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Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado
Cliff dwellings & ancestral stories
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Scenic header: Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde's Largest Cliff Dwelling · NPS Photo · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

Cliff dwellings & ancestral stories

Mesa Verde introduces the places and history of Ancestral Pueblo communities through cliff-dwelling views, mesa-top sites and exhibits. Allow time for the approach road as well as the stops inside the park.

Large cliff dwelling in cliff alcove
Cliff Palace, Mesa Verde's Largest Cliff Dwelling
NPS Photo

What to explore

  • Mesa-top viewpoints
  • Cliff Palace views
  • Archaeological exhibits

Before you go

Some dwelling visits need timed tour tickets and involve ladders or steep steps. Confirm the actual tour’s requirements before booking a group.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.