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Grand Canyon Skywalk

The Grand Canyon Skywalk
Visit the Newest Attraction at the Grand Canyon — 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.

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 a $25 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.

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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