Gaze Hundreds Of Miles Into The Grand Canyon At The Desert View Watchtower In Arizona
Have you ever wondered where the very best views of the Grand Canyon can be found? The answer is the Desert View Watchtower. This historic, seven-story structure lets you gaze over 100 miles into the canyon on clear days! Here’s everything you need to know.
It reflects the architecture of the ancestral Puebloans of the Colorado Plateau.
On a clear day, you can gaze over 100 miles into the South Rim of the Grand Canyon!
The shop is open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily.
There must be hundreds - if not thousands - of petroglyphs on the walls and ceiling.
It's a truly remarkable sight.
The dense fog combined with the snow-covered ground is a scene that will be forever etched into your memory.
It features six developed and five unmarked canyon viewpoints, as well as four picnic areas. You'll also see the ruins of an Ancestral Puebloan village, plus a museum that brings it to life with 2,000–4,000-year-old historical relics.
Please note: the tower itself is currently closed, but the trail at its base and the retail shop are open. Visit the National Park Service website for updates.
Have you ever climbed to the top of the Desert View Watchtower? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Tell us in the comments section below. Check out our previous article to learn more about Desert View Drive.
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Address: Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA
