See what the experts are saying about New Mexico. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
I will never forget when I was in second grade, standing on the dusty playground at Alvarado Elementary School in Albuquerque, pointing west toward the volcanoes. "We went beyond those volcanoes," I bragged to my friend about what my family h... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Eating New Mexican Enchiladas: There are few things more New Mexican than the enchilada. You can order red or green chile, or "Christmas" -- half and half. Sauces are rich, seasoned with ajo (garlic) and oregano. New Mexican cuisine isn't smo... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Compound (653 Canyon Rd., Santa Fe; tel. 505/982-4353): This reincarnation of one of Santa Fe's classic restaurants serves daring contemporary American food in a soulful setting. Such delicacies as monkfish chorizo with watercress or gril... Continue reading »
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The best historic places to stay
La Posada de Albuquerque (Albuquerque): Built in 1939 by Conrad Hilton as the famed hotelier's first inn in his home state of New Mexico, this hostelry on the National Register of Historic Places feels like old Spain. Though it was remodeled... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa (1300 Tuyuna Trail, Santa Ana Pueblo; tel. 800/55-HYATT or 505/867-1234): Situated on Santa Ana Pueblo land, this grand resort has all a human might need to get away from the world. Three swimming pools, a... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Wyndham Albuquerque Hotel (2910 Yale Blvd. SE, Albuquerque; tel. 800/227-1117 or 505/843-7000): Even though this hotel is near the airport, its proximity to freeways offer easy access to Albuquerque's attractions. The spacious rooms have a wa... Continue reading »
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The best museums
Albuquerque Museum of Art and History (2000 Mountain Rd. NW, Albuquerque; tel. 505/243-7255): Take a journey down into the caverns of New Mexico's past in this museum, which owns the largest U.S. collection of Spanish colonial artifacts. Disp... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor pursuits
Rio Grande Gorge (Taos): A hike into this dramatic gorge is unforgettable. You'll first see it as you come over a rise heading toward Taos. It's a colossal slice in the earth, formed during the late Cretaceous period, 130 million years ago, a... Continue reading »
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The best places to go back in time
Old Town (Albuquerque): Once the center of Albuquerque commerce, Old Town thrived until the early 1880s, when businesses relocated nearer to the railroad tracks. It has been a center of tourism since being rediscovered in the 1930s. Today you... Continue reading »
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The most interesting native american sights
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (2401 12th St. NW, Albuquerque; tel. 800/766-4405 or 505/843-7270): Owned and operated as a nonprofit organization by the 19 pueblos of New Mexico, this is a fine place to begin an exploration of Native American... Continue reading »
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The best family experiences
Albuquerque Aquarium (2601 Central Ave. NW; tel. 505/764-6200): Exhibits here focus on sea areas fed by the Rio Grande. You'll pass by many large tanks and within an eels' den; the star attraction is a 285,000-gallon shark tank, where many sp... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
As with any trip, a little preparation is essential before you start your journey to New Mexico. Continue reading »
