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Grand Canyon/Desert View
The Grand Canyon Desert View is a scenic overlook located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. It offers breathtaking views of the canyon and its colorful rock formations. The overlook is accessible by car and is located 25 miles east of Grand Canyon Village. Visitors can take in the stunning views of the canyon from the Desert View Watchtower, a 70-foot stone tower built in 1932. The watchtower also houses a museum and gift shop. Other activities at the overlook include hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing.
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User Reviews
Astrida McFarland
My trip to the Grand Canyon was phenomenal! It was on my bucket list and I can scratch it off my list. I will never forget my trip there and encourage everyone to go at least once. The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is an unbelievable spectacle of nature. It is a great, huge slash in the surface of the earth - 217 miles long, 4 to 18 miles wide and a mile deep, with the Colorado River flowing at the bottom. There is so much to see and would take a few days to see it all. I saw it by taking a helicopter tour at the Grand Canyon Village. It was exciting and breathtaking as you approached the edges of the cliffs on the south rim of the canyon into open space beneath you. I felt my stomach flip flop seeing the river and huge rocks. The vivid colors of oranges, pinks and light purples were a sight to behold! It was in the morning and I often wonder what a sunset tour would've been like. An incredible trip that I will never forget.
Jun Li
There are 4 national parks easily stands out among all; they are Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion; I call them the Big 4s! The must sees in one's life. I stand at south rim, walk along the rim trail, the great loneliness is at its own display, nothing is greater than that.
Waffelsworldtour Anaïse Et Nico
Well, how to describe a journey in Grand Canyon? This is just so amazing, we did the south rim part. Walking the rim and taking so many pictures and videos. Each place give you another spectacular view. What was supposed to be an hour walk became three hour. In the afternoon we went to hermit point with the bus, stopping almost on all the stop. The way the bus are organized and free make it very nice to enjoy the view and it was also fun and not to rash for the kids.
Ambrea Johnson
Absolutely the most gorgeous park I've ever visited. So many sights to see and views to admire -- and not a single one bad. Late April was a wonderful time to go with few crowds, cool weather, and ample sunshine.
Terrence Jent
Absolutely stunning! I knew it was going to be big but nothing can prepare you for the actual visuals. The park is organized and has plenty of pull offs on the scenic drive. Definitely one of those parks where you could spend days exploring. We will be back!