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Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument
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15 Entrance Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Day: (505) 672-3861 x517; Night (recorded): (505) 672-0343
Good-for-Kids Rating
BabiesToddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age Kids
Pre-Teens & Teens
Bandelier National Monument Description
Learning about early Native American culture in school is one thing, seeing ancient cliff dwellings close up is another entirely. The pink mesas and sheer canyon walls of Bandelier National Monument were once home to several thousand people of the Pueblo culture, as the archeological digs along the 1.2-mile Main Loop Trail will attest.
Scenic Landmark
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: Don't miss the lively dance demonstrations if you're there on a summer weekend.
School-Age Kids: The Junior Ranger program gives kids a chance to learn about plants and wildlife and have fun earning a patch and certificate from the Visitor Center.
Pre-Teens & Teens: The park has 60 miles of hikes that kids this age will be able to handle.
Planning Notes
- Bring water. And sunscreen, and hats -- the park can get oppressively hot in the summer.
- Saturdays and Sundays work best. Summer weekends include cultural demonstrations of dancing, pottery making, bread baking, drum making.
Just the Facts
Hours: Summer: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., daily (Saturday of Memorial Day weekend through Monday of Labor Day weekend) Winter: 9 a.m- 4:30 p.m. (approx. Nov.- Mar.) Spring/Fall: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (April; Sept.-Oct.)
Fees: $10 - $20
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