Historical & Cultural Sites

Historical & Cultural Sites

Queen Mary (Long Beach)

Open daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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USS Midway Museum (San Diego)

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with last admission at 4:00 PM. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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Highly Recommended

Mackinac Island Historical Museum

May to October: Open daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Highly Recommended

Nacogdoches Historic Sites (Millard's Crossing Historic Village)

Open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; closed on Sundays and major holidays.

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Manzanar National Historic Site (Independence)

Open daily from sunrise to sunset, with the visitor center open Friday to Monday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Jerome

As a town, Jerome is accessible year-round.

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Bishop Castle

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Zekelman Holocaust Center

Open Monday to Thursday: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, and Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on Fridays and Saturdays

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Kearney Mansion Museum (Fresno)

Open Friday to Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Georgetown Loop Railroad

Open daily from May through mid-October and most days through early January.

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Highly Recommended

Fort Davis National Historic Site

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

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Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District

Open daily; individual business hours vary. The Fort Worth Herd cattle drive occurs daily at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

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Manti Temple (Manti)

Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Gleeson

The site is accessible year-round.

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Motown Museum

Closed Monday and Tuesday, and on major holidays such as New Year’s Day, Easter, and Christma, Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Topaz War Relocation Center (Delta)

Open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed on Sundays and major holidays.

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Highly Recommended

Mission San Juan Capistrano (Orange County)

Open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed on Mondays.

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Stanton

Access and operating hours vary; please contact the Lost Dutchman Mining Association for details.

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Highly Recommended

Bisbee

As a town, Bisbee is accessible year-round.

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Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument (San Juan Co.)

Open daily from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

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Animas Forks Ghost Town

Accessible year-round; best visited from May to October due to weather conditions.

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Ogden Union Station (Ogden)

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

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Highly Recommended

Mission San José de Tumacácori

The park is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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Highly Recommended

California State Capitol Museum (Sacramento)

Open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Closed on weekends.

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Highly Recommended

Whiskey Row, Prescott

The establishments along Whiskey Row have varying hours. It's advisable to check with specific venues for their operating hours.

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Highly Recommended

Chamizal National Memorial

Park grounds open daily from sunrise to sunset; visitor center open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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The Alamo

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM; closed on Christmas Day.

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Highly Recommended

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

Monday to Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Closed on New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

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Highly Recommended

Hearst Castle (San Simeon)

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Golden Spike National Historical Park (Promontory)

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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La Garita Natural Arch

Open daily, 24 hours.

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César E. Chávez National Monument (Keene)

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except for major holidays.

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Fairbank

The townsite is open year-round from sunrise to sunset

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McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs (Dry Fork, Vernal)

Open from dawn until dusk, April 1st through November 30th. Winter seasonal closing is December 1st through March 31st.

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Agua Caliente

The site is accessible year-round.

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Columbia State Historic Park (Tuolumne County)

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Tonto National Monument

The park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on Christmas Day. The visitor center operates during the same hours.

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Vulture City

Vulture City is open Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Swansea

The site is open year-round.

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Eureka Old Town (Humboldt County)

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Pine Valley Chapel (Washington Co.)

Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year.

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Ferndale Historic Town (Humboldt County)

Ferndale Tourist Information Center: Open 7 days a week from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Ferndale Museum: Open Wednesday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Highly Recommended

Leadville

Accessible year-round; Visitor Center hours vary seasonally.

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Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park (Tulare County)

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park (Sacramento)

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Sego Canyon (Thompson Springs)

Open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Cabrillo National Monument (San Diego)

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Battleship Texas State Historic Site

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

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Park City (Historic Main Street & Mountain Resort)

Park City Historic Main Street: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Park City Mountain Resort: Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Fort Apache Historic Park

The park is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to sunset. The museum operates from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Mountain Meadows Massacre Memorial (Washington Co.)

Open daily from 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM.

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Highly Recommended

Colonial Michilimackinac

May 6 to October 9, 2024: Open daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Highly Recommended

Sam Houston Memorial Museum

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM; closed on Mondays and major holidays.

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Highly Recommended

The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Tours available year-round. Specific dates and times for tours are published 1-2 months in advance, and they operate rain or shine

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Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

Open Thursday to Monday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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O.K. Corral & Tombstone Historic District

The O.K. Corral is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gunfight reenactments are held at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

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Angel Island State Park (San Francisco Bay)

Open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset.

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Highly Recommended

The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum

Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and certain holidays (e.g., January 1, Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving, December 24, 25, and 31)

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Japanese American National Museum (Stockton)

The Japanese American National Museum is currently closed for renovations and will reopen in late 2026.

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Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway

Open daily from June to November, with limited winter access.

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The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas

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House on Fire Ruins (Mule Canyon, Cedar Mesa)

Open daily, year round.

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Hackberry

The store is typically open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Helper Historic District (Helper)

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Highly Recommended

Olvera Street (Historic LA Pueblo)

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

Cove Fort (Millard Co.)

Open daily from 8:00 AM to sunset, except in bad weather.

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Independence Ghost Town

Open daily, 24 hours.

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Highly Recommended

Nine Mile Canyon (Carbon/Duchesne Co.)

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Highly Recommended

Fremont Indian State Park & Museum (Sevier Co.)

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended summer hours until 6:00 PM.

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St. George Temple & Historic District

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

The Guardian Building

Open daily with tour hours varying depending on availability and provider

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Horseshoe Canyon (Great Gallery, Maze District)

Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Arcosanti

The Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours timing varies from 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m.

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Lost Creek Wilderness

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, closed on weekends.

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LBJ Presidential Library

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

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Highly Recommended

Alcatraz Island (San Francisco)

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

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Greenfield Village

Open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Seasonal closures apply, so check the website for specific dates

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Highly Recommended

Tulare Historical Museum (Tulare)

Open Thursday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)

Open Tuesday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Saturday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Closed on Mondays and major holidays.

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Highly Recommended

Juneteenth Historic District (Nia Cultural Center)

Hours vary; it's advisable to call ahead to confirm operating hours.

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Highly Recommended

Mission Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara)

Open daily from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Glen Eyrie Castle

Open daily; tour times vary—usually 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Montezuma Castle National Monument

The park is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the last vehicle entry at 4:45 p.m. It is closed on Christmas Day

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Highly Recommended

Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM; closed on Mondays and major holidays.

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Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (San Luis Obispo)

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Old Town Scottsdale

Old Town Scottsdale is accessible year-round. Individual businesses, galleries, and restaurants have varying operating hours.

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Dealey Plaza and The Sixth Floor Museum

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Highly Recommended

Hovenweep National Monument

Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Four Corners Monument

$10 per vehicle

Open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, with extended summer hours.

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Silverton

Open Thursday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Texas State Capitol

Open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM; closed on major holidays.

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Highly Recommended

Wupatki National Monument

The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. The visitor center operates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Highly Recommended

Bodie State Historic Park (Mono County)

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in summer, and from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in winter.

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Winchester Mystery House (San Jose)

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM weekdays and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekends.

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Hole N" The Rock (UT-191 Moab)

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

The Bird Cage Theatre

The theater is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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South Park City Museum

Open from May 15 to October 15, with no specific daily hours mentioned.

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Highly Recommended

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

$10 (approx.) per vehicle

Open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Highly Recommended

El Paso Mission Trail

Visitor centers typically open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; individual mission hours may vary.

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