Top Things to do in New Mexico
The 10 Best Traveler Resources in New Mexico, United States
With its rich cultural heritage from Native American and Spanish settlers, New Mexico has been both a Spanish colony and a Mexican colony, and still retains a strong individual identity within the United States. The landscape is breathtaking, the food incredible, and there is a thriving cultural scene, all of which makes New Mexico, and Santa Fe in particular, a great place all year long.
Restaurants in New Mexico
1. Carlsbad Caverns National Park Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,120 reviews
Reviewed By melissabubash - Cincinnati, United States
CCNP is so unique which is why I would put it in my top 5 favorite parks. It won't take a long time to really visit the park which is nice too. Two days is plenty but you could still see a lot in just one day. I would highly recommend booking a tour for Hall of Great White (requires crawling and climbing with a headlamp) which takes half a day and doing a self guided tour through the Big Room and Natural Entrance.
2. Artesia Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
The modern Artesia Public Library supports life long learning, advances knowledge creation, and strengthens its community. It provides the tools and resources to support creativity, research, and problem-solving while asking and answering questions that challenge patron assumptions. Both the physical and virtual library spaces encourage patrons to engage with information, process it, reflect on it, have conversations about it, and develop new ideas. The Artesia Public Library is such a library; bringing people, information, and ideas together to create opportunities.
Reviewed By jbbrowneyes - Artesia, United States
This is the most unique and wonderful library I've ever been in. Everything extremely impressive. Lots of reading and entertainment for all ages along with beautiful architecture and an enormous Peter Hurd Mural. Just go, you won't regret it.
3. El Zocalo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Our Historic El Zócalo Plaza Visitor and Event Center guides travelers from around the world to Sandoval County's truly remarkable attractions. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along Interstate 25 and Route 66 (pre-1937), El Zócalo helps you visit astonishing archaeological sites, delicious restaurants, fascinating vistas, and communities rich in varied ancestry. We love it here too!
4. University of New Mexico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
With more than 30,000 students enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate courses, this is the largest university in the state of New Mexico.
Reviewed By MyheartliesinNM
Went in for a quick t-shirt purchase and ended up with so much more. The people were helpful and the items for purchase were abundant! Go check them out for your Lobo attire and memorabilia.
5. New Mexico History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,435 reviews
The New Mexico History Museum is a statewide educational resource, local landmark, and destination for anyone who wants to understand the diverse experiences of the people of New Mexico, the dynamics that have shaped our state, and the relationships that connect our region with the rest of the world. The New Mexico History Museum offers a welcoming place for exploration of multifaceted views on history, dialog that bridges social and cultural divides, and reflection on the conditions needed for a more resilient, just, and sustainable future. The New Mexico History Museum highlights include the historic Palace of the Governors built in 1610, the Fray Angelico Chavez Library (1907), the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives and the Pete V. Domenici Building (2009) which houses three levels of gallery exhibits .
6. Billy the Kid Scenic Byways Visitors Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By 386taniar
This is an interesting stop, particularly if you are actually working your way around the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway. Inside the air conditioned building are clean restrooms and plenty of information on tourist attractions around the region. The highlight of this stop is the miniature of the scenic byway that you can walk. Stations that mimic the byway's stops are set up - take a picture with one of Roswell's aliens, pose with Smokey Bear, check out the town of Lincoln... it's such a fun and unexpected exhibit. There is a lot to see in here, and it's a nice place to stretch your legs. Parking is plentiful and the staff is friendly and helpful.
7. Open Space Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Owls47
What a wonderful, peacegul place to visit. At the right time of the year you can obsxerve sandhill cranes feeding and just loafing. There are pieces of outdoor art , also nature talks. The gallery in the center is always changing and there are a variety of interesting talks.
8. El Malpais National Monument Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By gustavolevyrun1 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
It looks like the visitor center was new. Great movie explaining the park, in the theater. Useful tips from Rangers.
9. Carnegie Public Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By enchantmentadm1912 - Albuquerque, United States
I love this library because it reminds me of the Carnegie Library in Gloversville, New York where I grew up. There is reading room with books with western and New Mexico themes. This is a very special place. If I go to Las Vegas, it is usually on weekends. So, I wish they would expand their weekend hours.
10. Taos Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 392 reviews
Reviewed By CopperMountainMan
The Taos Visitor Center is the best facility that I have ever visited in any city of the United States. In the center, you can enjoy WiFi in a pleasant seating area; receive friendly, exhaustive information about landmarks and restaurants in Taos; buy local gift shop items; and obtain full Carson Forest information such as hiking trails. The Visitor Center staff also directed me to the Youth and Family Center where $2 gets you a shower and $3 gets you a day in the pool. Taos is an amazing, laid-back, welcoming city.
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