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Wupatki National Monument
Directions

Getting There

By Plane
The nearest commercial airport is located in Flagstaff, Arizona.

By Car
From Flagstaff, take US 89 north for 12 miles (19km), turn right at sign for Sunset Crater Volcano - Wupatki National Monuments. The Visitor Center is 21 miles (34km) from this junction.

Public Transportation
None. Check with the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau for commercial tour services.

 
Wupatki Pueblo and the blowhole  

Did You Know?
Dr. Harold S. Colton, co-founder of the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, was instrumental in the establishment of Wupatki National Monument in 1924. His work at Wupatki was influential in Flagstaff area archeology, and he was responsible for the name "Sinagua" assigned to local cultures.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 17:14 EST