Mesa Verde National Park is in southwest Colorado. It is known for its well-preserved Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, most notably the massive Cliff Palace.
1. Tour a Cliff Dwelling
No trip to Mesa Verde is complete without attending a ranger-led tour of an Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwelling. This is the only way to reach these beautiful and remote sites.
2. Stop by the Museum
The Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum provides a fascinating look into the history of Mesa Verde.