Amazing place to visit while near Flag! The ability to walk onto some of the villages as you enter the park is amazing. To imagine yourself there and then the reach Wupatki is incredible. The history and imagination run free! The blow hole baffles my mind and was by far my favorite part of it all! Make sure to come back at night as the park is a dark area and perfect to see the stars ️ Talk about the pitch black of night.

Very cool dive into the history of native Americans. Its very interesting to see everything in person and be able to walk right up and into some parts! Easy walk from multiple drive-up stopping points and lots of very informative and helpful signs along the way. Definitely recommend starting at the visitors venter and shelling out the $1 for the trail map/more info book.

I thought it was interesting that they told me that they dont get a lot of visitors which I dont understand because theyre part of the sunset national crater. If you pay to go see that you may as well go to see Wupatki. Take the loop road around and see the beautiful painted desert in the distance from a panoramic view which is stunning and take pictures because unless you drive all the way back the same way you wont see it again. The pueblos themselves a really neat to see especially given their history and are pretty well preserved. Over all I recommend taking a time to stop through and there are park rangers around if you have questions. Make sure you take water with you as there is very little shade or shelter from the sun.

Another great place to visit to see Americas natural history. Visit this national park with the 4th grade pass and its free. We had a great time seeing the ruins of the native americans.

Beautiful NM ️ Rangers were a little snotty about our 4th grade pass being digital and not printed and the orange cones everywhere took away from the landscape...but these did not take away for the experience. Walked the Wupatki trail (short but slight hills may be difficult for some). Get the information booklet from the visitors center for an informational inspiring walk.

IF you are near Flagstaff, this is a great and informative stop for 30 - 45 minutes. Impressive ruins of a once thriving native American community. The ruins near the visitor center (sadly, closed for COVID reasons, dont get me started) are really neat. But there are ruins in a box canyon north of the visitor center that are well worth the stop.

Expansive area with numerous ruins to view. Visitor center provides information, a museum, and gift shop. Behind the visitor center is a short trail to the main attraction.

While this place does require a bit of a drive to get to it is really worth it as the drive itself is quite scenic. If you are in town, you go through the Sunset Crater national monument to get here and if you have never been there, that is also a fantastic place to stop. Once you get to the ruins it really makes you appreciate what it took to build this place since is in the middle of nowhere. What is amazing is how much of the structure is still standing. The walk around the ruins is quite short but the view in the background is just amazing. Truly a unique place you should visit if you have the time.

Very interesting to see. We went on a Sunday and it wasn’t busy! There’s a couple stops along the way to see different pueblos/monuments so it’s nice to look at more. The weather was also amazing. We got in for free because there was nobody at the entrance window when you first drive in (possibly due to COVID). This place is nice but it was not super amazing to where I would pay $20-$30 for it so I’m glad it was free. Additionally, the monuments are nice but the blowhole was actually the coolest part! Overall, the whole scenery felt like you’re in a western movie! Great vibes.

Amazing landscape with lots of wonder to keep your eyes busy. A fantastic journey into the past. A must go for any outdoor/nature lover.

Very interesting. Lots of historical structures. Not many people! If youre looking for a covid friendly place to visit, go here!!

Gorgeous place, we stopped on our way to Lake Powell and it was amazing, full of beautiful vistas and history. The paths are well maintained, I was able to walk up to the ruins despite having a bad ankle.

A wonderful experience in Flagstaff. Very family friendly and a world of history. Jeff Mullins Photography Adventures. Happy Hiking! Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki is a landscape of legacies. Ancient pueblos dot red-rock outcroppings across miles of prairie. Where food and water seem impossible to find, people built pueblos, raised families, farmed, traded, and thrived. Today, if you linger and listen, earth and artifacts whisper their stories to us still.

Wupatki reminds me of Mesa Verde with the ruins. Secone time here. As other reviews state, you can explore the ruin closely and touch them basically. I think theyre doing some remodel for wheelchair paths as construction equipment was around. Id love to come back during the evening to see the stars. Not many people around on Sunday, basically just the two of us at every structure so hit up Wupakti if youd like some outdoor time without the crowds.

Historical, nice scenery and plenty of space when you get tired of social distancing. Early morning and evening would be the ideal time to visit to escape from the heat of the sun especially during summer.

Amazing large historical site to see how North American Indian used to live and have their world

One of the coolest places youve NEVER been too. Worth the scenic drive.

Absolutely brilliant and well preserved tribute to original inhabitants of this harsh land.

I have been to Wupatki twice this year. It is a pleasant drive from Flagstaff and the ruins are wonderful see. One of the special aspects of Wupatki is that visitors can get quite close to the ruins and really get a sense of what it took to build them. There are several in-depth information signs with pictures & drawings which give details of the ruins and what it was like to live there in the early days. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The bathrooms at the visitors center are open. If you want a close up view of early native American life Wupatki is a grand place to start.

Truly great experience, highly recommend sunrise/sunset lighting for proper effect.

Visited in the early spring so the weather was perfect. This is not to the bucket list level but must do nevertheless. Strange, surreal, beautiful, really fantastic experience

Well preserved site with lots of information. Dont miss it

Beautiful place. The Flagstaff Monuments really take you back in time. There are many ancient dwellings to visit- one of which is Wukoki. You can walk around and spend time in each room and imagine what it might have been like all those years ago- for the families that called it home.

Even though the vast majority of this site has been rebuilt, it is still one of the most accessible sites you can go to.Drive the loop road that goes past Sunset Crater National Monument and you will go right past it.This is one of the hidden gems of Northern Arizona.

Had a wonderful time learning about the pueblo and the people that lived there. Yes, most of it has been rebuild, but this really helps visualize what once was and to read the stories still told now about them and how possibly they came to be. Was able to see the Wupatki and Wukoki pueblos right as the sun was setting and well what a view.

Amazing! Great job NPS explaining everything with the self-guided tour book. I thought I would only spend an hour here exploring and I ended up spending almost 3 going to each location. Lots to see!

A pleasant side trip when we were in Flagstaff. Half way from Flagstaff to the south rim of the Grand Cañon it was easy to find. The visitor center had good maps of several short walks to well preserved ruins (cant call them hikes, they were too short). The guide book for the main Pueblo site was well done, and the walkway is accessible most the way. The ball court and blow hole are unusual for Pueblo sites, and the multicultural history of this Pueblo makes it worth the short drive.

Saved this until last and so sad! Thirty minutes was NOT enough, but Sunset Crater was so cool we just didnt plan to take so long. If you are in the same boat, at least see the Kukoni Pueblo. Its amazing! Multiple stories, amazing views, and just crazy to think that 600-900 years ago people still had the creativity to do all they did with mud and sticks.

Great to get outdoors, nice walk. beautiful structures.

This place is a long drive. We took it in the fall so it was a pleasure. I imagine in the summer it might be a little hot but still go. I loved the history thats being saved and shared

Not the Wupatki ruins but this was shot from the Citadel Pueblo parking lot on a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S20 5G. Unedited as well. Very good astrophotography spot.

Just phenomenal. Prior to visit, I was completely unaware of this national mo.nument--it was a great learning experience.

Go early... I saw no one else in the entire park at 7 a.m. it was absolutely perfect temperature to hike to the ruins

Love the place , self guided tour .very clean and kept up even though the main shop was closed , maybe a pamphlet to tell what the rooms were for and some history

Interesting history, beautiful landscapes. Had a great time!

Ive been hear as kid and still enjoy the sight.

I didnt know a whole lot about this site other than that it was close to Flagstaff, and that we could visit TWO National Monuments on the same road! I love a twofer, so we arrived at Wupatki after a long drive in from Vegas.First let me say that the problem with traveling in winter is the limited amount of daylight to get anything done. However, the bonus of traveling in winter is that the Golden Hour is pretty much stretched out to all afternoon. So it was that we pulled in to the entrance of Wupatki at 3:30 with the most beautiful winter light highlighting the grass and the landscape. It was utterly enchanting. Coming in from the north, our first stop was the Box Canyon Pueblos, and they glowed. The trail to see them all was easy and worthwhile, and I couldnt stop muttering oh wow, oh wow when I thought that these gorgeous ruins are over 1000 years old!Next stop, The Citadel. This one is VERY cool. Dont make the mistake, as I initially did, of thinking that the pueblo in front is what you are there to see. That is just the storehouse! The pueblo is on top of the hill, with a trail leading to the top, and it is SO COOL! Be careful with little kids, though...there is an unexpected drop off as you round the bend.From here, the road crests over a hill revealing the most incredible view of the desert. The transition from grasslands to desert vistas is really spectacular!Finally we made our way to the Visitor Center. There is a lot of great info here, but the real reason you make the stop is that the main attraction, the Wupatki Pueblo, is out back. WOW. What a sight! And the best part is that there is a trail so you can walk right among the ruins, unlike at other places. Kid had a great time exploring here, and she was very curious about the different details, like the blowhole and the gathering circle.Whether you love ancient history or have imaginative kids or you just enjoy beautiful landscapes, this is definitely a great place to visit!JUNIOR RANGERS: The book here is small and required some exploration of the Visitor Center and the pueblo. It can be finished in less than an hour, though you can start it here and finish it at Sunset Crater if you need to (and vice versa); the rangers have the books and pins for both sites. Badge is a basic pin, and a Flagstaff Area Jr. Ranger patch is available for sale at any of the three sites.

This is a great way to spend a few hours north of Flagstaff learning about the Native Americans who called this part of the Southwest home. Take the time to drive the full 34 mile loop from Sunset Crater to the main Wupatki Visitor Center and ruins. There are several ruins to visit along the drive and many that we can only look at. The Visitors Center is full of great information and also gives us the Hopi history. Look to the east and see the Painted Desert in the distance and to the west, the San Francisco Peaks. The path around the main ruins is dirt and has several inclines, Im not sure a wheelchair could make it unless there were people to help? Stop for a moment and listen to the desert sounds and look at how they wrapped the pueblo around the rock formation. If this was a main trade center then think of how busy it must of been. Definitely stop at the wind tunnel next to the ball court. The bathrooms are on the outside on the front of the building and are always clean. This is high desert so take water, a hat, sunscreen and good shoes and most of all, enjoy!

Fairly well preserved ruins that you can all inside some of!

This was an excellent experience. Take the time to hit the visitor centre.

Awesome park. The main pueblo was great, but the ones further away from the visitor center were even better because you could enter them and really explore. Definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful and unique ruins. Incredible landscapes. Highly recommend the quick hike up Doney Mountain.

The amazing thing here, for us, was the umpteen square miles of asphalt-like volcanic ash blanketing the entire ground around the southern end of this park with only very sparse vegitation popping-up through it, even after 10s of thousands of years. And the remnants of long-gone peoples, whom preceded all modern day Americans except possibly the Native Americans very long lineage. We too, are only passing through. Tread lightly! And have some respectful responsibility for this very unique land it was your pleasure to see in your short lifetime.

The pueblo ruins are extensive and huge, especially the Wupatki ruins. This is a must visit historic site as part of a visit to the Grand Canyon area. Cannot recommend highly enough.

The staff were all Volunteers very nice friendly people and place was super clean and the weather was just excellent

The rangers were very helpful. Great trails for different levels of fitness. Pueblos have been excavated and somewhat reconstructed for examples of what communities looked like.Great information about the effects of the volcanic activity. Loved it!

Great national monument to see some historic Pueblo structures along with some fantastic scenery and vistas

Great scenic route for the family. We started at the north side of the loop. So the pueblos and high desert views were spot on. We stopped at the first pueblo and loved it. We did bring our dog on his leash, even though it says no pets. We stayed on trail with him and the fellow visitors didnt seem to mind. We always clean up after him. He is family. As you cruise along the route the terrain changes from desert to mountain, or volcano technically. Sunset crater is there peaking out. The scene is amazing. Good show. Good car ride. No services on the route.

A great 36 mile auto route that takes you thru the park monument is def worth the time to check out when coming back from the Grand Canyon and Navajo rez

Such an interesting place, & off the grid from most National Monuments around Flagstaff. Definitely worth it! Take the entire drive, & if anything try to go in the afternoon when the sun is setting. Check out the pics I posted

Amazing! It is a beautiful ruin to visit in Arizona! This ruin is well kept and large. It has well kept trails, although with all the stairs a stroller would be hard.My kids loved doing the junior rangers badge, and learned a lot doing it. The Ranger Bill was so nice and took time with my kids. The other ruins near Wupatki were also a lot of fun to walk up to also. It was a fun day trip.

A place where you can walk right up to prehistoric Indian ruins, Very interesting place.

Lots of good history and cultural info at the visitors center and neat trails that showcase Pueblos that you can walk around in and get a glimpse of life from 800 yeas ago

History + awe-inspiring vistas. This is my idea of a perfect monument!

Visited - March 2018The ruin preservation at Wupatki National Monument is impressive. I really enjoyed being able to talk about the ruins and explore the culture of the ancient Pueblo Indians who lived here. To imagine life at the time and what it took to support a village of this size was amazing. We took time to visit more than just the ruin site where the visitor center is located and would recommend it to anyone. The ruins are easily accessible and Wupatki National Monument can be combined with Sunset Crater Volcano for a great one-day loop trip out of Flagstaff.The visitor center was great and had a wonderful variety of books for the readers out there. Lots of interesting things for kids as well. The kids doing the Junior Ranger Program seemed to be having a fun time learning as well.

Combine your imagination with the uncovered pueblos to fully appreciate what Wupatki offers. The drive is scenic, the sites uncrowded, and rangers super helpful. Allow at least 2-4 hours, taking advantage of every short trail. Drive first to Wupatki, then loop back to visit Sunset Crater.

Was here a few weeks ago, after being in the Sedona/Flagstaff area. There’s some driving between each of the sites, but each ruin site has a parking area and I highly recommend to park and walk. When it’s hot, carry water with you, it can get really warm out there. The paths are very easy walking and several of them are paved. You can walk right up to the remaining walls (don’t walk on/touch them) and you can imagine what the structure used to look like thousands of years ago. In some of the ruins, you can actually walk into a couple remaining rooms. The visitor center is in between Sunrise Crater National Monument and highway 89.

The views are breathtaking. The history behind this monument is extraordinary. While here you cant help but feel a certain kind of peace that is unexplainable and completely mesmerizing. The staff is great and very helpful.

This is the place where Ancient Pueblo People built their life around long long time ago. There are just so many hidden gems in Arizona to explore. Wupatki National Monument is definitely one of my favorite stops during our road trip.

It was cool to see at this stop the lady working and the park ranger were both very unfriendly! We like the volcano part much better.

Amazing hidden treasure. The pueblos are so well preserved. Also go see Walnut Canyon. The history is so interesting.

Great for a quick stop to see. Its great that you can walk through the ruins. Enjoyed our brief stop. Dont look for backpacking resupply here.

Theres a nice visitor center at Wupatki with helpful information and maps showing the locations of all the ruins. Visitors can drive through the area and explore at their leisure. Theres plenty of parking and the roads are well maintained.

Third visit here in 35 years. Great examples of Ancient Pueblos. Highly recommend a stop here. Easy walks to Wukoki and Wupatki Pueblos.

Very interesting and the scenery is nice

Very cool place. Awesome views. Many short trails which were perfect for us.

What a great surprise! This cost free beautiful piece of history.

This monument is often overlooked, overshadowed by Sunset Crater and usually just a drive through. But, get out of the vehicle and walk the ruins. Fine views of the San Francisco peaks with great dawn and sunset photography.

Very cool place to visit!

Love this monument. Wish they had other trails featuring other views. But still worth a visit if in the area. This area was a large area of American Indian occupation.

Amazing place were so glad we stopped!

Nice scenic drive today.

Lauren Carter gets a 5 star rating from my brother and me. She was very knowledgeable about the area and very personable. We enjoyed our time there today.

Well worth the stop and take a trip around the loop. It is amazing how people lived in this area. It is so beautiful and quiet. Watch the winds and bring some water.

Wupatki Natl. Monument covers over 35,000 acres, the largest Pueblo found on the Colorado Plateau. The structures were once home to the Hopi, Zuni and other tribes from the early 1100s to the mid 1200s. These ancient people were mostly hunter-gatherers. North of Flagstaff, you can drive the loop road which returns to Hwy. 89. The loop also includes Sunset Crater.

So beautiful! Exciting and interesting got know how people before us lived and travel from place to place

Beautiful views and great, historic architecture.

Wonderful place to visit if you are into archaeology. Not a great place for hiking, but if you enjoy Native American history its a great place to visit.

Wow! A must visit place for sure.

Great place to walk and ponder the life of those that came before. Didt get to see the visitor center. The paths are nice but not great if you have mobility issues. My daughter had a great time at the ballcourt imaging playing ancient games. The blowhole is great too...who knew how magic the Earth can be!

Pretty interesting site seeings.

Dry, arid and flat. Easy trails to several 800 year-old Native American dwellings. If you are going to Sunset Crater and are interested in historic Native American lifestyles you owe it to yourself to add an hour to your trip and take this turnoff.

Really a beautiful drive with the Wutpatki ruins and the incredible desert landscape. Worth a quick trip from Flagstaff or along the way

It was amazing and hot i came from California but we were traveling to texas so basically it was the best trip of my life

Great place to explore some ancient pueblos and learn about local history.

This NAtional Monument was actually a lot cooler than we expected. They ruins where huge, over 100 rooms in one complex! It was one of the most intact Native American ruins that we’ve been to. Definitely worth the stop if you are in the area, and it looks like your pass will get you in here and Sunset Volcanic monument as well which is only about 20 min away.

Modest visitor center with well kept bathrooms. The Wupatki pueblo itself was very interesting and had a good supplementary guide offered at the visitor center. Rangers were very friendly.

Ideal place for camping and short hike. Entrance fee is $25 for 7 days. Enough parking space, washroom and water fountain is available. The driving is amazing. Recommended for every one:)

Was pretty cool to go to. However, most is rebuilt so its not its original form. While still cool to see what life would have been like its a let down.

Wonderful. Ancient pueblos nestled in beautiful scenery and wildlife. Nice trails and facilities. And not too crowded, especially in the morning.

Although this restoration might not perfectly capture the original architecture, it still provided a window to the past.

Our family live very close to Wupatki National Monument so maps keep asking me about it. And I have not been a visitor yet.

This was pretty inspiring, to think back about the people that lived here and made it work in the middle of what appears to be nothing. But the most amazing part of the visit was when my son recognized that there was an absolute silence, no sound of any type. No insects, no wind, no people, no engines, absolute silence.

So breath taking

Was really cool to look at. The tour books have great information to read as you look at the different sites. The natural blowhole was neat to experience. The history is outstanding and great to be able to looks through.

Amazing site to see.

Amazing history and beautiful views abound!

Amazing and interesting National Monument, and paired up with another, Sunset Crater. Wupatki is fascinating ancient dwelling, well preserved and full of ruins. I always suggest getting the Junior Ranger program even without kids, youll learn the most about the park.

Awesome Native American Historical Park with mulitiple structures to explore and trails to walk.

Interesting place! Like nothing Ive seen before.