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Arizona · United States
Take a 0.7 mile stroll from Mather Point to Yavapai Point
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Grand Canyon South Rim
Welcome to the Grand Canyon South Rim. I am delighted to be your guide as we explore what is undeniably one of the seven natural wonders of the world. …
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We begin our exploration at the central hub of the South Rim, the Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Take a moment to look around at the bustling energy of this plaza. …
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Just a short walk from the Visitor Center, we arrive at Mather Point. Prepare yourself, for this is the quintessential first look into the abyss. …
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Following the rim trail westward, we reach the Yavapai Geology Museum, a beautiful rustic stone building completed in nineteen twenty eight. This is the starting point for a particularly special segment of the paved, highly…
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Continuing west into the historic heart of the Grand Canyon Village, we arrive at a remarkably distinctive structure known as the Hopi House. Built in nineteen zero five, this multi story stone and adobe building stands in…
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Standing proudly just a few steps away from the Hopi House is the crown jewel of the South Rim, the grand El Tovar Hotel. Opened in nineteen zero five, this magnificent structure is the highest end hotel within the park…
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Just down the paved walkway from the El Tovar, perched precariously on the very edge of the dramatic precipice, we find the enchanting Lookout Studio. Constructed in nineteen fourteen, this is another brilliant architectural…
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Continuing our walk, we arrive at the sprawling complex of the Bright Angel Lodge. Unlike the towering grandeur of the El Tovar, the Bright Angel Lodge presents a charming, rustic village atmosphere. …
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Just a short distance down a sloping hill from the Bright Angel Lodge sits our final structural stop, the fascinating Kolb Studio. Clinging to the edge of the rim much like the Lookout Studio, this historic building served as the…
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As our walking tour along the magnificent South Rim comes to an end, take one final moment to step to the edge and cast your gaze over the vast, echoing silence of the canyon. The shadows are likely shifting now, transforming the…
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What is Grand Canyon South Rim?
Grand Canyon South Rim is a place in Arizona · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Arizona · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.0590, -112.1282 |
| Last updated |
