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Santa Fe: Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return Ticket
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Romantic Rendezvous: Albuquerque’s Enchanting Couple’s Walk
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What to do in Northern New Mexico
Popular places to visit
Santa Fe Plaza
Home to many landmarks in the heart of the city, this spacious square evokes echoes of the Spanish colonial era with its markets, bandstand and live music.
Balloon Fiesta Park
Explore the great outdoors at Balloon Fiesta Park, a lovely green space in Albuquerque. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Taos Ski Valley
Breathe in the fresh mountain air and feel the powder kick up behind your skis as you speed down Kachina Peak at Taos Ski Resort in New Mexico.
University of New Mexico
Enjoy the student vibe at University of New Mexico as part of your travels around Albuquerque. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Meow Wolf
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your trip to Santa Fe. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Red River Ski Area
Hit the slopes in Red River with a visit to Red River Ski Area. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Ski Santa Fe
Hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe during your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Enjoy a day filled with animal encounters as you watch exotic creatures from all over the world, including powerful and ferocious predators.
Loretto Chapel
A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.
Areas of Northern New Mexico
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.
Southside
Southside is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Meow Wolf and International Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Fe.
Northeast Heights
If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Historic Eastside
While visiting Historic Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Canyon Road and Old Fort Marcy Park.
Downtown Albuquerque
Downtown Albuquerque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to KiMo Theater and Sunshine Theater while you're in town.
