Erinn helped us out at the visitors center. She encouraged my friends and I to do the junior ranger program and it ended up being a highlight of our Canyonlands trip. She swore us in as junior rangers with her own inspiring words that made us feel so loved, and I hope to remember them forever. Erinn is so passionate about the parks. She taught us about different animals, their purpose, and how to respect them. WE LOVE ERINN SO MUCH!! ❤️❤️

Nice little visitor center with a gift shop and museum at the entrance of the Needles section of Canyon lands NP. Very informative and friendly staff. Good place to buy some souvenirs and learn about the park before going further.

Great helpful staff. Loved the area, so beautiful. You need to add Needles District signage. Island in the Sky has their own sign.

Wow. I enjoyed the Needles area more than the Island in the Sky area. I heard other people say the same thing. The drive into Needles is similar to a smaller Zion Canyon, Vermillion Cliffs and some Monument Valley all rolled into one. Great views and easy hiking trails. One of the best things was almost no people visit this side since it's about 50 miles for Moab but well worth the drive.

Jonathon Jessup, one of the rangers there was extremely helpful with trail planning including a color coded map! Thanks Jonathon. I also met 2 EMT's from this area. Emily and Austin were amazing, very supportive and informative. Thanks guys.

Very informative. They offer masks for those that don’t have one. Decent restrooms. WiFi is ok, can’t download offline maps. There is a self serve water refill. Passport book items and stamps are located outside the store.

Nice visitor center. There’s a small museum with some informational displays about the area. Good selection of souvenirs and gifts in the store.

Erinn helped us out at the visitors center. She encouraged my friends and I to do the junior ranger program and it ended up being a highlight of our Canyonlands trip. She swore us in as junior rangers with her own inspiring words that made us feel so loved, and I hope to remember them forever. Erinn is so passionate about the parks. She taught us about different animals, their purpose, and how to respect them. WE LOVE ERINN SO MUCH!! ❤️❤️

Nice little visitor center with a gift shop and museum at the entrance of the Needles section of Canyon lands NP. Very informative and friendly staff. Good place to buy some souvenirs and learn about the park before going further.

Great helpful staff. Loved the area, so beautiful. You need to add Needles District signage. Island in the Sky has their own sign.

Wow. I enjoyed the Needles area more than the Island in the Sky area. I heard other people say the same thing. The drive into Needles is similar to a smaller Zion Canyon, Vermillion Cliffs and some Monument Valley all rolled into one. Great views and easy hiking trails. One of the best things was almost no people visit this side since it's about 50 miles for Moab but well worth the drive.

Jonathon Jessup, one of the rangers there was extremely helpful with trail planning including a color coded map! Thanks Jonathon. I also met 2 EMT's from this area. Emily and Austin were amazing, very supportive and informative. Thanks guys.

Very informative. They offer masks for those that don’t have one. Decent restrooms. WiFi is ok, can’t download offline maps. There is a self serve water refill. Passport book items and stamps are located outside the store.

Nice visitor center. There’s a small museum with some informational displays about the area. Good selection of souvenirs and gifts in the store.

It's a roadside attraction and very cool. The story of how it came to be is very interesting! Short little tour of the house but you cannot take pictures in there, it's worth a stop and to do. Outside, the property had lots of thing art and things to check out which was very pretty. They have a general store and a trading post. We got there right as the petting zoo was closing, so bummed we couldn't check that out!

Such a fun stop if you’re passing through the area. The Trading Post had a great selection of unique and handcrafted items. There are surprises around every corner as you stroll around the property (be sure to look for Big Foot), and there are fun activities perfect for breaking up a long drive. Be sure to tour the house… Austin is a fantastic guide!

My daughter and I were there yesterday. There's nothing to see there at all. A couple of souvenir shops, a restroom, and a small zoo with its characteristically distinctive smell. We paid about $20 for two and a bucket of chopped vegetables for the prisoners 🥹. The camel was quite friendly and happily ate almost the entire bucket. There are also a few goats, llamas, donkeys, bison, and a few birds. If you're looking for something to entertain the kids on your trip, this is the place.

Pretty cool spot and tour was worth the small price. Got to learn some cool history from my guide. Also 2 amazing sculptures outside.

What a cool stop! We did the short tour through the house…worth the $8-9. The art on property was also cool. They once ran a restaurant out of the hole and it would have been nice to get something to eat while visiting.

This Hole N The Rock is fun, quirky, and a great photo op. Why would you have a 5000 sq ft house built here? No idea because I didn’t go on the tour. We took a bunch of photos and bought an $8 magnet though.

Fun little stop on the side of the road! Had a zoo and cute little shops. Also restrooms! I’ve heard the house tour was awesome but we were short on time.

This was an amazing place!! So glad we finally took the time to stop. What a beautiful canyon! Newspaper rock was amazing, could stay there and look at it for a long time. For sure one of my favorite stops. Well worth to trip!

This is a don't miss stop on your way to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. One of a kind area to observe a wide variety of petroglyphs ranging in age. It was just a few steps from the parking lot to see this wonder. There are bathrooms here and another trail off into the wilderness. Spend over 30 mins looking at all the different marks. Very cool and easy stop.

Petroglyphs are images carved or pecked into the surface of the rock. This site is located in San Juan County, along Utah State Route 211. The images are believed to be created by ancestral Puebloan people living, farming, and hunting along the Puerco River between 650 and 2,000 years ago. Fascinating

Pretty cool petroglyphs South of Moab and North of Monticello Utah. In Bears Ears National Monument. There is no fee or reservations required. A group of people were leaving just as we arrived and we were there by ourselves for several minutes before some others arrived. Just off Hwy 211, there is a small parking lot with a few motorhome or longer vehicle parking and about 15 normal sized stalls. The walk is about 100 ft from the parking lot and very easy to access.

Such a cool thing to see. Drive the back way to/from Monticello on the Forest Service Rd and add an easy extra bit of sight-seeing to your trip. We saw lots of wildlife.

We stopped at Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument on the drive out to Canyonlands National Park Needles District. Located about 15 miles west of state route 191 on the Indian Creek Corridor Scenic Byway (SR 211) in Bears Ears National Monument. There was a nice size parking area with plenty of parking and we stopped there to have a picnic lunch. The newspaper rock was an amazing display of ancient carvings and one of the largest known collections of petroglyphs. The surrounding area was absolutely stunning as well. A must see if you are visiting the Needles District.

This was a neat stop on our way to Canyonlands NP. This had more petroglyphs than Arches. It was also less crowded, which is always a plus with me!!!!! No cost to see too!

Very knowledgeable staff (thank you Robert!) and lots of good brochures, guides and the like. Small museum as well makes it a worthwhile stop!

There was the cutest little replica of the town when it became a township in the early 1900s. The lady working there was the nicest person and told us about the town and shared knowledge. The kids loved her and gave her a hug when we had to leave.

Today, June 5, I stopped in for information and the loveliest gentleman on duty was absolutely wonderful. He was so helpful and courteous!!!

We stopped in to ask about The Needles District of Canyonlands and was greeted by JIM. he was super helpful with directions, maps, local trails, things to do and made a fabulous recommendation for lunch (Gustov's Mexican Restaurant.) Everything he suggested was wonderful. He is a wonderful ambassador foe Monticello and the surrounding area. Thanks so much Jim and Monticello. We had a fabulous day.

The parking needs fixed the Ev space will get trapped in spot if handicapped space is used. but neat place.

We popped in for a quick look around and we were surprised. This is a great spot to learn about Monticello. Most of all we enjoyed talking with the lady who was working at the museum, she was great, we will stop in to see her again.

I pulled into the visitor center on a Tuesday afternoon and accidentally locked my keys in the car. Jim who was working that day was very gracious and called around and had aSean and George were there within minutes and opened my door, no charge! I am so grateful for the kindness shown to a weary traveler. Thank you gentlemen for proving small town hospitality is alive and well!

This was a FABULOUS hike. Wore me out but well worth it. Spectacular sights all the way around. Crossing it canyon was an adventure too. I love everything about this place. The air conditioned visitor center felt so good after an hour and a half in the hot sun.

Great little hiking loop around the upper end of the canyon with some close and not-so-close views of architecturally unique towers and dwellings. While we did enjoy coming out here at least once, we felt more impressed by Chimney Rock and Aztec Ruins as they felt far more interactive and personal.

Out in the middle of nowhere land. BUT, such amazing examples of the talents of the ancient ones in building housing and water gathering. Rugged and hostile in the summer. Cold and difficult in the winter. Walking tour around the perimeter approximately 2 miles. Well worth the effort. Absolutely an amazing place!

The Square Tower loop trail at Hovenweep NM is an easy trail with multiple Ancestral Pueblo buildings along this canyon mostly within sight of each other. I love the one within the boulder since it's unique. I attended one of the ranger talks about it while I was there which was informative.

Very neat place to see pueblo ruins. Along the cliffs. A 2 mile loop allows you to see the whole pueblo. The 2 mile loop involves climbing down and up the canyon. Well done trail. Even has benches to rest. You will be in full sun with little shade.

This place is amazing. I hiked into Painted Hand Pueblo and Cutthroat pueblo. Absolutely breathtaking. I was able to take some amazing photos and it was so quiet and peaceful. There were no crowds. I saw six other people combined at both places and there were only a dozen or so people at the Visitors Center, including park employees, while I was there. This is a must see for anyone interested in the Ancestral Puebloan peoples... Or even if they are not.

It was a bit disappointing. You a lot of walking to not see very much. I don't think its anything like the descriptions you read where it says its the best ruins anywhere. I've seen better. Much better.

Just Wow. These are some awesome sites to visit. The different sites are spread out but each is unique. You will be driving some dirt roads but they are not too bad. The history you see is phenomenal. The pueblo ruins are a site to see. It's amazing what they did over a thousand years ago by hand.

Incredible area for ancient puebloan history and ruins! Bring plenty of water for hiking and 4WD with high clearance if you plan on camping in the backcountry here - no permit necessary at several campsites!

Beautiful stop on our trip. The gift store and learning center was closed on Sunday but they had the most wonderful, knowledgable volunteers there. Mr. And Mrs. Westphal! They pulled a bunch of info for us and shared some of their favorite places to go. Beautiful walking path to the top with signage available about plants and various information. Nice benches and picnic stops along the way. Very educational about pueblos and kivas. Highly recommend this stop!

Some of the coolest best hiking in the entire area. It is a Hidden Gem that no one really knows about, you can see amazing Rock formations, cactus, painted lizards. There are many archaeological sites, kind of like a mini Mesa Verde. Go in the spring and then in the fall, it's too hot in the midsummer.

Interesting area to visit & learn a little more about history. It is past several farms and down a gravel road & at one point we were wondering if we were lost but Google Maps took us right to it. It's free to visit & has bathrooms but they are the ones with a hole in the ground & no water.

This specific site is remote unpaved road access. Visitor center is on another location.

It was quite the adventure climbing up on snowy and ice paths, but despite the treacherous walk up…the view was to die for!

This location is beautifully maintained and has beautiful displays. There are fun activities for younger kids to enjoy while exploring. Outside there is a path you can follow that's half a mile out, as well as some picnic tables.

The museum has great exhibits and the two movies are great too. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. There's also the pueblo nearby as views of the reservoir.

Whether you go to visit Mesa Verde NP, this is an absolute must see. What we think we know, this museum helps to answer how, where and when The Pueblo People lived. Beautiful examples of Archeology and artifacts found. I was surprised by the multitude of langusges spoken. And, it connects Modern Native Americans and their migration paths. Absolutely fantastic historical museum. Many thanks to the staff and all who helped to contribute. Tip: If you suffer from elevation adjustment drink lots & lots of water & emergence drink. Avoid caffeine & alcohol. Send friends your own photo album.

Incredible area for ancient puebloan history and ruins! Bring plenty of water for hiking and 4WD with high clearance if you plan on camping in the backcountry here - no permit necessary at several campsites! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers at the Visitor Center!

Amazing experience! Lots of interactive exhibits and information about the ancient Puebloan peoples! We weren't able to go to the cliff Palace but you can buy tickets, and I'd advise you do that in advance!

Museum was great, well done, very nice volunteer. Lots of artifacts. But the ruins were missable, as was the reservoir view.

What a surprise to find this Visitor Center and Museum. The facility is beautiful and the staff were so knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot and made plans to visit the many sites in the area. The walking path to the site was perfectly sloped and easy to walk. I personally liked the art on display in the Lowry Room.

Overall, an interesting photo stop. Slightly expensive entrance fee(8$). I arrived in the afternoon, and waited in a 40 minute line to take a picture in the center 4 corners. I felt even one employee could have helped direct tourists. Some folks started to vocally voice their concerns aloud, as people in the front ‘took their time’. Was pleasantly surprised by the friendly local native people selling merchandise. They displayed hand painted art, magnets, postcards, stickers, and jewelry. I recommend to make this stop. There’s a few outdoor toilets around the area as well as plenty of dirt/rock parking spots. Surrounding the monument, there are a couple hiking paths.

This landmark has been on my must-see list for quite some time, and it did not disappoint. For just $8 per person, visitors can stand at the monument where four states meet and capture memorable photos. Surrounding the monument are numerous booths featuring handmade arts and crafts by local artists. Additionally, the outer rim of the monument offers several trailheads, providing a wonderful opportunity to explore each state. During our visit, we even encountered wild horses along the trail, making the experience all the more memorable.

⭐ Standing in Four States at Once! I visited the Four Corners Monument and it was such a fun and unique stop. The drive in is beautiful from any direction, and there are clear signs leading to the entrance. I bought my ticket at the gate and parked right next to the site — plenty of parking and clean public restrooms. Inside, there are many Native American (Navajo & Ute) craft stalls with souvenirs, jewelry, and local art. After that I walked straight into the monument area, where you can literally stand in four states at once — Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. There were other visitors but it never felt crowded. There’s a short line to take the classic photo on the exact “four states” marker, so a little patience is needed, but totally worth it. The whole area is clean, organized, and easy to explore. On the way out you can also stop by the state welcome signs for Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and the Navajo Nation for extra photos. A really cool and memorable experience. Highly recommended! 📸🇺🇸

We rode our motorcycles from Phoenix out to Four Corners, and it was an unforgettable trip. The ride itself was scenic with plenty of open roads, mountains, and desert views along the way. Stopping at Four Corners Monument was a fun experience—standing in four states at once is something you don’t do every day. The area has several local vendors with handmade crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs, which added to the charm. It’s definitely more of a quick stop than an all-day activity, but worth it for the unique landmark and the ride to get there. If you enjoy road trips and motorcycle rides, this is a great destination to check off the list.

Welcome to the American west. This was a long time bucket list item ✔️. My beloved uncle Richard and aunt Margaret visited decades ago. Their memories served to inspire mine. This is the only location throughout the continental USA where four states intersect at single point. It would be interesting understanding the reasons behind the state line decisions. I recall there being a PBS production discussing how various state lines came to be. Meanwhile, we drove scenic highway 160 from Durango. The sandstone terrain felt mesmerizing; this was a visual I had seen only in western films. There were shapes, dimensions, and formations carved into this unique dusty landscape covering millions of years, dare I say perhaps even a billion years. This area once comprised oceanic territory. Ours was a stunningly beautiful drive. Arriving, the four corners monument is well marked and easily located. We knew in advance there would be an $8 per person entry fee. Probably $5 per person would have been more appropriate but their price is the price. No reason to haggle, just enjoy. After parking, we noticed there were restrooms (porta-potty) available, food trucks, vendors, and the four-corners intersection. On this Friday, there weren’t many visitors yet, so there wasn’t overt pressure to rush photos. I highly recommend taking your time. We helped other couples take photos, while they reciprocated. This was an efficient tradeoff. Afterwards, we toured the vendor area engaging with the craftsmen, and in one case observed the final coat of paint being intricately applied to the pottery. Interesting and educational experience! The product quality was undeniably high. My only regret was not taking time to short-hike the terrain behind the monument. Afterwards, we returned immediately to Durango. If you are considering going, GO, this a once in a lifetime very worthwhile experience:

The last time I was here was 1992, and this time was staying in the area. Visited during the week in the shoulder season, so fewer visitors. The local vendors offer varied handmade art and craft works. Since I was there last, the Navajo Nation developed a short hiking trail at the end of the parking lot, the Dancing Horse Trail. I was so very happy to have the opportunity to revisit the site, on a beautiful November day.

Took a day trip to the 4 corners with a friend. Was something to do n cross off my bucket list. Got .y Keychain n some pics then stopped at monument valley on the way home back to phx. We had fun

I like to eat lunch and visit with locals; hanging around the visitor center looking for some historical information I met a small family group of Navajos. I am familiar with the Navajo people especially non traditional members and talk about sobriety. There was a traditional mother and a few members of various ages and traditional dress. A young man who was drinking some alcohol which was ok. She asked me who I was and I told her I was a Scholar and was studying Native American History. The young man blurted out what do you think you can learn about us from books. The woman shamed him sternly and slapped him soundly on his head. I was with out breath. She scolded him. Show respect. This man is educated and you are a drunken fool. The man crying apologized. I told him Show me your faith and quit drinking. I learned it is so. Nothing really gets learned from a book. A learned about clans and maternal authority in books. I never understood it. This story is true as a fact. But I learned that day what an unlearned Scholar I was.

Wow, what a wonderful asset to the community and to us all. A beautiful facility. Much more importantly, a kind, welcoming, expert staff. Much appreciated. Disciple James

What an incredible experience. This place if full of history and prior civilizations.

Beautiful displays, and very helpful staff, really helped with my decision on a route and timing to cross the mountains.

Wonderful welcome center! Very friendly and full of information about the surrounding areas.

Very informative and helpful ladies who were pleased to answer my tourist questions.

Friendly lady at the front here. She was great help. And I was surprised at how much magazines and brochures are available here. It's a lot, not just for the local area!!!! Thank you!

Four corners monument was out of my way but on my list. Was a little bit busy not bad. $8 per person worth a one time thing.

We were just passing through the area and needed a place to stop for lunch. There were picnic tables and the signs around the visitor center said open, but everything was barred up and did not look very welcoming so I'm not sure how people were getting tours. Anyway you can see Chimney Rock from the side of road and it's pretty interesting. There is some information there to read about the site to learn a little more.

Thank you, Veronica, Jasmine, and Rickie for our full-day tour. We appreciate all of the pre-trip planning you helped us with, and we had a great day with Rickie. He validated what we had learned from prior reading and expanded our knowledge even further. The sites in Mancos Canyon were phenomenal teaching stops. Walking just under the rim in Lion Canyon was fantastic—I wish the trail could be longer! Rickie, we appreciate all of your teaching.

Drove by here Nov 3 but everything was closed up. It looked deserted and it not see any signs saying when it reopens. It’s worth it to pull over in the pullout and walk up to the centre to read the sign boards. Beautiful site and I’m sure the tours would be amazing. Gave it a 3 only because nothing was open….

A must do. If Mesa Verde National Park is on your travel itinerary, add at least the half day tour here. You’ll want to call ahead to confirm. Tours start at 9am- arrive at 8:30a to check in. Our tour guide was Wolf, one of only 2 guides here. You’ll gain an understanding of the culture and experience the past in a completely different and arguably better way than the way folks at the National Park do it. The sites are stunning and well worth it!

It was gorgeous! We stayed on the paved road as it was directed due to this being a sacred site. But even with three miles out this was a fantastic place to look at! Wish we could have gone closer but we have to respect the rules. Breathe taking view regardless! And the mountains across from the ship rock were gorgeous as well

My mother and I were lost trying to find Four Corners and we stopped here to ask directions. The lady in the visitors center was very helpful!

Best vacation we have ever had!!! Food was amazing and really took care of our special food needs. The drinks were super. The staff so welcoming.

Exceptional experiences well beyond what any other dude ranch’s provide with trips to Mesa Verde, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, human foosball, trap shooting, ATV’s and spectacular stars at night with no light pollution. The dude ranch activities were exceptional however, Robert’s passion, hospitality and cooking were even more exceptional.

Our family had an amazing experience! The staff work as a team to make sure everyone has a great week. You can adjust your activities throughout the stay, and choose from a huge range of options which are all included. We prioritized horse back riding but still got in rafting, ATVs, mountain biking, kayaks and more. Unbelievably, the kids never even went in the pool as there were so many other more exciting options (laser tag, paintball, trampoline, feeding animals, running around the ranch, crafts, etc). The food was great, and they went out of their way to make sure everyone got taken care of. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and very functional. Robert and team have clearly thought hard about guest experience and perfected a horse centered family summer camp. Every detail is considered. Every person working there is a star at their role, whether its wrangling, working in the dining area, or as a kids counselor. We can't wait to go back.

It was amazing. The staff was the best and Robert and his staff’s cooking was amazing. Brooke,Olivia,Will, Loura, Carlos, Sarah, and Caroline were amazing people who were extremely kind. I would highly recommend this to anybody and it was a great family vacation.

I want to live here like Jack Torrance: forever. We wanted a vacation where we didn’t have to worry about meal or activity planning and man did Majestic deliver. Our kids (13, 10 and 6) all had a fabulous time. Every day was packed with choices for different mini-adventures and we tried just about all of them. The meals were excellent. If I lived here and they were a restaurant I’d come just to eat. Staff was A+. Friendly, helpful, accomodating. One highlight was playing baseball with the other families. Even though I coach I forgot how much fun it is to just play a game. Felt like a kid again…that’s priceless. Not the cheapest vacation but I felt we got more than our money’s worth, to the point where I hope this place is still around in a few years because it seems like a steal. Hope they make it last. I hope to be back again someday.

My family visited in 2019 in it was by far one of the best family vacations we ever planned. I have two boys, they were 9 and 13 at our visit and they still rate this experience over any theme park we ever visited. This place is “overnight camp” for the entire family and everyone can find something they enjoy. From the breakfast bell in the morning, to our tired heads hitting the pillows at night, we had memories EVERYDAY! Some days were family activities, some days were “everyone did their own thing”. White Water Rafting, Mesa Verde, Horseback riding the trails, fishing, canoeing, electric bikes, archery, shooting, swimming, relaxing, line dancing, wine tasting, movies under the stars, electric “bull” riding, human foosball, family kickball, duck races, bonfires, the memories are endless. The counselors are more than willing to help with little kids, to make sure Mom/Dad get to do what they want too… Teens find other teens to hang with. The food was amazing, and even accommodated a couple very picky people in my family. Not one person on this ranch wouldn’t do anything to make your stay better. I would highly, HIGHLY, recommend this Majestic Dude Ranch, you will NOT be disappointed.

Omg this place is magical!!! We had the most wonderful time at the Majestic Dude Ranch. Jamie and Robert were so accommodating and helpful. My daughter loved the horses and the sweet cows. The playground and trampoline were a huge hit as well. The food was absolutely perfect and the company could not be better. Can't wait to come back to this gem.

This was so great to see! We didn't hike all the way down because we had little kids and it was hot outside but we got close enough. So awesome. I'm so glad we came! There is a bathroom not too far from here. And a museum, an old post office, and a ranger station.

To see this was our main reason for visiting the park. wasn't able to see it up close because the trail is closed but there is a nice observation area just across from it for good photos and the trail head is near the gift shop/museum. I highly recommend a visit to this NP!

Make sure you thoroughly research any national parks you're going to before taking to Google maps to post negative reviews because you can't bother to see on the NPS website that this location has been closed indefinitely for 7 years due to safety concerns. Even from a distance, this is still pretty spectacular to see. There's a pretty great overlook just behind the museum and offices - it's a little steep, but it is paved, and only a few hundred feet from the road. We were hiking the Petroglyph Point Trail and thought maybe there'd be a better vantage point down in the canyon, but (at least in July) the trees are almost too dense to see anything especially well.

You can view the Spruce tree house from distance behind the museum. I wish if I could go there but they have closed the trail and do not allow any visitors to go near Spruce tree hiuse due to safety concerns. There are no tours for this place but it is amaong to see the structures :)

Closed until 2019 due to efforts to the NPS's efforts to stabilize and protect this treasure, but it was open when I last went and it was wonderful, and had the added bonus of being the largest major ruin you could visit on a self-guided tour. Currently, there is a good view of the ruins you can access. Don't miss it.

I enjoyed watch a sudden thunderstorm over the Spruce Tree House, there were two instant waterfalls next to the Spruce Tree House and right over it. You instantly realized why the ancient natives selected this place for dwelling, maybe easy access to rain falls and water collection? I even caught a lightning on my video, it was awesome! Cheers!

Do the guided tour! You get to walk down to the ruins, and hear so much of the story of the lives of the people who lived there. So much knowledge, and facts you don't get on your own. The bus takes you there and back, and it's worth a day or half day of exploring!!

🌄 Absolutely Worth the Visit – Cliff Palace is a Must-See! 🏺✨ If you’re visiting Mesa Verde, Cliff Palace is THE highlight you can’t miss! It’s truly a step back in time – standing in front of those ancient cliff dwellings is absolutely surreal. You must see it with your own eyes to believe it. 🎟️ TRAVELER TIP: Make sure to buy your $8 ticket in advance on recreation.gov — it’s the only way to access the site and tours book up fast! The tour is ranger-guided and filled with fascinating facts about the Ancestral Puebloans who built this breathtaking structure. 🚗 It’s a 20-mile scenic drive from the park entrance to Cliff Palace, so plan accordingly. I recommend the early morning tour – not only is it cooler and more shaded, but the lighting makes the views even more magical! 💧 No hiking trails around this area, and no water nearby, so come prepared with your own refillable bottle. 🚻 Bathrooms near the site were very stinky during our visit – just a heads-up! 🏞️ The visitor center, however, was a pleasant surprise: super clean, with great exhibits, awesome souvenirs, and seriously delicious food! Great spot to recharge before or after the tour. ⛰️ Whether you're a history buff or a nature lover, Cliff Palace is a unique adventure that’s 100% worth it. Just plan ahead, come early, and soak it all in!

Definitely worth the tour reservation fee. I would say the reservation is a requirement because most tours are full and will not be able to accept walk-ups. We went the end of September, so it was warm, not hot. We were expecting cold and rainy, but the forecast change that morning. We arrived early ended up listening to the one ranger and almost discourage people from going on the tour due to a variety of possible health issues. We did not receive the same speech from our tour guide, just basics regarding being able to climb the ladders. I would recommend a good pair of shoes, as there is sand on the rock stairs on the way down and up. My wife is definitely afraid of heights, but has very little issue in climbing any of the ladders, so this should not dissuade you in going. The history is interesting, and should almost be reverent in realizing we are more alike as humans than we are different. I was wondering about the lighting for photography. We wanted an earlier start, and we didn't have to fight with half shadows. But I am still wondering if the late afternoon shadows provide added texture to the photos in general... Thoroughly enjoyed our tour at Cliff Palace.

Reservations required! You can go to recreation.gov and tickets are $8/person. There are also restrooms and water available at this trailhead. I’m afraid of heights, and did just fine with the ladders on this tour, so don’t worry too much about that. Cliff Palace is the largest cliff dwelling in North America and I loved learning about the history of the ancestral Pueblo peoples. Mesa Verde in general is such a unique place, and a must stop if you’re in the area.

Was a cool experience to be able to see how people lived in the cliff dwellings. You don’t really get to explore or take photos, just kinda listen to the ranger talk about the history and walk through. It was a nice experience, but wasn’t overall exciting.

Beautiful view of Cliff Palace. We took a visit mid-November and it was crowd-less which was nice. It’s a long drive to these views but worth it, bring snacks and a lunch. Stop at the visitor center, get your passport book stamped and then head into the park.

Absolutely worth the $8/person tour! Must be able to climb ladders and walk up/down steep steps! Definitely wear good hiking/active shoes

This was my favorite tour of the 3 we did. If your can only do one, this is the one! Ranger Jay was so knowledgeable and engaging. I was never bored listening to her speak! The exit out of the dwelling was really cool and a fun experience with ladders and ancient stairs climbing between boulders

The tour is definitely worth it and Mesa Verde is a great park with tremendous cultural heritage. My only complaint would be that the park service guide talks continuously, so there is no time for reflection or a chance to just soak up the site. Would be nice if they left a little time for folks to be able to look around in quiet and just “be there” to imagine what it was like 700 years ago. (For clarity, there is no way to view the Balcony House except on a guided tour.)

Overall a cool experience. It’s a big tour group and you don’t really get to explore anything other than just listening to the ranger talk and then taking some photos. Really neat to see and if this is something you’re into you’d probably love it. Climbing the ladders if you’re not used to the elevation can definitely gas you out! They weren’t really hard to do and I wouldn’t say anything was challenging but it’s a little scary climbing up with someone in front of you and thinking they may fall on you… lol. It was nice and sunny when we did it, I would not want to go while things are wet. If you look up balcony house in google maps you can go there and that’s the area you will meet you’ll see a shaded area towards the trail head.

Awesome place to take the kids. Make sure you get the reservation. Bring sunscreen, and some water. The walk there is not strenuous but if you are not mild to moderately active you may have a hard time going up the ladders. But the main thing is reserve online before for the guided tour or else you won't be able to go. Such an awesome place

This is potentially the most strenuous tour on the Mesa Verde Park. It is best in the afternoon due to sun placement. You will climb up a forty foot ladder, go through a door and crawlspace about the side of a large picture frame. If you are willing to take the challenge, you will have experienced something most visitors never see. The site is impressive and the tourguide was outstanding.

It was a wonderful fun adventure climbing, crawling and climbing through the ancient ruins. Our Ranger guide did an exceptional job telling us about the Puebloan culture and ruins

This tour is amazing. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. If you're afraid of heights, and can't climb ladders this is not your tour.

I really liked the tour. You have to drive close to 40 mins from the entrance of the park. Ranger Frank was really nice in explaining the details and the background of Mesa Verde. He was eleborative and briefed us about what we can expect at the start of the tour. It is amazing to see how people used to live hundreds of years back.

Giving this 3 stars because I think it really depends what you order. The price point made sense for the chicken tenders (which are actually two giant breasts), but some of the people I were with got small portions with not so great flavors for their orders. Also all of our beers/ciders were a bit warm which was odd. I really liked my food but the portion was so big I fed it to the other people I was with since theirs was small and they were still hungry. It seems like this owner has nearly a whole block with different restaurants under the same name-so if you’re reading this before going that’s why there is more than one place listed online.

It’s always nice to find a local pub. We would recommend checking it out even if just passing through Farmington. We shared the fish n chips and nachos- both were tasty. Our server Maya was polite and prompt. A special note on the beer. We have all around the country and the world so what we quaffed held its own. The oktoberfest was on par, the Papa Bear Honey ale was quite good but the Riwaka Pilsner was exceptional - one of the best pilsens I have tasted. Let it warm a bit and the Kiwi hops flavor profile jumps out. While we did not eat it - love the concept of the Peaky Blinders sandwich- the Riwaka would go well with it. While some do not like the decorations, it is the establishment’s character and it went well with the old building (listen to the squeaky wood floors). We say good job!

Nice authentic "drug store" bar with all the old wild west vibes. The service is wonderful. And most of all the food was incredible. I had a turkey hatch Albuquerque sandwich, which is the right combination of spicy and smoked turkey and with truffle fries. We also had a ham and gouda sandwich in a sourdough toast, nicely spiced and buttered, with a side of roasted corn on the cob. You have to visit this place!

I drive down from Hesperus weekly and enjoy lunch at TRB . Usually I order the chicken fried steak, which is delicious. They have two options for the gravy, cream or green chili cream…. They should make a veal schnitzel this way. OMG delicious. Today I ordered the green chili lasagna. This needs a zip code. So good! And Story is a wonderful waitress. Kitchen rocks too!

Fab place in Farmington. It comprises a fun place with pull tables, a pizzeria, a brewery and a eatery. We went to the restaurant and Carlos has been amazing in helping me to find the best gluten free food and give great tips to my husband for a wonderful Green Chile stew. The half portion of nachos could have been the full plate. And the chicken wings were huge! Generous portions, great value for money, so warm personnel and a very nice ambiance. I would recommend it!

This place gets a five-star all day!! We had a nice waitress, the environment is pretty cozy and the food and beer are absolutely amazing!!! We had the raspberry and the honey beer.... Pot roast, chicken fried steak and truffle fries. You definitely won't leave here hungry

Excellent beers, excellent food, excellent service. You might have to wait a bit for the food as it is prepared to order, but totally worth the wait. Quality ingredients and unique flavor blends.

A lovely little museum on the Navajo reservation. Doesn't have the displays of large, well-established museums, but does a nice job, lovely building, helpful staff, and a beautiful setting near Window Rock. A worthwhile visit!

Absolutely amazing place to learn the history of the Navajo Nation. I even got to meet Miss Navajo Nation. The zoo right next door is a pretty good little zoo with an eagle sanctuary. There is no fee for entry.

Interesting history of the 'Long Walk'. Great displays of art & code talker instruments. It's a Harvest Host so you can glamp 1 night.

Beautiful art. A great introduction to the navajo culture from different perspectives. Visited when they had the Navajo Treaty.

Worth the stop! Great exhibits and ample parking, even for our big rig. The gift shop should sell handmade navajo crafts, though. Something more than socks, tees and books.

This was a sobering visit. The main exhibit was aboit the forced heard reduction, when the US Government forced the sheep hearders to thin their flocks, sometimes just killing the sheep outright. It was a hard exhibit to walk through, but a must see. If our current president had any sway here, this exhibit would be closed. Fortunately, he does not. These stories must be told.

He museam is nice. Don't forget to check out the Navajo Nation Museam Trail (Navajo Code Talker Trail) which starts just outside the museam. The 2 mile out and back hike takes you to another trail that goes to the hole in the rock.

Love the Bisti bad lands, just wish it was better marked. We hiked for 4 hours and really enjoyed the landscapes and sites. Even saw 4 Jack rabbits.

If you’re unfamiliar with the area but an avid hiker, Bisti Badlands is an amazing area to check out on your own, so long as you’ve come prepared with GPS coordinates, maps, and parking advice. I have no affiliation with it, but we used Firefall Photography’s website for excellent resources on all of that, including pinpoints for the north/south parking areas. As experienced hikers (Grand Canyon, Utah parks, Himalayas, etc.), we know our limitations, including the fact that our GPS apps often make quirky jumps in extremely remote areas, so we tried to pick and choose our priorities, ultimately deciding that we could manage the Bisti portion by ourselves. (We did the De-Na-Zin side the following day, with a guide. We had limited time to explore and didn’t want to waste it false-navigating to permitted parking sites or major landmarks on our own, especially in monsoon season, so we signed up for the Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah tour offered by Navajo Wilderness Adventures for that area — absolutely wonderful!) On our independent day at Bisti, we arrived around 3 p.m., and a few sprinkles started just after 7 p.m., cutting off our desire to stay into the golden/blue hours, but it’s worth visiting no matter the time of day. Since we had only one sunrise moment to spend there, we decided to end at Wings, despite having read that the Eggs don’t photograph well in brighter light, and we were pleased with that choice in the end, since we had “near sunset” at the gorgeous hill of wings. Overall, in just under five hours, we made it from the Eggs to the Wings and hit nearly every major formation in between, including the Rock Garden, petrified wood, Hoodoo City, Vanilla Hoodoos, Manta Ray, and more. We found that some of our GPS points didn’t quite match the Firefall map (including at the Beige Hoodoos and Manta Ray), but going armed with general AllTrails locations, Firefall and AllTrails maps, Gaia, and a tiny print map with photos made it all come together, allowing us plenty of time to photograph the landscape from vantages up, down, and all around. The relatively flat terrain made our nine miles of hiking relatively simple (but do avoid it after rain where possible), and it was a fantastic journey — such mesmerizing formations and astounding landscape!

This wilderness area is a beautiful place filled with adventure and incredible scenery. A word of caution, this area is pretty desolate, and the weather can be extreme. The summer heat can be dangerous, and rain storms can make the dirt roads very difficult to drive on. Cell phones don't always have connections, so just make sure you're prepared for anything that could go wrong. Make sure to have plenty of water, proper shoes, or anything else that you normally hike with. That said , enjoy your adventure and the incredible scenery.

Wow!! The pictures don’t justify the beauty of this place. We did few trails on this BLM managed wilderness and badlands. This place is wide spread, high clearance vehicle is recommended by not necessary on dry days! Trails are not marked, we had trails and maps downloaded in All Trails App and it was easy to follow the track through app. Without maps we would not have made it to alien throne and wings! Unbelievable and awesome rock formations throughout.

A long way to see little. But it was still an experience due to the sand storm, the desertedness, off the beaten path all alone with no trails to follow.

We went in from the south entrance. I recommend taking frequent pictures of the trail as you go in so you can find your way back.

The unpaved road and lack of signal makes it very difficult to access. No restroom, or anything. You are completely by your own. We drove for 20 min without seeing any other car, that part really concerned me. What if something happens, we would have no way to ask for help 😭

Loved it! So neat to buy directly from a Native Anerican silversmith. To chat with him/ her, get a history on the piece, is fantastic. Plenty of food vendors, wear a hat and have sunscreen in summer.

The heart of Native artists! Beautiful art and jewelry! We had such a fun, great time! Looking forward to going again!

Best place to get Great prices on jewelery and tee shirts and blankets. When you have exploded your brain looking at prices in shops which are high, come here. Every Saturday. You will love it.

Great time. Friendly people. Great coffee and fry bread. Bought a pair of lovely earrings and some squash

Good varieties of hot foods desserts and breads. Clothes jewelry tools even potbelly pigs for sell

Good place to walk around and find items you didnt know you needed.

This was quite a happening on Saturday, including live music at one end of the parking area... A big selection of foods and things to browse, and buy. My favorite thing was that the children had a special place to hang out run by ATD Fourth World , non profit.

Driving down HWY 53, as you come around a bend in the road, off in the distance, a tall, beautiful, and commanding sight comes into view. El Morro. A mesa that is a natural History museum in its own right. The Park is beautifully maintained by the NPS. The museum has beautiful pieces of history in it. The gift shop has so many cool things inside. The restrooms were clean, the water fountain had ice cold water available. Park Ranger Boone stands out almost as much as El Morro itself. Ranger Boone welcomed us as we entered as if we were entering his own home. He told us the tale of the history of El Morro, it's cultural significance, walked us through the map of the park with expert experience. He told us about how he came to El Morro as a child and now has his dream job of working there. His passion and knowledge of the park and history made our trip to El Morro so much more special. Thank you Ranger Boone for making us feel so welcomed to El Morro. Thank you NPS for keeping the park in such excellent condition. So yeah, definitely come here. It was a fantastic hike, beautiful views, and cool history.

El Morro is a beautiful hidden gem in western New Mexico. The 2+ mile loop trail is super well-marked and scenic, with stairs carved right into the rock. Definitely go left at the trailhead, it’s an easier climb that way. The views from the top are incredible, and the historic carvings along the trail make it even more special. The park ranger we met was super helpful and friendly, pointing out cool spots we would’ve missed. The campground was also a nice surprise, quiet, clean, and surrounded by trees. Great stop if you’re passing through or looking for a peaceful place to camp.

Wonderful place to visit. See petroglyhs, inscriptions, take a hike up to the Pueblo ruins on top. Well worth the trip. The staff here is excellent , knowledgeable, and super friendly. Everything was well kept. Go see it.

Visited on 9.17.2025. The hiking trails to the top and along the perimeter of the rock formations are very easy and they provide some dramatic views. Highly Recommend spending a few hours here during a visit to New Mexico. Make sure you have plenty of water.

Been here many, many times over the years. It's a bit out of the way,but one of my favorite places to visit. A beautiful NM gem with a rich history. There is no charge for this site. A nice visitor center houses a small museum and gift shop. A mo is of the history of the area can be wat he'd upon request. There is a short trail, about a mile, that takes you to a pond, many signatures carved into the rock, and that goes up and over the buff, where there are spectacular views. You overlook a box canyon on top. There are also pueblo ruins. A long steep staircase brings you back down. I do like to pack a picnic lunch, as there is nowhere you can count on for food and the gift shop doesn't sell food. There is a water refilling station. It's definitely worth the side trip.

We had a fabulous day here hiking and climbing. Easily accessible. Trails are easy to follow and the entire place is photo worthy.

Closed. Really stupid to have this closed when nobody's needed to be there for you to walk around and do the hikes and such. Their website doesn't even have everything described correctly, it doesn't say that it is closed just that the visitor center is closed. Others drove around this and found that there's a big gate that's closed that doesn't let you go any further.

Visited on 9.17.2025. I walk through the Lava Flow to the cave is amazing. The fun begins Once you get to the cave. About halfway down the steps you can feel the temperature dropping from hot to cold, and once you are in the cave area, it is freezing inside. The views of the Ice and ice flows along the cave walls are amazing. It's fascinating that birds actually live in the cave walls. Highly Recommend.

Beautiful hike through the lava field lots of marked stops with numbers to read about on the guide. This is a self guided tour. Good shoes recommended. Bring a bottle of water and if you are prone to getting hot save the ice cave for last its 31° F all year. The Cinder cone of the Volcano is a good first stop then follow the loop down to the ice cave.

I visited this spot per the recommendation of my Uber driver from the airport. I had never heard of an ice cave before so I was definitely intrigued. Arriving at this location, I was greeted by an older gentleman who gave me a quick overview of the location and some history. I was also greeted by a darling Aussie named Rosie. I first hiked to the caldera, and I will say I was pretty underwhelmed. I was surprised to learn that New Mexico's geography was deeply shaped by volcanic activity long ago, but once it became very apparent that this was the case looking at the rocks. Along the path, you can find three different types of lava rocks. I then took the short hike to the ice cave and THIS is what made this trip worth it. What a unique feature and an experience climbing down into the cave. You go from scorching 90 degrees heat to a sudden drop in temperature as you descend into the cave. I was surprised to even see icicles! What a cool geologic feature and something I would suggest others seeing if they come to the area. The trading post was quaint, featuring a small museum of old pottery from indigenous people and had a selection of a multitude of trinkets.

Beautiful scenery, accessible and easier hiking for great views. Geological phenomenon with ice cave. Overall took about 1-1.5 hours to explore gift shop and complete the hike to the volcano and scenic trail to ice cave. Ready to get to from Albuquerque NM

I LOVED this!! I see the signs on the interstate but always have a horse trailer. Today I was in a car, yay! Cool little spot, awesome that it's privately owned, self guided with an info pamphlet; little gift store, super nice people; very interesting little spot!

The volcano was very interesting. A short, easy hike on a loop that includes the ice cave. The ice cave (really part of a collapsed lava tube) was fascinating, but a little disappointing that we could only look inside from a viewing platform. Well with a stop.

This was a cool experience not too far off the highway. It was a great break to stretch our legs during our drive from Arizona to Texas. I believe they had activities for kids but we didn’t have kids with us so I can’t say for sure. Definitely worth the stop.

Neat place. Unfortunately they were closed from 12 to 1 for lunch so we didn’t get to go inside. Cool stuff out back and front.

Very knowledgeable staff. Friendly and helpful. Very interesting to go into the uranium mine replica. They had lots of informative interactive displays.

I have 3 Minecraft loving kids, so when we were traveling across the country and I saw a sign for a real mine, we had to stop! We were not disappointed! It was small, taking maybe 30 minutes to walk through, and my kids could not have cared less about the history exhibit upstairs, but we walked that mine down below twice because it was a "real life mine!"

We had a great visit at the museum. The ground level features native artifacts, some as old as 1000+ years, and various mineral samples. We took the elevator to the lower lever mining exhibit, and the stories told by miners themselves (recordings available at each station) were fascinating. You can really appreciate the complexity of technology and the sheer enormity of human labor during the early mining endeavors.

A very nice museum. We learned a lot about uranium mining in the area. The staff was extra nice. Highly recommended.

Although I didn't visit the museum, I am adding these pictures of a mural I found in Grants that honor the town's mining heritage.

This museum was very cool. Our kids absolutely loved the replica of the mine. I would rate it 5 stars but communication could have been a little better. There were a couple field trips when we arrived there. The woman at the front desk made it sound like the mine needed to be done as a guided tour. We waited around for 20 minutes until we learned we could go in on our own. The staff was nice and everything else was great.

El Malpais National Monument is an awe-inspiring destination that blends rugged volcanic landscapes with serene desert beauty. From the moment we arrived, we were struck by the vastness and variety of the terrain—lava flows, sandstone bluffs, cinder cones, and the stunning La Ventana Arch all made for an unforgettable experience. We started our visit at the Sandstone Bluffs, which offered panoramic views that were absolutely breathtaking. The short hike to La Ventana Arch was easy and rewarding, and the arch itself is a natural wonder. We also explored the Lava Falls area, which felt like walking on another planet—challenging but totally worth it if you're up for a bit of scrambling. The visitor center (when open) is informative and welcoming, with friendly rangers who are passionate about the park’s geology and history. Even when it was temporarily closed, we found plenty of signage and online resources to guide us. This park is perfect for those who love geology, solitude, and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Just be sure to bring plenty of water, sturdy shoes, and a sense of wonder. We’re already planning a return trip to explore the lava tubes and hike more of the trails! A stunning landscape by land and from the air.

This monument was awesome. We are driving through NM and saw a sign for this place. We decided to take a quick pit stop and it was totally worth it. It only takes just a few minutes of great paved road to see true beauty. 10/10 worth it.

Great place to visit. Lava rocks. Bring water and a snack, as it's a remote location. There aren't too many trails, but a few excellent look-out points. Sunset and/or sunrise are highly recommended.

We visited El Malpais National Monument in July last year, and it ended up being one of the most unexpectedly rewarding stops of our trip. One of the biggest highlights for us was the campground, which turned out to be a hidden gem. It’s rustic and minimalistic in the best way, no frills, just pure, quiet solitude. We barely saw anyone else during our stay, and that seclusion made it feel like we had the entire place to ourselves. If you’re looking for a place to truly disconnect and get away from the crowds, this is it. Don’t skip the Sandstone Bluffs overlook or La Ventana Natural Arch, both are stunning. We explored a few short trails and scenic overlooks, and even in the summer heat, the dramatic landscape kept us captivated. If you’re into geology, photography, or just crave quiet places that still feel wild and untouched, El Malpais will absolutely deliver. This place is seriously underrated. We almost skipped it, and now it’s one of the spots we talk about the most from that trip.

Great place to do some fun scrambling, amazing views and great natural landmarks! Take plenty of water cause it gets hot!

A very beautiful drive up to the park. You start to see the lava flows for the volcano after you enter Pueblo Acoma prior to getting to the park. The Visitor Center is located at the top edge of the park with one small viewing trail. The other trails for the volcano are located 20-30 minutes away. You literally have to drive back up to Exit 89 to see the main part of the park. Not sure why they set it up like this. Also be aware some areas of the park requires you to have a 4x4 vehicle. Park is located approximately 60 minutes away from Albuquerque and 200 miles from Flagstaff. I-40 that carries you to the park parallels Route 66, so you’ll see some pretty cool stuff on the way up.

just WOW. Definitely worth a drive and hike if you have time to detour off I-40. Spectacular cliffs, and weirdly beautiful lava fields. There are a couple trailheads and picnic grounds worth stopping at!

The cultural center and museum have a small sample and history of the Acoma pueblo. The primary reason to visit is it is the place to get tickets and visit the Pueblo itself. The Pueblo is very interesting, being one of, if not the oldest continually inhabited cities in North America. Some notes here are worthwhile. Bring water. It is not available for purchase on site, so buy or bring some from where you are coming from. The website does not indicate this, but the tour is one and a half hours, and the Pueblo is on a high,dry, hot mesa. Also, signs and the website indicate pictures are not allowed, nor are cell phones. Our guide told us still photos are allowed, just not in the church and other religious locations, and cell phones are permitted, so if you want to send a selfie, you can. During the tour, local artisans have various items on sale. You can buy them, and they are open to discussion on price. To leave the Pueblo, you can take the bus, or use the "stairs". These are not normal stairs, but are carved into the side of the mountain to get down. There are railings and handholds, but the elevation is close to 8000 feet and the descent is about 350 feet. I recommend the stairs if you are reasonably fit and have good balance, otherwise, take the bus back down. One other recommendation. Bring and wear sunscreen. Much of the tour is outside with little relief from sun exposure.

Amazing! Our tour guide Jeremy was such a nice, genuine person. His knowledge as an Acoma tribal member was deep. Sky City is a place that has been inhabited since 1100 AD (at least) so there's lot to learn, understand and just absorb. Native tip: last tour is 3:30pm. That's when we went and we got a personal tour, just me, my girl and our tour guide. (he let us blow out the candles on the altar at St Esteban since we were the last tour!) Also show your tribal ID for a discount (Thank you!!!).

The cultural center is where one is able to watch a short video about the history of the Acoma and how they came to live on the mesa, as well as purchase tour tickets. Then a van drives visitors a short distance up the steep road to the top of the mesa. Once there, the tour guide (our wonderful guide was Gail. Amazingly knowledgeable) explains the physical features of the homes (old and newer), how the few who live there live day to day without electricity and running water, the church, the culture and it's vibrancy still today, feast days, and where and how the Acoma are actually living today. Super interesting and enjoyable.

Acoma is a very special place to visit. It's a treasure that everyone should take the time to tour. The people are warm, welcoming, and love to share their art and history. As an American citizen, we take so much for granted. Acoma helps us to realize just how fortunate we really are and have been.

Nice getaway. It's educational. Lots of history. Great tour guides. Relaxing. Tour is about 1 hour in length.

We arrived at 10am as we saw in the website that tours are at 10:30, apparently at this day there was a tour at 9:30 for vip group so the next tour was at 11:30 so we had to wait 1.5 hours. The tour itself was very interesting. We enjoyed it. The only thing that bother me was that they are trying to sell their products every where in the tour.

What a hidden gem! Magnificent landscape, beautiful people, rich history. Our tour guide, "Gubi," is among the few people who still live on top of the mesa. We learned so much from him about the Acoma dating back to 1140 AD, with stories of his own family's history. Highly recommend!

When we arrived they were doing construction on their hotel area and we had to enter over by the pool area, it was a little confusing and that exterior door was locked, so a gentleman that worked there helped open it for us. When we booked the reservation the desk Clark stated for us to enter through that door; however, it was locked and you could not. The rooms are basic, nothing special, but the beds were extremely comfortable and they did have a nice large refrigerator for your personal use and a Keurig machine which is always a plus. The room in bathroom was clean and very comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful. We played a few slots and they are some of the tightest slots we have ever played. It's a nice stopping point during your travels, but I definitely would not stop there to play in the casino because of how tight everything was and you rarely got into any of the bonuses. We did have dinner and watch a ballgame with a few drinks in their sports bar that was very good.

This was an unexpected stay but impressive stay. The room for handicap accessible was not just accessible but useable as well!!! Kudos!!! Well designed for the ability to move around and function. Even the bed was the perfect height. We had a great night's rest after a fun evening in the casino plus a visit to the Stadium 66 for dinner. Stadium 66 perfect place for watching a game and picking up a bit to eat. Service was amazing! Thank you for a memorable stop!

Ok I usually like to play in this establishment. This time however was the worst experience I have had at a hotel. First of all I am an amputee and I have a hard time getting around with my prosthetic. I was told that if I needed help they would assist that was never offered. They are currently doing construction and THERE IS NO HANDICAP PAKING had to park 6 rows back on the far side of the casino and walked forever and had 2 rest twice.i had problems with the lamp and the shower was leaking I made a request with maintenance I called at 8 am nobody comes by until after 3 calls he gets there at 6pm and says he can’t fix either. He says someone will changes room after 3 hours of waiting for that call they say all supervisors are gone for the day we are now on day 3 I asked to speak to the supervisor at 8 in the morning because I was woken up at 6:30 by construction vehicles beeping constantly. I make 6 total trips to the front desk and waited till 4:20 still no manager she leaves at 2:30 so I finally sit and wait at the front desk I wait for 15 min for a supervisor and she sends the maintenance guy I asked why nobody called to change my room 2 days ago he said he didn’t know I WAS IGNORED the whole time. No help getting help to getting my things to the car. The only good thing I had the most amazing housekeeping staff who on the last day fixed the lamp. Do not stay here if you can avoid it. I spent over 2000 dollars there and could not even get anyone who would even acknowledge me. Stay at Sandi’s or isletta where they take care of you and want your business Also the rooms are outdated and no microwaves in the rooms and you have to request your room to be cleaned they don’t do it automatically

If this casino spent as much concern with the inside of this hotel, as they do the outside, it would be a decent place to stay. Hair on the floor hair in the sink, dirt in the sink, old a c heating unit that kept only one side of the room to the right temperature. Thin enough walls that you could hear clothes being hung up next door and a water bottle that had already been opened. The pillows were nice and the refrigerator was large. But with the lack of cleanliness, it was kind of concerning to sleep in the bed at all. The food on site is very good, which is good because it's too far out from doing anything.

DO NOT STAY HERE OR EAT HERE! 3 food places had the worst food! Old food, been out ALL day, and dried out! Bathroom sink didn't drain. No towel racks in bathroom. ALL elevators were down and they allowed the fire escape OUTSIDE door to be left open (unattended) ALL night! Take my word for it! They don't care about their customers but they don't have to because they are sovereign law so they can do what they want!!

I've been to a concert at Legends Theater but I decided to bring my wife here for her birthday and she loved it. We also tried the buffet which was on crab leg night and it was worth the price. I can't wait to come back for more fun

Great stop for traveling thru. If you get a players card and play some slots, they will send you some awesome perks. I got 2 free nights, 30 for food and 30 for gas. I left better than I went in on this trip. Love it!!

Very interesting history with lots of exhibits. Walking through the dining, kitchen and public areas made it a realistic experience. Seeing the upstairs dorms of the employees with lots of original photos helped me to visualize how my grandparents would have worked and lived. The volunteers who run things were very informative.

A sweet little bit of history being preserved by dedicated volunteers. Our docent was so knowledgeable and friendly and answered all of our questions. We got to the museum about half an hour before closing but they didn't rush us at all, which I appreciated. They have a good gift shop as well. I was sorry we weren't there at a time the cafe is open - the food looked good!

We enjoyed our stay and the amazing tour. This is certainly a must-stop when visiting Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Our small group learnt a lot about the Fred Harvey history and the strict prinicples of this business. Our tour guide (sorry, I don't remember her name) was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She did a great job, thanks!

5 STAR Review! Everyone was just LOVELY! My son wants to be a WWII Historian & just absolutely had a FABULISTIC time. The Museum captured such a neat essence in time. Everyone had something to share that made our visit so memorable. My Mom, that's 81 young, really enjoyed herself as well. The food was so delicious & fresh. My son has autism, so his palette is picky & he loved every bit of the bacon & caramelized onion quiche & EVERYTHING on his plate. The gift store was amazing with so many neat things to gauk at. We bought aprons, mints, soaps & cards. My son also received some amazing books. Thank you to everyone that served & informed us. Dory & Wade Dyer

What a awesome place, the museum itself is very cool and informative, $5 for a tour by some lovely ladies. And they have a cafe!!! Got some awesome deserts and sat in there cute area. 10/10 would recommend!

I loved learning about the history of the Harvey house. Its beautiful decorated old fashioned from the times it was once being used as a restaurant with Harvery women and workers by the railroad. Now during the holidays its beautifully decorated with Christmas trees and lights like no other place on New Mexico. It's fun for adults and children to see!

I stopped in to the Harvey House Museum on Saturday just before the opening time. Francis came out to where I was sitting and asked me if I would like to come into the museum, "yes of course." The roof access to stand under the 'livecam' was cool but what surprised me was the quality and care that goes into this local museum. I was treated like a VIP from arrival to departure. Great experience.