Category: Recreation Category
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Ten Santa Fe hidden treasures
Enjoy these off-the-beaten-path attractions that are uniquely Santa Fe Here is a short list of Santa Fe attractions that often get passed over—unjustly so, to our way of thinking. Some are a bit out of the way; others are just a few blocks from the Plaza. All will reward your time and effort with a…
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Santa Fe Driving, Parking, and Public Transport
Helpful tips to getting around Santa Fe Getting to Canyon Road and the Downtown Plaza Area Avoid NM 14 (Cerrillos Road.) On the map, NM 14 looks like the most direct route into Santa Fe from northbound I-25. Unfortunately, Cerrillos Road also is the slowest and most congested route as it is Santa Fe’s main…
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High Road to Taos
Driving the “High Road” from Santa Fe to Taos is a required pilgrimage for lovers of New Mexico art and history. Winding through magnificent mountains and ancient villages, the High Road is a scenic and historical wonder that will take you back to Spanish colonial times in New Mexico. If you are planning the High…
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The Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway
Plan your day trip on the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway A full day of western adventure lies just a few miles south of Santa Fe on the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. Also known as New Mexico Highway 14, the Turquoise Trail will carry you through scenic landscapes ranging from wide-open prairies to rugged…
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Northern New Mexico guided tours and adventures
Enjoy these guided tours and outdoor adventures in Santa Fe and northern New Mexico Santa Fe has such a long and fascinating history, and there’s so much to see and do, that getting acquainted with our ancient town can be a little daunting. Guided tours are an excellent way to learn the basics and decide…
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New Mexico’s tribal casinos
by Michael Ettema, Santa Fe Director of Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery New Mexico’s tribally-owned casinos have become such familiar landmarks on the tourism landscape, it’s hard to believe they’ve been here only a dozen years. In 1987, the Federal Government confirmed the right of Tribal governments to operate casinos on their own lands. The…
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San Diego Canyon, Los Alamos, and Bandelier
Enjoy a day trip through Northern New Mexico The attractions on this mind-bending drive are as varied as a spectacular red rock canyon, prehistoric Pueblo ruins, and the birthplace of the atom bomb. Although the High Road to Taos (see pp. 70-78) is a required course for anyone wishing to learn about northern New Mexico,…
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Thirteen must-see Santa Fe things
You won’t to miss these great northern New Mexico excursions Bandelier National Monument NM 4, 55 minutes northwest of Santa Fe, near Los Alamos 505-672-0343 www.nps.gov/band Bandelier encompasses nearly 33,000 acres of canyons, mountains, and mesas and is home to hundreds of prehistoric archaeological sites. The most popular and accessible ruin is Tyuonyi Pueblo in…