The detached unit of Tsankawi is especially fascinating and fun to explore. Some mentioned Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks for a nice hike - I'll ditto that - and Bandelier National Monument is well worth the drive although parts could be a bit icy for hiking in March. Maria's New Mexican Kitchen was a long-time fave of ours but I read it's under new management now and not all former fans are thrilled. The Shed gets high marks from visitors although we weren't as bowled over with it as all that. We've had very good meals at Santa Fe Bar and Grill, good pizza at Rooftop Pizzeria, and Cowgirl is fun. Nothing starts our stays in "The City Different" like a couple of shakers of their house margaritas! They also have a small but VERY reasonably priced (for Santa Fe) menu of good food. The Governor/s Palace/New Mexico History Museum (they are attached to each other) on the Plaza are must-dos, as is the Museum of International Folk Art and Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, both on Museum Hill.īy tradition, our first stop is Del Charro Saloon, attached to the Inn of the Governors. We also like to buy spices from the shops near the shrine, and have dinner at Rancho de Chimayo. which is still darn old for the U.S.Ĭhimayo: a visit to El Santuario is well worth the drive, even for a not-very-religious person like myself. Anyway, aside from the foundation, dating to the late 17th century and built over a kiva, much of the current structure dates to the early 1700's. San Miguel Mission: this one is near the other end of Canyon Road, and competes with a couple others for title of oldest church in the U.S. WHY it was built so large is a fun story, and one I'll let you research on your own. The lady has an interesting story, and a frequently changed wardrobe which includes gowns and mantles sewn by women of the local tribes and which she wears during Indian Market.Ĭristo Rey: this is at the far end of Canyon Road, and is the largest adobe structure in the county. history, and is said to be the oldest icon of the Virgin in the U.S. ![]() The cathedral is lovely, and you must visit the side chapel - a holdover from the 1714 church (La Parroquia) previously on the site - where La Conquistadora is enshrined. A lot of it is breathtakingly priced but fun to browse. Like Robert, we also like the condos at Fort Marcy but I recommend the premium units versus the lower end.Īrt: if you love it, make sure to take a stroll on the mile-long stretch of galleries on Canyon Road. It's a surprisingly tiny airport for a capital city, and nice because we were out of there and into a rental car in a flash. We love Santa Fe, and flew directly in versus Albuquerque - which isn't our favorite city - last time. In that area is also the Jemez State Monument with hiking trails at Battleship Rock picnic area. It's a smaller village with no tourist facilities except a couple of small pottery shops for local artists, and a particularly photogenic church. Will second a drive up to Sandia Peak outside of Albuquerque, but again may have snow up there in March but should be beautiful if you have a sunny day.ĭefinitely visit a pueblo in the area, there are several varying in size, popularity, and tourist facilities. Also, don't miss the Loretto Chapel and it's 'mysterious' staircase. It's a unique building for a capitol and they have some wonderful local art on display in the building and on the grounds. In Santa Fe I enjoyed a visit to the New Mexico State Capitol. It was quite nice and in the evenings they had traditional dances and music around a bonfire in the courtyard, but that was in the summer, not sure about in March - it could be pretty cold in Taos in March (and possibly snow) due to the altitude. In Taos I stayed at the Best Western Kachina Lodge. I stayed with a friend in Albuquerque and visited Santa Fe from there so don't have any recommendations for lodging there. I loved both Taos and Santa Fe and I agree with the suggestion to spend a little time in Albuquerque Old Town. Santa Fe has some amazing public art and art galleries, so take a walk along Canyon Road and check it out. īoth Santa Fe and Taos have outstanding restaurants and interesting lodging choices (lots of adobe architecture), it just depends on your budget. The High Road to Taos, another Scenic Byway, is another favorite. I especially liked the little former mining village of Madrid and driving up to 10k elevation at Sandia Crest. ![]() There are some interesting sites to see along the way, and it is much more scenic than just shooting up interstate I-25 north. There is a beautiful Scenic Byway called the "Turquoise Trail" from ABQ to Santa Fe. I assume you're flying into Albuquerque (ABQ), so make your first stop there and at least see the Old Town.
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