Deb's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Two access areas. when it has rained, the dirt roads will be very muddy. highly advised not to drive on it when muddy. cars ok to drive when dry. only go about 2 miles due to rough roads & potential to scrape bottom of vehicle. do not try petting Stray animals or coyotes. they may bite. for police/ambulance assistance, dial 1-505-368-1350. no Emergency 911 service on Navajo Nation Lands. for tow truck, call Buck's Towing at 1-505-278-1718 or 1-505-368-5774. A copy of guidebook available in home for you to take.
Shiprock Rock Formation
Two access areas. when it has rained, the dirt roads will be very muddy. highly advised not to drive on it when muddy. cars ok to drive when dry. only go about 2 miles due to rough roads & potential to scrape bottom of vehicle. do not try petting Stray animals or coyotes. they may bite. for police/ambulance assistance, dial 1-505-368-1350. no Emergency 911 service on Navajo Nation Lands. for tow truck, call Buck's Towing at 1-505-278-1718 or 1-505-368-5774. A copy of guidebook available in home for you to take.
Monument Valley
Route 42Beautiful rock formations
Mesa Verde National Park
Great location to see well preserved anasazi ruins.
Very educational on how this area was in the ancient times.
26 locals recommend
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Very educational on how this area was in the ancient times.
Four Corners Monument
597 NM-597Such a novelty! Be in 4 U.S. states at one time!
An essential stop for visitors to the Navajo nation. plenty of certified guides to take you or group on a tour.
28 locals recommend
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
An essential stop for visitors to the Navajo nation. plenty of certified guides to take you or group on a tour.
beautiful museum! essential stop to read & see the history of the Navajo people.
Navajo Nation Museum
beautiful museum! essential stop to read & see the history of the Navajo people.
This rock formation will leave you in awe. dont forget to stop by the Navajo nation President's office.
Window Rock Tribal Park & Veteran's Memorial
This rock formation will leave you in awe. dont forget to stop by the Navajo nation President's office.
Navajo Zoological Park
34 AZ-264family friendly & easy access.
very quiet & not too crowded. take a tour with knowledgeable Navajo park rangers.
14 locals recommend
Navajo National Monument
Arizona 564very quiet & not too crowded. take a tour with knowledgeable Navajo park rangers.
Moenave Dinosaur Tracks
U.S. 160Unbelievable well preserved dinosaur tracks west of Tuba City, AZ.
See an actual historic trading post still in operation. world famous "two grey hills" rug design rugs in small museum. Make sure to have change/cash for Trading post goodies!
Toadlena Trading Post
Highway 491See an actual historic trading post still in operation. world famous "two grey hills" rug design rugs in small museum. Make sure to have change/cash for Trading post goodies!
Teec Nos Pos Trading Post
easy access off the main highway.
Quick & easy visit to see ancient ruins without the long off the beaten path traveling. If you do not have a lot of time to see Mesa Verde or Chaco Canyon, visit Aztec Ruins.
32 locals recommend
Aztec Ruins National Monument
725 Ruins RdQuick & easy visit to see ancient ruins without the long off the beaten path traveling. If you do not have a lot of time to see Mesa Verde or Chaco Canyon, visit Aztec Ruins.
Moab is not too far from Shiprock, NM. Leave Shiprock at 9am & be in Moab to enjoy lunch then check out what Moab has to offer either downtown or venture out to see the beautiful views and river.
67 locals recommend
Moab
Moab is not too far from Shiprock, NM. Leave Shiprock at 9am & be in Moab to enjoy lunch then check out what Moab has to offer either downtown or venture out to see the beautiful views and river.
Arches and Moab go hand-in-hand! Enjoyable drive up to these two destinations from Shiprock, NM.
Arches National Park
Arches and Moab go hand-in-hand! Enjoyable drive up to these two destinations from Shiprock, NM.
Great visitors center! Try fitting this stop into your vacation schedule if possible.
61 locals recommend
Glen Canyon Dam
U.S. 89Great visitors center! Try fitting this stop into your vacation schedule if possible.
If you leave Shiprock at 6am, you'll be able to get to the south rim of the Grand Canyon before lunch time!
12 locals recommend
Grand Canyon Visitor Center
450 AZ-64If you leave Shiprock at 6am, you'll be able to get to the south rim of the Grand Canyon before lunch time!
Our neighbors & relatives are the Hopi people. They have a really nice hotel, restaurant & visitor center. A must stop & stay!
The Hopi Cultural Center
Arizona 264Our neighbors & relatives are the Hopi people. They have a really nice hotel, restaurant & visitor center. A must stop & stay!
West gateway to the Grand Canyon. Nice stop on your way to the south rim.
15 locals recommend
Cameron Trading Post
466 US-89West gateway to the Grand Canyon. Nice stop on your way to the south rim.
Great stop to get a few Navajo gifts for family before heading to the Grand Canyon.
Navajo Trail Trading Post
Great stop to get a few Navajo gifts for family before heading to the Grand Canyon.
Food
There are a few non-chain restaurants in our community which feature traditional Navajo food. Give it a whirl! Enjoy true authentic Navajo foods.
If you want variety of traditional Navajo foods, try Doc's place. Very large serving size (may want to share).
Doc's Place
4130 US-64If you want variety of traditional Navajo foods, try Doc's place. Very large serving size (may want to share).
If you have the Domino's app, Shiprock Domino's can process your online app order. They are open 10:30am to 8:30pm.
Domino's Pizza
U.S. 64If you have the Domino's app, Shiprock Domino's can process your online app order. They are open 10:30am to 8:30pm.
Chat & Chew
U.S. 64Historic burger place. No place to Dine inside. Cash only. Tables available outside.
Old way of serving the navajo people thru a "food stand". Get achii (open flames cooked intestines), sheep liver w/ fat, a bowl of mutton stew or a mutton sandwich. Cash only.
Cheii'Yazh Food Stand
Old way of serving the navajo people thru a "food stand". Get achii (open flames cooked intestines), sheep liver w/ fat, a bowl of mutton stew or a mutton sandwich. Cash only.
There are 2 Sinclar gas stations. The one that has Domino's pizza in it has a table inside to take a break & eat a pizza or have some snacks. The restrooms are well maintained.
Sinclair
534 US-64There are 2 Sinclar gas stations. The one that has Domino's pizza in it has a table inside to take a break & eat a pizza or have some snacks. The restrooms are well maintained.
If you want a Navajo burger with fries in a really neat dining space, try That's-A-Burger. The decor is fashioned after sandstone rocks with a wooden roof. Has a "trading post" feel to it. This place is usually busy in the morning with a lot of people dining inside. The green chili is tasty.
That's A Burger
64 U.S. HighwayIf you want a Navajo burger with fries in a really neat dining space, try That's-A-Burger. The decor is fashioned after sandstone rocks with a wooden roof. Has a "trading post" feel to it. This place is usually busy in the morning with a lot of people dining inside. The green chili is tasty.
Natani Nez restaurant has a breakfast buffet (~$7.50 + tax) which features "blue corn mush". This dish is a Navajo traditional dish & is very ancient for our Navajo people. The vegetarian burrito is a huge portion size! Enough for 2 or 3 people. If this place doesn't suit your taste you can always go next door to Subway.
Nataani Nez Restaurant station
Natani Nez restaurant has a breakfast buffet (~$7.50 + tax) which features "blue corn mush". This dish is a Navajo traditional dish & is very ancient for our Navajo people. The vegetarian burrito is a huge portion size! Enough for 2 or 3 people. If this place doesn't suit your taste you can always go next door to Subway.
If you want some fresh bread, donuts, cookies, pies & fruit, Bashas has it. They open at 7am & close at 10pm. If you need to fill water jugs, they have a filtered water machine inside the store.
Bashas’ Diné Market
U.S. 64If you want some fresh bread, donuts, cookies, pies & fruit, Bashas has it. They open at 7am & close at 10pm. If you need to fill water jugs, they have a filtered water machine inside the store.