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| Monticello | ||
| State | Utah | |
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| Residents | approx. 2000 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 1980   | ||
| height | 2,155 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.monticelloutah.org/ | |
| no tourist info on Wikidata: | ||
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Monticello is a city in the south Utah in San Juan County.
background
Monticello is a small town in San Juan County, Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. The community has an old tradition of Rangers (Ranchers), Farmers (Farmers) and pioneers. Wheat is grown around Monticello. The family income of $ 34,000 is lower than the Utah average ($ 47,934). House prices are half the Utah average ($ 87,400 in 2005). Mostly whites (79%) live in Monticello, but also American Indians (7%), South American (Hispanic) (13.7%) and other races (9.3%). The residents' ancestors came from England (29.4%), Germany (9.4%), USA (8.4%), Denmark (8.0%), Ireland (6.3%), Sweden (5, 1 %). The city was founded by Mormons in 1910. It is quiet, not touristy and the best starting point for trips to the southern Canyonlands National Park Needles (74 km) and to Newspaper rock.
There was a uranium mine nearby. Apparently, Monticello residents are twice as likely to suffer from lung and stomach cancer as other Utah residents.
getting there
In the street
From the south, from Interstate 40 on US-191 via Ganado, Chinle, Bluff, Blanding to Monticello.
From the north, from Interstate 70 on US-191 via Moab to Monticello.
mobility
Dynamic cardsTourist Attractions
- The southern part of the Canyonlands National Park, known as the Needles. The access is as described under Newspaper Rock.
- The Newspaper rock is on Highway 211. From Monticello you can drive on a beautiful road over the Abajo Mountains. At the tourist information office at 200 South Street, turn off US-191 and head up into the mountains. In May 2008 there was still snow on the high mountains, but the birch trees were already fresh. Deer can often be admired along this route. One should drive carefully. The very worth seeing Newpaper rock is right on Highway 211. Entry is free. It has been "painted" by generations of Native Americans, from the Anasazi, Fremont, Paiute and Navajo tribes, with petroglyphs drawn through the canyon of Indian Creek. The petroglyphs tell stories of clans, hunts and shamans from over 7,000 years ago. Arizona State University researchers found that the black layer on the sandstone that the ancestors carved the pictures into is very old. They are called desert varnish. The half a millimeter thin layer consists of manganese and iron layers. Fine dust settles on the sandstone. The nocturnal dew loosens the mineral particles from the dust and forms the thin layers. It is believed that the formation of the desert varnish on Newspaper Rock took 15,000 years. The first drawings are said to have been made 7,000 years ago. The Newspaper Rock is a historic one monument (Monument). Direct access is prevented by a fence, but everything can be clearly seen from a few meters away. There is a parking lot. From here you can continue to the national park.
Newspaper rock
- The local is on Main Street (US-191) and 200 South Street Visitors Center (Tourist Information). Here you get all information willingly and in a friendly manner. The entrance is behind the house by the parking lot at 200 South Street.
- Monticello Frontier Museum, in the tourist office (Visitors Center).
activities
Hiking, horse riding, fishing, hunting, golfing, climbing and much more.
- Hideout Golf Club. The club has one of the best golf courses in Utah.
shop
kitchen
- R&F restaurant. Always well attended. Good salad bar. The sirloin steaks are very tasty and inexpensive. No alcohol.
- MD Ranch Cookhouse, 380 S Main Street. Has a western atmosphere and offers cowboy dishes.
- Peace Tree Juice Café, 516 N. Main Street. Here you can eat vegetarian, e.g. B. Wrap sandwich.
nightlife
Nothing. Monticello is a somewhat sleepy-looking place, in contrast to Moab 80 km north.
accommodation
- Rodeway Inn. It's not new anymore, but it makes a clean impression and has spacious rooms. The reception is friendly. They even help with transporting luggage to the first floor. The Rodeway Inn is part of the Choice Hotels group. Accommodation costs for one night in a double room $ 88.39 including taxes (in May 2008).
- Best Western Wayside Inn, E Central Street.
- Monticello Inn, E Central Street.
health
Practical advice
The tourist information office on US-191 and 200 South Street can help with any questions.
trips
- To Moab (80 km north) and to Arches National Park and the northern part of the Canyonlands National Park.
- Dinosaur Museum in Blanding shows displays of prehistoric plants and animals in southern Utah. Life-size replicas, skeletons and fossils are shown. Admission $ 2 for adults and $ 1 for children and seniors.
