The monument contains some of the best Anasazi ruins on the Colorado Plateau, Betatakin and Keet Seel, both of which are seasonally open to the public. Inscription House has been closed since 1968 due to its fragility. The visitor center, which includes a museum, videos, gift shop and bookstore, is open daily. Information materials and restrooms are available at visitor center. Restrooms are also located at the campground.
Picnic sites are available near the visitor center for.
Allow one hour for the museum, a video, and to observe our Navajo artists. Betatakin cliff dwelling is a strenuous five-mile round trip hike into the Betatakin ruins. Contact the Visitor Center for schedule information. Betatakin can be viewed from an overlook, reachable by a one-mile round trip walk. Keet Seel is a 17-mile round trip hike requiring a reservation and a backcountry permit which is available at the trail orientation.