Top Things to do in New Mexico
What to do and see in New Mexico, United States: The Best Neighborhoods
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. Canyon Road
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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.
2. Barrio de Analco
3. Albuquerque Old Town
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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.
4. Historic Ledoux Street
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4.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By mvann4 - Sedona, United States
Spent a few hours strolling around the square. Some gift shops, Galleries, Restaurants. Can be very crowded and tough to find parking at peak times.
5. Nob Hill
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4.0 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By Voyage00770795457 - Albuquerque, United States
This is an excellent spot with lots of great places to eat and a vivid history - one of the most popular spots in Albuquerque. Check out Orchid Thai Cuisine or The Guild Cinema. This is also the spot where the Gay Pride Parade is ever year and they even have some rainbow crosswalks. Worth checking out if you've never been!
6. Railyard Arts District
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4.0 based on 234 reviews
The RAILYARD ARTS DISTRICT is Santa Fe's premier destination for focused regional and international contemporary art. Located 7 blocks southwest of the Plaza, the spacious warehouse style venues are within walking. The RAILYARD ARTS DISTRICT seeks to add to the excitement of the Railyard through coordinated events like the Last Friday Art Walk & Free Fridays at SITE Santa Fe.
Reviewed By roya130 - Reading, United Kingdom
The old Railyard district is surrounded by a mixture of high end art galleries and very old buildings that clearly date back to the early days of Santa Fe. The area is also being redevloped so there is a cinema at the Violet Crown and lots of coffee shops with outdoor seating to sit and watch the world go by. There were also a couple trains parked up. I couldn't tell if they were exhibits or just there temporarily but impressive nontheless. It's only 12 minutes walk from the central plaza and well worth seeing.
7. Downtown Historic District
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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.
