Grand Canyon West is about 170 miles from Las Vegas. From the Strip, head south on Interstate 15 to I-215, which transitions to U.S. 93 as you approach Boulder City.

The skywalk is open year-round from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with last tickets sold at 5 p.m. If you don't want to venture here on your own, keep in mind that many of the best Grand Canyon helicopter ...

Zipline riders can add on Skywalk tickets, likely around $35, though the price has yet to be set. Skywalk tickets without the zipline are $21.65, but guests much first purchase a Hualapai Legacy ...

The Skywalk, officially unveiled today, is being touted as an engineering marvel. The glass-and-steel horseshoe extends 70 feet beyond the canyon’s edge with no visible supports above or below.