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Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, Mesa Verde National Park

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  • By Jeff_MN
    It's about a 20 mile drive from the freeway and goes up some winding hills until you reach the ruins (several). The cliff dwellings are well preserved and it doesn't take a strenuous hike to see...  more »
  • By Cynthia K
    Due to covid, the visitor center was essentially closed. Of course the GIFT SHOP was open. They made some poor woman sit at the door & let 10 people at a time go through. They do have outside maps...  more »
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  • By Emily Lynch
    Really cool place. Ranger Mike was awesome too. Explained so many things about Mesa Verde to my kids and after they did there booklet he swore them in as jr park rangers. He made them feel so important. This is a great place to visit and so worth the drive if you are within a few hours of it.
  • By Ted Batycki
    Wow, this place is amazing. Stopped in on a road trip North for skiing and wish I had more time. The visitor center is an architectural wonder and the employees working inside were informative and kind.
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