Park №43SouthwestEst. 1906
Mesa Verde
Colorado·52,485 acres·Late spring–fall
“Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings tucked beneath sandstone alcoves.”
Best season
Late spring–fall
Trip length
1–2 days
Acres
52,485
Region
Southwest
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Highlights
- Cliff Palace150-room Ancestral Puebloan dwelling tucked under a cliff overhang.
- Balcony HouseTour with 32-ft ladders and crawl-through tunnel — adventurous.
- Spruce Tree House
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