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Visitor and Research Center
Make the time to explore exhibits, where you'll learn about the fascinating Ancestral Puebloan culture and daily life. Free wi-fi and restrooms available.
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Visitor and Research Center Details
Greeting you at the entrance to the park, make sure to stop into this state-of-the-art LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building. This is the place to buy the required $4 per person tickets if you want to tour the extremely popular Cliff Palace, Balcony House, or Long House. Make the time to explore the exhibits, where you'll learn about the fascinating Ancestral Puebloan culture and daily life. Free wi-fi and restrooms. Open year-round, with longer hours during the summer season. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
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