Observation decks & city views
Desert View Watchtower
Grand Canyon Village, United States
Designed by Mary Colter in 1932, the Desert View Watchtower mimics ancient Puebloan structures and offers sweeping views at the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Its hand-painted murals and petroglyphs honor Indigenous cultures.
Good to know
- Best time
- Sunset
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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