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Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park

Mesa Verde National Park is in southwest Colorado. It’s known for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, notably the huge Cliff Palace. The Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum has exhibits on the ancient Native American culture. Mesa Top Loop Road winds past archaeological sites and overlooks, including Sun Point Overlook with panoramic canyon views. Petroglyph Point Trail has several rock carvings. 

Address: Just off US 160, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado 81330

Coordinates: 37.2309° N, 108.4618° W

Website: https://www.nps.gov/meve/index.htm

Filed Under: Canyons, National Parks, Unique Tagged With: birdwatching, hiking, photography, stargazing

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