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Southeast Utah Welcome Center, Monticello, Utah

 
SE Utah Welcome Center as seen from the south along US Highway 191 in Monticello.
 

Friendly and informative staff, 24-hour restrooms, Frontier Museum, and ample parking await the visitor to Monticello, Utah.  Located on Utah Highway 191, Main Street, the welcome center is readily accessible and near shops, restaurants, and motels. The gift shop stocks a variety of informative maps, brochures, books, games, puzzles, and children's articles as well as numerous free brochures devoted to accessing the many scenic attractions of the region.

The Frontier Museum is adjacent to the Welcome Center and displays glimpses of life on the Great Sage Plain at the turn of the 20th century.

Seasons Open: Year round

Hours Open: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. March through October, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. November through February.

Fees: None but donations at the center and the museum are welcome.

 ADA Accessibility Notes

ADA accessible.

 Eco-Friendly Notes

The Welcome Center is the recycling site for the community. Bins are found on the south end of the center parking lot. The public is welcome to use the recycle bins.

 Pet Friendly Notes

Pets are not permitted in either facility, except "assistance" dogs.

For More Information, Contact:

SE Utah Welcome Center

seuwcmu@gmail.com
216 South Main Street, P.O. Box 182, Monticello, UT 84535
435-587-3401
 

mary veber wrote on May 20, 2011: Dave was very informative and patient as he answered all of my questions regarding the area. Thanks Dave for making the difference

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Latitude: 37.869647000
Longitude: -109.343461100
Elevation: 7070 FT (2155 M)
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