Mesa Verde National Park

National park Cortez, Colorado, United States

What to expect

Mesa Verde National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Southwest Colorado, known for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites, including hundreds of cliff dwellings. The park offers a glimpse into the history and culture of the Pueblo people, who lived in the area from 7500 BC to 1285 AD. Visitors can explore the park's unspoiled beauty by spending their nights at Morefield Campground and taking guided tours to the magnificent Cliff Palace, the largest and most awe-inspiring cliff dwelling in the park. With over 5,000 sites, including 600 cliff dwellings, Mesa Verde is the largest archaeological preserve in the United States, making it a fascinating destination for families to learn about history and culture

Plan your family visit to the Mesa Verde National Park with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Mesa Verde National Park, saw pit houses, kiva, sacred temple structures, cities and dwellings built into the mountain

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the historical site ✨

Our Guide to Help Plan Your Trip to Mesa Verde National Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the park and explored its cliff dwellings and historical artifacts

Highlights: We gained a new appreciation for the ingenuity of a people who once lived here and what they accomplished ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Mesa Verde National Park and took a ranger-led tour

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the history and the opportunity to see the cliff dwellings ✨