Montezuma Castle National Monument-Arizona

A Great Photo Opportunity at Montezuma’s Castle

2016 Orlando, Las Vegas & Sedona 598 — Created under the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt. And, yes, those are rain droplets on the car’s window.

There are many travelers that ride past the Montezuma’s Castle exit. It is a pity they miss this monument, as it is spectacular. Located just five minutes from I-17, you could view the entire monument in about thirty minutes.

We actually came twice: one during a rain, and once during the sunshine. Both made great picture opportunities.

There is a large bathroom in front of the museum. The Park personnel are extremely friendly. A small but informative museum is enclosed.

It is a short walk to see the Indian Ruins. A trail circles by the Beaver Creek River.

Walking around the loop, there is a neat display on how the Sinagua Indians lived.

We found this visit to be enlightening. Also, we visited and enjoyed Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma’s Well and the petroglyphs at the V-Bar V Ranch Heritage Site off of route 179 east of Sedona.