New Mexico Vacation Guide

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad - Chama, New Mexico

Travel Writer — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:19:27 +0000

Travel on Board the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in New Mexico. Whether you're a long-time railfan or you'd like to experience scenic railroad travel for the first time, you'll appreciate a ride on board the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in New Mexico. This historic narrow gauge railroad offers excursions between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado.

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White Sands National Monument - White Sands, New Mexico

Travel Writer — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 03:21:29 +0000

Explore the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico
One of the most beautiful natural attractions in New Mexico is White Sands National Monument in the Tularosa Basin. The white sand dunes are a spectacular site to view and photograph, and you can also see many interesting plants and animals that live in this unique environment.

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Rio Grande Gorge - Taos, New Mexico

Travel Writer — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:16:24 +0000

Enjoy a Variety of Recreational Activities at the Rio Grande Gorge
The Rio Grande Gorge is a spectacular attraction to visit in northern New Mexico. Visitors can explore and enjoy the vast canyon in a variety of ways. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and hot air ballooning are some of the activities available at the Rio Grande Gorge. The Gorge is also an excellent place to relax and enjoy a picnic, view wildlife, explore archaeological sites, or photograph the 800-foot chasm and scenic views.

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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Travel Writer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:09:17 +0000

Explore the Artistic Legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe in Santa Fe

The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, NM is a must see attraction for anyone interested in viewing O’Keeffe’s artwork and learning about her life and legacy. The Museum opened in 1997 with just 94 O’Keeffe works. In just over a decade, its collection has expanded to include almost 1000 works by O’Keeffe, including paintings, sketches and drawings, photographs and sculptures.

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Geronimo Springs Museum - Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

Travel Writer — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 03:02:34 +0000

Discover the History of Sierra County at Geronimo Springs Museum

Geronimo Springs Museum is an intriguing attraction located in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Whether you are spending time in Sierra County or just passing through, Geronimo Springs Museum is well worth a visit.

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Carlsbad, New Mexico

Travel Writer — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:55:34 +0000

Explore the Attractions at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is one of the most impressive geologic formations in the United States, and it is certainly worthwhile making time to see on your visit to New Mexico. Carlsbad Caverns National Park contains 110 caves located beneath the surface of the Guadalupe Mountains.

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Roswell New Mexico Lodging

Editor — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:53:22 +0000

New Mexico has many attractions and there is a range of accommodation available. Roswell is a popular tourist destination and stay over for business people. It's well known around the world as a pilgrimage for UFO enthusiasts but it has other things to offer too. A Roswell hotel is a good base to see the Bottomless Lakes State Park, the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium.

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New Mexico Camping

Editor — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:51:21 +0000

Although I'm not by any means a veteran of New Mexico camping, the few trips that I have had have been very enjoyable. One of the great things about New Mexico is how sparsely populated it is. Although this can be a bit of a hassle for people who live there, it makes camping in New Mexico a lot of fun. You can go New Mexico camping practically anywhere. Although there are certain designated campgrounds in national parks, in reality you can basically pull off the road, set up a tent, and go to it.

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Chaco Canyon National Historical Park - Nageezi, NM

Editor — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:24:01 +0000

Chaco Canyon National Historical Park - Nageezi, NM

If you are interested in ancestral Puebloan culture you will want to visit this Natioal Historical Park where the history can be traced back to from AD 850 to 1250. Remarkable for its monumental public and ceremonial buildings, engineering feats, astronomy, artistic achievements, and distinctive architecture, it served as a hub of ceremony, trade, and administration for the prehistoric Four Corners area for 400 years–unlike anything before or since.

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The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History - Alburquerque, New Mexico

Editor — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:20:39 +0000

The Albuquerque Museum of Art & History - Alburquerque, New Mexico

The Alburquerque Museum of Art and History offer a wide range of displays for those that have an interest in the arts and history of the area. There are revolving displays that are featured which allows for the public to see artifacts and works by famed artists from around the world without having to travel to England or elsewhere to see them.

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