Grand Canyon Desert View Watchtower
3 expert reviews
“The marvelously worn winding staircase of Mary Colter's 70ft stone tower, built in 1932, leads to one of the highest spots on the rim.”
– Lonely Planet
"From the 70 foot stone and mortar watchtower, the Painted Desert to the east and the Vermilion Cliffs rising near the Utah border are visible. The watchtower houses a glass-enclosed observatory." Full review
"A 70-foot stone tower with a circular base that rises dramatically over the south rim of the Grand Canyon, has piqued the interest of travelers since it opened in 1933."
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