Lookout Studio
Lookout Studio
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TravelerCentralFLA
Clermont, FL1,860 contributions
May 2022
The Lookout Studio is near the trailhead for the Bright Angel Trail. After our hike on the trail we visited the Lookout Studio. There is a nice gift shop inside. However, the real draw for the Studio are the lookout terraces that have magnificent views of the Canyon. We were able to get terrific pictures and to admire the expansive vistas of the Canyon from here. I recommend a stop at the Lookout Studio.
Written 22 May 2022
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MikeB1952
Santa Fe, NM1,182 contributions
Mar 2020
This is a small gift shop with a viewing area of the Canyon. The gift shop has much the same as we’ve seen before. But it's quite a building perched on the edge of the Grand Canyon. The gift shop is pretty typical. The viewing area is quite nice. Standing on the deck with the rock building at your back harkens back to a day when Grand Canyon tourism was young.
And the view - magnificent.
And the view - magnificent.
Written 22 March 2020
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Robert P N
Los Angeles, CA2,244 contributions
Jun 2020 • Family
It’s special today. And even more so when you think about how 60 years ago how difficult it was to get to the south rim. And then to build the look out. And then just sit and take in the beauty. Simply amazing. Make sure to take the walking tour.
Written 22 July 2020
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BrunoLonx
Brasilia, DF288 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Lookout Studio tells some history of the pioneers that first settled in the Grand Canyon Area, has a vantage point with 270 degree view of the area below and some souvenirs for sale. It accessible from Bright Angel Point. Only a short walk from where the bus stop, it is a must-see if you are near Grand Canyon Visitor Center.
Written 30 May 2019
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TravelsWithRuby
Philadelphia, PA464 contributions
Jul 2011 • Solo
Architect Mary Jane Colter designed this building, and it's worth a stop if you like her work. It's basically a gift shop now, but there are some great views out the back.
Written 8 January 2012
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Steve5863
Avon, OH12,807 contributions
Apr 2011
This small historic building designed by Mary Colter, who designed many of the historic buildings at the Grand Canyon, is perched of the edge of the canyon and it is worth a moment to take a look as you pass it along the Rim Trail.
Written 30 December 2011
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joaniemaria
Eldridge, IA5,264 contributions
Sept 2019 • Family
Nice views. Interesting structure on the side of the Canyon. Small shop inside. Go inside and also out on the lookout decks for views of the Canyon.
Written 14 October 2019
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CynthiafromOhio2011
Cleveland, OH337 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
Ignore the gift shop inside (there are better one elsewhere nearby on the South Rim) and instead, enjoy the attractive building and the views.
Lookout Studio was built by the Sante Fe RR in 1914 and was a photography studio to compete with the nearby Kolb Studio (see separate review). It is one of several buildings at the Grand Canyon that were designed by architect Mary Colter, including the Bright Angel Lodge, Hermit's Rest, Hopi House, Phantom Ranch, and Desert View Watchtower. Lookout Studio uses Colter's signature rustic style of jagged native rocks to blend in with the the Grand Canyon. it is located at the very edge of the Canyon, and presents a very dramatic view!
You have to walk through the gift shop to get to the observation areas, but it is definitely worthwhile. The views are outstanding as you are perched right over the Canyon.
Lookout Studio was built by the Sante Fe RR in 1914 and was a photography studio to compete with the nearby Kolb Studio (see separate review). It is one of several buildings at the Grand Canyon that were designed by architect Mary Colter, including the Bright Angel Lodge, Hermit's Rest, Hopi House, Phantom Ranch, and Desert View Watchtower. Lookout Studio uses Colter's signature rustic style of jagged native rocks to blend in with the the Grand Canyon. it is located at the very edge of the Canyon, and presents a very dramatic view!
You have to walk through the gift shop to get to the observation areas, but it is definitely worthwhile. The views are outstanding as you are perched right over the Canyon.
Written 29 March 2012
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SAK205
Bellbrook, OH14 contributions
Oct 2019
We enjoyed this stop. You can either stay on the outside landing of the lookout or venture down to two separate levels. We could see a condor on the nest, but not in flight.
Written 31 October 2019
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JOSEPH M
Tiffin, OH231 contributions
Sept 2019
We loved being at the Studio to see an unobstructed view of the sunrise, especially seeing it after watching the sunset at Hopi Pt. the night before. The sky is just magic, filling with colors of the early morning.
Written 2 September 2019
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