New Mexico
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Travel, Vacations, Tours and Tourism information for New Mexico. Our topics inlcude Restaurants, Overviews, Attractions, Common events, Recreation, Tipical weather, Activities and more.

Striking mountains and mesas, painted deserts & forests of juniper and pinon trees provide the colorful backdrop for New Mexico, a sun-blessed land offering special allure for artists and adventurers! Surrounded by mountain peaks, and crossed by Route 66, Albuquerque reveals her charms along the streets of Old Town, at the fascinating Indian Pueblo Cultural Center & on the ascent to Sandia Peaks on the world's longest single span aerial tramway. An hour north of Albuquerque lies Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States, with its historic adobe architecture. Backed by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the city's vibrant artist community features galleries, unique shops & gourmet restaurants centered around the historic Plaza. Nearby, experience the unique beauty of the pueblos & cliff-dwellings of Bandelier National Monument, or visit Taos, an artist colony in the Sangre de Cristos flavored by Native American & Spanish influences. If outdoor adventures are more your style then enjoy fabulous nearby hiking, horseback riding & downhill skiing. Taos Ski Valley lies 19 miles from town. Based on the Alps, Taos permits Alpine skiing only on its frequently sun-drenched slopes (sorry boarders). Lift ticket sales are also limited, so slopes are never crowded.

Destinations in New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque is the heart of New Mexican commerce and culture, its bohemian atmosphere enhanced by a blending of diverse heritages that includes inspiration from Spanish and Asian cultures, as well as the ever-present spirit of the Native American culture that dates back 10,000 years! Exploited by the Spaniards, conquered by the Europeans and cherished by the Native nations, this is a land of many faces and natural attractions. Albuquerque's stark and beautiful landscape fuses with urbane modernity and historical elements to create a well-rounded and memorable vacation spot.

Santa Fe, NM

The spirit of another age lingers over New Mexico, where the wind whispers of the ancient Anasazi Indians and plazas quietly speak of Hispanic colonials. Rugged mountains and mesas, painted deserts, and forests of juniper and piñon trees provide the backdrop for this dry, sun-kissed land that has always lured artists and adventurers. When you think of New Mexico, chances are desert vistas and adobe buildings come to mind, but this dry, sunny state, also has the perfect climate for powdery snow, and boasts some of the best skiing in the Southwest! The market in Sante Fe's town center is full of Native American Pueblo artists selling their wares and savory tribal fare. You'll also find restored missions like the Loretto Chapel and the San Miguel Mission, as well as over 100 art galleries, and a fairly new but instantly-acclaimed restaurant scene.

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