When you've spent some time at this Mesa Verde National Park archaeological dig site, why not make your way to Mesa Verde National Park Entrance, Cliff Palace, and Far View Sites? They're close to Chapin Mesa and also popular with tourists.
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Popular places to visit
Park Point
5/5(24 reviews)
Gaze at geological formations spread across four states and see a historic fire lookout at this panoramic place, the highest point in Mesa Verde National Park.
Far View Sites
4.5/5(37 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Far View Sites, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Mesa Verde National Park. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Knife Edge Trail
4.5/5(19 reviews)
Covering a section of the original access road into Mesa Verde National Park, this short yet scenic trail features wonderful views of the surrounding valley.
Point Lookout Trail
4.5/5(9 reviews)
Featuring majestic views of the Montezuma and Mancos valleys and surrounding Colorado countryside, this path is one of the most scenic in Mesa Verde National Park.
Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
4.5/5(47 reviews)
This fascinating museum depicts the life of the Ancestral Puebloan people through the use of intricate dioramas and prehistoric artifacts.
Spruce Tree House
4.5/5(95 reviews)
If you have time to see only one of Mesa Verde National Park’s cliff dwellings, make it this beautifully preserved site, visible from the museum.
Best Lodging Options Near Chapin Mesa
Far View Lodge
Mile Marker 15, inside, Mesa Verde National Park, CO
Days Inn by Wyndham Cortez
430 N State Hwy 145, Cortez, CO
Baymont by Wyndham Cortez
2279 Hawkins, Cortez, CO
Luxurious, secluded log cabin. Mountain views. Sauna, hot tub. 3 primary suites.
Mancos CO
Sprawling Mountain-view Cabin: 5 Mi to Mesa Verde
Mancos CO
Retro Inn at Mesa Verde
2040 East Main Street, Cortez, CO
Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG
2121 E Main St, Cortez, CO
Scenic Mancos Hideaway < 2 Mi to Mesa Verde!
Mancos CO
Hampton Inn Mesa Verde/Cortez
2244 E Hawkins St, Cortez, CO
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