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Indian Ruins Trip

An August 2005 trip to Sedona by noplacelikeroam

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Quote: A weekend trip to visit Indian Ruins in the ruggedly beautiful area of Arizona, including Sedona, Cottonwood, and Flagstaff
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Indian Ruins Trip Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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Walnut Canyon National Monument
Oak Creek Canyon Tuzigoot National Monument

Quick Tips:

Make it a 2- or 3-day trip to be able to enjoy the many different sightseeing opportunities in the immediate area.

Best Way To Get Around:

Oak Creek Canyon drive is best seen without an RV, as the narrow, winding roads can be a challenge for a larger vehicle.

Walnut Canyon's parking lot is also a really tight spot for anything over 20 feet.

Red Lobster Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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We had a wonderful meal, the food was well prepared, a special order was accepted with no arguments, and the wait staff was prompt and helpful. It was a very pleasant experience worth repeating.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 28, 2005

Red Lobster
2500 South Beulah Boulevard
Sedona, Arizona 86001
(928) 556-9604

Cafe 'N Salad Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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This is a nice, little place directly across the parking lot from McDonald’s. It is very unprepossessing on the outside and simply decorated on the inside. The food was well prepared and quickly served, and they offered a good variety of healthy, tasty choices, like turkey bacon and vegetarian dishes with an emphasis on Mexican cuisine. Breakfast dishes are available anytime.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on August 28, 2005

Cafe 'N Salad
Route 89A
Sedona, Arizona

Tuzigoot National Monument Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

Tuzigoot Photo - Tuzigoot National Monument, Sedona, Arizona
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The museum is small, but has interesting exhibits and information on the Sinagua Indian Culture, which inhabited the area about 900 years ago. The Indian Ruins take about 30 minutes to tour and are great for those interested in mysteries of the past. The walk isn't difficult, but is too steep for wheelchair access.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on August 28, 2005

Tuzigoot National Monument
100 Main St
Clarkdale, Arizona 86324
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Walnut Canyon National Monument - Cliff Dwellings Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Walnut Canyon National Monument"

Walnut Creek Photo - Walnut Canyon National Monument - Cliff Dwellings, Sedona, Arizona
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Walnut Canyon is an Indian ruin from the Sinagua Indian Culture about 1,000 years ago. The ruins are built into the cliff sides. You walk down about 200 stairs to tour around the developed site and can see evidence in the surrounding cliff sides of many additional dwellings. It is a fascinating walk and a real treat for those who enjoy glimpses into the past. It is a strenuous walk back up the 200 stairs, but well worth the walk. There is also a rim trail to walk with evidence of other dwellings in the area and descriptions of various plant and animal life.

You have to wonder how the people climbed up and down the sheer drop hillsides on a daily basis.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 28, 2005

Walnut Canyon National Monument - Cliff Dwellings
Off of I40 east of Flagstaff
Sedona, Arizona

Oak Creek Canyon Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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This is an incredibly beautiful drive from Flagstaff, AZ, to Sedona, AZ, via Oak Creek Canyon on 89A. The speed limits are low; the roads narrow, winding, and exhilarating; and the mountain and rock views breathtaking. It is a must-see for anyone, even those, like me, who really don't care for winding mountain roads.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on August 28, 2005

Oak Creek Canyon
331 Forest Rd
Sedona, Arizona 86336
(928) 282-7722

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