Monument Valley
United States of America · Arizona & Utah · 1900 m
Description
Monument Valley is one of the most iconic landscapes of the American West, stretching across the Arizona–Utah border within the Navajo Nation. The region is renowned for its towering red sandstone formations, which rise majestically from the vast desert plain and have become world-famous through countless Hollywood Westerns. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park combines spectacular natural scenery with the history, culture, and traditions of the Navajo people and can be explored along the Valley Drive or on guided tours. With its timeless beauty, distinctive atmosphere, and unmistakable silhouette, Monument Valley is considered one of the defining symbols of the American West.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April – May or September – October
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Highlights
- The Mittens & Merrick Butte
- Monument Valley Scenic Drive
- John Ford's Point
- Forrest Gump Point
- Navajo Guided Backcountry Tours
- Monument Valley Sunrise & Sunset
- Totem Pole & Yei Bi Chei
- Artist's Point
- Three Sisters
- North Window Overlook
- Wildcat Trail
- Elephant Butte
- Camel Butte
- The Hub
- Rain God Mesa
- Bird Spring
- Spearhead Mesa
- Navajo Code Talkers Exhibit
- Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Visitor Center
- Navajo Culture & Traditions
- Goosenecks State Park(Day trip)
- Valley of the Gods(Day trip)
- Mystery Valley Ancestral Puebloan Ruins
- Mystery Valley Petroglyphs
- Ear of the Wind
- Big Hogan Arch
- Sun's Eye
- Moccasin Arch
- Teardrop Arch
- Monument Valley Stargazing
- Monument Valley Horseback Riding
- Highway 163 Scenic Drive
- Moki Dugway(Day trip)
- Mexican Hat Rock(Day trip)
- Muley Point(Day trip)
- Navajo National Monument(Day trip)