Super friendly and helpful staff, gave us great recommendations. Be sure to stop here first!read more

Drove in from Albuquerque on a whim on a Wednesday afternoon. So glad I stopped in! I wish I…read morewould've gotten the name of the lady that helped us. She was so helpful! Gave us a map and drew out the walking tour route. It was perfect! She even recommended the state capital museum art display, which was across the street. I had no idea! Thank you Santa Fe. Really enjoyed the historical aspects of the walking tour!

And for 900. Nine…read moreis the highest power. Gods Highest power. The powerful Rio Grande, in America, so majestic, nothing tops it. It forms the border between Texas and Mexico. The Rio Grande Gorge runs deep & wide, fills the cup of the Sangria de Cristo Mountains. AKA the cup of the Blood of Christ. Bucket List Worthy.

RGG (lower and upper)are the best places in the world. Federal employees as well as volunteers are…read moreextremely helpful and knowledgeable. Taos has so much to offer. Just wander around. Camping is first-come at both locations. There is river rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, rock climbing- you name it and they probably have it. Be sure to st by the Visitors Centers at both locations. One word of caution.... if you hear something rattling it may be a rattle snake!!!!!! Have a great time. I know your kids will. DHW 12/31/24.

Convenient and accessible!…read more En route to Bandelier National Monument, we stopped at White Rock Visitor Center, to take advantage of the shuttle service that you can get from here to Bandelier, especially because there's limited road access to the monument. The shuttle service runs about every 20 minutes, and gets you directly to the main visitor's entrance of Bandelier. Inside the visitors center is where you'll find tons of information of nearby attractions and sites, with brochures, maps, etc... The space was also very large, clean and dog-friendly. There's also a help desk at the center where staff are happy to speak with you for recommendations and assistance. You can also pay for your park fees here. I advise anyone who's on their way to Bandelier National Monument to stop by the White Rock Visitor Center for its shuttle service and getting tips and information on other nearby sites while in the area.

A pit stop to grab the Bandelier Shuttle, we were happy to miss the first ride and spent some time…read morein the center. Delightful staff, with so much knowledge, ask them questions! You will learn a lot :) They also have very easy parking, nice bathrooms, and lots of fliers to promote ideas in the area. The gorgeous large windows make it a delightful pit stop to sit and relax, while you take in a bit of the mini museum.

Amazing staff! Very engaging and informative. Nice little gift shop and great referral on places to…read moreeat and things to do. Highly recommended

Stopped in on a Saturday morning with my wife and 12 year old twins to find out about the history…read moreof the area, and what spots to visit. The gentleman on staff was welcoming, engaged my kids on their level, and provided a wealth of knowledge about Los Alamos. As out-of- town visitors, it was great to find someone so friendly and helpful. Make sure to stop by when visiting this town steeped in history and modern science.

Without a doubt one of the best national parks or monuments I've ever been to! Highly, highly…read morerecommended if you are in the Santa Fe area. A couple notes: 1. Parking looks like it might get tough on busy weekends, mid-week we didn't have an issue early, and but when we left in the early afternoon, the main lot was pretty full. 2. The main Pueblo Loop trail was well maintained and quite accessible up to and just past the Big Kiva and Tyuonyi. The top-back part of the loop was a little more broken up, but still a pretty easy stroll. 3. The trail out to the Alcove House was absolutely beautiful! It's not paved, but it's a well maintained gravel. The ladders to the alcove itself are an interesting experience. If you don't love heights, there are some benches at the bottom of the ladder to sit on and relax. 4. Helpfully, there is a well-maintained pit toilet about halfway out, in case you need it. 5. The restaurant at the visitor center might not be the most efficient place, but the food was much better than you would expect!

I have been fascinated by Native American cliff-dwelling habitats since studying them in grade…read moreschool, but I never had, nor took the opportunity to explore them, until daytripping to Bandelier. The visitors' center and the grounds were everything. The paths were clear and an easy hike. Looking off, beyond the paths was the gem. You could viscerally feel as though you were on the otherside of the looking glass, into time forgotten. There was almost a sacred quality to the excursion, which could've been because it was a weekday and there weren't many other tourists. Or, it could've been because the Pueblo people who lived there from 1150 to 1550 were still there, peacefully watching over the place. Haunted is different than sacred. I guess the best way to describe it is: It was a place of a more natural, more wild west and awareness. It's a well-known place to New Mexicans as well as people studied in the culture of the area. As a layperson, I was both surprised and captivated. If you are mesmerized by history and want to step into a different culture, a different time, this is a place you must explore.

You'll pass this on the way into and out of Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument. It's a well…read moredeserved stop just for the homemade frito pie that is hawked in the back of the visitor center. It looks so simple, but was frackin' amazing. The souvenirs sold here are more expensive, but just buy it. They very much deserve our patronage.

On the way to Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, there is this little stop, kind of like a…read morelittle Welcome Center and souvenir shop. You can ask some questions, grab a map, grab a snack, use the facilities, and buy yourself a little something. Definitely a nice little place to stop when you are either coming to or leaving from Tent Rocks.

This was an awesome experience to ride the 2nd longest tram in the world up to the top!…read more First of all, the day we rode was the 60th annual celebration of the tram. Thus, our tickets were all 50% off. We found out we'd be riding the third generation. It's been so long since I last visited the tram that I probably rode the second generation. It's roomy! Even with the 60th celebration, our wait wasn't extremely long. I believe there are about 30 people on each ride, but I didn't count. I was hoping I didn't feel crammed and it wasn't too bad. Once you're up there, it's amazing to be so far above the ground. On the way up, our 'captain' gave us a bit of trivia about the area, the tram, and our trip up. At some point, you'll pass the other tram coming down, which gives you an idea of how fast you're really going! Wow. Once at the top, it's about 10 degrees cooler. Bring a light jacket or sweatshirt. You can choose to hike a trail that begins on the back side of the restaurant. You'll see the ski lifts and options for different hikes. OR, you can grab a drink from the Ten 3 restaurant and check out the views. We put our name on the list to eat and sipped on cocktails during the wait. It was nice and relaxing up there at the top! We ate at Ten 3 (our wait was 30 minutes) then made our way down. Our guide on the way down didn't say a word, but I suppose it's the same as the way up. There's only one bench on the tram so if you have trouble standing make sure you let it be known. My mom sat going and coming. When you're back at the bottom there's another restaurant if you'd like to eat there instead. They also have a gift shop with some Sandia Tramway, and Albuquerque memorabilia. It's a cute shop. I bought a few items. It's a nice trip. I've ridden before, but it's been so long I don't even remember. Check it out.

The Sandia peak tramway takes you ~10k feet up the mountain from where you can view the Albuquerque…read morecity limits and surrounding mountain ranges. You can purchase tickets online for a two hour window to ride the tramway up. After that you can spend as much time as you like at the peak before heading back down. We bought our tickets for the 3-5 PM window which is a popular slot as many people like to watch the sunset from the top. It is a gorgeous sight to watch the sunset from the peak and even more so as the lights turn on throughout the city below. It was also very cold in December so make sure you bundle up before taking the tram. One drawback is that the tram only runs every 15 minutes and there's a huge live to go back down after the sunset. It was almost an hour's wait to take the trip back.

Surprisingly great food! Better and larger burger than I've had at some sit down restaurants. Many…read moreoptions for drinks and desserts looked to be made in house as well.

Really solid place to eat, which is unusual for a National Park eatery. I had the Bison Burger…read more(lean, yet juicy) and my wife had the Doug Burger - massive and unique as it was topped with a batter-dipped green chile pepper. We ended the meal with a hot & fresh Indian Fry bread (similar to an Elephant Ear). Fantastic meal after a morning hike surrounded by the beauty of Bandelier!

Super friendly and helpful staff! This is where you stop to get passes for the Red Rocks Trail and…read moreWalatowa Slot Canyon across the street (highly recommend!!). Tons of local art and such. I asked where I could get seeds to grow the peppers they have in NM and she pointed to the wall where there were hanging dried peppers that her uncle brings in from his personal garden nearby - it doesn't get more local than that!

I highly recommend stopping here first before your Jemez (pronounced HEY-mess) Mountain Trail…read moreadventure if you're coming from the south. The facility is just past the Jemez Pueblo (called Walatowa by the locals), next to a gas station, and across from awesome red rocks - you can't miss it. The friendly person working here gave me the inside scoop on places to go that don't have signage and told me about the events happening throughout the year. They have an informative display about the area, a museum with history of the culture, and also a gift shop with local flavors and artisans' works. If you're coming from the north, you'll learn more about what you just saw and can pick up some postcards.

I'll never get tired of the view towards the Rio Grande River from Overlook Park in White Rock. On…read moreevery trip to Northern New Mexico (however far apart), you'll find me here (hot or not) admiring the scenery. Last week was but one experience that I hope to repeat.

We came back in May and it's just not as nice. No waterfall. It's hotter. The sunlight is so bright…read moreand air is drier so there's less color saturation/contrast in the area. Sept and October are the months to visit.