Santa Fe County has a multitude of interesting things to do, from hikes in the beautiful New Mexico wilderness to a tour of the best in contemporary art & sculpture to attending Native American feast-day dances. It really is No Place Like Home!
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Chimayó Green River Pottery
734 Hwy 76
Chimayó, NM 87522
505.351.1174
Website: www.greenriverpottery.com “From sculpture to dinnerware, I create ‘functional’ stoneware—designed to be enjoyed through use.”
Casa Feliz Gallery of Chimayo
HCR 64 Box 16A
Chimayó, NM 87522
505.351-2470
This traditional adobe hacienda is an architectural marvel located in the historic Plaza del Cerro, Chimayó, New Mexico
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Cerrrillos Hills Historic Park |
Cerrillos Hills Historic Park opened on May 24, 2003. It includes three prehistoric stone rings and a petroglyph at the peak of Grand Central Mountain. These sites, and numerous others in the parklands, are registered with the Museum of New Mexico's Laboratory of Anthropology.
Website: www.cerrilloshills.org
Driving Directions:
The Cerrillos Hills are located in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The chain of Hills are generally bounded by the Cerrillos-Waldo Road [CR 57] in the South and West, Interstate Highway 25 on the Northwest, State Highway 14 [The Turquoise Trail Scenic Byway] on the South and East, and extend northward slightly beyond Bonanza Creek Road [CR 45]. The distance between Santa Fe and Albuquerque is approximately 60 miles [100 km.].Access to the Cerrillos Hills Historic Park is through the Village of Cerrillos.
Lodging near Cerrillos Hills Historic Park includes:
Crystal Mesa Farm B&B (Cerrillos)
Hacienda Doña Andrea (Cerrillos)
High Feather Ranch B&B(Between Cerrillos and Madrid)
Santa Fe Skies RV Park (Hwy 14)
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El Rancho de las Golondrinas |
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El Rancho de las Golondrinas is a living history museum located on 200 acres in a rural farming valley just south of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The museum, dedicated to the heritage and culture of Spanish Colonial New Mexico, opened in 1972. Original colonial buildings on the site date from the early 18th century. In addition, historic buildings from other parts of northern New Mexico have been reconstructed at Las Golondrinas. Villagers clothed in the styles of the times show how life was lived in early New Mexico. Special festivals and theme weekends offer visitors an in-depth look into the celebrations, music, dance and many other aspects of life in the period when this part of the United States was ruled by Spain and Mexico.
El Rancho de Las Golondrinas
334 Los Pinos Raod
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 471-2261
Website: www.golondrinas.org
Lodging near El Rancho de Las Golandrinas includes:
Inn and Spa at Sunrise Springs (south of Santa Fe)
Sleep Inn (south of Santa Fe)
Santa Fe Lodge (south of Santa Fe)
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High in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains some 40 miles north of Santa Fe, El Santuario de Chimayó is considered one of the truly holy places in America. Now known as the "Lourdes of America," the tiny mission church is a center for many points of pilgrimage and prayer. The Santuario de Chimayó, one of the most visited churches in New Mexico, is constructed on a site believed by several cultures and faiths to have miraculous healing powers. Each year during Holy Week, thousands of people make a pilgrimage to the mission-style church, which displays discarded crutches and before-and-after photographs as evidence of healing. Visitors are welcome to visit this historic church. Located in Chimayó.
For more information call (505) 351-4889
Lodging near El Santuario de Chimayó includes:
Rancho de Chimay
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The Civil War's westernmost battle was fought at Glorieta in 1862. It was here that Union forces defeated Confederate troops at Glorieta Pass, eventually causing them to retreat from New Mexico. Since then, the integrity of the battlefield has been compromised by progress. New Mexico State Highway 50 runs through the battlefield, passing just three feet from the Pigeon's Ranch building, the only remaining structure from the time of the battle. Preservationists are waging a campaign to reroute the highway and reconstruct the battlegrounds.
Today, Glorieta is a destination not only for history buffs but for soul searchers as well. With its inspirational mountain vistas, Glorieta is home to spiritual retreat facilities including the DEVA Foundation and the Glorieta Lifeway Conference Center, and the Glorieta Baptist Assembly.
Nestled in the Pecos Wilderness, Glorieta provides access to hiking and mountain biking trails among other opportunities for outdoor recreation.
From history to outdoor adventures, Glorieta has something to offer everyone!
Driving Directions
From I-25 North, take exit 299.
Lodging near Glorieta includes:
The Bobcat Inn (southeast of Santa Fe)
Santa Fe KOA (north of Santa Fe on I-25)
Santa Fe Lodge (south of Santa Fe)
Sleep Inn (south of Santa Fe)
Ten Thousand Waves (north of Santa Fe)
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