Northeast Arizona, AZ

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Valley Drive, located near the Utah-Arizona state line in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, is a 17-mile scenic loop through one of the most iconic landscapes in the Southwest, USA. This spot along the road is named John Ford Point, after the director who used it as a location for numerous Western films. Visitors can pay a few dollars to a local horse owner who is stationed in the parking lot to recreate the famous image of a horse rider perched on the edge of the plateau. This horse was aptly named “Pistol”.

I'm in love with desert sunrises🌅

Quick Tip: Don't forget to pick up your Navajo Permit to access the canyon rim! If you want to climb down into the canyon, you need to hire a Hopi guide. #Arizona #Adventure

Monument ValleyIt is located on the Arizona-Utah state line. The valley lies within the range of the Navajo Nation Reservation and is accessible from U.S. Highway 163. The valley's vivid red color comes from iron oxide exposed in the weathered siltstone. The darker, blue-gray rocks in the valley get their color from manganese oxide. The valley includes large stone structures including the famed "Eye of the Sun".

The Painted desert is composed of stratified layers of easily erodible siltstone, mudstone, and shale of the Triassic Chinle Formation. These fine grained rock layers contain abundant iron and manganese compounds which provide the pigments for the various colors of the region. Thin resistant lacustrine limestone layers and volcanic flows cap the mesas. Numerous layers of silicic volcanic ash occur in the Chinle and provide the silica for the petrified logs of the area. The erosion of these layers has resulted in the formation of the badlands topography of the region.
Wind, water and soil erosion continue to change the face of the landscape by shifting sediment and exposing layers of the Chinle Formation.

It's a very wonderful place, you can admire a many different colors, you feel like if you were in a real painting.

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Best Western Plus Winslow Inn

816 Transcon Lane Winslow AZ

$110 nightly

$123 total

Apr 9 - Apr 10

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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Winslow. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

We enjoyed our stay here. We arrived late and found the room clean and comfortable. The staff, specifically the cleaning staff, is top notch! We had just left our room and was loading up our vehicle when the cleaning Lady came to the parking lot to give us the earbuds my granddaughter had left in ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Junction Highway 160/Highway 163 Kayenta AZ

$110 nightly

$134 total

Mar 31 - Apr 1

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Stay at this hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

7.4/10 Good! (2,457 reviews)

Lady who checked me in acted as if I were a bother. No wifi, and was told it was being replaced. Evidently, it has been out for a long . Ice maker was out of order. Continental breakfast was barely adequate. Shower pan was badly cracked. I would not recommend this property although there are few ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

The View Hotel

4 miles East Highway 163 Indian Route 42 Oljato-Monument Valley AZ

Stay at this hotel in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free parking, a fitness center, and a restaurant. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park ...

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Fishing, Hunting, Hiking, And Lots Of Family Fun!! Direct View of Escudilla Mtn

Nutrioso AZ

Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Eagar. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios.

9.4/10 Exceptional! (182 reviews)

House was perfect for my family, with adult children, had plenty of room for everyone to gather and play games. Loved the stove. Would stay again

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

The Star Gazing Cabin #1

Sun Valley AZ

Stay at this cabin in Sun Valley. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and sun loungers.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)

Host was so nice and attentive! Showed us how everything worked and made the stay very easy on us. Such a fun little place to stare at the stars and enjoy the dessert. Will stay here again!

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Holbrook KOA

102 Hermosa Drive Holbrook AZ

Stay at this campground in Holbrook. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Navajo County Historical Society Museum and Wigwam ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (47 reviews)

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Popular places to visit

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

5/5(190 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Petrified Forest National Park

4.5/5(159 reviews)

The 200-million-year-old trees and breathtaking views combine with colorful wildflowers and exciting hikes for a fantastic park experience.

Sunrise Park Resort

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Hit the slopes in Whiteriver with a visit to Sunrise Park Resort. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Snowflake Arizona Temple

4/5(44 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Snowflake when you spend time at Snowflake Arizona Temple. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's desert landscape.

Thompson Trail #629

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Thompson Trail #629 during your travels to Eagar. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

John Ford Point

4.5/5(101 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at John Ford Point, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.