Top Things to do in Abiquiu
Top Restaurants in Abiquiu
The 10 Best Things to Do in Abiquiu, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Abiquiu, United States including Plaza Blanca, Ghost Ranch, Georgia O'Keeffe Home & Studio, Monastery of Christ in the Desert, Echo Amphitheater, Ghost Ranch - O’Keeffe Landscape Tour, Abiqui Lake, Purple Adobe Lavender Farm, In Sync with Horses, Poshuouinge Ruins.
Restaurants in Abiquiu
1. Plaza Blanca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Beautiful white sandstone cliffs give breathtaking views.
Reviewed By Rallybob - London, Canada
Less than an hour north of Santa Fe.
Beautiful unique landscape built by water and wind.
Easy hike from parking.
With an easy walk through the area, enjoy this outstanding rock formation.
If you like quiet time ,this is the place. A little off the beaten path but easy to reach , you will find this quiet and photogenic .
We had the canyon to our selves for over an hour. This is common. When we left after being here over an hour two other couple drove in.
Another awesome, free discovery.
Bring water, gat and sunscreen.
Last 1 km. / .6 mile is rough dirt road.
2. Ghost Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 592 reviews
In a land of shifting light, boundless skies and fused culture, the 21,000 acre Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center in northern New Mexico is a place for renewal and retreat. The towering rock walls and vivid colors hold a hypnotic power. This is O’Keeffe Country.Visitors to Ghost Ranch will feel they’ve stepped back in time to days before the bells and whistles of technology vied relentlessly for our attention. People from all over the world come for spiritual development, to discuss issues of peace and justice, to work together in creation care, to paint, write poetry, to hike, ride horseback, to research globally renowned archaeological and fossil quarries… or simply to rest and renew their spirits. With over 300 courses each year, Ghost Ranch provides affordable ways to enrich your mind, body and soul.Available for overnight lodging as well, Ghost Ranch offers rustic , yet comfortable accomodations at a variety of price ranges to fit your budget. Our campground is open mid-May through early October.The Georgia O’Keeffe at Ghost Ranch Landscape Tour brings guests to a restricted area of the ranch to the scenes and actual locations of O’Keeffe’s paintings. O’Keeffe Landscape Tours are available mid-March through late-November. Reservations are required.
Reviewed By M P - Coppell, tx
I spent one night in this amazing place. It is rich with interesting history and breath-taking scenery. My accommodations were comfortable and clean. The breakfast was very good. I took two beautiful hikes and there were additional hikes and horseback riding and a museum I did not have time to explore.
3. Georgia O'Keeffe Home & Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) bought her house in Abiquiu in 1945, which is now owned by the Museum.The 5,000-square-foot Spanish Colonial-era Abiquiu compound was in ruins in 1945, and for the next four years, O’Keeffe supervised its restoration, which was carried out by her friend, Maria Chabot. She moved from New York to make New Mexico her permanent home in 1949, and lived either at the Abiquiu or Ghost Ranch houses until 1984, when she moved to Santa Fe. Georgia O’Keeffe’s Home and Studio is located in the village of Abiquiu, 60 miles northwest of Santa Fe. The home is open to the public for tours seasonally between mid-March and mid-November, and reservations are required. Ticket bookings on the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum website.
Reviewed By Tony V - Albuquerque, New Mexico
We drove into Abiquiu to view the beautiful scenery, and to visit the home and studio of famous American artist Georgia O’Keeffe. The home still has all of O’Keeffe’s actual belongings – clothes, wall decorations, classical music collection (and record players), bed, desk, filing cabinet, kitchen appliances (with her cooking spices!) and especially her well-used studio work tables and painting catalogs. The view from her studio is absolutely fantastic! O’Keeffe actually used parts of her home – the walls, doors, etc. – as backgrounds for her paintings. The place is simply awe-inspiring, and definitely worth a visit. Our tour-guide Barbara was extremely knowledgeable and answered everyone’s questions about O’Keefe’s life, living, and even death at a Santa Fe hospital. Photography is not allowed inside the house, but O’Keeffe’s exterior buildings, gardens, and rock collections can be photographed. Highly recommended, especially for art enthusiasts of all ages.
4. Monastery of Christ in the Desert
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Trogons - New Mexico
A most peaceful and spiritual place. The chapel facilitates thoughtful contemplation and mindfulness. We are not Catholic, but felt the Spirit here. Getting there via the 13-mile well-graded gravel forest road reveals wonderful rock and river country. The Chama River parallels the road most of the way with nay great views. The only downside is the main parking lot is about a quarter mile away from the chapel, I am currently using a cane, so uneven surfaces could present a problem. It's definitely worth a single visit even if you are not Catholic.
5. Echo Amphitheater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By travellinglight60 - Franklin, Tennessee
This is a huge naturally-occurring rock formation. Part of the beauty is trying to figure out how it was formed! It's a short hike in, with places to stop along the way, with the amphitheater itself always visible. There are several covered picnic areas, a paved path, and a public restroom at the beginning of the walk. The walk to the top is worth it--you stand in the amphitheater where its cool and oh so quiet, except for the echoes of people trying it out! I have been there twice with a painting class. Its free, but there is a $2 charge (honor system) per car to park (please pay it--every dollar helps our park system).
6. Ghost Ranch - O’Keeffe Landscape Tour
Overall Ratings
5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Allen S - Potomac, Maryland
You get to see parts of Ghost Ranch normally closed to the public. Scenery is spectacular and it is interesting to see the places Georgia O'Keefe painted and compare it to her paintings. Even if you are not an O'Keefe fan take the tour.
7. Abiqui Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By Planhalfun - OKC
Stayed at campground 1 night, has a nice view of the lake and dark skies for star gazing. Helpful and friendly camp hosts suggested scenic drive (along dirt/gravel windy road) to Monastery of Christ in the Desert. We also checked out Echo Amphitheater; both were worth the ~ 2+ hr diversion before we headed to Valles Caldera/Bandelier.
8. Purple Adobe Lavender Farm
Overall Ratings
4 based on 57 reviews
The lavender farm in Abiquiu, NM is open from April 15th to Oct 31 Tuesday throgh Saturday 10am till 5pm, and the tea house is open until 2:30. There is no charge to visit the lavender farm. We offer tours Tuesday and Friday in the morning, call or visit the website for further information. There is so much to do at the lavender, make it a stop while you are visiting Abiquiu, known as Georgia O'keeffe country. The farm sits peacefully on the Chama River. Visit the tea house were everything is made fresh, serving our lavender tea, lavender gelato & lavender scones, you can walk the labyrinth, sit under the the 80 ft ramada in the middle of the lavender fields and just relax, or visit our all natural lavender bath and body shoppe where you will find all farm made lotions, and potions, sprays and scrubs, and lovely items for a special gift. Stop by and say you found us on TripAdvisor and receive a special lavender gift just for you. See you at the farm, where the healing begins.
Reviewed By Michael R - New Haven, Connecticut
This place should also be listed under "restaurants" in Abiquiu, because it's one of the few places that serves lunch - and it's perfectly delightful. One or us had soup and salad, the other once quiche and salad - followed by gelato. Everything was fresh and delicious. The staff (owners?) were extremely welcoming and helped us deal with mobility issues in an extremely gracious way. The farm has a great, peaceful feeling.
9. In Sync with Horses
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
We teach the Art of Horsemanship in 2 ways, Lessons and the Game of HeARTS. Learning new techniques people add heart to their horsemanship, and horsemanship to their hearts.
Reviewed By irwinsj
Unforgettable! Rebecca Rose provides an amazing and insightful experiences using the cutest tools out there, horses!Thank you! I know you are planning your next trip to Abiquiu already, we're looking forward to playing with the horses with you - again!!
10. Poshuouinge Ruins
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Miriam R - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Sometimes you don't have to end up anywhere; it's the trip which is worth the while. My husband and I enjoyed our hike at Poshuouinge Ruins (if you can pronounce this, you get extra credit!). It's a fairly steep but manageable trail, about half a mile each way, to the top of a large hill. Several overlooks (with benches for resting) afford an expansive view over the large ancestral Pueblo ruins below and the lovely Chama River Valley. The ruins are not accessible to the public, as they are on private land, but signage along the trail points out aspects of the ruins and gives some history. There are a couple of small archaeological sites along the trail which you may walk amongst. But please remember to be respectful of these areas and to take nothing but photographs.
The parking area is immediately off of highway 84, marked with a Santa Fe National Forest sign. It's along the way north to Abiquiu, but if you aren't specifically looking for Poshuouinge, you may miss it. Of course, that's part of the beauty of the place. There never are many people there.
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