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Grand Canyon Skywalk
@ Grand Canyon West Rim
Hualapai Indian Reservation
Grand Canyon Skywalk
Visit the Grand Canyon's newest attraction — the Skywalk.
Located at Grand Canyon West Rim on the Hualapai Indian Reservation,
the
Skywalk opened to the public on March 28, 2007.
Glass Skywalk
Step out onto a glass-floored, 70-foot long, open-air Skywalk observation deck
that juts out 4,000 feet above the canyon floor and the Colorado River.
Before
venturing out from the canyon's rim onto the transparent U-shaped
3-inch-thick glass platform, visitors must slip on special
non-scuff, non-slip booties.
Built to withstand hurricanes
and earthquakes, the Skywalk is sure to become one of the most
FUN and visited attractions in Arizona.
Fun
Grand Canyon Combo Tours
and Grand Canyon Skywalk
Here are some Fun Facts about the Skywalk:
- Located on the Hualapai Indian Reservation - 90 miles West of Grand Canyon National Park
- Originally opened on March 28, 2007 - Construction was started
in March 2004
- It extends 70 feet beyond the edge of the Canyon
- Skywalk is 4,000 feet above the Colorado River - twice as high as the world's tallest buildings
- There is an Skywalk Entrance Fee
- Access to the Skywalk runs from dawn to dusk
- Maximum of 120 people at a time. However, the Architect said that it can support a few hundred people and winds of 100 mph
- It can withstand the weight of 71 fully loaded Boeing 747 airplances and an 8.0 magnitude earthquake within 50 miles
- It is equipped with shock absorbers to keep it from bouncing like a diving board
- A Las Vegas Developer spent $30 million to build it
- Warning: It is a twisty drive on uppaved roads through rugged
terrain. You may want to take one of the new fun tours
Fun Grand Canyon Combo Tours and Optional Grand Canyon Skywalk
Tours
In the future, the Skywalk facility will also include a 6,000
sq. ft. Visitor’s Center on three levels, housing a Museum,
Movie Theater, VIP Lounge, Gift Shop, and several Restaurants and
Bars. The Skywalk Café will offer outdoor patio and rooftop
seating on the edge of the canyon. Private indoor and outdoor facilities
for Meetings, Special Events and Weddings will also be available.
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and Grand Canyon Skywalk Tours
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Canyon Skywalk
Visit the Grand Canyon — experience the unique Grand
Canyon Skywalk attraction and tell your friends all about it!
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Grand Canyon Tours and Grand Canyon Skywalk
FUN Grand Canyon Tours with Optional Grand
Canyon Skywalk
Fun Grand Canyon "Combo" Tours include
or offer Optional Grand Canyon Skywalk. Sample Tours include:
- Ultimate Grand Canyon 4-in-1 Helicopter Tour
- Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam Day Trip from Las
Vegas with Optional Skywalk
- Grand Canyon West Rim Air and Ground Day Trip
from Las Vegas with Skywalk
- Grand Canyon West Rim Self-Drive Hummer Day Trip
from Las Vegas
- Grand Canyon West Rim Combo: Luxury SUV, Helicopter
and Boat
- Grand Canyon West Rim Adventure and Skywalk
- Grand Canyon West Rim Indian Country Air and
Ground Day Trip from
Las Vegas
- Grand Canyon West Rim Van Day Trip with Optional
Skywalk, Helicopter and Boat Ride
- Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Luxury SUV
Note: Because the West Rim is located much closer to Las Vegas
than the South Rim, most of the tours originate
from Las Vegas. However, some tours depart from Phoenix,
Flagstaff, Sedona and Los Angeles, so be sure to check departure
locations
when booking your
Grand Canyon
and Grand Canyon Skywalk Tours.
The Grand Canyon is located
about 120 miles east of Las Vegas, so it makes a great Day
Trip!
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FUN Grand Canyon "Combo" Tours including Optional Grand Canyon
Skywalk
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