Painted Desert Inn - U.S. National Park Service
WEBBuilt of petrified wood and other native stone, the Painted Desert Inn was the vision of Herbert David Lore. While his family remembers the finished building prior to 1920, Lore registered the inn with the land office in 1924, fulfilling his responsibilities under the Homesteading Act.
Arizona: Painted Desert Inn - U.S. National Park Service
WEBNov 2, 2021 · The Painted Desert Inn is located in the northern section of Petrified Forest National Park in Petrified Forest, AZ. The inn is now a museum open to the public. The park has an entrance fee but no additional fee is charged to visit the inn.
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WEBJun 22, 2022 · Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. Located at Kachina Point, 2 miles (3.2 km) from the north entrance at exit #311 off of I-40. The inn once served as a respite for travelers along historic Route 66. Read …
Painted Desert Inn Cultural Landscape - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJan 15, 2020 · The Painted Desert Inn Historic District was designed by National Park Service architect Lyle E. Bennett and landscape architect Thomas C. Vint. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1937-1940, the Inn and its associated features retain significance as tangible products and symbols of …
Painted Desert Inn - U.S. National Park Service
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Painted Desert Inn - U.S. National Park Service
WEBPainted Desert Inn. Painted Desert Inn is sited on a mesa top overlooking the vastness of the colorful Painted Desert. The building was constructed between 1937 and 1940 using portions of walls left over from an earlier lodge on the site that dated from the 'twenties.
Plan Your Visit - Petrified Forest National Park (U.S. National Park ...
WEBMay 21, 2023 · There are fossils, badlands, buttes and mesas, ancient petroglyphs, wildlife and wildflowers, and vast vistas for more than a hundred miles! If you are craving some quiet solitude, the Painted Desert is perfect for hiking and contemplation. Where to begin? This "Plan Your Visit" section has all kinds of helpful tips. Basic Information
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WEBToday's adobe facade dates to the 1930s renovation of the Painted Desert Inn. The national historic landmark functions only as a museum now, with no overnight accommodation and food service. Displays inside highlight the building's history, Route 66, and the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Operating Hours & Seasons - U.S. National Park Service
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark Hours 9am to 4pm Note: Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time, remaining on Mountain Standard Time year-round.
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Painted Desert Inn
WEBPETRIFIED FOREST, Ariz. – The Painted Desert Inn turns 100 this year! The Inn no longer hosts overnight travelers as it did when it opened in 1924, but visitors can still enjoy an ice cream cone as they marvel at the beauty of the Painted Desert.