Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, is a city with an incredible history, vibrant arts scene, and plenty of attractions. It’s also the oldest state capital city in the United States and makes a great base for nearby historic, cultural, and natural destinations.
Las Vegas is a small historic city in the Southwest. No, not THAT Las Vegas, the OTHER one, in New Mexico.
Fort Union National Monument contains the ruins of a 19th century military outpost along the Santa Fe Trail. It’s located in northern New Mexico near the city of Las Vegas.
Springer is a small town in northeastern New Mexico that once served as the seat of Colfax County. We stopped by for a quick look while driving between Cimarron and Fort Union National Monument.
Rayado is a small settlement in northeastern New Mexico. It sits in Colfax County, south of Cimarron and west of Springer.
The Wild West town of Cimarron can be a fun and interesting destination for anyone traveling through northeastern New Mexico. It has plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure along with a touch of history.
The Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway is an 84 mile long scenic drive beginning and ending in Taos, New Mexico. It encircles Wheeler Peak of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and passes through historic towns and recreational sites.
Taos is a wonderful tourist destination in northern New Mexico. It has a little bit of something for everyone.
Ghost Ranch sits on 21,000 acres of gorgeous scenery. It’s a short drive from Abiquiu and provides excellent opportunities for outdoor activities.
Abiquiu is a tiny town in northern New Mexico, not too far from Santa Fe and Los Alamos. It was made famous by American artist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) and is near Ghost Ranch.