Discover a place that TIME HAS FORGOTTEN

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80From Durango, CO: Take US-160W to the exit for Mesa Verde National Park. Continue 1 mile to the entrance gate. Continue 4 miles to Morefield Campground or 15 miles to Far View Lodge.

From Cortez, CO: Take E Main St./US-160E. Take the exit for Mesa Verde National Park. The entrance gate is 1 mile from the exit. Continue 4 miles to Morefield Campground or 15 miles to Far View Lodge.

Experience the culture of the Ancestral Puebloan people at Mesa Verde National Park. This archaeological preserve is the nation’s largest and features 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings.

REST AND RETREAT.• Stay overnight and enjoy the

peaceful surroundings from the private balcony of your guest room at the Far View Lodge, the only lodge in the park

• Savor award-winning dishes inspired by regional heritage foods at The Metate Room restaurant

• Try a one-of-a-kind Navajo Taco at one of the several casual dining options in the park

• Shop gifts, souvenirs and native handicrafts from eight local tribes at our gift shops

• Camp in canyon seclusion at Morefield Campground – 267 sites

LEARN AND EXPLORE.• Learn contemporary cultural

interpretation of the Ancestral Puebloan people, escorted on comfortable coaches or private tours led by NAI certified guides

• Enjoy interpretive evening talks at Far View Lodge

• Kids can explore and learn about the area’s flora and fauna through the Morefield Explorer Scavenger Hunt at Morefield Campground

Immerse yourself in the culture of an ANCIENT PEOPLE

Walk through history

Views from 8,000 feet

Delicious regional cuisine

WELCOME TO

M E S A V E R D E N AT I O N A L PA R K

HISTORY, CULTURE AND SCENIC BEAUTY. COME FOR AN EXPERIENCE, NOT JUST A VISIT.

INQUIRE ABOUT OUR PRIVATE TOURS!

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Before or after your tour, enjoy a meal at one of our dining locations offering dine-in or Grab & Go options:

Far View Terrace Cafe Far View Lodge Morefield Camp Store

Concessions at Mesa Verde National Park are managed by Aramark and authorized by National Park Service.

Mesa VerdeVisitor & ResearchCenter

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Visit our website or call for more information or to book a reservation. Tickets are also available at Far View Lodge, Morefield Campground and Mesa Verde Visitor & Research Center. Advance reservations are recommended.

THE 700 YEARS TOUROur 4-hour guided tour provides contemporary interpretation of Mesa Verde’s early inhabitants, the Ancestral Puebloan people. The “700 Years Tour” follows a chronological journey from the earliest recorded Pit House sites and Pueblo Villages to the Classic Pueblo era cliff dwellings. The tour culminates with a ranger-led walking tour of Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in North America.

700 Years Tour: 8am-noon, daily & 1:30pm- 5:30pm, daily

Departs Far View Lodge and Far View Terrace, rain or shine. Please prepare to board 15 minutes prior to departure time. THE FAR VIEW EXPLORER TOURExplore the mesa on this guided tour that is designed for all ages. Sites provide level wide trails, easy accessibility, yet the adventure of exploration. Climb to the highest point in the park, Park Point, a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding Four Corners states. View the classic period of cliff dwellings from numerous photo stops and walks, while engaging in the chronological 700-year history of the Pueblo culture.

Far View Explorer Tour: 8am-1:00 pm, daily

Tour Departs Morefield Campground and Far View Lodge, rain or shine. Please prepare to board 15 minutes prior to departure.

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A guided tour is the ultimate way to experience the history, culture and breathtaking beauty of Mesa Verde National Park, a World Heritage Site.

so much to explore

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