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| Interpreted Ranger-Guided Tours Maximize your visit here with a stimulating ranger-guided tour. You’ll gain insights into the heritage of Mesa Verde National Park as you explore its spectacular sites...why did people thrive here for seven centuries, evolving from hunter-gatherers into a culture known for its agriculture, intricate artistry and architecture, and then leave? Where did they go? | 
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| Your tour guide, a National Park Service ranger, will point out interesting architectural details, as well as the significance of local flora and fauna, artifacts, and natural resources. And you’ll learn our current understandings of the Ancestral Puebloans, including how their social and religious structures may have developed into life ways still followed by some southwestern peoples. |
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A guided tour is the ultimate Mesa Verde interpretive experience—you won't want to miss it. Tours are fully interpretive and interactive, and led by NPS rangers. Bring a camera -- you'll find fantastic photo opportunities. Tours are scheduled daily mid-April to mid-October. A sustainable made-to-order meal or grab-n-go lunch is available for an additional charge before or after your tour. Click here to book your reservation now! |
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| Walking Tours (guided and self-guided) One-hour, NPS ranger-guided walking tours are available through Cliff Palace, Balcony House and Long House. Get details and tickets for these tours at the Visitors Center. Self-guided tours are also available. | 
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| A Metate Dining Experience The Ancestral Puebloans raised corn, beans and squash, gathered nuts and herbs, and hunted wild game. Celebrating their culture, the menus at Mesa Verde National Park are based on these staples, with a few modern favorites included too. Ask our in-house sommelier for the best of wine pairings. | 
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| Exhibits and Events From jewelry to pottery to art to basket weaving, traditional native dance and music, the events and exhibits offered at Mesa Verde National Park celebrate the traditions and artistry of the Southwest. Check the Calendar of Events for upcoming dates of these authentic encounters with local art and artisans in live demonstrations, lectures, and artist in residence programs. | 
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| Shopping for Native American Handcrafts Our exceptional collection of Native American gifts reflects artistry handed down through generations...colorful Navajo rugs, handmade flutes by David Nighteagle, authentic reproductions of Indian weaponry, intricate woven baskets, delicate ceramics, handmade drums, kachinas and dream catchers. | 
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| Gift shops are located at Spruce Tree Terrace, Far View Terrace, Far View Lodge and Morefield Campground. Our helpful staff will happily arrange to ship your purchases. You’ll also find these shops stocked with one-of-a-kind casual clothing, Mesa Verde souvenirs, posters, CDs and books, as well as film, disposable cameras, sunglasses and sunscreen. Or, shop online! |
