What to do in New Mexico

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

£28
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Take the farm tour.

PistachioLand Farm Tour

£4
per adult
PistachioLand Farm Tour
Racecourse half day class 3 most popular in New Mexico

Racecourse Half Day Class 3 Most Popular in New Mexico

£60
per adult
Racecourse Half Day Class 3 Most Popular in New Mexico
Picture 13 for Activity Albuquerque: Old Town Hauntings of the Wild West Ghost Tour

Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour

£18
per adult
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
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Top places to visit

1. Santa Fe Plaza

Santa Fe Plaza is a spacious gathering point with markets, a bandstand and a park at the heart of the city. At the square’s center find an arts stage and a statue that acts as an American Indian War Memorial. Many musical performances and political events take place in the lively square. Around the plaza are restaurants, boutiques and galleries. Use the benches and tables in this tranquil, grassy haven for a picnic.
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2. White Sands National Park

Spectacular dunes of snow-white gypsum sprawl as far as the eye can see at the White Sands National Monument. This spectacular natural landscape lays claim to being the largest gypsum dune field in the world and extends for 275 square miles (712 square kilometers) of desert.
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3. Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park’s underground ecosystems. Rainwater passing through soil has formed acids. These solutions dripped through native limestone, picking up minerals and then creating fascinating deposits called speleothems.
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4. Loretto Chapel

The origin of the helix-shaped staircase in the 19th-century Loretto Chapel continues to baffle historians more than a century after its construction. The Sisters of Loretto and the site’s many visitors consider the enigmatic construction of the stairs a miracle. Others offer more practical explanations. The former church, which is of Gothic Revival design, is now primarily used as a wedding chapel and a museum for the staircase.
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5. Taos Ski Valley

The Taos mountain invites you to strap on your ski boots, slip into your parka, and purchase your lift tickets to spend the day exploring all 1,249 acres of terrain. Featuring 113 total marked trails, this resort is every skier and rider’s utopia as it offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes.
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What to do in New Mexico

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White Sands National Park

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Hike, cycle, drive or surf across one of the most striking landscapes in the United States, a colossal area covered in sand dunes.
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Where to stay in New Mexico

Find the best New Mexico areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about New Mexico
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Downtown Santa Fe

Visitors to Downtown Santa Fe rave about its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries. You might also want to make some time to see Lensic Performing Arts Center or Georgia O'Keefe Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Northeast Heights

If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25

If you're spending some time in Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Gruet Winery are top sights worth seeing.

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Southside

Southside is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Meow Wolf and Regal Santa Fe Place, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Fe.

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Old Town Albuquerque

Unique features of Old Town Albuquerque include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Old Town Plaza or Albuquerque Museum while you're exploring the area.

 

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Day trip destinations from New Mexico

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Albuquerque

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Ciudad Juárez

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El Paso

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Gallup

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Hobbs

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Los Alamos

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Las Cruces

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Silver City

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