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Historic building · Holbrook, Arizona
Painted Desert Inn
Former adobe pueblo-style inn on the edge of the Painted Desert in the north of Petrified Forest National Park, now a museum, with 1948 murals by Hopi artist Fred Kabotie.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Painted Desert Inn
The Painted Desert Inn is an adobe pueblo-style building on the edge of a Painted Desert overlook in the north of Petrified Forest National Park. It began as a private inn in the 1920s and was remodeled in the 1930s by a federal jobs program.
In the 1940s, the company that ran restaurants at western train stations took over the building, and in 1948 Hopi artist Fred Kabotie painted murals on the walls of the main room, depicting scenes of Hopi life and traditions. The murals are a highlight of the visit.
Today the building is a museum and National Historic Landmark, with exhibits about its history and about Route 66, which ran nearby. From the terrace, the overlook shows Painted Desert hills in red and orange.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to an hour.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, when the Painted Desert’s colors are strongest.
How to get there
In the north of Petrified Forest National Park, about 3 km from the north entrance, along the park road.
Tip
It is not lodging: it’s a museum. Check opening hours, which are shorter than the park’s.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Painted Desert Inn
Is the Painted Desert Inn a hotel?
No longer. It was an inn and restaurant and is now a museum and National Historic Landmark.
Who painted the murals at the Painted Desert Inn?
Hopi artist Fred Kabotie, in 1948.
Where is the Painted Desert Inn located?
In the north of Petrified Forest National Park, on the edge of a Painted Desert overlook.