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3 Kingman History 5 Information Before You Go - Regional Map
9 Accomodations 10 Getting Around Map 14 Museums & Historic Sights 17 Things to Do 19 Golf & Recreation 21 Regional Attractions & Map 24 Day Trips 25 Walk the Sky /
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27 Hualapai Ranch /
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29 Grand Canyon West 31 Guano Point / Eagle Point 33 River Runners 35 Walapai Market
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Kingman History
Kingman Railroad Crossing
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ingman prehistory belongs to the Patayan (old ones) Culture and their descendants; principally the Hualapai, Havasupai and Mojave tribes. Spaniards explored the area in search of gold as early as the 1500s. In 1857, Lt. Edward Beale’s U.S. Camel Corps located springs near Historic Downtown Kingman while surveying along the 35th parallel for the nation’s first Federally funded wagon road.
1880: Lewis Kingman followed much of Beale Road while surveying for the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad. The railway reached the site of Kingman in March of 1883 and the first train pulled up in October 1883 carrying about 100 passengers. The town of Kingman began growing as people moved in to ranch, mine or set up business to service these growing industries. Kingman became a hub for supplies fed by the railroad. By 1887, Kingman was populous enough to be voted the new Mohave County seat, however the prior seat, Mineral Park, did not concede. According to folklore, a group of Kingmanites stole the county records in the dark of night and brought them to Kingman.
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1926: the highway paralleling the railroad through Kingman was officially certified US Highway 66. The Great Depression brought more than 200,000 people out west on Highway 66 in hopes of finding a new beginning. Route 66 became an essential part of Kingman’s personality.
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The Sky’s the Limit 1929: Port Kingman, Arizona State’s first commercial airport, was established and dedicated by Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart as part of the Transcontinental Air Transport Inc., forerunner of TWA. Boulder Dam, as Hoover Dam was called between 1933 and 1947, was dedicated in 1935. That same year, Boulder Dam Kingman Highway (now Highway 93) was completed. Kingman was known as the “Gateway to Boulder Dam”. 1942: the Kingman Army Airfield was opened to train aerial gunners. About 36,000 gunners were trained here during WWII. After the war, many serviceman moved back to call Kingman their home. Kingman Army Airfield is the site of the present Kingman Airport Industrial Park. The former location of the original officer’s quarters is now home to Desert Diamond Distillery. Kingman incorporated soon after the war in 1952. Kingman & Grand Canyon West
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INFORMATION Seligman (via Rt 66) Sierra Vista Tombstone Tucson Wickenburg Wickieup Williams Winslow Yuma Out of State City Albuquerque, NM Barstow, CA Bryce Canyon NP, UT (via Page) Chicago, IL Denver, CO (via Hwys 191, 160, 89) Las Vegas, NV Laughlin, NV Los Angeles, CA New York, NY (via Is 70, 44, 40)
Miles (km) Time 472 (760) 6 ½ hrs 206 (331) 3 hrs 427 (687) 7 hrs
Oklahoma City, OK Palm Springs, CA Reno, NV Salt Lake City, UT San Bernardino, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA Seattle, WA (via Hwy 93 & I-84) St. Louis, MO Zion NP, UT (via Page)
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103 (166) 1 ¾ hrs 34 (52) 40 min 322 (518) 5 ½ hrs 2457 (2954) 36 hrs
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Climate Average High January 56F/13C February 60F/16C March 66F/19C April 74F/23C May 83F/28C June 93F/34C
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AME LODGING (1650+ rooms) see page 17 H&G AZ FIS A Arizona Inn B Best Western King’s Inn C Best Western Wayfarer’s D Clarion Inn THINGS TO DO see page 21 E Days Inn East 1 Bank St Indoor Gun Range F Days Inn West 2 Brenden Theaters G Economy Inn 3 Cerbat Lanes Bowling Alley H Econo Lodge 4 Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course I El Trovatore Motel 5 Dell E Webb Wellness Center J Hampton Inn & Suites (fitness, racket ball, pool) K High Desert Inn 6 Mini Golf (at Kingman KOA) L Hill Top Motel 7 Mohave County Fairgrounds M Holiday Inn Express
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Historic Downtown Kingman KINGMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
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KRMC URGENT CARE 1726 Beverly Ave. - Kingman, AZ 86409 (928) 753-3303
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istoric Downtown Kingman has more than 40 sites and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. While visiting the Kingman Visitor Center, be sure to pick up a walking-tour map and get a behind the scenes look at the history of this northwestern Arizona community.
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Arizona Route 66 Museum*
120 W. Andy Devine Ave 928.753.9889 Tells the story of the Mother Road through brilliant murals, photos and life-size dioramas. hours Daily 9a-4:30p admission Adults $4, seniors $3, children free with adult (includes the Mohave Museum & Bonelli House). Last admission at 4p
Bonelli House Museum*
430 E. Spring Street • 928.753.1413 Take a guided tour of early settler life in the American West in this 1915 early settler home. hours Mon to Fri 11a-3p admission Adults $4, seniors $3, children free with adult (includes admission to the Mohave & Route 66 Museums). last admission at 2:30p
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Camp Beale Spring
From downtown Kingman, drive west on Beale St. to Fort Beale Dr. Turn right, go approx. 1.5 miles and turn left into the parking lot. Established in 1871, there is now a walking trail to the spring and camp ruins. Required permit available at the Kingman Visitor Center and City Parks Dept.
Kingman Railroad Museum
402 E. Andy Devine Ave • 928.718.1440 Located in Kingman’s historic train depot. See exhibits of model train layouts and displays of the history & influence that the railroad had on Kingman. hours Wed to Sun 10a-4p admission Adults $2, children free with accompanying adult
Locomotive Park
Located across the street from the Powerhouse Home to famed Santa Fe locomotive #3759. Get up close and examine this marvel of locomotive design while listening to the modern trains rolling by on the nearby tracks.
Mohave Museum of History & Arts*
400 W. Beale Street • 928.753.3195 • MohaveMuseum.org Provides a look into the Wild West and earlier times with unique exhibits chronicling mining, ranching, railroading and the indigenous people. hours Mon to Fri 9a-5p, and Sat 1p-5p admission Adults $4, seniors $3, children free with adult (includes the Route 66 Museum and Bonelli House). Last admission at 4p.
Rte 66 Electric Vehicle Museum*
120 W. Andy Devine Ave (located inside the Arizona Route 66 Museum) World’s first Electric Vehicle Museum opened in 2014 with displays from 1909 to present. hours Daily 9a-4:30p admission Admission into this semipermanent museum is included with the Arizona Route 66 Museum. Last admission at 4p.
White Cliffs Wagon Trail
From Beale St, turn onto Grandview Ave and continue to Lead St, turn right on Lead St and follow to the White Cliffs trail head (on right). See part of a wagon road used in the late 1800s to bring ore from the mines to the railroad in Kingman.
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The Arizona Route 66 Museum, Bonelli House, Mohave Museum of History & Arts and Route 66 Electric Vehicle Museum are all operated by the Mohave Pioneers Historical Society. Admission includes all four museums.
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Canada Mart 210 W. Andy Devine, Kingman 928.753.2400 • www.kingmancanadamart.com Canada Mart sells authentic Native American turquoise jewelry and artifacts.
Cerbat Lanes Bowling Alley
3631 Stockton Hill Rd. • 928.692.1835 • CerbatLanesAZ.com Cerbat Lanes has 24 lanes with a video game arcade, full service pro shop and snack bar & grill hours Open daily, hours vary by day (call for hours) admission Call for prices
Lowell Observatory 1440 West Mars Hill Road, Flagstaff 928.774.3358 • www.lowell.edu Guided tours, interactive space exhibits, science presentations, nightly telescope viewing.
Desert Diamond Distillery
HomeNofOlympic Big Red’s Drive 4875 handcrafted wines 928.757.7611 • DesertDiamondDistillery.com Tour Arizona’s only “open to the public” Micro-Distillery. Small batch, award-winning, hand-crafted rums and vodkas. hours Open Sun, Mon &Thurs 10a-5p; Fri & Sat 10a-6p admission Tour $5, Full flight $10 (includes glass)
Meteor Crater IInterstate-40, Exit 233, Winslow 928.289.5898 • www.meteorcrater.com Visit the world’s best preserved meteorite impact site.
COME EXPERIENCE THE CELLA WINES FIRST HAND FEATURING:
• Cabernet Sauvignon • Zinfandel • Merlot • Chardonnay • Syrah • Sangiovese • Malbec
Cella Winery
6927 E. Brooks Blvd. Kingman, AZ
National Geographic Visitor Center - IMAX 450 State Route 64, Grand Canyon 928.638.2468 • www.explorethecanyon.com Grand Canyon – The Hidden Secrets on a 6-story high screen
(928) 692-9600 (714) 402-4878
6927 E. Brooks Blvd. • 928.682.9600 Northwestern Arizona’s only winery with estate wines, located a short drive off of Route 66. hours Open Fri & Sat 11a-5p, Sun 12a-6p admission Wine tasting $5 www.cellawinery.com
Stetson Winery & Event Center
10965 N Moonscape Way • 928.757.7206 • StetsonWinery.com Northwestern Arizona’s only winery event center, located a short drive off of Route 66. hours Open Fri & Sat 11a-4p, Sun 12a-4p THE PERFECT admission Wine tasting $5 PLACE TO PLAY
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The Kingman Airport Cafe 6000 Flightline Dr, Kingman • 928.757.4420 • kingmanairportcafe.com
Best Western Plus, King’s Inn 2930 E Andy Devine Ave • 928.753.6101
Sa’ Nyu Wa Restaurant at the Skywalk 928.769.2419 ext. 512 • GrandCanyonWest.com
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel 555 W Middle Verde Rd, Camp Verde • 928.567.7999 La Quinta Inns & Suites 3419 Hotel Way • 928.529.5070 www.6781.lq.com The Grand Canyon Skywalk is only 70 miles away! Ramada Kingman Hotel 3100 E Andy Devine Ave • 928.753.6262 www.ramadakingman.com We are the only full service resort on Historic Route 66
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Kingman Regional Medical Center 3269 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman 928.757.2101 • www.azkrmc.com KRMC is the largest provider of health services in northwest Arizona.
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• Newest, most popular slot machines • Vegas-style live Blackjack and Poker • Family fun amenities • Hotel Play & Stay Packages Spacious Rooms • Complimentary Full-Hot • 4 restaurants offering casual to Outdoor pool • Indoor Hot Tub • Free WiFi upscale dining • Minutes from Out of Africa Wildlife Park
Kings Inn & Suites 2930 East Andy Devine, Kingman, Arizona cliffcastlecasinohotel.com 928-753-6101 • www.bwkingsinnaz.com 800.381.7568 | I-17, Exit 289 Just south of Sedona
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GOLFING KINGMAN Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course
1001 Gates Avenue 928.753.6593 • CerbatCliffsGC.com An 18-hole championship golf course with golf pro shop and Sand Trap Restaurant. hours Open daily, 6:30am - 6pm admission Rate daily (weekend) 9-hole $20, ($21), 18-hole $37 ($39), Senior & Junior rates discounted.
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www.lowell.edu | (928) 774-3358
RECREATION Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area Camp Beale Loop Trail
Take Beale St west to Fort Beale Drive. Turn right and follow Fort Beale Drive 1.5 miles to trail-head paved entry road (on left) Camp Beale Loop Trail includes 3.2 miles (5.1 km) for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use.
Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area Monolith Garden Trail
Two trail-heads located off of Hwy 93 (Beale St): 1. Follow Beale St heading west to Metwell Dr, turn left (½ mile north of I-40) 2. Located on Hwy 93 two miles west of Kingman, accessible via southbound travel lanes only Monolith Garden Trail includes 7 miles (11.2 km) for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian use.
Hualapai Mountain Park
6250 Hualapai Mtn Rd • 928.681.5700 • McParks.com Enjoy majestic views, hiking and biking (14 trails), picnicking, wildlife viewing, camping and cabin rentals nestled in the forest. Hualapai Mnt ATV Trail-head offers hundreds of miles of off-road adventure. hours Ranger station open daily 9a-5p, day use is 7a-7p admission Day-use entry $7, campsite $17, cabin rates vary
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Alpacas of the Southwest
Hoover Dam
East of Kingman 15 miles (24 km) on I-40 928.225.1450 • southwestalpacatours.com Get up-close and personal with the friendly alpacas at this full-operating ranch with Crias and Alpacas. Gift shop with luxury alpaca clothing. hours Thurs to Mon 9:30a-3:30p Kid Friendly admission $7 per carload.
North of Kingman 70 miles (113 km) on Hwy 93 866.730.9097 • USBR.gov/LC/HooverDam Hoover Dam Tour is an hour guided tour, the Powerplant Tour is 30-minute guided tour. Both include admission to the Visitor Center. hours 9a5p (Visitor Center) admission Adults $15, Juniors (4-16) & Seniors (62+) $12, under 4 free. $10 parking.
Chloride
North of Kingman 22 miles (34 km) on Hwy 93 to Chloride Road (MP 53), turn right continue 3 miles (5 km) • 928.565.2204 Founded in 1862, Chloride is one of the oldest continuously lived-in towns in Arizona and hosts shoot-outs at high noon on Saturdays. Near Chloride are hiking paths to petroglyphs and rock-art murals.
Keepers of the Wild
East of Kingman 34 miles (55 km) on Rt 66 928.769.1800 • KeepersoftheWild.org Non-profit sanctuary with over 150 exotic animals including lions, tigers, wolves and many more. hours Wed to Mon, 9a-5p admission Adults $20, Children (3-12) $12, Senior (65+) & Military $15, 2 and under are free. Add $10 per person for Guided Safari Tour (10a, 1p, 3:30p)
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East & West a total of 158 miles (157.87, 254 km) Kingman is at the Heart of Route 66 and the longest continuous ribbon of America’s Mother Road. Stretching from the Colorado River to just west of Ashfork, this All American Road makes for a fantastic road trip.
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North of Kingman 71 miles (114 km) 888.868.9378 • GrandCanyonWest.com Walk the sky 4,000 feet above the canyon floor, stroll through Indian Village or take a helicopter ride into the Grand Canyon. Map code: AZ L7FN.7D hours Vary by season, open daily dawn to dusk. admission Entry $49.92 per person (taxes included), Skywalk additional $21.65 ($71.57 total)
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Lake Havasu City
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Southeast of Kingman 59 miles (95 km) GoLakeHavasu.com The City of London sought a buyer for the London Bridge and Lake Havasu City founder Robert McCulloch placed the winning bid. The London Bridge was rededicated in Lake Havasu City in 1971.
Grand Canyon West®, Home of the Skywalk®
Laughlin, NV
Walk the Sky at the Grand Canyon Skywalk®, 4,000 feet above the canyon floor. Stroll through the structures at Indian Village and see Native American performances. Take a helicopter ride into the Grand Canyon, ride a pontoon boat for a gorgeous glance of the canyon walls and walk the High Point Hike at Guano Point to witness an awe-inspiring 360° view. It promises to be an exhilarating natural experience!
West of Kingman 35 miles (56 km) on Hwy 68 Laughlin is like a mini old-time Las Vegas with 12 casinos and a river walk. Located along the Colorado River and Lake Mohave, there are fishing, boating and swimming opportunities.
Oatman
West of Kingman 28 miles (45 km) on Rt 66 OatmanGoldRoad.org An authentic, western ghost town and mining camp named for pioneer-turned-Indian-captive Olive Oatman. Best known for wild burros and wild west shows that start at high noon daily. Horseback rides are available at Oatman Stables May to September. Havasupai Campground
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Head east and take a detour to Arizona’s only open-to-thepublic distillery, or to the two wineries just 7-miles off Route 66 in tranquil desert vistas. Further east is the Hackberry General Store museum & gift shop, Keepers of the Wild wildlife sanctuary, the town of Peach Springs with the only road (unpaved) into the Grand Canyon, and the Grand Canyon Caverns, an original Route 66 attraction with tours of Earth’s 3rd largest dry limestone caverns. Afterward, follow Rt 66 to Seligman and have an ice-cream at the legendary Snow Cap or visit Angel’s Barber Shop. Pick up I-40 here and follow it to AZ 64 in Williams, head north one hour to the Grand Canyon South Rim.
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On a giant 6-story high screen! The National Geographic Visitor Center is the ultimate place to prepare for your Grand Canyon adventure and is home to the world’s most watched IMAX® film ever. Grand Canyon - The Hidden Secrets is a spectacular 34 minute film that explores the innermost depths of Grand Canyon, taking viewers to places they might never go. The Visitor Center offers services such as Grand Canyon information, free maps, National Geographic Store, tour reservations, National Park Pass sales, and an Explorers Café featuring Pizza Hut Express. Located on highway 64, one mile south of the Entrance to Grand Canyon National Park South Rim. For more info call 928-638-2468 or visit ExploreTheCanyon.com.
Meteor Crater
See where Apollo astronauts trained and experience the impact! Visit the best-preserved meteorite impact site on Earth. The visitor center at the crater offers guided rim tours daily (weather permitting), observation desks, an interactive discovery center, Astronaut Memorial Park, and a gift and rock shop. This popular landmark is located 35 miles east of Flagstaff on Interstate 40. For those travelling in RV’s, we have a convenient big-rig friendly RV Park located just off Interstate 40 at Exit 233. For more info call 800-289-5898 or visit MeteorCrater.com.
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Hualapai Mountain Park is a sky island in contrast to the desert landscape, with pine and juniper trees amidst granite rock formations. Elevations from 5000’ to 8400’ make it an oasis from the summer heat and a snowy playground in winter. Hike or bike miles of trails and enjoy abundant wildlife viewing of birds, fox, deer and elk. Pitch a tent for a camp out or check into one of the rustic cabins.
Route 66 West to London Bridge
Take Historic Route 66 west to the living ghost town of Oatman and experience the Wild West as it was 100-years ago. Witness daily gunfights and stroll the eclectic collection of shops alongside wild burros, descendants of the burros that worked the mines a century ago. Then continue on Route 66 (southwest) to I-40. Turn east to AZ Hwy 95 South (exit 9) and follow it to Lake Havasu City and the London Bridge.
Colorado River (Bullhead City, AZ / Laughlin, NV) Head west for 1,000 miles of Colorado River shoreline bordering Mohave County. Go fishing at Davis Camp or rent a personal watercraft in Bullhead City. Cross the river into Laughlin, ‘Little Vegas’, for gaming and entertainment. Chloride to Hoover Dam
Head North on Hwy 93 to Chloride, a haven for artists. This 1860s mining town once had over 75 mines producing gold, silver and copper. Visit Roy Purcell’s murals or prehistoric petroglyphs. Saturdays at high noon, it comes to life with gunslingers and a shoot-out.
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When the Skywalk first opened Two 2-½ inch panels of glass were placed onto one another. However, when the guests would walk over the glass they would hear an eerie screech of the glass creaking and moving, so a plastic buffer was later inserted.
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Explore Riverside Drop Into the Canyon by Helicopter for a River Cruise If you are looking for an aerial view of the Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon West can certainly accommodate. Come explore with us, looking out over the canyon’s edge without the constraints of guardrails or fences. This provides the viewer with the most natural, unrestricted views and photo opportunities. If you find this a bit tame for your adventurous heart, then perhaps a helicopter ride, that flies you right into the heart of the canyon, is more to your liking.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk has received several awards, including one of the top observation decks in the world. This world renowned attraction has been providing thrills for those of both the adventurous and curious travelers alike.
New in 2017: Sa' Nyu Wa Restaurant at the Skywalk
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the amazing helicopter ride enjoy sitting back on a smooth river cruise, where you get a completely different perspective of the grandest canyon of them all. Board one of our pontoon boats and take a smooth cruise, filled with facts and plenty of photo opportunities, or explore a natural waterfall with our all-new tour in Emery Falls.
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Hualapai Ranch cabins are available all year around. Stay with us, and enjoy some old-fashion hospitality. The Hualapai Ranch offers a place to hang your hat after a long day of adventure and sights. Trust us, a warm shower and a campfire with s’mores is the perfect ending to a long day of snapping photos and posing. Hualapai Ranch amenities include the Dining Hall climate-controlled eatery, live performances, and campfire stories and s’mores. No need to look for that signal, because your cabin is an authentic throwback from the Old West; no television or phones. Remove yourself from all the modern distractions as we call them, and truly enjoy the stars, while you look up and see the Milky Way like never before. Unless of course it’s a full moon out, then enjoy that oversized glow.
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Wild, Wild West Paid admission to Grand Canyon West includes parking, shuttle transportation between the Hualapai Ranch, Guano Point and Eagle Point scenic overlooks, a visitation certificate, photo opportunities with members of the Hualapai Tribe and self-guided walks through the cowboy-themed Hualapai Ranch and a Native American village. Grand Canyon West offers the only helicopter tours to the bottom of the canyon and a pontoon ride along the Colorado River.
This is the location for the world-famous Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glassfloored, horseshoe-shaped suspension bridge that allows those with nerve to peer 4,000 feet down to the canyon floor and the Colorado River below. Built by the Hualapai Nation in 2007, this unique vantage point beyond the canyon walls feels like walking among the clouds. Skywalk has been featured on The Today Show and in a National Geographic documentary. The Culture Trip, one of the globe’s top travel websites, recently recognized Skywalk as one of “The 10 Most Beautiful Skywalks and Viewpoints In The World” for its “exhilarating views” of the canyon.
Whitewater rafting the Grand Canyon
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For visitors who have whitewater rafting the Grand Canyon on their bucket lists, Hualapai River Runners lets you avoid the years-long wait for rafting slots found elsewhere along the Canyon’s Rim. Hualapai River Runners employs experienced guides ready to take guests on a 40-mile excursion along the mighty Colorado River. This daylong adventure combines the rush of shooting whitewater rapids with a scenic, moderate hike and the serene views of a meandering float along one of America’s most gorgeous rivers. At day’s end, guests finish their journey by helicopter, soaring from the canyon floor to the sky above the rim.
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fter leaving the Hualapai Ranch, come to Eagle Point, where you can see the all-natural rock formation set in the canyon wall. Sa’ Nyu Wa or Home of the Eagle, is not only home to the famed Skywalk but also has a unique visitor center for guests to learn a little bit more about the indigenous tribe of the Hualapai. For your cultural and educational experience take a walk around our American-Indian Village where several dwellings and tribes are showcased and exhibited. While at Eagle Point be sure to stop and see our live performances by traditional tribal representatives and be sure to catch one of our intertribal performances. Performances are live and scheduled every day. At Grand Canyon West we are committed to providing a glimpse of our legacy and culture while you visit.
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uano Point is arguably the best point of the entire Grand Canyon, you definitely want to make sure you stop here. With a 320 degree view, and photo opportunities everywhere, Guano Point is a breathtaking Grand Canyon experience. Take a hike to the top of the anthills, see the remains of an old car used as a movie prop and feel refreshed as you see views untouched. Used as the location for several filming endeavors, Guano Point will leave you speechless and intrigued. Guano Point is also home of an old mining operation that for a brief period, mined bat droppings or bat guano out of a mine from across the canyon.
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Hualapai River Runners The Hualapai Lodge is also headquarters to the oldest and only Native American-owned rafting company. 42-seasons strong and counting, first established in 1973, the Hualapai River Runners started as the only one-day whitewater rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. The trip itself continues to draw adventurers and thrill-seekers to Peach Springs, Arizona.
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Walapai Market on Route 66 The latest edition to the ever-expanding enterprises owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe, the Walapai Market is a very important cornerstone that is helping revitalize the community. Offering a full-service deli, made-to-order menu, Internet coffee house and cafĂŠ, the Walapai Market is quickly establishing its roots as the one stop shop on Route 66.
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