Tsegi Overlook
Tsegi - Navajo word for rock canyon. First site along the South Rim Drive.

Junction Overlook
This viewpoint overlooks the junction of Canyon de Chelly with Canyon del Muerto. Also visible is Junction Ruin with 10 rooms and one kiva. Visible nearby is First Ruin perched atop a ledge. Both belonged to the Anasazi 1050-1250 A.D.

White House Overlook
Third viewpoint lookout on South Rim Drive and only place where you can explore into the canyon without the guide. The White House Ruin Trail descends 600 feet to the canyon floor where you can get a close look at the ruins. White House Ruins are one of the largest in this region with about 80 rooms about 50 feet up the side of the opposite wall. Built by the Anasazi 1075-1250 A.D. Visitors are restricted to stay on the trail at all times.

Sliding House Ruins
This drive overlook gives you a view of 50 room cliff dwelling again from the Anasazi pueblo period.

Wild Cherry Overlook
Here you have an impressive view 1,000 feet above the canyon floor from atop the steep canyon walls.

Face Rock Overlook
Here you have an impressive view 1,000 feet above the canyon floor from atop the steep canyon walls.

Spider Rock Overlook
Overlooking the junction of Monument Canyon with Canyon de Chelly. In the middle is the 800 foot free standing twin-monolith Spider Rock Across the canyon is Speaking Rock. This wide canyon section has one of the most spectacular vistas in the region.

Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance, established 1851, saw action as a U.S. Army base in the Navajo Wars of the 1860's. Later it was a headquarters for the regional Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Ganado
Ganado for centuries was a favorite gathering place first for the ancient Anasazi and then for the Navajo.

Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
PO Box 150, Ganado, AZ 86505; (520) 755-3475; Daily 8AM-5PM; Free Admission.
In 1878, John L. Hubbell bought this trading post 1 mile west of Ganado on SR-264. It is the oldest continually operating trading post on the Navajo Reservation. Members of the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and other tribes trade hand-made crafts, jewelry, baskets and pottery today much like was done for the 89 years when the Hubbell family ran the trading post. Rangers run guided tours of the trading post compound and Hubbell Family home. The visitors center hold weaving and silversmith demonstrations.

Window Rock is capitol of the Navajo nation and seat of the tribal government. Also site of the U.S. governments regional Bureau of Indian Affairs office. Navajo Nation Fair - annual event in second week of September.

Four Corners Monument
Open Daily 8AM-5PM (Extended hours in summer); Admission $1.50; (520) 871-6647;
Large monolith along US 666 marks only spot in the U.S. common to four states - Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.

St. Michaels Historical Museum
24 Mission Road, Window Rock, AZ 86515; (520) 871-4171; Open Daily 9AM-5PM;
Located in the St. Michaels Mission complex with exhibits on the work of Franciscan Friars that worked with the Navajo Nation. Other exhibits focus on Navajo tribal life and crafts.