Explore the Anasazi State Park Museum
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Tour the remains of an ancient Ancestral Puebloan village in Boulder and view meticulously preserved artifacts from the 11th century.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for about 60 to 90 minutes to explore both the indoor museum gallery and the outdoor excavation site.
- 2Wear sturdy walking shoes for the short, gravel-paved trail that loops through the replicated pithouse and ruins.
- 3Stop here as a primary break while driving Scenic Byway 12, as the park is located directly on the highway in the town of Boulder.
- 4Pay the modest day-use fee at the visitor center; no advance permits or reservations are required for entry.
- 5Combine your visit with a meal at Hell's Backbone Grill nearby, but check their seasonal hours before arriving.
- 6Bring a camera to capture the detailed masonry of the Coombs Site ruins against the backdrop of the Boulder mountains.
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