It's closed for good but is listed open online. Locals said it was closed as well. Nothing online…read moreindicates its closed - open hours are listed. When we went - large barrier in front that says "closed".

From the owner: Canyon Country Discovery Center offers Hands-on Discovery through Adventure, Education and…read moreStewardship. CCDC provides a visitor learning experiences about the natural and cultural history of the Colorado Plateau geological region. Located in Monticello, Utah - the gateway to Southeast Utah's Canyon Country.

It's a bit small, but has a friendly vibe. Along with the usual book shelves there's a few…read morecomputers, tables, and couches in the main area, with a secondary room with multiple chairs and tables. Not a ton of outlets, but the internet is *fast* ~250mbps up/down and they have a really well priced co-working facility downstairs for people wanting a more dedicated environment @ https://members.monticellocoworking.com

This library is so cool! For a small library, it is spacious and inviting, and the staff is so…read morefriendly! You can spread out your stuff on tables in the extra room, or sit on the comfy sofa and chairs in the main library. It has WiFi that is always available, and computers if you don't have a device of your own. You can even sit outside on the benches or table to use the WiFi when the weather is nice. A great stopping place for families because of the nice kids section and a park out the back door!

Small old-school town post office in one room. Clerk was personable and helped get me on my way…read morequickly. What else can you ask for in a post office transaction.

Great service! Love the Monticello post office. It's so nice to be treated so well for a simple…read moretransaction.

This is one of the West's most famous rock art sites, with a high density of petroglyphs. It was…read morebreath-taking as this is a massive expanse of rock all covered in etchings that are as old as 2,000 years ago. It had me contemplating our current existence and what things would look like 2,000 years from now. It was right off the road with a small parking lot with vault toilets. I came during the off season so the lot was empty, but it gets busy enough that there are traffic signs preventing people from parking on the road. Free to park and walk on the sidewalk to the cliff face.

NOTE: This petroglyph wall is not located in Monticello, but outside of town about 30 minutes. It's…read moreon Highway 211, on your way from US-191 into the Needles District of Canyonlands. I fixed the pin drop marker here on Yelp, but these things can be finicky. It's marked and on the side of the road, but GPS crowds can set to: 37.9879209, -109.5188924. Man, I really love this spot. I mean, it's a nice little get-out-and-stretch and won't take you more than a few minutes, but it's a nice roadside pull-off when you're already off and rolling on adventure. I first visited in 2005 or so and was struck by just how prolific all the petroglyphs are. Sometimes you only see a few in one place, but here at Newspaper Rock, it's plastered with characters. Pull off the highway, park, and walk up the paved path. It'll take you less than two minutes, so almost anyone from grandma to the little ones can make it. There's a small fence at the base of the rock to keep you from touching the panel, but you get a front row seat to the artwork. This is very near a campground, but there is a small toilet facility here so you can hit that up before you get into the park, or out to Lockhart, or wherever your travels are taking you. Note that this is not the only panel in the area. If you keep driving, pay attention to the cliffs and the walls around you--you can spy a few characters. But they're sparse, and in comparison to this amazing display, they may barely register. That's what makes this mysterious spot (but why were ancient inhabitants all tagging it???) so wonderful.

This rock formation is so cool that they named the nearby town after it. Mexican Hat Rock is a…read moresombrero-shaped rock near the San Juan River in Utah. Mexican Hat town has a very small population of under a hundred. Mexican Hat Rock is easy to spot when driving down the 163. The rock formation balances a rock in the shape of a pancake atop of a 300-foot-high cone. There is a short road that leads up to the rock formation if you want to get a closer look at it. No fee required.

There's not a whole lot to say about Mexican Hat Rock. It's a cool natural rock formation that…read morelooks like it sounds like it looks... but it's definitely worth the stop and pictures! When driving, it's more difficult to see when heading north... but if you're traveling toward it heading south, then you're in for a treat! Cool roadside stop with no admittance fees and just a short drive off the expressway! Go check it out! *****FIVE STARS*****