US UNESCO World Heritage Site: Mesa Verde National Park

Location: Mesa Verde, Colorado
Admission: Between $15 and $30
Best time to visit: In spring and fall when the temperatures are pleasant enough to explore, and there are less crowds
Best activities: Camping, Wildlife sightings, Hiking, Scenic drives, Stargazing

History buffs will travel back in time during their visit to Mesa Verde National Park, designated as a US World Heritage Site for its well-preserved archeological sites.

Mesa Verde boasts nearly 600 cliff dwellings built between the 6th and 12th centuries, belonging to the ancestral Puebloan People.

As one of the best US UNESCO World Heritage Sites in our country, travelers can admire the engineering skills of the early occupants as they tour the ancient sites, ranging from villages of up to 200 rooms to storage structures.

For an immersive experience of a forgotten time, adventurers go for the ranger-led Cliff Dwelling Tours of the Cliff Palace and Balcony House. Mesa Verde National Park also has fantastic hiking trails leading to varied points of interest.