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Monument Valley and the surrounding area is a must visit if one wants to view a spectacular and iconic landscape of the American West (featured in countless John Ford westerns and other films) with one's own eyes. The area is entirely within, and the park itself managed by, the Navajo Nation, and they do so very professionally. The entrance fee to the densest 'monument' area is nominal, and if one does not want to deal with crowds, many amazing geological features can be seen without entering the park proper. The surrounding area has been kept free of commercial clutter and is a tranquil and starkly beautiful place to visit. I can especially recommend a trip to Goulding's Lodge, even if one is not staying there, for the trading post museum and other services, as well as the fantastic views. While Monument Valley might not be the best choice for small children or excitement craving teens, if awe-inspiring landscapes are your thing it is well worth a visit!

This is one of our favorite places to visit. The people of the Navajo Nation are very welcoming, kind, and interesting so take the time to meet them and learn from them about this valley. The land is stunning - there is nowhere like it. We love enjoying the sounds and sights of the birds and learning about the other animals here. Seasons are a show: the wind, the clouds, snow, rain, blooms. Enjoy the scenery at different times of day. Photography & video are stunning so be prepared to go to all the scenic viewpoints and pullouts. There are many nice hikes of all lengths, though it can get very windy and quite cold, with serious threat from extremes with little notice. Beware hiking at sunset -- once it gets dark, it gets VERY dark so bring a flashlight. Most people drive thru fairly quickly, but we recommend lingering to enjoy it.

Nothing to dislike. The signs say the scenic drive is only for 4x4 vehicles, but it's not really so, they allow SUVs. Minivans will probably get stuck because there are so many potholes. And you surely cannot go in with a prius. We saw a car in front of us that got stuck on a hill and people had to come out of their cars to help pushing it.

Monument Valley is an awesome place. We took the tribal sunrise tour and I highly recommend it! We were planning to take the stargazing tour but it was cloudy, so they offered the sunrise tour or a reschedule in it's place. They also offered a refund, so I really appreciated the options..

Mainly a passing town and not worth a night as the hotel prices are pretty steep. Less food choices as well. One way to see this place is arrive in the morning and leave by late afternoon. A few hours is what you need.

Great spot for a tour both a guided and a self guided if you have time. Just prepare for the weather if you are doing a tour on an open bus! Great Navajo guides and a great opportunity to learn more about Native American people.