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Feb 7, 2025
If you have a bit of time to visit this place, you will get to step back in time and imagine how native people who lived there long ago thrived. There are numerous buildings built with local stones …Full review by karoleigh
Dec 21, 2024
Stopped here while on a road trip and after visiting Sunset Crater. Took a quick walk through the Visitor Center before heading outside to see the ruins. There is walking involved and definitely have…Full review by Lvtripplanning
Nov 14, 2024
Loved the visit. A great combination of history and breathtaking scenery. The view from the Citadel Pueblo is amazing. The expanse of the landscape is amazing. I combined this with a visit to Sun…Full review by KevinAndFam
Do you need a tour guide for this trip or can you do it on your own?
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It’s great to stop at the Visitor’s Center first. There are excellent interpretive displays that were redone just a couple of years ago. The information will help you learn about the area …
It’s great to stop at the Visitor’s Center first. There are excellent interpretive displays that were redone just a couple of years ago. The information will help you learn about the area and the people who lived there at the time these structures were built, as well as the history of the National monument. The main ruins are accessed through the Visitor’s Center. There are printed trail guides for a self guided experience. There are several sites to visit in the monument but my personal favorite is Wukoki. It has not been restored but you can still walk right up to it, around it and in some of the rooms. It does not get as many visitors. The most beautiful feature is a “patio” of stone with a spectacular view of the San Francisco Peaks. It is quite magical when you are there alone in the early morning or late afternoon. When there is a breeze, I almost feel like I can hear the whispers of the ancient ones, and I am not a very mystical person.
My partner is hoping to get many pictures in the area. He is hoping to get a few pictures of some cactus’s. Are there any in this area?
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Yes and no. The big cacti don’t grow above certain elevations. You will find the prickly pear cacti though. The bigger plants are found closer to Phoenix.
Close supervision is required for young children due to rocky terrain and fail risk as mentioned in other reviews. Many educational opportunities here though!
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