- TripBuzz found 8 things to do with kids in or near Monticello, Utah, including 6 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Blanding.
- From Chesler Park Loop Trail to The Hideout Golf Club, the Monticello area offers 21 different types of family activities, including: Hiking Trails, Golf, Scenic Drives and Off Road & ATV.
- Founded by members of the Church of Latter Day Saints, Monticello dates back to the late 1800's. Near the Abajo Mountains, the town is popular for outdoor activities such as golfing, hiking, fishing and mountain bike riding. A mini temple of the LDS church is also located in this town.
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The only trail within Chesler Park is the Chesler Park Loop Trail that creates a circular path through the region and is roughly eleven miles for a round-trip. Just three miles into the trail is a saddle overlooking the park which shows the shrubs surrounded by the sandstone formations.
0.5 Miles
549 South Main Street, Monticello, UT 84535
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A variety of different elevations and challenges are included at The Hideout Golf Club's 18-hole course. There are four levels offered at each hole that allow players of multiple skill levels to play together.
12.5 Miles
Newspaper Rock Recreation Site contains petroglyph site located along Indian Creek with some of it being up to 2,000 years old. It is believed the original inhabitants drew these pictures to communicate with each other, and they have been added to over time.
17.6 Miles
Blanding Visitor's Center has multiple facilities to offer ranging from a well-maintained museum of local history, a sitting room furnished with TV and magazines as well as knowledgable staff offering useful information about the area.
18.4 Miles
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum is a historical museum featuring a large collection of Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) pottery. The museum also maintains a short interpretive trail and hosts several educational programs, such as archaeology and art exhibitions.
18.5 Miles
Located near Highway 163, Goosenecks State Park is a popular scenic attraction offering panoramic views of the meadering San Juan River. Campsites are available which overlook the beautiful meanders and are equipped with picnic tables, restrooms, a fire ring and a bare tent pad.
19.3 Miles
The Dinosaur Museum houses a variety of displays ranging from dinosaur eggs, skeletons, footprints, fossils as well as dinosaur sculptures and graphics. Apart from the exhibits, there are also movie posters, models and comics on display as a part of the museum director's personal collection.
23.3 Miles
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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.