Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Under $25Drive a 17-mile dirt loop among sandstone buttes rising as high as 1,000 feet from the desert floor on the Arizona-Utah line.

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NM-597, off US-160 · Teec Nos Pos, AZ
Four Corners Monument marks the only point in the United States shared by four states. A granite disk with a bronze center sits ringed by state seals and flags, and visitors line up to place a hand or foot in each state for a photo. The Navajo Nation runs the site as a tribal park, and Navajo vendors sell handmade jewelry and traditional foods around the plaza. Services are limited nearby, and National Park passes are not accepted.
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
The closest stops to Four Corners Monument, ordered by straight-line distance.