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Check out the rich history of Los Lunas with a visit to its Visitors Center, your source for information about the array of local events held year-round. While you’re there, look at the rich history of Los Lunas through a photo display inside the building. Do not miss Albuquerque’s Historic Old Town Plaza, the humble roots from which Albuquerque grew. Old Town offers an impressive selection of New Mexico cuisine and the work of local artisans in an area that surrounds historic San Felipe de Neri Church. There are three nearby museums and the City’s BioPark. The plaza offers a therapeutic ambiance if you just want to sit and watch the world go by. Sixty miles north of Albuquerque on I-25, historic Santa Fe has world-class art galleries, museums, and restaurants, and is the seat of state government. Explore the fascinating history of the Palace of the Governors on historic Santa Fe Plaza amid the city’s signature Pueblo Revival architecture. Savor local cuisine at any of 200 restaurants, or grab a bite from a food cart's tasty handheld faire on the plaza.
House and Museum Hours Tuesday (by appointment only) Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday open until 7 p.m.
www.bernco.gov/openspace • (505) 244-0507
North of Santa Fe in the town of Española, take a spin by the Santa Claran Hotel and Casino; the Puye Cliff Dwellings, which give visitors an immersive experience into the lives of the ancient; and the Black Mesa Golf Course, a great challenge to duffers. Known as a world class ski area, Taos offers clean air and magnificent views, rich spiritual traditions, creative inspiration, abundant outdoor recreation, shopping and varied dining. A day in Taos will change your outlook and perhaps even your style. For additional winter sport options, check out Angel Fire Resort, which opened in 1966 as a small ski destination. Now it is a fourseason resort offering a memorable Rocky Mountain experience for families, outdoor enthusiasts and groups. Located 8,600 feet above sea level, the resort has views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. Eight miles south of the Colorado border, the small town of Chama boasts elk habitats, clean rivers, hunting, fishing, rafting, hiking and camping, as well as a must-see night view of the Milky Way. Serious hikers can pick up the Continental Divide Trail not far from town. Chama’s train depot is the western terminus of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad offering daily steam excursions May 25-October 20. Chama also hosts an annual 4th of July fireworks display, and in the fall, the area around Chama is one of the best places in the state to see brilliant foliage.
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If you like games of chance, then try your luck at Route 66 Casino on Interstate 25, west of Albuquerque. The casino floor features more than 1,300 slots, from pennies to high stakes machines, Vegas-style table games, a popular bingo hall, as well as full hotel accommodations, food, and regular entertainment options.
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