Where is the best view of the Grand Canyon from the rim?

Question

I am an architecture major student and am doing a project located at the Grand Canyon. I have to build a model that is completely over the edge of the canyon, therefore I need to have the best view.

Answer 1

There are many great views from the rim and they are all a little different. Note that the North Rim closes for the winter in mid-October and does not open again until May. Here are my picks for the best views on either rim:

NORTH RIM:
Point Sublime - Considered by many to be the best rim view in the canyon due to the sweeping vista. But a bit hard to reach with an hour drive over rough roads from the North Rim lodge.

Cape Royale - The view of the canyon of the canyon with Wotan's Throne in the foreground is one of the most famous shots in the canyon. Easy 20 minute paved drive from North Rim lodge. Nearby, is the arch called Angel's Window - there is a spot where you can see a stretch of the river through the arch.

SOUTH RIM:
Yavapai Point - Excellent view of the famous central part of the canyon with the line of the important Bright Angel fault visible and a good rim-side view of the river. Near park entrance.

Grandview Point - Nice views of the canyon with Horseshoe Mesa laid out below. Good location if you want a view of one of the mesas inside the canyon (most rim views tend to overlook straight cliffs or side-canyons).

Desertview (Desertview Watchtower) - On the eastern edge of the park. This view is interesting because it shows the transition of the canyon from an open basin into the more narrow areas of the inner gorge.

Note that if you are interested in architecture at the canyon, you would do well to study the works of Mary E. J. Colter, the architect who designed several historic buildings at the canyon and often made a point of integrating her buildings in the canyon environment. Good examples are Phantom Ranch (at the bottom) and Hermit's Rest and Lookout Studio on the South Rim.

Also, you should visit the newly restored Yavapai Observation Station at Yavapai Point. This historic building is integrated into the very edge of the rim and was intended to appear as an extension of the canyon itself (see link to article below).

Answer 2

Grand Canyon South in Arizona is close to Williams There are unfastened trams that run the loops of the canyon so basically get on and rancid all those attractions. additionally there's a burro holiday around the rim of the canyon BTW that's an exceptionally long day, parent approximately 6 hours each and each way no remember in case you bypass via Boulder city or Laughlin

Answer 3

Lipan Point: It is one of the few places [driveable] on the rim that the river can clearly and dramatically be seen from. Take a drive out there enjoy the view. Then you can make your plans,and build your models , just don't ever build the real thing.

Answer 4

I lived in Phoenix, and went to the canyon a lot of times, and on land I thought the main entrance, then walk a bit to overlook areas, but the best view I ever had there was the helicoptor ride...takes you all aroung the area where you can snap pictures to your hearts delight....Hope this helped.....

Answer 5

This is already being done, but not get complete. A clear platform is being built over the rim and they plan on charging $25 a person to walk out into nothing.

Answer 6

The best way to view the Canyon is fly into it by helicopter...its breath taking...especially at sunset..You can rent charters out of Las Vegas that fly you in to have dinner and champagne..then you fly back to Vegas and cruise over the Strip...its amazing

Answer 7

North rim, but you'll have to be in good enough shape to get to the best areas.

Answer 8

The north rim. South rim has too many tourists.