Rough road, tight turns but was worth it to get there ! Love…read morethe off road adventures!

Very nice hike. BEWARE: you need a bigger vehicle to drive down the road. We had to park 2.5 miles…read moreaway from the parking lot and hike the whole way. It was a little over 6 miles total.

A quick 5 minute stop. Come here after House of Homemade Art, its on the Quirky route for the day…read more Good to see Walter's face. A sponsored plaque from some local businesses.

Perfect spot to get a good picture with no crowds! Easy to hop out of car and walk right up to…read moreplace on the wall.

I have been going to Indian Market on and off for 35 years- I noticed this year several booths that…read morehad non-Native components incorporated into their items- and a lot of booths with low level items- this used to be a strict juried event- not so any more- very disappointing-

Welcome to the 100th anniversary of the market. This is how you avoid mass produced products sold…read moreby people who don't know the story and meanings of symbols. Everything here was sold by the artists who could talk about symbolic meanings Before buying we asked about the story and symbolic meanings of the item. Sellers were more than happy to answer our questions. It was a great education and provided better understanding of Native Americans and their relationship with the earth.We made a few purchases as soon as we entered the selling area and had to remind ourselves much more remained to be seen. Booths could be found on most streets surrounding the plaza. Despite the rain it was still fairly crowded. Many booths were not yet occupied. This also equates to a lot of traffic trying to find limited parking spaces close by. Surprisingly we managed to cover almost 3 miles. Most vendors take credit cards but many don't. There are ATMs close by but save a trip to find one and bring cash too. We definitely enjoyed our excursion and are already looking forward to next year's! Oh, one last thing - bring snacks and something to drink. If you want a sit down meal expect a wait in almost all eateries in the area.

Santa Fe Plaza is a must-see and is in a bustling area with beautiful buildings, shops, and…read moreentertainment. The history and architecture is amazing. Note: Street Parking is a bit challenging and the area can get quite busy, but it's a fun spot.

I love that Santa Fe's Historical District restrictions allow the Plaza to retain its old world…read morecharm and wide accessibility for the community. The rest of metro Santa Fe might be their version of suburbia, but the heart that anchors Santa Fe is right here. Yes, the shopping on the adjacent streets is a bit high end, but the classy charm of the plaza and the Tribal merchants across the street at the Inn of the Governors grounds the experience. Besides the interesting mix of people at the Plaza, I note 2 interesting experiences: 1. The Classic Car show on Friday night that circled the entire Plaza on the outside, accented by "Low Riders" occasionally circling. Our friend Laurie even found the model of car that her family drove around during her childhood. 2. The Santa Fe Plaza Obelisk, historically known as the Soldiers' Monument, was toppled by protestors in 2020 and its pieces are slated for a museum. What will become of the Monument proper is in community committee hands, which will probably go round and round without much meaningful progress short term.

Burro Alley is a short, historic pedestrian lane a few blocks down the street from the Plaza, next…read moreto the Lensic Performing Arts Center, and across from Tia Sophia's. We were first introduced to Burro Alley by Terry of Santa Fe Footprints walking tour. Here's what he told us: - Dating back to 1610, the alley got its name from the burros (donkeys) that were used to carry firewood--the primary heating source for the adobe town--into the city from the surrounding mountains. - Once the wood was sold, the burros and their handlers were relegated to the alley. The area quickly evolved into a rowdy, "sinful" stretch featuring gambling dens, saloons, and cheap boarding houses. - During the mid-1800s, this block was home to an infamous gambling house owned by Doña Tules (Maria Gertrudis Barceló), a highly influential and controversial female entrepreneur who amassed great wealth during the frontier era. Terry indicated that a lot of this came to an end when the Puritans came to town and did away with behavior that the Catholic Church looked the other way. Past that, we used the Alley as a shortcut to and from our VRBO on several occasions. Along the way, we admired the life-size bronze statue of a wood-laden burro and the vibrant murals.

An alley with long history all the way to the 17th century. The wood used for heating the houses…read morewas brought by burros to the town and sold in this alley. After it was sold, some of the money earned would be spent in the same alley in saloons and brothels. The bronze statue of the burro at the entrance of the alley and the mural are the homage to burros that literally carried the West.

The Village of Jemez Springs is a historic municipality nestled in red rock canyons and renowned…read morefor its natural therapeutic mineral hot springs, dramatic scenery, and rich cultural legacy. Gayle and I passed through on our way to Albuquerque from Los Alamos and the Valle Grande. I think the last time I was here was during my graduate school days (many years ago) where the hot springs made a nice weekend adventure. There's a nice gallery and food vibe here as well amongst all this natural beauty. The "wayward priests of Jemez" refers to the Congregation of the Servants of the Paraclete, a religious order that established a rehabilitation and treatment center for troubled clergymen in the village of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, beginning in 1947. The facility operated for decades as a refuge and treatment center for priests struggling with issues ranging from alcoholism and depression to pedophilia. Over the years, hundreds of clergymen from dioceses across the United States were sent to Jemez Springs for care. While the center aimed to provide rehabilitation, it became the focus of intense scrutiny and national controversy. After treatment, an unknown number of priests--some with histories of sexual abuse--were reassigned by their home dioceses to new parishes where they had access to children. Critics and victims had long argued that this practice put vulnerable communities at risk. After a number of successful lawsuits, the scandal caused the center's numbers to dwindle significantly, and the original Jemez Springs complex is mostly empty today. The rather large Catholic Church along the main road accents that point.

Small town,one road in one road out. Stop by the Red rock, Detour slightly to the Gilman tunnels…read moreon the way in then retrace and head to the Bathhouse, side by side soak in hot water followed by a massage by Tamra. It's an old fashioned experience not a fancy spa. Picnic by the river after or head to Ojo saloon. Perhaps an overnight here but we usually head on out.

It's part of the Meow Wolf experience located in their parking lot. There are now three metal…read moresculptures with the third being a blue Coyote.. - Free! But you'll have to find parking. - If you eat at Tortilla Flats you get 20% off admission to Meow Wolf.

As a Texan, I'm used to things being big. But I ain't ever seen a 30 foot robot before! This huge…read morerobot is called, "Becoming Human" and was built by Christian Ristow outside of Meow Wolf. (If you're unfamiliar with Meow Wolf, check out their separate Yelp page) The robot looks like it used to be menacing, but now is picking a giant daisy! The robot sits out in the parking lot, so it's easily accessible for photos. Don't worry, he won't crush you and take over mankind with ruthless calculating prowess. He just wants to give you a daisy! The spider, named TaranTula, is pretty big, even by Texan standards, but we've been known to have some larger ones out near Amarillo. The spider was made by Christina Sporrong, from the Spitfire Forge in Taos. With the two giant creatures in the parking lot, it looks like some sort of strange sci-fi action scene is about to go down, and your ride is parked right in the middle of it! Food trucks can often be found out in front of the spider, along with places to chill. Please don't climb on the creations.

we had such fun playing dress up, swinging on giant swings, hanging with friends... and painting…read moreeach others boobs was the BEST!! I hope in future versions, there is a bit better lighting for the entertainers (the stilt singers were a bit lost in the darkness), a bit better layout might be good, definitely more booths would be awesome (I might even host one if I had enough notice), and more options than Skarsgard's cider, which isn't my favorite (I'm a ciderophile since I don't drink beer) would move it from good to GREAT!!! thank you all for doing something so magically delicious for us freaks.

Come one come all to the Danger Carnival! Twinkling lights at a distance will lead you to the most…read morefascinating event around, the best five (or more) of your dollars you will ever spend. I enjoyed the heck out of this event. There was just the right mix of curious booths, outsize rides, and amazing shows to make the night. Everyone was laid back, some costumed some not, and there was plenty of good cider to be had. I hope this year was a success - to improve a little for next year I suggest a few more people at the cider sales, a few more sideshows (make it easier to find out how to volunteer/set up a booth- I'd be interested), and maybe some carnival treats (we had cotton candy, and apple bobbing - how bout caramel apples or some traditional meat on a stick?) Thanks for the fascinating evening!

I've passed by this guy so many times to and from concerts, school, and working on films I never…read moreactually took the time to stop and see this him or her (not sure) up close. My what a beauty it is see how massive it truely is. It was much taller than mme that's for sure. This was my second to last stop for my oddities in Albuquerque series and this guy has been on my list from the start. I am so glad I actually parked my vehicle, walked up, and shared a moment to take in its New Mexican beauty. A truly unique site you don't find just anywhere. I love that it's here at home. Don't worry this snake won't eat you... yet anyways. I'm not much a fan of snakes in general but this one is officially my favorite one!