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Wupatki National Monument

6400 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-679-2365
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Ranked #2 of 40 attractions in Flagstaff
Type: National Parks, Historic Sites, Monuments/ Statues, Volcanos
Owner description: Explore this fascinating ancient pueblo, located near the San Francisco Peaks, which once housed almost 100 members of the Anasazi and Sinagua tribes.... more » Owner description: Explore this fascinating ancient pueblo, located near the San Francisco Peaks, which once housed almost 100 members of the Anasazi and Sinagua tribes. « less
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Florida
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

We enjoyed the ride to Wupatki with the changing elevations and scenery. The monument is interesting but be sure to match up the numbers on the monument to the numbers in the guidebook. It took us some time to figure this out and would have been good if we knew this beforehand so we knew what we were looking at.... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

We drove to sunset crater and then on to Wupatki. It was quite a drive if you take the scenic road, but the drive was beautiful. There are no restaurants near by, so plan to pack a lunch or eat in advance. Overall it was a very interesting place to visit and the staff was friendly.

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Tucson, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

Well preserved pueblo ruins, with ease of access to the site, in the summer go early it can get very hot. To cool off walk all the way down and cool off standing over the blowhole. Super cool air from underground jets up if atmospheric conditions are right. You must see and feel to believe this unique feature.

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Saint Augustine Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

The natural scenery in the Wupatki National Monument area is varies as you drop onto the edge of the Painted Desert and worth the drive in itself. The various ruins are interesting and give you the chance to learn about the life and culture of the Native Americans who lived in the region. The ruins at Wupatki are most remarkable... More

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Tempe, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

Great place to visit for the Native American history buff and the walk around the ruins is very short.

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

My first experience at an ancient pueblo ruin. The vies of the Painted Desert are beautiful. The site is well preserved and has good interpretive signs for self tours.

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PHOENIX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

If you want to see ruins up close and personal, this is the place. The visitor center has lots of great information and the largest ruin is out their back door. But make sure to drive out to the other areas, they are definitely worth the time.

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Tucson, Arizona
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

what is greater than walking through history, as it stands today!?! To walk through the old ruins of the American Indians, is wonderful. It is one thing to see it in a museum, and another to walk the land yourself.

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Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

We drove and then walked to several of the adobe houses. Fascinating, each worth the walk if you like ruins and history.

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Colby, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

This place is unlike any other place I have seen. Frommers ranked Walnut Canyon National Monument as more impressive, but I think this place beats it hands-down, though it too was beautiful to see. This place just has a spirit to it---blowing grasses, and all of these beautifully preserved ruins built right alongside these canyons (technically called "washes") They are... More

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