Bandelier National Monument is a great place for both solitude and archaeology lovers. It protects a beautiful canyon in New Mexico and several Native American dwellings and petroglyphs.
The village of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, is known for its relaxing hot springs and beautiful natural setting. It makes for a great day trip destination from nearby Albuquerque and is also a pleasant place to spend some extra time.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park, located in northwest New Mexico, protects several Ancestral Puebloan great houses populated between 850 and 1250. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Aztec Ruins National Monument protects the remains of an Ancestral Puebloan Great House in New Mexico. It’s included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Farmington, New Mexico, is the largest city in the Four Corners region.
The iconic Shiprock rises out of the desert and is visible for miles. It’s located in the Four Corners region in northwest New Mexico, within the territory of Navajo Nation.
The Four Corners Monument marks the point where the borders of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet.