grab breakfast at Bright Angel Cafe

Head over to the Plaza for a breakfast sandwich and...

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See the Sunrise at Mather Point

    There are many benefits in getting to the Grand Canyon...

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Rim Trail to Yavapai Geology Museum

        After drinking in the beauty of Mather Point, walk less...

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The Grand Canyon Village

The Grand Canyon Village was the first spot at the...

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Verkamp’s Visitor Center

    A visitor center, curio shop, and family home that’s been...

Read More

Hopi House

Commisioned by the Fred Harvey Company in 1904, Mary Colter...

Read More

El Tovar Hotel

The first luxury hotel built on the South Rim in...

Read More

Train Depot

Before the time of automobiles, the trains were the life...

Read More

Kolb Studio

The original photography studio of Emery and Ellsworth Kolb is...

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Lookout Studio

Mary Colter designed the Lookout Studio in 1914 as a...

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Bright Angel Lodge

Built in 1935 as a "moderately priced" alternative the luxury...

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Maswick Lodge

Maswik Lodge was the Canyon's first "motor lodge" in 1927....

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Mule Barn

The canyon’s other early essential transport, mules have been part...

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Pipe Creek Vista

The first viewpoint on Desert View Drive

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S. Kaibab Trailhead

The trailhead located at Yaki Point that connects to the...

Read More

Duck on a Rock Viewpoint

Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that features a Kaibab...

Read More

Twin Overlooks

Two quick pullovers for taking in more great canyon views....

Read More

Grandview Point

Viewpoint along Desert View Drive that once housed the Grandview...

Read More

Grandview Lookout Tower

Fire lookout tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in...

Read More

Buggeln Picnic Area

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the shady ponderosa pine forest...

Read More

Moran Point

The point named for famed nature artist Thomas Moran, Moran...

Read More

Tusayan Ruins

Archeological site and interpretive museum of ancient Puebloan village circa...

Read More

Lipan Point

At 7,360 feet above sea level, Lipan Poin offers some...

Read More

Navajo Point

Navajo Point offers a great view of Desert View Watchtower,...

Read More

Desert View Watchtower

Explore this Mary Colter-designed structure. Also offers gift shop, grocery...

Read More

Little Colorado River Gorge Overlooks

Overlooks of the Little Colorado River Gorge run by the...

Read More

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