Self-Guided Desert View Tours and Activities

An Unforgettable Grand Canyon Tour

Designed by architect Mary Colter as an homage to the watchtowers built by Desert View's native cultures, the Desert View Watchtower offers a commanding view of the canyon. It even features a murals painted by Hopi Artist Fred Kabotie.

Three miles west of Desert View, the Tusayan Museum provides a rare window into the lives and culture of the Pueblo Indians, who lived in the area over 800 years ago. Browse exhibits with pottery, arrowheads and household items. Then take a walk through the Tusayan Ruins, amid the juniper and pines, to get a true sense of perspective on how these ancient people lived in harmony with nature.