A fantastic collection of ruins, Aztec Ruins National Monument contains entire pueblos that are open for visitors to walk through and get a feel for how the ancient people lived in the area. The self-guided trail wanders through ancient living quarters, courtyards, and even a reconstructed kiva. Though in the middle of the town of Aztec, New Mexico, a easy stroll through the ruins can easily transport you to the time when this land was inhabited by the people that constructed the ancient community. The Native American ruins are still very well intact and deserve to be visited by anyone with even a small interest in ancient cultures.