Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
The Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum is an archaeological museum. Look for it 12 mi southeast of Cortez. It is run by the National Park Service.
A museum, 12 mi southeast of Cortez
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 33" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Cortez is the nearest base
Cortez is 12 miles northwest, with 27 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best month: Sep
September is the mild month, with a high of 80°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Cortez Municipal (CEZ) has airline service, about 11 miles from Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum.
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Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
The Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum is an archaeological museum in Montezuma County, Colorado, United States. Situated within Mesa Verde National Park, it is one of the main features of the Mesa Verde Administrative District, a National Historic Landmark since 1987.
- Type
- Museum
- Elevation
- 6,959 ft
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1987)
Staying near Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
Lodging nearby is in Cortez (27) and Mancos (7).
Cortez
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
9,126 people
12 mi northwest of Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
Compare 5 towns
| Town | From Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 27 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 9,126 | $273K | D |
| Mancos | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 RV park | 1,266 | $353K | — |
| Dolores | 20 mi north | 30 min | 10 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 933 | $308K | — |
| Towaoc | 13 mi west | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 1,078 | $426K | — |
| La Plata | 26 mi southeast | 40 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 2,233 | $210K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
Other well-known places within 40 miles.
Big draw15 mi National ParkMesa Verde National Park463K visitors a year
22 mi Ancient siteCliff Palace
33 mi LandmarkFour Corners Monument
39 mi MountainShiprock
34 mi Scenic railwayDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
36 mi National MonumentAztec Ruins National Monument39K visitors a year
35 mi National MonumentHovenweep National Monument27K visitors a year
31 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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Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum in questions
What town is Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum near?
Cortez, CO, about 12 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum?
September, with a high of 80°.
What is the closest airport to Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum?
Cortez Municipal (CEZ), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 182 miles.
Where should I stay near Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum?
Cortez (12 mi, 27 places to stay), Mancos (16 mi, 7 places to stay) and Dolores (20 mi, 10 places to stay).
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