Odds are you’ve visited the Grand Canyon before, and odds are you’ve left feeling like you only scratched the surface of all the natural wonder has to offer. Well, there’s another option that will have you ticking lots of boxes for an outdoor adventure: Grand Canyon West, where you’ll discover great dining, attractions and a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
This 18-square-mile section of the Grand Canyon’s expanse packs so much fun into a relatively small area, but if time is an issue, there’s one must-visit destination here that towers above all the others—literally. Skywalk, a glass-bottomed bridge that forms a U-shape as it beckons you out over the edge of a steep drop down, has already hosted literally millions of visitors; make sure you join this exclusive club, as there is no substitute for that feeling of “floating” over the Grand Canyon.
From there, your options are still plentiful. Action seekers will definitely want to check out a zipline ride 500 feet above a side canyon for more than a half-mile (sorry, but you have to be at least 4 feet or taller, weigh between 90 to 275 pounds and be able to climb staircases without assistance for this particular option). It’s not quite as spiritual as Skywalk, but it’s darn close! If ziplining is a bit too much, but you still want those great views, you can also opt for a helicopter ride.
If you’re having trouble deciding, there are plenty of package deals you can take advantage of, from the Grand Package (includes general admission to Grand Canyon West and a ticket to Skywalk) to the Grandiose Package (lunch on the banks of the Colorado River, a moderate hike to Travertine Falls and a one-day guided whitewater rafting trip).
There’s also some terrific restaurants spread throughout Grand Canyon West, including Sky View Restaurant, Guano Point Café and Diamond Creek Restaurant, which serves bananas Foster fry bread, open face hot beef on Texas toast and a 12-inch Hualapai taco.
And best of all, Grand Canyon West is all two hours from your hotel room. What are you waiting for?
5001 Diamond Bar Road, Peach Springs, Ariz. 888.868.9378 or grandcanyonwest.com
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