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Mesa Verde National ParkCliff Palace is Mesa Verde's largest cliff dwelling
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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?
Here are some suggestions for making the most of your time in the park.
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Did You Know?
The Ancestral Puebloans inhabited Mesa Verde for more than 700 years (550 A.D. to 1300 A.D.), but for the first six centuries, they primarily lived on the mesa tops. It was not until the final 75 to 100 years that they constructed and lived in the cliff dwellings for which Mesa Verde is known.

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