It was one of the best museums I've ever been to. I could easily spend a whole day there. There is music from almost every country and there is a wonderful guided tour that allows you to hear the music of the world. The museum is so well curated, so that you see, listen and learn about music from around the world. The music play room is great for kids. A wonderful time for the entire family.

Taliesin West is a must see for any fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, architecture, history houses, or the desert southwest. I visited on an incredibly hot day in the summer during their morning opening hours. The audio tour, delivered through an app you download to your own device, is exceptionally good. The audio tour is one of the top 10 audio guides I’ve ever used anywhere in the world. It’s strikes the perfect balance guiding you through the site while at the same time providing just the right amount of interpretation of Wright’s work and time at Taliesin. The gift shop here is a must visit with a very well curated inventory of items connected to Frank Lloyd Wright, Asian art, and architecture in general. Simply excellent all around.

Fountain Hills, Arizona, is a picturesque town located just east of Scottsdale, known for its stunning desert landscape, mountain views, and vibrant community. It is named after its iconic fountain one of the tallest in the world which shoots water up to 560 feet high and serves as the town’s centerpiece. Fountain Hills offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with art galleries, hiking trails, and golf courses, making it a popular destination for both residents and visitors seeking natural beauty and a relaxed lifestyle. It’s also a great place for birders and bird photography, with many opportunities to capture unique desert birdlife.

Really cool spot to visit! We went in June and it was hot hiking into the canyon so make sure to bring lots of water if you plan on going in the summer. Also it can get slippery so be sure to bring good shoes or pack water shoes for treading on areas with water. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something to do during the day.

Awesome place to visit. Lots of things to see. Plan on spending at least half a day to take in all the sights & trails.

This Monument was a beautiful step back in time. The scattered locations of these monuments made a day of easy hiking a joy. In one day you can walk among 7 different communities that are all around the area with beautiful views of the San Francisco peaks, the north and east rim of the Grand Canyon and the Painted Desert. Spectacular way to enjoy a day of hiking

🌠 Meteor Crater – A Truly Cosmic Experience Visiting the Meteor Crater Natural Landmark was one of the most interesting stops I made in Arizona. I was genuinely impressed by how massive and well-preserved the crater is. Photos don’t do it justice — when you’re standing at the edge, you really feel the power of nature (and space!). What I Personally Loved: 🔭 The View from the Rim The view is absolutely stunning. It’s hard to grasp the size of the crater until you see it in person. The observation platforms are well-placed and give you a wide, panoramic view of the entire site. 🏛️ The Visitor Center I really liked how well-organized and informative it was. There are interactive exhibits, a small museum, and a short documentary that explains the crater’s formation in an engaging way. A cool highlight: you can see and touch a real piece of the meteorite! 👩‍🏫 The Guided Tour I chose to join a guided tour, and I’m so glad I did. The guide was passionate and super knowledgeable — they shared fascinating details about the impact, the geology, and how the crater was discovered and studied. A Few Extra Notes: • Heat: If you’re visiting in summer, make sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, and water — it’s the desert and there’s not much shade. • Time: I spent about an hour and a half there, which was enough to see everything without feeling rushed.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a rest stop and to get some silly selfies. Be sure to play the Eagles song "Take It Easy" as you drive through this little town. You have to admire all the details that went into creating this marvelous visual experience. Be careful as you enjoy there are lots of people enjoying it too. I drove around the block to get the shot of our car on the Route 66 shield paint in the middle of the intersection.

We just got back from our tour of Rock Art Ranch and all I can say is that it was fabulous! Grandpa and his granddaughter are just wonderfully fun, knowledgeable and professional people. The scenery is gorgeous and the history spellbinding. We highly recommend this tour for everyone. Can’t wait to come back with some more friends 💕👍

Great place to purchase petrified wood and other unique gifts. Pricing much better than the 2 gift shop stores at the end of petrified forest park. Also it's not like your typical gift shop full cheap touristy items.

Camped here with hookups for $20 bucks, they have free camping if you don’t need electricity. The store owner was very nice and the shop had lots of souvenirs.

Stop asking me, I haven't been yet

Words can't describe what we experienced. This area is just breathtaking ...... We enjoyed the hike. Carry plenty of water as it is very hot during the summer months.

I had the most rewarding visit with the park ranger. He was happy to share his knowledge of the tradiing post and the Navajo culture and history. He even gave me a personal tour of the residence, which I really appreciated. This is a special historic place.

This park is a hidden gem among US National Monuments. We spent two hours there and hiked Headlands Trail and Inscription Rock Trail. Moderately challenging with spectacular views at the top. The inscriptions date back to 1605 and the petroglyphs date back to around 1275. The trail is fairly well marked, but you do need to pay attention to the fine lines etched in the rock.

Very nice museum and store. People were very informative. Nice walk up to volcano with areas of interest marked on walkway numbers and paper guide. Then walked scenic route to ice cave. High eighties at volcano and very cool at ice cave. They are also dog friendly.

It’s about a 15 minute drive from the main highway. We went later on a Sunday, the visitor center cafe was closed, there wasn’t much in the unmanned gift shop, and there were only 3-4 vendors there selling crafts (we don’t have time to check out the museum). Luckily we had a leftover juice bottle to fill at the water fountain as there was no water or beverages to buy (but there a convenience store at the gas station at the highway exit). We took the next to last tour of the day, there were only about 8 people total. The van did a minute or two drive to the top of the mesa and then our tour started. Most of the time of the tour was spent inside the big church, getting a history lesson about the Pueblo and its people - plus some wisdom about life in general and a flute performance! - from our friendly and interesting tour guide. The rest of the 1.5 hour tour was walking around the Pueblo with its amazing views and interesting architecture (they are private family homes of varying quality and age, it’s a real place not a museum), and learning more history, as well as passing a handful more vendors (we never felt like we were being pushed into buying stuff). Although it wasn’t hot when we visited, there was no shade and it looked like it had been very muddy recently (the streets are dirt, not gravel or paved). There’s no electricity or plumbing or refreshments up top, and the edges of the mesa are peppered with fancy outhouses for the residents (but visitors can use them too). At the end of the tour we had the option to ride the van back to the visitor center or “take the stairs”, which are actually a winding steep path down through the cliffs with some pretty sketchy sections where you need to grab handholds carved into the rocks. It had neat views, but I would only recommend it for people in good shape and who aren’t afraid of heights!

I have never had better service! My sister and I went for a concert (Indago Girls & Melissa Etherage). We got there early and had dinner at the buffet. The food was excellent, the staff was attentive and so nice. When we got to the venue there were Administrative staff present who welcomed us and there were plenty of staff to help us find our seats. This was a great experience and I highly recommend. Lugina Pueblo, you did a great job!

It’s a nice place to pay a visit if you are in the way to Arizona. Went to the Visitor Center and learn about the history and old Pueblo rock carvings known as the Petroglyphs. Before the hike, you may be encouraged by the information ranger, to watch a short video near the gift shop so that hikers may appreciate the monument. There are a few trails and the easier and short trails can find around 100 over petroglyphs. Other trails can have more than 200 of them. I do enjoy the visit and getting some souvenirs.

The young lady at the entrance was really kind and treated me like someone special. Being a member of RHZ she got me into both the zoo and the aquarium for half price. If you're going to be going to the zoo I'd highly recommend getting the package deal of the zoo and aquarium for a really reduced price. They are only two miles apart but we'll worth going to both. As for the zoo nice and clean animals look healthy and they are doing some remodeling to make it even better.

My adult son and I went here when I visited nearby and it was THE best!! The tram runs people up and down to the top of the mountain every 15-20min up until around 6:30pm I believe. The ride up didn't take long at all and there was an employee riding up, giving the history of the area and the tram itself. The views were absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous! Once at the top, you can hike around at your own discretion. There's a beautiful ski lift around the back for the wintertime. There are also several trails. We did some light walking due to bear alert signs. There's a restaurant at the top as well. It's a bit on the pricey side. We were fortunate enough to catch two guys who were hang gliding at the very top of the peak! It was such an amazing experience! There's also a cute little gift shop at the base of the mountain.

I spent the day here enjoying the hot springs—my second visit, and just as wonderful as the first! The staff is incredibly friendly, and the entire place is beautifully maintained. It’s absolutely worth every penny. There are five pools, each with slightly different water temperatures, which makes for a really relaxing experience. They also offer refreshing juices and beverages on-site. I’ll definitely be coming back on my next trip!

This place is absolutely amazing. A man who created it passed in 2002, but the hours and hours that he spent show his creativity, his artistic talent, his desire to do more with his life than just watch TV. Millions of items that he has collected are displayed artistically, as well as many things that he created himself as an artist. It was a surprise. I wasn’t expecting it to be this awe-inspiring.

This is a beautiful place, it is viewable by pull offs on the side of the road. Luckily, fees were being waived the day that we visited. There is a gift shop and we picked up some cool magnets and a t-shirt, but the back country access must be scheduled through recreation.gov we had coordinated the back country pass in advance and did visit the back country and found the roads to be fairly rough , all gravel and not much to see that couldn’t be seen from the road. I left wishing I’d planned my visit for dawn or dusk so that I could have watched for elk coming out to graze in the valley.

Great place “must visit” if you come to NM. The hike is short probably like 3.5 miles, but is steep with gravel and few rocky paths. It’s not ADA accesible. To go to the top, you need to be able to climb for a couple step ups; it’s beautiful if you choose not to go to the top and avoid those step ups. My sedan car did ok in the parking lot and road, so it should not be a problem. You need to reserve your visit ahead of time (2-3 weeks ahead) and pay your Pueblo fee, so two tickets. Price is reasonable and very doable-definitely worth it.

Very well kept and easy hike. You can do the loop in one hour, but I‘d plan in some more time to properly check out the site and maybe have a picnic. There’s a lot of shade after the caves. Half of the loop is concrete and doable with a wheelchair I suppose. Come early and bring a sweater. It’s chill, but great! No one was there at 8 am on a Wednesday.

I recently visited the Bradbury Science Museum, and it was a very informative experience. The museum offers a detailed look into the science and history of the projects related to nuclear explosions. One of the highlights was a 15-minute informative video shown in their theater, which provided a great overview of the projects and their significance. The exhibits were well-organized, and the information was thorough, giving visitors a deep understanding of the work done at Los Alamos National Laboratory. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in science and history.

Spectacular experience. Best thing I've done in New Mexico! Harold is the easiest and best guide. Was extremely clear and simple about how to ride and enjoy. The trail was surprisingly hilly and Rocky which made for fantastic views but also not your run-of-the mill trail ride. Ups and downs on the trail made it really interesting. 5 in our group and Harold kept an easy eye on all while letting us do the ride andamage the horses. All beautiful horses.

Fantastic walk but bring a water bottle because it’s a lot of walking especially for a hot summer day, don’t worry tho as they have refill stations to keep you hydrated. I enjoyed talking to the staff dressed 18th-century Spanish colonists they give live demonstrations depending on when you visit: like weaving, baking, or blacksmithing. , and walking through it truly feels like stepping back in time. I enjoyed the most tasting the fresh baked bread and the detail of the small class room with informative discussions about how students would divide their day between house work and school. This walking experience between location to location adds a sense of peaceful and emerging experience to the museum. A good stop for anyone visiting Santa Fe with spare time! You are looking to spend 2-3 hours so dress well for the weather as you’ll be out doors!