Montezuma Castle National Monument Reviews

Montezuma Castle National Monument

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  • Montezuma's Castle National Monument: Home of the "Ancient Ones"

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 24, 2012
    Pros: These structures built into the cliffs are amazing to study
    Cons: an overall bland experience monument. something I have never said before.

    Summary: To see a multi-story building set into cliffs well above offers an awe-inspiring feeling to me. I was privy to see one of the grandest of them all when my wife and I were just married and we went cross country visiting National Parks sites. The last ... read more

  • No Montezuma's Revenge From This Castle

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 26, 2013
    Pros: Finally a good use of your federal funds.
    Cons: None.

    Summary: My wife had heard about this place in some guidebooks, and since it was on the way to Sedona, we decided to get off the Interstate at Camp Verde and check it out. Unfortunately, not many people stop by the Visitor Center to explore this well preserved ... read more

  • MONTEZUMA CASTLE NATIONAL MONUMENT - Life In A 5-Story Cliff House

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 2, 2006
    Pros: Well-preserved history, scenic area, nice visitors center, easily accessible from the highway.
    Cons: Visitors are not permitted to get very close to the structure, Montezuma Well.

    Summary: Arizona's Montezuma Castle is not really a castle and the Aztec king was never even here. In fact, this fascinating structure was constructed over a century before Montezuma was born. Built by the Sinagua Indians over 600 years ago, Montezuma ... read more

  • A Castle in the Sky

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 19, 2000
    Pros: Impressive dwelling high up in the cliff.
    Cons: Not much else to see or do

    Summary: On our road trip through the Southwest, Montezuma's Castle was one of the many national monuments we stopped at. It is located 50 miles south of Flagstaff, which we made our home base. On this particular day trip, we also visited Tuzigoot NMO and the red ... read more

  • Unforgettable!!

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 29, 2000
    Pros: Interesting history
    Cons: You can't go inside

    Summary: WAY back in 1982 my mom and dad packed the kids in the family car and went on a vacation to Scottsdale, Arizona. We spent a whole week there in the middle of the summer when it's cheaper. We did a lot of fun things on that vacation, but the most ... read more

  • MONTEZUMA CASTLE NATIONAL MONUMENT

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Feb 16, 2000
    Pros: History and nature all in one place
    Cons: none

    Summary: Planning a trip to Arizona can be an exciting adventure as you look at the map and mark sites you want see. I think you will be pleasantly surprised to see a variety of interesting places from archaeology digs to mark-up western towns.       In this ... read more

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