Additional attractions and historical buildings along the Grand Canyon:<\/strong><\/p>\nAlong the South Rim, primarily in the Grand Canyon Village, you will find several historical buildings.\u00a0 Buckey O’Neill Cabin, the El Tovar Hotel and the Grand Canyon Railway Depot are few noteworthy buildings found here.<\/p>\n
The Buckey O’Neill Cabin, located in the south Rim is considered one of the longest continually standing structures here. It was built by William Owen O’Neill during the 1890’s. Currently, the cabin is used as a guest house for vacationers who want to visit the Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n
The El Tovar Hotel\u00a0 is considered to be the South Rim\u2019s most luxurious lodge. This hotel, constructed in 1905 is 4 stories tall and was planned by Charles Whittlesley. You can find a gift shop and a restaurant inside this hotel.<\/p>\n
Of the fourteen train stations ever built in the United States, the Grand Canyon Railway Depot is one of only three log-cabin-style railway depot existing today. It was constructed in 1909.<\/p>\n
Other attractions include Lipan Point and Toroweap Overlook.\u00a0 Lipan Point is a promontory or headland situated on the South Rim. By visiting in this place, you can have a great view of the Unkar Creek area in the inner canyon as well as the various rock strata in the area. Toroweap Overlook or Tuweep provides the most heart-stooping view of the canyon below. It is located 3,000 feet above the Colorado River. According to the National Park Service, this is the most remote in the country.<\/p>\n
Recreational activities you can engage to<\/p>\n
Other options you can do to have a more leisurely view of the canyon is through the Coconino Canyon Train, which is a ninety-minute train ride that start at the old Grand Canyon Depot in the Grand Canyon National Park and passes through 24 miles of the canyon\u2019s landscape.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re the more adventurous type, you can view the canyon in a more vertical perspective by going on board a small airplane or a helicopter. However, some scenic flights are not permitted if they fly within the 1,500 feet of the rim due to recent incidence of crash.<\/p>\n
Aside from the usual sightseeing of the Grand Canyon, you can do a lot of recreational activities. Among the popular activities are hiking, running, whitewater rafting and camping. While you\u2019re at the floor of the valley you can traverse it on the back of a mule, by foot or by raft from upriver.<\/p>\n
Truly, the Grand Canyon is an impressive and must visited tourist attraction. If you haven\u2019t visited the place yet, then it is about time for you to experience the excitement and the adventure of a lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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