Kayenta-Monument Valley Scenic Road in Arizona State

Kayenta-Monument Valley Scenic Road

Boasting over 25-miles of awe-inspiring views of red rock formations and towering sandstone spires, it is easy to see why this road is one of the most visited and photographed places in Arizona.

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Kayenta-Monument Valley Scenic Road Details

Boasting over 25-miles of awe-inspiring views of red rock formations and towering sandstone spires, it is easy to see why this road is one of the most visited and photographed places in Arizona. The clear line of sight into Monument Valley is spectacular, even if it is hard to grasp how large those buttes truly are from afar. According to Navajo culture, the land here is sacred. You can learn more about the rich heritage of the region's largest tribe as one of the many stops along the way. Hear the spoken language in the Kayenta Visitor Center, take a Navajo-guided tour of Monument Valley, or simply admire the traditional Navajo art set out on display.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Kayenta-Monument Valley Scenic Road

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15.9 mi away

Navajo National Monument

Cliff dwellings built by the ancient Puebloan people are scattered across the southwestern U.S. states, but those at the Navajo National Monument near Kayenta, Arizona are among the best preserved.

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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

The distinctive organ pipe cactus is common in Mexico, but Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument -- at the northern edge of its natural range -- is the only place these giant cacti grow in the U.S.

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Monument Valley

When visiting the Colorado Plateau, you cannot miss dozens of these sandstone buttes protruding from the desert-like gigantic rocky skyscrapers.

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This trail will open your eyes to the sacred land that is Navajo Nation.

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Tse' nikani - Flat Mesa Rock Scenic Byway

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