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Grand Canyon Visitor Center Presents: Skywalk

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The Skywalk is an attraction built on the Hualapai Nation – that allows visitors to walk on a suspended bridge walkwalk that has a glass floor & hangs out over the Grand Canyon.

What is the Skywalk?

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David Jin, a tour operator and business man came to the US in the late 80s and operated several Las Vegas based travel & tour companies.

His Grand Canyon tours included the 2 ½ hour trip from Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim which sparked the idea to build the Skywalk.

Skywalk Imagined by Entrepreneur David Jin

With the help of architect Mark Ross Johnson, that idea evolved into a rectangular walkway and eventually the "U"-shaped walkway that has now been

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It is built to handle a magnitude 8 earthquake within 50 miles.

Skywalk Designed by Mark Ross Johnson

With the help of architect Mark Ross Johnson, that idea evolved into a rectangular walkway and eventually the "U"-shaped walkway that has now been

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• After reaching a deal with the Hualapai tribe, Jin invested 30 million into building the Skywalk

• Both sides agree to split ticket sales profits over 25 years

Jin Invests 30 Million into Building the Skywalk

With the help of architect Mark Ross Johnson, that idea evolved into a rectangular walkway and eventually the "U"-shaped walkway that has now been

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Opened to Public March 2007

• Suspended 4000 ft above the Canyon

• Shaped like a giant horseshoe

• One of the most incredible views and tourist attractions of the the Skywalk

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• Skywalk is outside of the Grand Canyon National Park

• Drive is approximately 5 hours from the South Rim

• Tours available to take you to Grand Canyon Skywalk

Skywalk is on the West Rim

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• Skywalk provides visitors an outstanding view several thousands feet down

• Visiting the Skywalk is one of th emost popular Grand Canyon things to do during a Grand Canyon vacation

Most Post Popular Grand Canyon Attraction

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• The Hualapai Nation Tribe does charge for viewing from the Skywalk and your price may include a Legacy Price tacked on for accessing the roadway to get there.

• Tour & photo packages are available for purchase to visitors.

Drive & Access Fees

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Skywalk will eventually include a:

• Museum• Movie Theater• Gift Shops• Restaurants• Casino

Hualapai nation hopes to build up the West end of the Grand into a more tourist attraction place.

Future Plans for Hualapai Nation & the Skywalk

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