Lookout Studio

Absolutely a must visit when you’re in Grand Canyon village

My favorite spot on the South Rim. I loved the art studio and the view was phenomenal.

Beautiful building and area of the canyon.

(December 2021 travel story) Not look you get amazing views going in and through the lookout studio, but you also get to sit and enjoy the view from different vista points. Studio has really good collection of crafts and arts made by Native American artists. I bought hand made mini coasters and trinkets crafted by artists as souvenirs.

Great lookout point and nice gift shop. Worth stopping by!

The Lookout Studio was designed and built in 1914 by Mary Colter and is one of the Grand Canyon landmark buildings worth visiting in the South Rim Village. Opening hours are seasonal (roughly 9am to 5 or 6pm) daily. The architecture of Lookout Studio is intriguing. Colter made use of large stone material to give the building a ruinous yet charming appearance. Being situated along the edge of the canyon is a nice touch and helps the Lookout Studio blend into the area terrain. There are photographs of the Grand Canyon, local artwork pieces and other souvenirs you can purchase during visits. There are upper and lower deck viewing rooms as well, both of which are worth seeing and having picture if you like. Note: There are several other important historical landmarks nearby. You can combine your visit with the Kolb Studio just a couple minutes further walk down the South Rim trail and the Bright Angel Lodge as well.

Nice views from the balcony of this studio! if you are walking the Rim Trail , this is a nice ending to the trail. Also this is very close to the Bright Angel Trailhead

Bright Angel Trail is beautiful in the wintertime. We took only 45 minutes in and out, recognizing that this trail is super long. Beautiful views.