Mesa Verde National Park
Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings
Mesa Verde preserves the remarkable cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans — stone villages tucked into canyon alcoves, built and lived in over 700 years ago. Late spring through fall, when ranger tours run.
What to see
The top things to see in Mesa Verde are Cliff Palace, Balcony House, Mesa Top Loop, Spruce Tree House. Start with cliff palace if you only have one anchor, then use the rest of the list to shape a half-day or full-day route.
- Cliff Palace
- Balcony House
- Mesa Top Loop
- Spruce Tree House
- Far View sites
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