About Monument Valley
Monument Valley, with its redrock buttes and spires rising hundreds of feet into a boundless blue sky, looks just like it does in the countless movies and photographs. It's no wonder that the valley is one of the West's most-photographed natural wonders.
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Best Monument Valley views
The best views are from the 17-mile dirt road that runs through the valley, a drive that takes at least a couple of hours at the posted 10 mph and longer if there are lots of stops for photographs, something difficult to resist.

Monument Valley itineraries
You can get a quick look from a distance. Or you can go right into the heart of it, either in a private vehicle or as part of an organized tour. The drive takes at least a couple of hours, with tours typically taking a half day to a full day.
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Nearby lodging and dining
Although your choices for hotel accommodations and restaurants are somewhat limited in Monument Valley, there are good places to stay and eat. Nearby Kayenta has hotels like Holiday Inn.

Arizona's Indian country
Black Mesa is the hub of a great wheel that is the Indian country in northeastern Arizona. It sits, an immense geological presence at the center of the reservation land, sharing its sandstone and coal with both Navajo and Hopi.