Lowell Observatory - The Steele Visitor Center of the Lowell Observatory houses a number of interactive exhibits and the McAllister Public Observatory. The goal is to educate the public about the exciting world of astronomy. The Steele Visitor Center is also the staging area for all day tours and evening programs. For more information phone 1-928-774-3358 or visit their web site: LowellObservatory.
   From I-40 take exit 195-B. This puts you on the very end of I-17 which becomes Milton Road and, when joined by I-40 Business, the street signs will tell you you're on the famous Hwy 66. After you drive under the railroad overpass the street makes a right turn. Instead of turning right, go straight and turn left onto Santa Fe Avenue. Follow Santa Fe to the end of Santa Fe at a fork in the road. Bear right and follow switchbacks up the hill to the Steele Visitor Center of the Lowell Observatory.

Sunset Crater Volcano Nat'l Monument - More than 900 years ago, Sunset Crater Volcano began to form as ash and cinder erupted from a fissure in the ground. Soon, lava began to flow from the base of the crater which, when it cooled, left black rivers of hardened lava. There are several trails with viewpoints which allow closer examination of the crater. Sunset Crater was named by John Wesley Powell because of the red-orange hue around the rim.

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   Open daily except Christmas. Admission fee of $5 per person. The permit is good for 7 days and may be used to gain entrance to the Wupati Village and the Walnut Canyon National Monument. (No entrance fee is charged to National Park Pass, Golden Eagle, Golden Age and Golden Access cardholders.)
   For more information phone 1-928-526-0502 or view the NPS web site at: Sunset.
   From I-40 take exit 201. If eastbound turn left; if westbound turn right. Follow Country Club Road across the tracks to Route 66 (also I-40 Business). Watch for the sign 'US-89 North. You cross Route 66 and take the access road to your right to get on US-89. Follow US-89 about 12 miles to the Sunset Crater - Wupatki Loop road and continue 2 miles to the visitor center.

Walnut Canyon National Monument - An easy walk down the paved trail brings you to the ancient cliff dwellings built within these steep canyon walls. Occupies nearly a thousand years ago, these ancient pueblo residents left behind may artifacts, some of which are on display at the NPS Visitors Center.
   When you climb back up the trail to the parking lot, look around and enjoy the surrounding beauty. These people certainly know how to pick a great spot.
   Open daily except Christmas. Admission fee of $5 per person. The permit is good for 7 days and may be used to gain entrance to Sunset Crater National Monument and the Wupati Village. (No entrance fee is charged to National Park Pass, Golden Eagle, Golden Age and Golden Access cardholders.)
   For more information phone 1-928-526-3367 or view the NPS web site: WalnutCanyon.
   From I-40 take exit 204. If eastbound turn right; if westbound turn right. Follow Walnut Canyon Road to the entry station and the parking area.

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