Santa Fe: Sightseeing, Touring, Attractions for a Memorable Santa Fe Vacation
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The National Scenic Byways Program is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The program is a grass-roots collaborative effort established to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads throughout the United States.

On Canyon Road, zoned strictly for "residential arts and crafts," you will discover more than five dozen galleries. You will find world class food and service laced with the rhythms of Spanish classical guitar, flamenco, blues and jazz. [image (c)2006 Keligo]

Tour Santa Fe, the oldest Capital City in the U.S.! Walk in the footsteps of our three cultures as you learn about our most famous (and infamous!) historical sites and residents.

Welcome to New Mexico State Parks! Did you know we have 34 diverse State Parks, consisting of lakes, canyons, forests, historical sites and even dinosaur tracks for you to explore? In 2006, the parks attracted 3.9 million visitors. With educational programs, over 2,000 events and a variety of recreational activities, visitors will find the perfect refuge or vacation destination within any park.

Bishop Lamy arrived in New Mexico in the summer of 1851. His early efforts were directed to the building of more churches, the creation of new parishes and the establishment of educational and medical facilities.

In 1869 Bishop Lamy began building a stone cathedral, to replace the old adobe church, parts of which had served the parishioners of Santa Fe since 1717 (the Conquistadora Chapel is all that remains). The new stone Cathedral was built around and over the old church, in the style of the Romanesque churches of France familiar to Bishop Lamy.

By 1884 the main part of the Cathedral was finished and the old church was torn down from under it. Archbishop Lamy died on February 14, 1888 and is buried under the sanctuary floor of his beloved St. Francis Cathedral. [images (c)2006 Keligo]

Beautiful scenery, a quiet natural setting, and easy access make Hyde Memorial State Park a favorite picnic area, campground, respite, and base camp for excursions into the surrounding Santa Fe National Forest.

Back roads often lead to great discoveries... Venture off the freeway and onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and you'll see what we mean. The Scenic and Historic Area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums, and restaurants. [image (c)2006 Keligo]

The Town of Taos New Mexico has something for everyone. Seated on the high-desert mesa at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos is rich with art and steeped in history. [image (c)2006 Keligo]

Pecos preserves 12,000 years of history including the ancient pueblo of Pecos, Colonial Missions, Santa Fe Trail sites, 20th century ranch history of Forked Lightning Ranch, and the site of the Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass.

Experience the extraordinary legacy of the Los Alamos region. From the centuries old Puebloan ruins of Bandelier National Monument to the world renowned scientific community that shaped the course of history, Los Alamos continues to excel in innovative technology for the 21st Century. Enjoy our breathtaking mountain scenery, fascinating museums, wildlife, and many activities such as hiking, backpacking, road & mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, birding, camping, swimming, golfing, hunting, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, skating and much more.

The ancestors of modern Pueblo people built thriving communities in the area called Bandelier about 600 years ago. Several thousand Ancestral Pueblo dwellings are found among the pink mesas and sheer-walled canyons.

The Main Loop Trail is a 1.2 mile loop trail through archeological sites. Ladders along the trail allow visitors to climb into cavates (small human-carved alcoves). The Main Loop Trail takes you past the Big Kiva, Tyuonyi, Talus House, and Long House. [image courtesy National Park Service]

Like the Visitor Center in any National Park Service area, the Website Visitor Center is a great place to start your tour of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. [image courtesy National Park Service]

"The Best of New Mexico." Select from a number of fabulous New Mexico touring attractions.

Built in 1880 and little changed since, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is the finest and most spectacular example of steam era mountain railroading in North America.

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