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Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, Mesa Verde National Park

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  • By John S
    It goes without saying that the history here is incredible and seeing it did not disappoint but what I really want to highlight is the Mesa Verde staff, they were awesome! Most National Park staff... 
    It goes without saying that the history here is incredible and seeing it did not disappoint but what I really want to highlight is the Mesa Verde staff, they were awesome! Most National Park staff...  more »
  • By Lolzinlax
    We heart Mesa verde, don’t get me wrong. But during our trip there last week, it was rather hard to find exactly what was open and what tours were available. It seems it wasn’t really communicated... 
    We heart Mesa verde, don’t get me wrong. But during our trip there last week, it was rather hard to find exactly what was open and what tours were available. It seems it wasn’t really communicated...  more »
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  • By Lance Pfeifer
    Very friendly staff and wonderful place to visit. It is a great historical lesson in the development of housing for the tribes native to the area. I remember learning about this in elementary school, and it is incredible to see their ingenuity in real life.
  • By Lura Roberts
    Jr. ranger program was fun. Plan at least 30 minutes of drive time to get from the visitors center to each of the other main attractions in the park. Plan on a good bit of walking as well. Very large, beautiful park.
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