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Santa Fe, known as the City Different, the state s capitol city, is also an international favorite personalized world travel hosting visitors personalized world travel from all over the world each year. One of the world s largest cities for the arts, Santa Fe s Indian Markets and galleries contribute to its unique shopping experience.
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Albuquerque, New Mexico personalized world travel s largest city (though still small in comparison to most cities), has sprawled into a metropolis all its own. Shining like a sprinkling of desert diamonds against the Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque is also rich in heritage, culture and tradition from its Old Town Square and shopping area, to nearby pueblos. Additionally, the University of New Mexico has its own cultural atmosphere. Situated on the old Route 66 (now Central Avenue) a fun blend of shops, sidewalk cafes, galleries and more line the edges of this university s most beautiful campus.
A wide range of accommodations are available as well as dining and shopping. Family fun parks, Botanical Gardens, Zoo and Aquarium, Nature Trials, Petroglyphs and nearby Sandia Tram and Ski Area make Albuquerque a top family-friendly destination.
Also centrally located, Albuquerque is a great jumping-off point for day trips to places like Jemez Springs (hot springs, village, hiking and pueblos), Acoma Sky City to the west or a beautiful day drive through the Sandia Mountains.
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Its historic background is quite impressive with the Taos Pueblo, the oldest continually inhabited community in the United States, personalized world travel the local architecture, infamous historical characters such as Kit Carson and Mabel Dodge-Luhan.
Centrally located in Northern New Mexico, set against personalized world travel the Taos Mountains, day trips from Taos are abundant. Driving the Enchanted Circle is a must while there. The Rio Grande Gorge is just outside of town and well worth a visit. And just on up the road don t miss Taos Ski Valley, a European-style village hosting Bavarian-type accommodations and The Taos Ski Area, high in the mountains personalized world travel with shops and recreation.
Red River, just less than an hour north of Taos has long been known as New Mexico s playground for Texans. This rustic little personalized world travel ski town, though it may be small, is big on natural beauty, personalized world travel friendly residents and fun-filled times. personalized world travel Very family-oriented, Red River has a small strip filled with everything from shops to dining to go-carts to fishing. It s an all-in-one-stop kind of destination. Let the kids go while Mom and Dad enjoy a leisurely stroll or fishing at the river.
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Ruidoso, not centrally located but well worth the drive, is another small, rustic, New Mexico ski town. Ruidoso s charm is in its pines that dot the roads throughout personalized world travel as you wind your way into one of New Mexico s back door villages. The river meanders through town as well and provides a respite at any point. Deer wander casually about and nature is at its finest with heavenly scents and refreshing vistas.
Gaming, resorts, Ski Apache, small-town taverns or miniature golf await a pleasant family fun-filled vacation. River-front cabins, personalized world travel hotels and camping all add to the charm to be found in Ruidoso. The town s main strip is filled with galleries, shopping and eateries personalized world travel and is enjoyable to stroll.
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Santa Fe, NM is a fantastic place to visit! The rich history and intrigue of the area is undeniable. Many people don t think of Santa Fe as a top ski destination but let me tell you with all the wonderful snow we have received this year I think we are fairing better than many of the ski destinations in the West. If you are planning a vacation to Santa Fe make sure to check us out we have a comprehensive inventory of Santa Fe Vacation Rentals to choose from. Thanks and we look forward to seeing you!