Aztec Ruins
Despite its name, the pueblos of the Aztec Ruins National Monument, like most in the southwestern U.S., were built by the ancestral Puebloan people known as the Anasazi.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Aztec Ruins
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San Juan Skyway
The rugged 14,000-foot peaks of San Juan Mountains are in full view as you travel along this scenic byway.
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Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Travel like your ancestors once did with a scenic journey on this historic railroad.
32.5 mi away
Animas River Trail
This pleasant 9.4-mile route along the Animas River is a mix of both scenic views and urban landscapes.
34.1 mi away
Balcony House
A popular ranger-led tour that pushes your fear of heights to seek out a beautiful sunrise.
34.1 mi away
Balcony House Sunrise Tour
Witness the sunrise as the Ancestral Pueblo people did for centuries at this perfect location.
34.6 mi away
Sun Point View
Looking across this canyon, it becomes self-evident how many of our ancestral people once called this place home.
