The Stairs inside the Desert View Watchtower at the Grand Canyon | Route 66 Road Relics

Experience the breathtaking Desert View Watchtower, perched on the East Rim of the Grand Canyon! Designed by the renowned architect Mary Colter in 1932, this 70-foot stone tower was inspired by ancient Puebloan architecture, blending history and natural beauty seamlessly. 🌟 Fun Facts: The Watchtower offers panoramic views of the Colorado River and Painted Desert. Mary Colter collaborated with Hopi artisans to incorporate authentic Native American designs throughout the tower. Its interior walls

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1.3K reactions · 1K shares | Desert View Watchtower is a monument to a time, a place and a people. In this video, discover what inspired architect Mary Colter to build the Watchtower in 1932, and the significance that the Desert View area has to the tribes that call Grand Canyon home. | Grand Canyon National Park | Facebook

Are you trying to figure out what is wheelchair accessible at Grand Canyon? Got it covered! Save this video! South Rim: ✅ Rim Trail ✅ Grand Canyon Visitor Center ✅ Mather Point ✅ Trail of Time ✅ Yavapai Geology Museum ✅ Hermit Road viewpoints (with a scenic drive accessibility permit) ✅ Bright Angel Bicycles (rent wheelchairs and tandem bicycles) ✅ Parts of Grand Canyon Historic Village (no elevators in historic buildings) ✅ South Rim Shuttle Buses (accessible with ramps) ✅ Bright Angel Trailhea

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Desert View Watchtower ⬇️ Is a National Historic Landmark and one of the most iconic structures along the South Rim. It was designed by architect Mary Colter whose style was influenced by the Ancestral Puebloan people of the Colorado Plateau. 📍The Tower is located at Desert View Drive, 23 miles east of the Grand Canyon Village. ℹ️ As of today only the Kiva room (ground floor) of the tower is open for public. You can also find the Grand Canyon Conservancy Park Store here. I recommend checking th