Anasazi Heritage Center
The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum (formerly the Anasazi Heritage Center) located in Dolores, Colorado, is an archaeological museum of Native American pueblo and hunter-gatherer cultures. It dates from 1988. Look also at Mesa Verde, 15 mi away.
A museum, 3 mi west of Dolores
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
Dolores is the nearest base
Dolores is 3 miles east, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 73–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1988
Anasazi Heritage Center dates from 1988. About ↓
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Anasazi Heritage Center
The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum (formerly the Anasazi Heritage Center) located in Dolores, Colorado, is an archaeological museum of Native American pueblo and hunter-gatherer cultures. Two 12th-century archaeological sites, the Escalante and Dominguez Pueblos, at the center were once home to Ancient Pueblo peoples. The museum's permanent and special exhibits display some of the 3 million mostly Ancestral Puebloan artifacts curated at the facility. The center also houses a public research library, educational resources and a museum shop. Wheelchair-accessible facilities include a picnic area and an interpreted nature and cultural trail.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1988
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to base yourself for Anasazi Heritage Center
The closest lodging is in Cortez (27) and Dolores (10).
Cortez
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
9,126 people
9 mi south of Anasazi Heritage Center
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Anasazi Heritage Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez | 9 mi south | 15 min | 27 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 9,126 | $273K | D |
| Dolores | 3 mi east | 5 min | 10 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 933 | $308K | — |
| Mancos | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 1,266 | $353K | — |
| Towaoc | 21 mi southwest | 30 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,078 | $426K | — |
| Dove Creek | 28 mi northwest | 40 min | 1 1 hotel | 664 | $150K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After Anasazi Heritage Center
These well-known sights sit within 57 miles.
Big draw115 mi National ParkMesa Verde National Park463K visitors a year
222 mi Ancient siteCliff Palace
43 mi LandmarkFour Corners Monument
57 mi MountainShiprock
39 mi Scenic railwayDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
53 mi National MonumentAztec Ruins National Monument39K visitors a year
329 mi National MonumentHovenweep National Monument27K visitors a year
426 mi Park & preserveCanyons of the Ancients National MonumentPhoto credits
Mesa Verde National Park: Elaine from Sheffield, England, CC BY 2.0 · Cliff Palace: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Four Corners Monument: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shiprock: Bowie Snodgrass, CC BY 2.0 · Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: pixelFire, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Aztec Ruins National Monument: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hovenweep National Monument: teofilo, CC BY 2.0 · Canyons of the Ancients National Monument: Bureau of Land Management, Public domain
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Your questions on Anasazi Heritage Center
What town is Anasazi Heritage Center near?
Dolores, CO, about 3 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Anasazi Heritage Center?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 73–83°.
What is the closest airport to Anasazi Heritage Center?
Cortez Municipal (CEZ), about 13 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 200 miles.
Where should I stay near Anasazi Heritage Center?
Cortez (9 mi, 27 places to stay), Dolores (3 mi, 10 places to stay) and Mancos (17 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Dolores
People in Dolores have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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