Explore
Explore overlooks and museums on the mesa top to understand Ancestral Puebloan life.
The mesa top offers accessible viewpoints and historical context for the cliff dwellings below. Stop at these sites before or after your 45-minute guided tour of Cliff Palace to see ancient artifacts and broad views of the canyon.
15 minsPanoramic views
This enigmatic D-shaped ceremonial structure sits directly on the mesa top. Stop here for accessible, panoramic views of Cliff Palace located directly across the canyon. Plan to spend about 15 minutes at this site.
10 minsOn Mesa Top Loop
Look down into the canyon to see the tallest standing structure in the park. You will find this viewpoint along the adjacent Mesa Top Loop drive. It makes a quick stop before or after your scheduled tour.
45 minsHistorical artifacts
This museum near Spruce Tree House details the history of the ancestral communities. Inside, you can view ancient artifacts recovered from the area.
