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Wupatki National Monument

6400 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
928-679-2365
Ranked #3 of 36 attractions in Flagstaff
4.5 of 5 stars 137 Reviews
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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Max Meadows
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Nice to visit this ancient dwellings. The ancient rock paintings was interesting as well

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Haslemere, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Really interesting day, very unspoilt and quiet, worth the drive.

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Vancouver, Canada
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Didn't know about this until we got there, and it was quite a find! The Visitor's Centre had lots of interesting info and gave us a guide map to borrow, or we could purchase one for $1. It was surrounded by desert and hard to imagine that people used to live there. Interesting history.

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Marietta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The drive and the ruins are worth the trip. Ruins are very easy to see and walk around and surrounding views are great. Hard to beleive people lived here in such a harsh environment.

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New York
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This was an interesting place to us, being from the East. Walking around the grounds wasn't difficult for us, as middle aged people. The trails aren't steep. Worth the 5.00!!!

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Seeing all the different ruins at Wupatki was great. Don't miss the other pull outs because each one has somehthing unique and interesting. The blowhole and ball court at Wupatki are very cool. Wukoki, with it's 3 story room was probably our favorite. It's also quite a contrast of environments from nearby Walnut Canyon. Since most of these ruins have... More

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boston
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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This is a very interesting place to visit. It's $5 per person to drive through this and the Sunset Crater Volcano Monument (they are on the same property). The pueblos are about 800 years old and still in great shape. People are allowed to walk on and through the pueblos, which really gives you a feel for how people lived... More

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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This was a pretty cool place to go see, it takes about 45 minutes to get there from west Flag. The fee into the park is $5/person but the pass is good for a week. You might want to pick up a Park Pass that lets you into all of the parks in Northern Arizona if you are planning on... More

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California
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Very windy the day we were there - definitely dress in layers. The ruins were amazing. My daughter had been studying Native American history in school, I felt this gave her a more personal experience. The kids had fun climbing around (in the appropriate places) and running on the trails. It wasn't crowded, we could move on our own time... More

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Visiting Wupatki Pueblo is downright interesting. It's awesome to see how capable the original inhabitants were so long ago. Construction methods used were reminiscent of some of the old european castles. The Wupatki Pueblo is only a few hundred yards behind the visitors center. Trails are paved but some have steps which would hinder handicapped access. Visitors should also see... More

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