John Ford Point

Valley Drive, located near the Utah-Arizona state line in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, is a 17-mile scenic loop through one of the most iconic landscapes in the Southwest, USA. This spot along the road is named John Ford Point, after the director who used it as a location for numerous Western films. Visitors can pay a few dollars to a local horse owner who is stationed in the parking lot to recreate the famous image of a horse rider perched on the edge of the plateau. This horse was aptly named “Pistol”.
Valley Drive, located near the Utah-Arizona state line in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, is a 17-mile scenic loop through one of the most iconic landscapes in the Southwest, USA. This spot along the road is named John Ford Point, after the director who used it as a location for numerous Western films. Visitors can pay a few dollars to a local horse owner who is stationed in the parking lot to recreate the famous image of a horse rider perched on the edge of the plateau. This horse was aptly named “Pistol”.
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Monument Valley, a red-sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border, is known for the towering sandstone buttes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. The park, frequently a filming location for Western movies, is accessed by the looping, 17-mile Valley Drive. The famous, steeply sloped Mittens buttes can be viewed from the road or from overlooks like John Ford’s Point.

Tours & day trips

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Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours

Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 336 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 434 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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US Classic Southwest Adventure Self Guided Audio Tours

US Classic Southwest Adventure Self Guided Audio Tours

Activity duration is 15 days
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 355 per traveller*
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Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Phoenix to Grand Canyon Air & Monument Valley Ground (MVJ)

Phoenix to Grand Canyon Air & Monument Valley Ground (MVJ)

Activity duration is 8 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 3,904 per traveller
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Artist's Point

Explore the great outdoors at Artist's Point, a lovely green space in Kayenta. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Artist's Point
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Explore the great outdoors at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Oljato-Monument Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oljato-Monument Valley during your travels in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Church Rock during your travels in Kayenta. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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Navajo Cultural Center

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Navajo Cultural Center during your travels in Kayenta. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Navajo Cultural Center

Top John Ford Point Hotel Deals

The View Hotel

The View Hotel

2 out of 5
4 miles East Highway 163 Indian Route 42 Oljato-Monument Valley AZ
The View Hotel
Goulding's Lodge

Goulding's Lodge

3 out of 5
1000 Main Street Oljato-Monument Valley UT
Goulding's Lodge
Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

3 out of 5
Junction Highway 160/Highway 163 Kayenta AZ
Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
San Juan Inn

San Juan Inn

2.5 out of 5
US Hwy 163 at the San Juan River Mexican Hat UT
San Juan Inn
Hampton Inn Kayenta

Hampton Inn Kayenta

2.5 out of 5
US Highway 160 Kayenta AZ
Hampton Inn Kayenta
Hat Rock Inn

Hat Rock Inn

2.5 out of 5
120 US-163 Scenic Mexican Hat UT
Hat Rock Inn
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