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Mesa Verde National Park
Things To Know Before You Come
 

Use the tips on the following pages to plan a late spring, summer, or early fall visit.  Although the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum and Spruce Tree House are open all year, many areas including Wetherill Mesa, Far View Visitor Center, and overnight accommodations are closed during the winter months. Be sure to check the park’s Visitor Guide and the Operating Hours and Seasons page for details on services available during your visit.

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Can't Decide What To Do While At Mesa Verde?
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The north courtyard of Balcony House  

Did You Know?
Contrary to popular belief, the Ancestral Puebloan people of Mesa Verde did not disappear. They migrated south to New Mexico and Arizona, and became today’s modern pueblo people.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST