The View (Monument Valley Visitor Center)
Monument Valley Visitor Center
A viewing platform at the entrance to the Navajo Tribal Park, directly facing the East and West Mittens and Merrick Butte. It is the best place to watch the sunrise and the stars.
The Visitor Center and The View hotel sit on the edge of the mesa. The terrace faces the West Mitten, the East Mitten and Merrick Butte. It is the most classic vantage point in Monument Valley, and at sunrise the sun rises between the two Mittens. The center has exhibits on Navajo culture, a gift shop and a restaurant. Jeep tours also gather here. Admission is about US$8 per person. Opening hours follow Navajo Time, which observes daylight saving time.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00 (extended hours in summer)
Nearby sights
- Wildcat Trail
- The Three Sisters
- Merrick Butte
- West and East Mitten Buttes
- Valley Drive
- John Ford's Point
- Elephant Butte & Camel Butte
- North Window Overlook