- Our list of the best things to do in Monticello, Utah, features the top 11 nearby activities — including 8 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Monticello, UT has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Adventures, Outdoor Places, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 2 things to do within the city of Monticello, UT , followed by 9 popular activities in nearby cities, including Blanding
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Highway 95, 14 miles south of Blanding, Blanding, UT
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Built and inhabited by the Anasazi people around 1200 AD, the Butler Wash Archeological Ruin was rediscovered in the 19th century and has been preserved ever since. The ruin includes habitation areas, storage areas, and areas of religious significance.
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San Juan County Road 263 (Arch Canyon Road), Blanding, UT
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Mule Canyon Ruins are a set of restored and preserved ruins dating back to the time of the Anasazi civilization. Apart from the easily spotted roadside ruins, there are other lesser-known sites which can be reached through a hike up the canyon.
31.5 Miles
Utah State Route 95 offers a scenic drive with views of multiple geological formations surrounding the road. A major attraction here is the House on Fire which is famous for its unique color and rock pattern.
36.6 Miles
Hovenweep National Monument contains six prehistoric villages built about a 1,000 years ago. The Square Tower Group is the largest and one of the oldest of these villages, and contains a large tower and up to 30 Puebloan ceremonial structures.
38.6 Miles
Natural Bridges National Monument contains three natural bridges: Sipapu, Kachina, Osachno. Visitors can see the bridges by combining driving with short hikes on a 8.6 mile round trip, as well as camp near the natural bridges, and attend interpretive programs.
40.0 Miles
Handcrafted Native American and Southwest art is available through the large retailer of Twin Rocks Trading Post. Specifically, they have museum quality items such as Navajo baskets, Navajo rugs, and Native American jewelry collections.
41.8 Miles
Visitors love being surrounded by thick forest and listening to the gentle bubbling brooks at La Sal Mountain Loop. The peak is located about 13,000 feet above sea level and is part of the 2nd highest mountain range in Utah.
41.9 Miles
The settlement of Bluff Fort Historic Site has been recently rebuilt and refurbished. The visitor's center and on-site historic buildings are available for self guided tours during business hours, and photographs can be taken throughout the settlement.
42.2 Miles
Comb Ridge is a large sandstone formation that has been tilted at an angle of nearly 20 degrees. The fragility of the rock structure means that guests must obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management in order to visit it.
42.2 Miles
The historical Bluff Fort is a military fort that is open to visitors free of charge and consists of an open square that is surrounded by cottonwood log cabins. The log cabins all face inward towards the center.