What a great little slice of history and news. Movie industry old and new. History of the…read moreGoulding's who started this venture and about artists who painted the area. Most of all a slice of the great relationship the Navajos share as a major factor of our American history, their entrepreneurial spirit and steadfast love of their community. Great trading post, too!

Cool find while in the Valley marveling at the landscape…read more Came upon this small cabin full of Hollywood Lore. Mr. John Wayne's cabin while filming his and John Fords Westerns. Come inside, don't expect a big cabin. What it does contain is photographs, movie lore and a room full of Western artifacts from several westerns John Wayne was involved in. It's a little hidden but as soon as you see the cabin 'you've found it'!! Bathrooms and a nice little theater are adjacent. Lots of parking.

It's a small cabin. It is the size of a small bedroom. It is one room. Inside, it has pictures of…read moreJohn Wayne and movies. The other side has one small twin bed and a stove. It has a glass window that you can see the stuff inside. The cabin is cozy and simple. This attraction is located inside another business. You have to drive towards the back of this hotel to see it. It is also located next to this beautiful, huge rock formation. It was worth it for me. I was a fan of John Wayne.

I really enjoyed the Code Talkers display & the Burger King food. The display is really great,…read moreexplaining how the Navajo code that couldn't be cracked helped the USA during WW2. Great valiant men, were a huge help during WW2. There were also interesting frames showing the different plants, & their seeds, that are used to loom Native American blankets. Neat! I ordered the brisket Whopper Jr. burger. I was glad to get a junior whopper. The brisket topping was good, but one crispy piece sort of reminded me of jerky texture. It was a fraction of the price a brisket burger would cost from where I'm from so I was okay, fun to try something different that isn't hugely expensive. Employees were super nice. I waited some for my burger even though I ordered it on the app so I could get app credits. While I waited I put on a BK crown. Free parking, free entrance, free museum display, clean bathrooms, free paper crown good for a laugh, & yummy Burger King food for purchase. I'm glad I stopped in.

Here's something you don't hear everyday: I found something extraordinary in a Burger King…read more It wasn't a Whopper, wasn't a Croissan'wich, wasn't a flamed-broiled anything. Instead a found a mini museum ... a quite thorough and memorable remembrance of the Navajo Code Talkers who --- while not really getting the credit they deserved -- were integral in helping win WWII, as the German and Japanese could break all of our codes .... until the Navajos and their language came along. The display does a good job of telling the story of the Code Talkers. There's a description of the Navajo alphabet, photos and uniforms of the Code Talkers, memorabilia from the Nic Cage movie about them ("Windtalkers"), as well as equipment the Code Talkers actually used. So why in the Burger King? Well, it was Kayenta's first fast food restaurant (circa 1986), and is owned and operated by Richard Mike, the son of one of the Code Talkers. According to Mike, his mini museum has more Navajo Code Talker memorabilia than the Pentagon. This, along with the nearby Cultural Center and Shadehouse Museum tell each of their own histories of a culture that has been around for centuries. It's definitely worth a visit!

We didn't go inside because we got there after it closed but it had outdoor exhibits. I definitely…read morewant to return when it's open but we were just passing through this time.

This is a little gem of a museum. The Navajo Cultural Center is a small museum in Kayenta (in…read morebetween the Hampton Inn & Burger King). My good friend's father made this museum, and I was lucky to get a tour of it during the winter season. The museum was made by Mr. Richard Mike. He's a a prominent Navajo businessman. He owns several successful businesses on the Navajo Rez. The museum centers around Navajo culture, but there is also a section on Navajo Code Talkers. Richard Mike's father, King Mike was one of the 29 Navajo Code Talkers of World War II. During the warm King Mike mailed back and brought back many artifacts from the war, and many of these pieces are displayed at this museum (and at the Navajo Code Talkers Exhibit next door at the Burger King). This is is the largest collection of Navajo Code Talker memorabilia in the world. The Navajo Code Talkers played an important role in victory in the Pacific Campaign. It was truly a memorable experience to see this part of Native history. It's a source of pride for America and the Navajo Nation. Code Talker pieces are just a part of this museum. There are also sections devoted to Navajo art (such as their famous jewelry and rugs). There are also pieces devoted to the history of the Navajo Nation. The museum is housed in a shade house in the center of the 2.5 acre site. There are also several types of hogans, a sweathouse, food stand, and an area for arts & crafts. So if you're ever in Kayeta (the Gateway to Monument Valley), help support a Native-Owned business, and stay at the Hampton Inn or eat at the Burger King next door. And definitely stop by the Navajo Cultural Center and learn more about the people of the area.

This museum includes a 1,000-year-old Pueblo archaelogical site, one of the largest public…read morecollections of ancient Pueblo pottery, and an opportunity to enter a kiva. What more could you possibly want? A cool gift shop? Check, they have that too! Most striking was learning about the extensive trade networks that the Native Americans of the area maintained prior to colonization. The cape made of macau feathers makes this point very well and is a stunning work. This museum should be a must-visit spot for all Americans to learn the true history of our continent. Very highly recommended.

Although I didn't have much time to spend here, needless to say, I did not tour the museum, but I…read moredid find out that it was pretty cool, and the people that work there were super friendly. I WOULD RECOMMEND

There was a 30 minute wait for a table next door at Grand Canyon Brewing so we came here to check…read moreit out. It's $5 entry per person and you can learn about the town's history. There is a huge map made of styrofoam someone made to scale back in the 60's, I believe. The kind man at the front was able to tell us all about the history and point things out on the map. It's so impressive someone could take the time to complete this in just over a year! There are small exhibits and even a section of dinosaur fossils. Great place to visit and out of the heat.

The place was well organized, clean and we were able to get our National parks pass stickers and…read morestamp. The reason I gave this place a 3* is Ruth. She was cold, rude, not personal and was bothered about asking questions for tours. People, if you don't enjoy your job, stay away from the public.

If you have kids that love dinosaurs, if you've ever seen Jurassic Park, if you just need to kill…read moresome time, the Dinosaur Museum is for you. There's a lot of information and displays packed into a relatively small museum. Actual bones, fossils, models of different species, displays about paleontology, graphics and history of the impact of dinosaurs on the entertainment industry means there's something for everyone. Perfect for the whole family and worth the price of admission! Free parking in the lot. Also, a great gift shop (always a plus.) Highly recommended.

Jason made this visit so special for our three year old. And for us adults obvi! He was so…read moreknowledgeable and learning from him was amazing! He is one of a kind! Thank you Jason for making our visit unforgettable! Hope to see you next year!

If you're expecting the Smithsonian this isn't your spot but if you want to learn about local…read morehistory it's a great destination. Highly recommend a visit! Junior Ranger program was fun and engaging. The woman at the ranger desk was wonderful. She was friendly and welcoming. It's a very nicely laid out (small) museum with great information. The arrowhead collection is awesome! Magnolia's food truck in front is incredible. The best burrito I've ever had! I loved learned about the Anasazi and more about Boulder.

We saw a sign on the road, and I have always been interested in the Anasazi Indians, so we stopped…read more I was hoping to see ruins, but I didn't see any signs to let us know there were any, so we only saw the indoor museum part. There were some nice displays of arrowheads, pottery, statues, mini replicas of dwellings, etc. The gift shop seemed well stocked, and I bought use ancient Utah sea salt (no iodine). It was free entry, and I made a donation. Clean bathroom. No movies. What I got most of out of this visit, that Anasazi is not politically correct anymore. The Navajo who were helping excavate used this term but it means "enemy," so the correct term is "Ancestral Puebloans" or "Pueblo people" (such as the Hopi, Zuni, etc). Outside was a food truck. Nearby was a gas station.

Very, very limited hours due to budget cuts by the current administration unfortunately. This…read morevisitor center focuses on the early geologic and paleontological discoveries in the region. I didn't know, but apparently there are fourteen new dinosaur species that were discovered in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Super impressive especially given how unwelcoming the weather can be. There are both indoor and outdoor exhibits about paleontology and geology. There are also bathrooms and picnic areas, although it was pretty hot when I visited and no one was using them. Very informative! It's worth a stop if you're in the area.

We stopped here on our way to Page, AZ from St. George, UT. We initially did not know that it was…read morethere and turned around to visit after we saw the signs as we passed by. We learned this visitor center is one of four visitor centers in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and is operated by the Bureau of Land Management. The visitor center has a lot of information about the monument especially regarding the dinosaurs who once lived in the area and the fossils that have been found in the area. They also have a small book store and gift shop. Overall, it is worth the stop. We didn't plan on doing any trails while in the area as it was a cold afternoon in January but the woman working seemed to be very knowledgeable and was giving another couple recommendations.