Frommer's® New Mexico, 11th Edition

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Best of New Mexico

The Best New Mexico Experiences

The Best Outdoor Experiences

The Best Native American Sights

The Best Museums

The Best Historical Sights

The Best Family Experiences

The Best Splurge Hotels

The Best Moderately Priced Hotels

The Best Dining Experiences

Chapter 2: New Mexico in Depth

New Mexico Today: From Flamenco to Craps

Growing Pains

Cultural Questions

Gambling Wins & Losses

A Look at the Past

In the Beginning

The Arrival of the Spanish

Religion & Revolt

The Arrival of the Anglos

The Civil War

The Land Wars

Statehood, Art & Atoms

Art & Architecture

A Land of Art

A Rich Architectural Melting Pot

The Lay of the Land

Books, Films & Music

Books

Films

Music

Eating & Drinking in New Mexico

Chapter 3: Planning Your Trip to New Mexico

When to Go

Entry Requirements

Passports

Visas

Customs

Medical Requirements

Getting There & Around

Getting to New Mexico

Getting Around

Money & Costs

Staying Healthy

Regional Health Concerns

If You Get Sick

Crime & Safety

Specialized Travel Resources

LGBT Travelers

Travelers with Disabilities

Family Travel

Senior Travel

Responsible Tourism

Special-Interest & Escorted Trips

Academic & Cultural Trips

Photography & Art Trips

Adventure & Wellness Trips

Food & Wine Trips

Volunteer & Working Trips

Escorted General Interest Tours

Staying Connected

Mobile Phones

Internet & E-mail

Newspapers & Magazines

Telephones

Tips on Accommodations

Chapter 4: Suggested New Mexico Itineraries

Chapter 5: The Active Vacation Planner

Ballooning

Bird-Watching

Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Best Hikes

Horseback Riding

Mountain Biking

Skiing & Snowboarding

Watersports

Other Outdoor Activities

Rockhounding

Tennis

Chapter 6: Albuquerque

Orientation

Arriving

Visitor Information

City Layout

Getting Around

Where to Stay

Hotels/Motels

Bed & Breakfasts

Near Albuquerque

RV Parks

Where to Dine

In or Near Old Town

Downtown

The Northeast Heights

University & Nob Hill

Outside Albuquerque

What to See & Do

The Top Attractions

Other Attractions

Especially for Kids

Organized Tours

Bus, Car & Trolley Tours

Outdoor Activities

Ballooning

Biking

Bird-Watching

Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Skiing

Tennis

Spectator Sports

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Horse Racing

Shopping A to Z

Best Buys

Arts & Crafts

Books

Food

Fashion

Gifts/Souvenirs

Home Furnishings

Markets

Albuquerque After Dark

The Performing Arts

Theater

The Club & Music Scene

More Entertainment

Touring the Pueblos Around Albuquerque

Area Pueblos

A State Monument in the Area

Jemez Springs

Three Historic Missions

En Route to Santa Fe: The Turquoise Trail

Chapter 7: Santa Fe

Orientation

Arriving

Visitor Information

City Layout

Getting Around

By Bus

By Car

By Taxi

By Bicycle

Where to Stay

Hotels/Motels

Bed & Breakfasts

RV Parks & Campgrounds

Campgrounds

Where to Dine

Downtown

The North Side

South Side

What to See & Do

The Top Attractions

More Attractions

Churches

Parks & Refuges

Other Attractions

Cooking, Art & Photography Classes

Wine Tastings

Especially for Kids

Organized Tours

Bus, Car & Tram Tours

Walking Tours

Miscellaneous Tours

Outdoor Activities

Ballooning

Biking

Bird-Watching

Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Hunting

River Rafting & Kayaking

Running

Skiing

Swimming

Tennis

Shopping

The Top Galleries

More Shopping A to Z

Santa Fe After Dark

Major Performing Arts Companies

Music Festivals & Concert Series

Theater Companies

Dance Companies

Major Concert Halls & All-Purpose Auditoriums

The Club & Music Scene

Touring the Pueblos Around Santa Fe

Tesuque Pueblo

Pojoaque Pueblo

Nambe Pueblo

San Ildefonso Pueblo

Ohkay Owinge (San Juan Pueblo)

Santa Clara Pueblo

Pecos National Historical Park

Los Alamos & Bandelier National Monument

Orientation/Useful Information

What to See & Do

Taking the High Road to Taos

Chimayo

Cordova

Truchas

Picuris (San Lorenzo) Pueblo & Peñasco

Dixon & Embudo

Española

Chapter 8: Taos

Orientation

Arriving

Visitor Information

City Layout

Getting Around

By Car

By Bus & Taxi

By Bicycle

Where to Stay

Taos

Taos Ski Valley

Where to Dine

Taos

North of town

What to See & Do

The Top Attractions

More Attractions

Organized Tours

Skiing

Downhill Skiing

Cross-Country Skiing

More Outdoor Activities

Ballooning

Biking

Fishing

Fitness Facilities

Golf

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Hunting

Jogging

Llama Trekking

River Rafting

Rock Climbing

Skateboarding

Snowmobiling & ATV Riding

Swimming

Tennis

Shopping

Art

Books

Children

Crafts

Fashions

Food

Furniture

Gifts & Souvenirs

Jewelry

Musical Instruments

Pottery

Taos After Dark

The Performing Arts

The Club & Music Scene

A Scenic Drive: The Enchanted Circle

Arroyo Hondo

Questa

Red River

Eagle Nest

Angel Fire

Chapter 9: Northwestern New Mexico

Northwestern New Mexico’s Great Outdoors

Acoma & Laguna Pueblos & Grants

Acoma Pueblo

Grants

El Malpais & El Morro National Monuments

El Malpais: Exploring the Badlands

El Morro National Monument

Exploring the Area: Cibola National Forest

Gallup: Gateway to Indian Country

Essentials

What to See & Do

Where to Stay in Gallup

Where to Dine in Gallup

Zuni Pueblo & the Navajo Reservation

Zuni Pueblo

Navajo Indian Reservation

Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Essentials

Seeing the Highlights

Where to Stay & Dine

Camping

Farmington & Environs

Essentials

Seeing the Sights in the Area

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Nearby Parks & Recreation Areas

Where to Stay in Farmington & Aztec

Where to Dine in Farmington & Aztec

Shopping in Farmington

Farmington After Dark

The Jicarilla Apache Reservation

Chama & Its Scenic Railroad

Essentials

All Aboard the Historic C&T Railroad

Where to Stay in Chama

Where to Dine in Chama

What to See & Do on US 84 South

Chapter 10: Northeastern New Mexico

Northeastern New Mexico’s Great Outdoors

Las Vegas & Environs

Essentials

Exploring Las Vegas

Exploring the Area

Where to Stay in Las Vegas

Where to Dine in Las Vegas

On the Santa Fe Trail: Cimarron & Raton

Cimarron

Raton

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Essentials

Dining

Camping

Along the Clayton Highway

Folsom

Clayton

The I-40 Corridor

Essentials

Seeing the Sights

Where to Stay

Two Good Places to Eat in the Area

Chapter 11: Southwestern New Mexico

Southwestern New Mexico’s Great Outdoors

Socorro & the VLA

Essentials

Exploring Socorro

Other Attractions

Seeing the Sights Near Socorro

Where to Stay in the Socorro Area

Where to Dine in the Socorro Area

Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

Truth or Consequences

Essentials

Taking the Waters at the Historic Hot Springs

A Museum in T or C

Getting Outside

Exploring the Ghost Towns in the Area

Where to Stay in & Around Truth or Consequences

Where to Dine in & Around Truth or Consequences

Las Cruces

Essentials

What to See & Do in Las Cruces

Las Cruces After Dark

Exploring the Area

Where to Stay in & Around Las Cruces

Where to Dine in & Around Las Cruces

Deming & Lordsburg

Essentials

What to See & Do Near Deming

What to See & Do Near Lordsburg

Where to Stay in Deming & Lordsburg

Where to Dine in Deming & Lordsburg

Silver City

Essentials

What to See & Do in Silver City

Silver City After Dark

Exploring the Area

Where to Stay in & Around Silver City

Where to Dine in & Around Silver City

Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Essentials

Seeing the Highlights

Camping

Other Adventures in Gila National Forest

Hiking & Other Activities

Other Highlights

Chapter 12: Southeastern New Mexico

Southeastern New Mexico’s Great Outdoors

Alamogordo

Essentials

What to See & Do in Alamogordo

Getting Outside

Exploring the Surrounding Area

Where to Stay in Alamogordo

Where to Dine in Alamogordo

White Sands National Monument

Essentials

Seeing the Highlights

Camping

Ruidoso & Environs

Essentials

Exploring Ruidoso

Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation

Where to Stay in & Around Ruidoso

Where to Dine in & Around Ruidoso

A Scenic Drive Around the Lincoln Loop

Roswell

Essentials

Seeing the Sights

Getting Outside

Where to Stay in Roswell

Where to Dine in Roswell

Also Worth a Look: Fort Sumner & Environs

Clovis/Portales

Carlsbad & Environs

Essentials

Seeing the Sights

Getting Outside

Where to Stay in & Around Carlsbad

Where to Dine in & Around Carlsbad

Carlsbad After Dark

Exploring the Environs

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Essentials

Touring the Caves

Bat Flights

Other Park Activities

Dining

Fast Facts: New Mexico

Airline Websites