Top Things to do in New Mexico
Top 10 Historic Walking Areas 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. Mesa Prieta Petrogylph
2. Canyon Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,969 reviews
Canyon Road is Santa Fe's historic arts district. Home to over eighty art galleries, as well as boutiques, restaurants, and historic adobe homes, it is the cultural center of Santa Fe. The galleries on Canyon Road show everything from traditional southwestern Pueblo pottery and quintessential Western art to contemporary abstraction and computer and digital art. Take time to explore; there's a little something for everyone here.
Reviewed By 66abi
A short walk from downtown this mile or so of art galleries offers a bit of everything, from crafts to really good fine art. We found happy surprises in nearly every one. My painter friend and I are art lovers so looked at everything with interest and took two days to do it, which was made easy by the presence of good restaurants and a wonderful tea house. We never knew what was behind the next doorway, in the next room and often were wonderfully surprised.
3. Manby Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Located along the Rio Grande River, two primitive hot spring pools can hold five or six soakers, with attire optional.
Reviewed By Shibaru
Beautiful natural hot springs with a lot of awesome history. You can see the old wagon road from the trail. There is some hot pools and lukewarm pools. The trail down is fairly easy and short if you’re reasonably fit. It’s considered to be a nude spring and 90% of locals do go nude, so probably DO NOT go if you’re going to get huffy about naked people. Nearest non nude hot spring to Taos is Ojo Caliente.
4. New Mexico Rails-to-Trails
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By bhorton417 - Mayhill, United States
Super view of the history of this area. Tells the development of the area at the turn of the century. Interesting for sure. Explains the origin of the village area.
5. Las Vegas Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Hate-this-website - Colorado Springs, United States
The plaza itself is lovely and shaded - great place to relax and look at the historic buildings which surround the plaza. The plaza is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and art galleries. There is one quilting store and a couple of nice antique stores.
6. Albuquerque Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5,191 reviews
Experience the beauty and charm of Old Town Albuquerque! Founded in 1706, Old Town centers around the Plaza and San Felipe de Neri Church, built in 1793. Surrounding historic homes and buildings have been renovated into today’s shops, galleries and restaurants. Stroll the Plaza, dine at great restaurants, stay at a bed & breakfast or nearby hotels, take a bicycle or trolley tour, visit museums and shop at retail shops and galleries for handmade gifts. Hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and fountains await your discovery. Wrought iron benches and adobe bancos welcome you to relax in the shade or enjoy our wonderful New Mexico sunshine. Savor traditional New Mexican dishes prepared with red and green chile, great steaks, and even classic country French cuisine. Old Town is located south of Interstate 40 (take Rio Grande Blvd. at exit 157 and head south).
Reviewed By enigmafmc - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, United States
For both locals and visitors, Old Town is a great place to shop and discover. The shops are interesting and fun, the art galleries are really cool and The Christmas Shoppe is fun to explore any time of the year.
7. Point of Rocks on Santa Fe Trail
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By michaeltX1828TN
Really enjoy the landowners and exploring the history which is still very present to view. The grass is yet to turn green but the sights are plentiful.
8. Mesquite Street Historic District
9. La Bajada Hill
10. Downtown Historic District
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 218 reviews
Beginning in the 1830s as a mill town, Roswell's historic neighborhood features many of the original buildings that have been restored.
Reviewed By CavernQueen
Great fun walking the downtown & supporting local budinesses. Try the Space Walk for a unique time with florescent lights. It's low-cost , a little cheesy, but tons of fun. Check out the themed McDs and enjoy the numerous alien encounters along the way.
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