Salmon Ruins is one of the largest outlying colonies built in the Chacoan style during the 11th century. Heritage Park is comprised of reconstructed dwelling and habitation areas. Visitors can investigate replicas of a sweatlodge, hogan, tipi, and pithouse. The museum features ancient artifacts and interesting "new" exhibits.
10 miles east of Farmington on Hwy. 64
Hours: Open daily 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday hours change to 12 noon - 5 pm November through March
Cost: Admission is $3 per adult, $2 per senior, $1 per child 6 to 16 years-old, children under 6 free
Facilities: Museum, Gift Shop, picnic area
Special Events: annual Salmon Arts and Crafts Fair, the Salmon Ruins Occasional Lecture Series
Journey Into the Past Tours - guided tours of Chaco Canyon and other sites
Salmon Ruins is a site of ongoing archaeological research
Research library specializing in the archaeology and history of the American Southwest