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When is the best time to visit Mesa Verde National Park?

I’m an amateur archaeologist and history buff, and I’ve always wanted to see the Cliff Palace in Mesa Verde National Park. I’ve never been to the park before, so I’m not sure when to plan my trip. What’s the best time to visit Mesa Verde National Park?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Located in Southeast
Colorado
, Mesa Verde is the home of ancient ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings, which are one of just many attractions in the park.
To avoid the crowds and experience good weather for outdoor activities, the best time to visit Mesa Verde National Park is in the spring.
Aside from the famous Cliff Palace, enrich your trip to Mesa Verde with some of these attractions and experiences:
  • Take a guided tour of one of the other cliff abodes, such as Long House or Balcony House.
  • Indulge your inner Indiana Jones with a hike on the Petroglyph Point Trail.
  • Watch for wildlife, including bears, turkey vultures, foxes, coyotes, and jackrabbits.
  • Reserve a spot for dinner at the award-winning Metate Room.
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