Grand Canyon Visitor Center Presents the Skywalk

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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
Mark Ross Johnson, that idea evolved into a rectangular walkway and eventually the "U"-shaped wa

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It is built to handle a magnitude 8
earthquake within 50 miles.
Skywalk Designed by
Mark Ross Johnson

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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

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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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