Grand Canyon West Skywalk
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Grand Canyon West Skywalk
The main attraction at the Grand Canyon’s West Rim; The Skywalk is an engineering marvel that extends 70 feet out and over the Rim of the Canyon. This 10 foot wide, horseshoe-shaped “cantilever” glass bridge allows amazed visitors to walk out and over the Rim; utilizing incredibly strong glass panels capable of holding 70 fully loaded 747 passenger jets.
This incredible feat of construction lets visitors to “walk on air”, and gaze 4000 feet down directly below their feet to the Canyon floor, and has been featured by institutions such as the National Geographic Channel, The Today Show, and CNN.
Upon arrival, you will store personal belongings in free lockers, and put on special booties to protect the glass panels you walk on. Professional photographers are standing by to capture your experience as you step out and over the Rim for a unique souvenir that cannot be replicated!
Finally, after your Skywalk experience, top the day off with a bite to eat at the Sky View Restaurant, which offers panoramic views of the Skywalk and Canyon. So purchase your tickets now, and bring the whole family (all children of walking ages welcome) to experience the Grand Canyon like never before