July 27, 2008
What to see/do in and around Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico?
stlm asked:
I’m going to be visiting Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico for a few days, and would like to hear some suggestions from previous visitors and locals on what to be sure to see and do there. Definitely include anything interesting and worthwhile in the surrounding area too, as a little driving (1-2 hour radius) is not a problem. If there are any particular cliff dwellings that are not to be missed, or that are better than the others, I’d love to hear about those, as well.
I’m going to be visiting Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico for a few days, and would like to hear some suggestions from previous visitors and locals on what to be sure to see and do there. Definitely include anything interesting and worthwhile in the surrounding area too, as a little driving (1-2 hour radius) is not a problem. If there are any particular cliff dwellings that are not to be missed, or that are better than the others, I’d love to hear about those, as well.
Thanks so much for your help!
Oh, and the trip will be in early/mid June, if any of your suggestions are dependent on the time of year.
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Comments on What to see/do in and around Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico?
I lived in ABQ. for 26 years. (I miss it so much!) There are a lot of things to do within a ‘day trip’ radius. One thing that I always enjoyed is a place called ‘Ojo Calijente’ it is a natural hot springs spa/resort and it is really worth the trip. There’s hiking, biking, backpacking, horseback riding, any and everything you can think of. Going in June is going to be ideal! Here’s a web site that will take you to all the cool places to visit while you’re there.
Hope this helps!
There are lots of things to do here in ABQ!!
Local: Museums, Zoo, Bowling, Dancing/Bars, Shopping (if you’re into that sort of thing), Tingley - for fishing / picnicking, Concerts, Downtown scene, Amusement Park.
Around ABQ (1 hour drive): West: Bluewater - you can picnic, fish, boat; South: Escondido - picnic, fishing, hiking; East: Mountainair / Villanueva / Santa Rosa area: Fishing, boating, hiking, scenic bi-ways, visit ruins.
Around Santa Fe: Pecos / Toas (fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping); shopping. La Cienga: Visit ruins
When I went I checked out the Petroglyph National Monument. It’s pretty cool.
I think you can go up on the Sandia Peak Tramway even when it’s not ski season. It has awesome views.
Have fun!