Mesa Top Loop Road - a 6-mile (10km) driving tour with short, paved trails - follows the Ancestral Puebloans as they make their way from pithouse to pueblo in roughly 600 years. Stop at one or more of the ten easily accessed archaeological sites and gain insight to Anasazi life. Enjoy views of Square Tower House, Sun Point and Cliff Palace from the overlooks along the route. And introduce the kids to two Anasazi peoples: Basketmakers and Puebloans. Mesa Top Loop Road, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado 81330 | 

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a Verde National ParkAlfredo De Simone
View all photos | More photo galleries  Mesa Top Sites informationMesa Top Sites trip plannerMesa Top Sites reviewsFun stuff for kids   Getting There Mesa Top Loop Road, on Chapin Mesa, is roughly 6 miles (10km) from the Far View Visitor Center and roughly 21 miles (34km) from the main entrance of Mesa Verde National Park. Allow 20 minutes for the drive from Far View Center and 50 minutes from the park entrance. Follow the Chapin Mesa Road to the four way stop. Turn left and follow the signs. Map It!
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Getting Around The 6-mile (10km) self-guided Mesa Top Loop Road takes roughly 1 hour. All of the trails are paved and the sites are easily accessible. Map of Chapin Mesa
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Hours & Times Mesa Top Loop Road is open daily 8:00 to sunset year round. Admission & Fees Entrance to the Mesa Top Loop Road is included in the park admission fee. Things to Keep in Mind Brochures are available at various points along the route. Restrooms are situated at the half way point. More Tourist Attractions in Mesa Verde National ParkCultural Vacations Spruce Tree HouseWetherill MesaCliff PalaceBalcony HouseChapin Mesa Museum|Been to Mesa Top Sites?    Write a review »Tell us about your trip » Recommended Reads for Family Travel to Colorado

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

 Grand Canyon Deer Farm is a great place to take tykes and toddlers. A trip to this petting zoo is an opportunity for kids to get up-close and personal with a great variety of animals. See llamas, pronghorn, pygmy goats, pot bellied pigs, miniature donkeys, reindeer, axis deer, wallabies, coatimundi, marmosets, mini cattle, camel and bison. Hand-feed fawns, buck and doe. Walk in and play with goats. 6752 East Deer Farm Road, Williams, Arizona 86046 | +1 928 635 4073 +1 800 926 DEER |

Getting There Grand Canyon Deer Farm is located at 6752 East Deer Farm Road and is situated just 8 miles (13 km) east of Williams, Arizona. Map It!
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Hours & Times The petting zoo is open daily 8:00-18:00 mid-March through mid-Mid October and 9:00-17:00 mid-October through mid-March weather permitting. Closed Thanksgiving and December 25. Early close on December 24. General Information


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Admission & Fees Admission is charged. Children 2 and under are free of charge. A reduced rate is available for kids 3 - 13 and seniors aged over 62. General Information
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Things to Keep in Mind Gift shop onsite. More Tourist Attractions in WilliamsJust Plain FunGrand Canyon Railway|Been to Grand Canyon Deer Farm?    Write a review »Tell us about your trip » Recommended Reads for Family Travel to Arizona

Sunday, May 01, 2011

The Grand Canyon Railway runs a scenic train trip to the South Rim and a winter journey to the North Pole aboard the Polar Express. Both train tours are pulled by vintage locomotives. Both have onboard entertainment. The train trip to the Grand Canyon affords views of Kaibab National Forest but not of the South Rim. It offers parents an opportunity to relax and provides kids with a break from the car. But it is by no means a high-flying Western adventure. Santa is the centerpiece on the Polar Express. This train tour is big hit with tykes and tots. 233 North Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, Arizona 86046 | +1 (929) 7731976 +1 (800) 843 8724 |

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  Getting There The southern terminus is located at 233 North Grand Canyon Boulevard in Williams, Arizona. The northern terminus is located on Village Loop Drive in Grand Canyon Village and is part of the Grand Canyon National Park Historic District. Map It!Google Maps
Hours & Times The Grand Canyon train trip is a full day activity. The Wild West Shootout starts at 9:00. The train departs Williams at 9:30 and arrives at the South Rim at 11:45. The return train departs the Grand Canyon at 15:30 and arrives in Williams at 17:45. Each leg of the train trip is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Time at the Canyon is 3.5 hours. Trains depart daily year around except December 25. The Polar Express departs the Williams depot at 18:30 and 20:00 on select evenings from mid-November through early January. Train Schedule
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Admission & Fees The Grand Canyon Railway has four classes of service. The Polar Express has one. Tickets can be purchased individually or as part of a vacation packages. Rates don't include tax or park admission. A reduced rate is available for kids aged 2 to 15. Kids under 2 years of age are free of charge. Train Rates
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Things to Keep in Mind The Grand Canyon Railway isn't the quickest way to reach the South Rim. - It takes 2 hours to travel 60 miles. - With only 3.5 hours on the rim, a same day is truly a quick visit. The train trip isn't as scenic as one might expect as the canyon isn't visible from the train. The entertainment is hit or miss. The entertainers openly solicit tips. Tickets for the Polar Express sell out months in advance. More Tourist Attractions in Williams Just Plain FunGrand Canyon Deer Farm|Been to Grand Canyon Railway?    Write a review »Tell us about your trip » Recommended Reads for Family Travel to Arizona

Saturday, April 30, 2011