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Best lookout points in Arizona by visitors

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Visit any given lookout point near you on a Saturday afternoon, and you're likely to be joined by several other people angling to get a glimpse of the view. Humans have always been drawn to vista points, whether for practical reasons such as surveying a large swath for scouting or simply to enjoy the natural (or human-made) landscape.

This has led to local and federal governments investing in parking, platforms, and public binoculars to better manage crowds gathering at lookout points across the United States. Arizona's Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River snakes around sandstone rock, draws around 2 million visitors annually. The city of Page, Arizona, has invested over $5 million in expanded parking, trail upgrades, and safety railings to manage the growing crowds.

Each year, more than 2 million people visit 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City for the panoramic skyline views from its "Top of the Rock" observation deck, perched roughly 850 feet above the streets. The spot attracts everyone from first-time visitors to couples planning proposals.

There are thousands of lookout points across the United States that offer special views like these, which means there are likely beautiful vistas near you. Stacker compiled a list of the best lookout points in Arizona using August 2025 data from Tripadvisor to highlight the top-rated spots.

Tripadvisor rankings consider several factors—including average rating, total number of reviews, and page views—so a location with a perfect 5.0 might still rank below a 4.0 with more traffic. Only spots with at least 20 reviews were included.

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#29. Trailview Overlook

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#29. Trailview Overlook

- Rating: 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#26. New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout

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#26. New Cornelia Open Pit Mining Lookout

- Rating: 4.2/5 (46 reviews)
- City: Ajo
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#24. The Abyss

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6 / 29

#24. The Abyss

- Rating: 4.6/5 (116 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#23. Cape Royal Trail

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#23. Cape Royal Trail

- Rating: 4.9/5 (136 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#22. Navajo Point

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#22. Navajo Point

- Rating: 4.8/5 (294 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#21. Lookout Studio

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9 / 29

#21. Lookout Studio

- Rating: 4.5/5 (223 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#19. Pima Point

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#19. Pima Point

- Rating: 4.8/5 (149 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#18. Mohave Point

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#18. Mohave Point

- Rating: 4.8/5 (221 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#16. Toroweap Point

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#16. Toroweap Point

- Rating: 4.9/5 (96 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#11. Yaki Point

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#11. Yaki Point

- Rating: 4.8/5 (319 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#8. Grandview Point

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#8. Grandview Point

- Rating: 4.8/5 (571 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#7. Guano Point

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#7. Guano Point

- Rating: 4.7/5 (98 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#6. Lipan Point

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24 / 29

#6. Lipan Point

- Rating: 4.9/5 (460 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#3. Mather Point

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27 / 29

#3. Mather Point

- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,619 reviews)
- City: Grand Canyon National Park
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#1. Horseshoe Bend

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#1. Horseshoe Bend

- Rating: 4.7/5 (15,567 reviews)
- City: Page
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 24 states.

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