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Rainbow Point, Bryce Canyon National Park

4.8
#3 of 9 in Nature in Bryce Canyon National Park
Lookout · Geologic Formation
Designed in 1939, Rainbow Point provides a breathtaking viewpoint over Bryce Canyon National Park. Though the park offers many excellent vantage points, this one affords vistas of the entire park. Spend some time here for photo ops and take advantage of the log-cabin comfort station with restrooms. At sunset the scene is especially fantastic. Using our international travel planner, Bryce Canyon National Park attractions like Rainbow Point can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By BernieMat
    A great view here with some difficulty of parking when driving your car. Arrive early or later in the day, or take the park shuttles. It is at the end of the scenic drive and takes about 20 minutes....  more »
  • By Louise S
    Rainbow Point is gorgeous! Hint: Drive in to the park and START here and then work back to the first lookout. This is about an 18 mile drive and worth it. We went later in the day when the park...  more »
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  • By Dillon Slaten
    Absolutely beautiful! If you want to see awesome landscapes, rainbow point is a must in the beautiful state of Utah!
  • By Kimberly Clark
    This is the best point since the shuttles don't bring the tourist up there. Plus it usually rains and hails but this time it didn't.
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