GRAND CANYON SKYWALK
This is one of the newest attractions of the Grand
Canyon. Open since 2007, the Grand Canyon Skywalk is
open every day of the year, and has been visited by over
a million people from 50 countries. The Skywalk is a glass
bridge suspended 4,770 feet over the Grand Canyon and extending
70 feet from the rim of the canyon. The cantilevered glass
floor, one of the world’s most recognizable, allows you
to look down to the canyon below, giving you a unique bird’s
eye view of the beauty below. As you look to the right of
the skywalk you  will
see an eagle carved out on the Canyon’s wall. You will find
this amazing piece of architecture on the western area of
the Canyon near the Colorado River.
The bridge was designed by Las Vegas businessman, David
Jin as a commission for the Hualapai Indian tribe. It is
sturdy enough to hold the weight of a dozen fully loaded
747s and can withstand winds of up to 100mph. Since its
completion, the Skywalk has become one of the most popular
day trips from Las Vegas as well as from Kingman, AZ.
Pros:
Amazing views
Revenue supports local Indian tribe
Cons:
Long distance from Grand Canyon Village and Las Vegas
Long Ride on bus over uncomfortable road
Very expensive – around $75 per person
Can’t bring your own camera on skywalk (But they’ll sell you pictures or memory cards)
Photo Credits: Banner photo of the Skywalk by Andrew C Parnell; Vertical picture of the Grand Canyon Skywalk by Frank Pierson |
