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White House Overlook

Chinle, AZ
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Ranked #11 of 20 attractions in Chinle
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
Description: Scenic stop along the South Rim Drive in Canyon de Chelly.
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Mesa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

be sure NOT to miss this overlook! We enjoyed the walks from the parking areas down to the overlooks. It is all so amazing!

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

Plenty of parking. Wish we could have taken a trip down into the valley to see these ruins up close. Very helpful description on marker at the parking lot, explaining how many people lived there and when.

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Tempe, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

A great way to see an amazing ruin if you're pressed for time. I'd spend the money for a tour into the canyon though.

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Bryson City, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

I am working in this part of the country for the summer, so on my days off, i enjoy trying to absorb as much of the local scenery as I can. This place is a short trip from where i am staying at Gallup, NM, and I had an enjoyable afternoon visitng this part of the state. NM is called... More

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2012

The ruins are impressive even from the overlook, but lose best light after mid-afternoon if you are taking photos. The road in is good and the parking area is substantial compared to the other sites on the south rim. The viewing area is also extensive. I re-visited at first light (ruins still in shadow) and caught sight of three white... More

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Alpine, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Spectacular views of ruins. Recommend taking your tripod for pictures.

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Kerman, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Would loved to have taken the trail to the canyon floor and am delighted it's there. Lots of photo ops and good sense of the site's antiquity.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

This overlook was marvelous and enchanting. We were not bothered by the two friendly Navaho men selling jewelry and paintings.

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

This is one of the best overlooks of the Canyon together with Spider Rock overlook. There is also an easy trail down the Canyon to see the prehistoric Pueblan White House Ruins and it's free! Highly recommended!

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Chinle, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

Nice place to begin the hike. Overlook is busy with a lot of hikers. Beautiful place for sunrises and sunset. Overlook looks nice and is maintained. Good job.

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