It's a zoo, surprise, honestly it's a decent zoo I've been to better also to worse. You can never predict if the animals are going to be active or not. I was sad to hear about the loss of a giraffe I was told there were still 3 there but we never saw them. When we went to the zoo had a few sections down for maintenance and repair but it didn't dampen the experience much. I liked how people in the park were passing along info to fellow guests about closures and better spots to see an animal very friendly. Bonus info You can purchase a ticket to get a face-to-face with a few of the animals for $40.00. We opted for the penguins encounter and it was great! They gave us instructions on how and where we could pet the penguins amazing experience I would highly recommend it if you want to do something a little more memorable. The staff was friendly and helpful.

I really want to support our local zoo, but every time I visit, I leave disappointed. Too many of the animal enclosures are consistently closed, which takes away from the overall experience — especially when you’ve paid full admission. I find myself trying to justify bringing the family, only to remember why it ends up feeling like a waste of time and money. A zoo should be more than just a walk through pathways. If most of the animal exhibits are inaccessible or hidden, it makes more sense to just visit a local park. For the price, guests deserve to see what the zoo promotes — not empty habitats. At this point, I’d rather make the 2-hour trip to the Albuquerque Zoo, where the experience is consistently more complete and worth the drive. El Paso Zoo has potential, but it really needs to step up — either improve accessibility to exhibits or adjust pricing to reflect what’s actually available.

The wife and I took our now six year old autistic son and his friend with us here last month to do a little something to do with different wildlife for his birthday week . We were really impressed with our trip and how the boys enjoyed their time here. The people are absolutely awesome and the atmosphere was great.

Visited the zoo for Halloween with my daughter, bought the tickets previously online. I was scared it would be too packed but found parking quick and got in the zoo in no time, every year the zoo gets better, ive been attending boo at the zoo for several years now and it never disappoints my daughter loves it every time. Thank you!

The setup is great the only thing was that the lion seals windows for out of water viewing were incredibly dirty, but all else the Zoo is a nice setup.

I liked this experience because the concert was one hour, and the pieces were short, a few minutes long. Often when I go to the symphony, it's a two or three hour event with the music pieces lasting a long time. It was good for my hyperactive self. Parking was easy at the zoo. It was casual experience, but elegant. This is my first time at such a event. #candlelight

My daughter's and I always have a great time. It's beautiful and peaceful with plenty of activities and educational sessions as well

Got into El Paso late and took a ride up the scenic drive. Amazing voew of the El Paso/juarez area

Great views if you look out across the city. Disgusting view if you look down the hill at all the trash and empty beer bottles thrown from this pull off. Sad that the people who live here don’t care enough to take care of this place.

Senic View Overlook in El Paso, TX Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Senic View Overlook in El Paso, TX, is a stunning spot that offers breathtaking views of both the city of El Paso and Juarez, Mexico. The overlook is steeped in history, having been built back in 1920, and remains a popular destination for both locals and visitors. Top 3 Lesser-Known Facts: 1. Historical Significance: Sonic View Overlook was originally constructed as part of a larger project to create scenic routes and public spaces in El Paso. It was intended to be a place where people could enjoy the natural beauty of the area while also appreciating the engineering feats of the time. 2. Architectural Style: The overlook features early 20th-century design elements, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape. Its construction used locally sourced materials, making it a unique example of regional architecture from that era. 3. Cultural Landmark: During the 1920s and 1930s, Sonic View Overlook was a popular spot for community gatherings and events. It has witnessed countless sunsets and has been a silent observer of the growth and changes in the cities it overlooks. Interesting Story: One intriguing story about Sonic View Overlook involves a local legend from the 1930s. It is said that a young couple, deeply in love, would meet at the overlook every week to watch the sunset together. Despite the hardships of the Great Depression, their love blossomed, and they eventually got married right at the spot where they had shared so many sunsets. Their story became well-known in the community, symbolising hope and enduring love during difficult times. One of the Plaques also mentioned that in the 1920 there was a belief that Explosions or dynamite would cause rain. During a drought the city of El Paso requested for this testing to be tested here but no luck in bringing needed rain. Appeal for Preservation: While Sonic View Overlook is undeniably beautiful, it is disheartening to see that not everyone respects this historic site. Littering is a significant problem, with trash often being thrown over the edge despite the availability of trash cans. It is crucial for visitors to take responsibility for preserving this area by properly disposing of their waste and respecting the environment. Keeping Sonic View Overlook clean will ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy its beauty and historical significance. In summary, Sonic View Overlook is a remarkable place with stunning views and rich history. It deserves to be treated with care and respect to maintain its charm and significance for years to come.

Beautiful sight, great place to chill and relax

Beautiful views. You can see Mexico on the other side. Its was something new for us we were excited. We did need to go all the way to the top. It was cold and windy. If you look at the pictures where you see the X in red. Thats a placita in Mexico.

Beautiful scenery . ❤️EP

A must go and check it out Beautiful

First time doing anything aerial and my husband and I loved it. The park rangers were very informative and knowledge. Great view of the mountain ranges and cities. On the website it suggested that you call before arriving due to weather conditions, please call ahead. A must do if you're in the area.

This is such a fun activity for a weekend adventure. I've been on it twice and both times I was just as impressed with the mechanics of the tramway and enthralled with the views at the top. The ascent is around 900ft with the gondola moving at a speed of, I believe, 9mph so it's nothing extreme. This is definitely a must if you have visitors from out of town. Just, overall, a lot of fun.

Great and cheap way to get to see all of El Paso and beyond. 360° view at the top with maps that point out all the different landmarks. We went on a Saturday evening and no one was there, but we were told it does get insanely crowded when deployments are about to head out from Fort Bliss and families are visiting.

Beautiful! I live in KC and every time I go to El Paso, this place was always closed! It was either due to rain or snow. However, this was a wonderful experience going up the mountain on the tram. The Park Ranger was very informative and made it a pleasant ride. We went on a sunny winter day and it was way colder up on the mountain. There’s hiking trails, awesome scenic views overlooking all of El Paso and Juarez, Mx. Must see if you’re in El Paso!

The line can be a little but it's worth the wait. Smooth ride on the tram. Beautiful mountain scenery. Very nice view of El Paso, Ciudad Juarez (Mexico), and New Mexico. Will visit again next time I'm in El Paso.

A must for native El Pasoans or those new to the area. Gives great views of nearly the entire city, Mexico, and New Mexico without the need for hiking (unless you want to). There's plenty of space on the viewing platform; I never had to fight for viewing space. Unfortunately, the gondolas lack any kind of air conditioning, so expect the four-minute ride to be stuffy. There's no running water at the top either (but there is a bathroom) so bring plenty of bottled water unless you want to purchase some at the gift shop.

Hands down an El Paso must. Very special views from this place. It's only open on weekends and I recommend sunrise or sunset to beat the crowds. It's much colder at the top so bring a jacket!

This is a unique park that has a limit to the number of people who can enter daily. It’s known for its petroglyphs and Hueco tanks, which translate to hollows that hold water, some of which can be seen easily and others that are only accessible by Ranger guided tours. We stopped by on the way to New Mexico and there was no one available for tours at the time. It’s really hot during the summer and therefore not very crowded. You’ll need to plan ahead in cooler weather. They don’t take online reservations - you have to call in.

Hueco Tanks has been on my elderly father-in-law's bucket list since reading about the tanks in his Western novels. We had permits for Sunday, but it was supposed to rain, so we decided to try Saturday morning. The two young ladies at the check in were absolutely precious and made sure he got his wish. The gentleman in the video area was very patient and explained the trails carefully so we would know what we should attempt and what we shouldn't. He also arranged for Carlos to show us around. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable and incredibly patient. The area is beautiful and definitely fulfilled a wish for my father-in -law. The people who work there are just as beautiful and special as is the state park.

Great way to spend a day! Wear good hiking shoes and enjoy some beautiful scenery! My only complaint is that our peaceful adventure was constantly interrupted by gun fire from a nearby shooting range.

Great park. Limited for 3 night only. Only 20 spots.but don't go if you are not planning to visit the historical site.which need permit. And book a tour.if to, there no reason to come her.

This was one of the best state park experiences we’ve ever had! We did the Pictograph guided hike #1 and it was fabulous. Park Ranger Nicole did an outstanding job and her knowledge of the flora and fauna, park and pictograph history made it a meaningful experience. Highly recommend! This park has limited access so reserve early.

Went on a guided tour with a friend! The ranger was great! She didn’t pressure anyone to do any activity that they were not comfortable doing. We even saw a group of javelinas in the park before our tour started. Be sure to stop at the headquarters office to pay when entering the park, and stop in to let them know when you leave the park. I don’t recommend hiking here when it is too hot outside.

I recently visited for some day hiking, and tried exploration of a true oasis in the rough deserts of West Texas... this was nothing less than spectacular. This was my first trip to Hueco Tanks, this is part of the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo ancestral lands, and as a descendant of the Ysleta/Tigua I truly appreciate the care taken of this land, and the respect shown to the archeological significance of this site. A wonderful place to visit, I look forward to returning and taking a guided tour. Thank you to the caretakers of this land.

Quant small town plaza rich in history. Great place to take in a few steps, doing a little shopping and grab a bite to eat

This area is worth stopping at if you are in the area. It's a place of American history. There is lots to see and lots to do. There are many small shops and restaurants to eat at. Billy the Kid was arrested in the area and held at the jail here. Los Postas and Andres are a must to eat at. If you don't eat at Los Postas at least go inside and check it out.

Really cute place to visit! Plenty of shops and history to learn. Lots of food options s and everyone is so kind and helpful.

Attended a charming folk art sale at the Mesilla Plaza. It was followed by delightful, talented Mexican dancers and great musicians!

Beautiful historic town with great restaurants and, shops, and church. Take your time walking around the town and reading the information!

Where are the amenities in this area? This entire mesilla area has no shaded parking for travelers with dogs, no public restrooms (while many of the businesses dont have restrooms either), the handicapped parking (full) is located on the only curb without a ramp, and the only drinking fountain in the entire embarrassment is turned off. This is the middle of the desert, 100+ degrees, and Mesilla can't provide any tap water for the tourists to drink? The staff at the big church are also incredible ungodly. As a full-time traveler since 2014, i can confidently say, its not worth going out of your way to visit this area.

Clean, beautiful, historic, quiet, friendly. Lots of cute shops but not open till after 11AM

Such a fun place, 7 bucks a person is so cheap for like 7 museums, animals everywhere, art, history, biology, and culture lessons, tons of interactive areas for kids and videos for teens and adults to understand and just so much here, very great time, we planned on visiting for an hour but it took all day to see everywhere

Nice museum but missed the children activities. Seeing the cows, longhorn, and other animals was great. Like Heart of The Desert wines have a store there. Got my pistachios 💜

This museum is a great and wonderful place to take your family and kids. It's always nicely maintained and tons of exhibits. The see:)

We started out on the farm and saw cows, sheep, and horses. There was a lot of old farm equipment with descriptions of what they were used for. The museum had history on Billy the Kid and replicas of old houses and a mercantile store.

This was a super fun place to visit. A large number of live farm animals make it an adventure to see. A lot of significant history on display to enjoy. Great indoor museum as well. Highly recommended.

Really well done and interesting museum…worth a visit. The section on Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War was fascinating. Added bonus…the awesome gift shop has wine tasting!

Stopped by the museum on a road trip with the family and we absolutely loved it. It’s very well curated and you get way more than what you pay for. I recommend going early to see everything this museum has to offer.

We visited after closing and so missed the inside of the White Sands Missile Range Museum. However, the outside is open to the public after hours. We spent about an hour walking the path and looking at the missiles, rockets, and equipment on display. The museum has a great collection on view. My husband will definitely come back during operating hours to visit the museum building. A fair number of the signs were so degraded by the weather that we couldn't read them (April 2025). The museum staff responded to another reviewer that replacement signs had been ordered. Once the new signs are installed, the quality and value of the exhibit will be greatly improved.

An amazing history lesson. Great museum to visit. I first visit the museum in 2005. The museum in 2005 no longer exists. Originally, the 2005 museum displayed a lot of unique and interesting rocketry items. All of those items are now in storage and not open for display. The outside Rockets are very unique and fun to visit. Also, they have another display that’s just as cool, but it is a single room with a rocket.

Active missile base. You will need your id and they will issue you a pass to be able to go to the museum. Most of it is outside but there's history of the area in the building. It is free

The White Sands Missile Museum was a fascinating and educational stop for our family! It’s free, easy to explore, and packed with history. The outdoor missile park is super impressive—our kids loved walking among the rockets and asking a million questions. Inside, the exhibits are well-done and tell the story of space exploration, military testing, and the science behind it all in a way that’s accessible for all ages. It’s a great blend of history, science, and wow-factor. Definitely worth a stop if you’re anywhere near White Sands!

This museum is located inside the base. Must have access to enter. It is free. There’s a lot of information and some great displays. Theres 2 indoor buildings and the outside displays.

White Sands Missile Base has all original pieces. This is truly a site to see in the desert.

The museum is larger than I expected. Good displays and signage. It covers. The Bataan Death March info was particularly well done, I didn't know the NM connection. The outside displays are extensive. Many of the signs need to be replaced.

Visitors center was very educational and nice to visit. The gift shops had a huge variety of souvenirs and personable employees who knew a lot about the park. There’s plenty of space at each stop for the volume of visitors and bathrooms available throughout the park. It was a great experience I would highly recommend.

It’s worth stopping here for two or three hours if you happen to be in the neighborhood, but it’s a mystery to me why this place was upgraded from national monument to national park, because it definitely does not deserve that distinction. There are a couple of interesting short walks, though the main boardwalk path has been closed for six months because an Air Force plane crashed near there.

We were able to visit the Park today, even though there is a government shutdown. I was surprised at the visitor center, kinda run down and the restrooms were really poor. But the stark beauty of the park was stunning! They only had it open to the Dune Trail, couldn’t go past that point. We walked part of the trail. It is beautiful!

White Sands National Park is a super cool & different place to see. It is an easy 45 minute drive from Las Cruces. We visited on a Monday midmorning. It was not busy. They do have limited trailer/bus parking. There is a park store with National Park souvenirs and a small exhibit as well as a gift shop where you can rent sleds. The Dunes Drive I believe is approximately 8 miles to the loop at the end. Along the drive there are a few parking areas that have picnic tables and restrooms. Many of the areas toward the end of the loop allow you to walk and sled on the sand. There are a couple trails to hike as well as remote camping when allowed. Make sure to bring water before entering the park as they don’t have services in the park. We spent about an hour exploring the park(we did not hike the trails). White Sands is massive but the park felt smaller than expected. If you’re in the area or can make a quick detour it’s worth seeing in person!

The sand cools as the sun sets and it's not so windy like at many beaches, so there's quite a sense of serenity especially if you venture out to some of the more isolated dunes. Definitely the most ethereal national park I've been to The National Park center also lets you rent sleds to ride down the dunes and wax to apply to their bottoms, and although it's not quite as slick as snow sledding, there are some steep dunes that are about 30 ft high for you to gather enough speed to get a decent run. There's also hardly any internet connection once you're there, so make sure you have the physical map or have downloaded it in Google maps

This is a must visit national park! The views were absolutely beautiful and the sand was ice cold! I would definitely recommend bringing sun screen and renting the sand sleds at the park with the wax. We brought our own plastic snow sleds and waxed them but they didn’t work as well as the ones they offered for rent. Since the government shut down is still going on the park admission was free. I will note that there is construction going on in the park right now so it did take about 15 mins to get to the back of the park to see the dunes. Overall it was an amazing experience with life changing views.

So happy we came in November. Cant believe people come here in the summer lol. We walked the cold fresh sand barefoot and it was lovely. Mike the park ranger was super nice and informative.

Beautiful ruins in the shadow of the Manzano Mountains. The Abó site is a peaceful place for reflection, discovery, and history. Free admission and ample parking.

Great place for a day trip! Please be mindful of rain in the surrounding areas, which will cause a flash flood across the only road in and out. On 6/30/25, I visited Abó and seconds after crossing the low point in the road, a flash flood came through. The road was completely dry beforehand. A storm miles away triggered this flood. I had to wait about 60 to 90 minutes before I was able to cross safely.

This was an amazing place to visit. Would highly recommend it.

Amazing place lost in time. Only a 2-300 acre site but due to its remoteness it’s vast in its overall perspective. Steeped in history going initially 400 years back to the actual mission but the people settling the land in that area go back another 500 years. Worth a slow walk through and wonder back. Enjoy.

Nice place to visit; short and nice walk, clean, with nice paths. The signs are informative, and the person who greeted us was very nice. The ruins were interesting and beautiful. I am glad we could bring our dogs as long as they were leashed and we cleaned up after them 😊

Abo ruins was a beautiful stop. We drive from Albuquerque for a day trip. There are two rides to get there, one in each side of the mountains. I would recommend heading east on I-40 and driving the evening highway. It is beautiful. You pass small towns, pretty mountain scenery than you drive out into the flat empty New Mexico country side. Abo is an old mission. The self guided walking tour is easy and informative. The scenery is gorgeous. The mission is a great backdrop for pictures. I would highly recommend visiting this mission.

It's such a hidden gem I wish I had heard about earlier. Totally worth not just the stop, but actually a trip.

I love our zoo. Its much nicer than many we have been to. There is a great selection of animals to view: elephants, hippos, rhino, zebra, giraffes, polarbear, but to name a few. I love the fact that the animals have the choice to be out in their enclosures or inside where they have temperature controlled environments. That does may mean, however, that if animals choose to be inside, you will not see them. Sometimes I walk around twice just to double check. In the summer, it's always good to go early in the morning. There have been some great changes to the habitats at the zoo. The animals really do have great space. However, there has been ongoing construction due to this, and it seems about 1/3 of the zoo is currently closed. Four more habitat construction. I have been super excited about most of the changes except for the Australia shores. That has been disappointing after the big build up to its opening. The paths are well maintained, and zoo well mapped out. It's great that even in the heat of the summer, many of the areas are shaded by trees. You can always pop into the Penguin Chill to cool down and watch these cute amazing little creatures. It's always entertaining. There is also the reptile house and indoor amphibian exhibit. While the cost of entry is low compared to some other zoos, unfortunately the food prices inside are exorbitant. You might wish to pack a lunch or take snacks, and water in the hot summer. There are water bottle, refilling stations throughout the park. I do really miss the train and think it's a shame that the shuttle is no longer in service. One thing I think really needs to be remedied. Overall it really is a great zoo worth visiting.

DEFINITELY DO NOT RECOMMEND VISITING THIS ZOO IN THE SUMMER. We were just passing through Albuquerque and decided to visit the zoo — what a disappointment. You won’t really see any animals. A few birds and some exhausted kangaroos hiding in the shade — that’s about it. It felt like a complete waste of time and money. I strongly suggest checking the weather forecast and asking the staff if animals will even be out before you buy tickets. My husband and I love zoos and try to visit one in every city we travel to in the U.S. There were times when the weather was cool and a zoo employee actually told us in advance that the animals would be hiding indoors. We appreciated that honesty. Here in Albuquerque, nobody warned us about anything — not a word. I think that’s unfortunate. If we had known, we absolutely wouldn’t have gone. I get it — they’re trying to make money — but this felt wrong. We left feeling quite disappointed. The choice is yours, but personally, I wouldn’t return or recommend it during hot weather.

While season can affect what animals are active and when, going when it's lunchtime can ensure the most popular beings like the chimps, orangutans and elephants are out on display. Most of the displays are spacious and allow for movement and enjoyment. I have a photo of a very unhappy tiger in a small cage from the 1970s, so these environments made me happy. The aquarium, botanical garden and zoo are worth visiting if you're here as tourist.

I absolutely loved my visit to the ABQ BioPark! The highlight was the adorable new baby hippo — what an incredible addition. It was so beautiful to walk around the park; everything felt peaceful and well cared for. The giraffes and zebras were amazing to watch, and the staff members were friendly and helpful. The pathways were clean, shaded, and easy to navigate, making it a really enjoyable walk. I highly recommend getting a membership — it’s very practical and includes access to all areas of the BioPark, including the Zoo, Aquarium, and Botanic Garden. It’s such a great deal, especially if you plan to visit more than once or bring family and friends. This is a wonderful place for families, couples, or anyone who enjoys animals and nature. I can’t wait to come back soon to see how the baby hippo grows!

We enjoyed our visit even though many exhibits were closed for maintenance. Our visit coincided with the NM State Fair and the zoo obviously wasn't expecting many visitors. Still, we had some surprisingly sweet encounters - an older gentleman playing his violin for the giraffes, a baby orangutan pressed up against the bars to get as close as possible to a fan, and a beautiful ostrich standing in line (?) to get ice cream!

We visited Nov 12th on a Wednesday. It was perfect Weather and there was a small amount of fellow visitors so seeing everything was easy. It's still being constructed but every area they finish is great.

Been about 25 years since I was here last. Pretty cool to be here to celebrate Rosie the elephant's 33rd birthday today. Of course of the peacocks wanted a close up while we rested.

When we arrived they were doing construction on their hotel area and we had to enter over by the pool area, it was a little confusing and that exterior door was locked, so a gentleman that worked there helped open it for us. When we booked the reservation the desk Clark stated for us to enter through that door; however, it was locked and you could not. The rooms are basic, nothing special, but the beds were extremely comfortable and they did have a nice large refrigerator for your personal use and a Keurig machine which is always a plus. The room in bathroom was clean and very comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful. We played a few slots and they are some of the tightest slots we have ever played. It's a nice stopping point during your travels, but I definitely would not stop there to play in the casino because of how tight everything was and you rarely got into any of the bonuses. We did have dinner and watch a ballgame with a few drinks in their sports bar that was very good.

This was an unexpected stay but impressive stay. The room for handicap accessible was not just accessible but useable as well!!! Kudos!!! Well designed for the ability to move around and function. Even the bed was the perfect height. We had a great night's rest after a fun evening in the casino plus a visit to the Stadium 66 for dinner. Stadium 66 perfect place for watching a game and picking up a bit to eat. Service was amazing! Thank you for a memorable stop!

Ok I usually like to play in this establishment. This time however was the worst experience I have had at a hotel. First of all I am an amputee and I have a hard time getting around with my prosthetic. I was told that if I needed help they would assist that was never offered. They are currently doing construction and THERE IS NO HANDICAP PAKING had to park 6 rows back on the far side of the casino and walked forever and had 2 rest twice.i had problems with the lamp and the shower was leaking I made a request with maintenance I called at 8 am nobody comes by until after 3 calls he gets there at 6pm and says he can’t fix either. He says someone will changes room after 3 hours of waiting for that call they say all supervisors are gone for the day we are now on day 3 I asked to speak to the supervisor at 8 in the morning because I was woken up at 6:30 by construction vehicles beeping constantly. I make 6 total trips to the front desk and waited till 4:20 still no manager she leaves at 2:30 so I finally sit and wait at the front desk I wait for 15 min for a supervisor and she sends the maintenance guy I asked why nobody called to change my room 2 days ago he said he didn’t know I WAS IGNORED the whole time. No help getting help to getting my things to the car. The only good thing I had the most amazing housekeeping staff who on the last day fixed the lamp. Do not stay here if you can avoid it. I spent over 2000 dollars there and could not even get anyone who would even acknowledge me. Stay at Sandi’s or isletta where they take care of you and want your business Also the rooms are outdated and no microwaves in the rooms and you have to request your room to be cleaned they don’t do it automatically

If this casino spent as much concern with the inside of this hotel, as they do the outside, it would be a decent place to stay. Hair on the floor hair in the sink, dirt in the sink, old a c heating unit that kept only one side of the room to the right temperature. Thin enough walls that you could hear clothes being hung up next door and a water bottle that had already been opened. The pillows were nice and the refrigerator was large. But with the lack of cleanliness, it was kind of concerning to sleep in the bed at all. The food on site is very good, which is good because it's too far out from doing anything.

DO NOT STAY HERE OR EAT HERE! 3 food places had the worst food! Old food, been out ALL day, and dried out! Bathroom sink didn't drain. No towel racks in bathroom. ALL elevators were down and they allowed the fire escape OUTSIDE door to be left open (unattended) ALL night! Take my word for it! They don't care about their customers but they don't have to because they are sovereign law so they can do what they want!!

I've been to a concert at Legends Theater but I decided to bring my wife here for her birthday and she loved it. We also tried the buffet which was on crab leg night and it was worth the price. I can't wait to come back for more fun

Great stop for traveling thru. If you get a players card and play some slots, they will send you some awesome perks. I got 2 free nights, 30 for food and 30 for gas. I left better than I went in on this trip. Love it!!

The cultural center and museum have a small sample and history of the Acoma pueblo. The primary reason to visit is it is the place to get tickets and visit the Pueblo itself. The Pueblo is very interesting, being one of, if not the oldest continually inhabited cities in North America. Some notes here are worthwhile. Bring water. It is not available for purchase on site, so buy or bring some from where you are coming from. The website does not indicate this, but the tour is one and a half hours, and the Pueblo is on a high,dry, hot mesa. Also, signs and the website indicate pictures are not allowed, nor are cell phones. Our guide told us still photos are allowed, just not in the church and other religious locations, and cell phones are permitted, so if you want to send a selfie, you can. During the tour, local artisans have various items on sale. You can buy them, and they are open to discussion on price. To leave the Pueblo, you can take the bus, or use the "stairs". These are not normal stairs, but are carved into the side of the mountain to get down. There are railings and handholds, but the elevation is close to 8000 feet and the descent is about 350 feet. I recommend the stairs if you are reasonably fit and have good balance, otherwise, take the bus back down. One other recommendation. Bring and wear sunscreen. Much of the tour is outside with little relief from sun exposure.

Amazing! Our tour guide Jeremy was such a nice, genuine person. His knowledge as an Acoma tribal member was deep. Sky City is a place that has been inhabited since 1100 AD (at least) so there's lot to learn, understand and just absorb. Native tip: last tour is 3:30pm. That's when we went and we got a personal tour, just me, my girl and our tour guide. (he let us blow out the candles on the altar at St Esteban since we were the last tour!) Also show your tribal ID for a discount (Thank you!!!).

The cultural center is where one is able to watch a short video about the history of the Acoma and how they came to live on the mesa, as well as purchase tour tickets. Then a van drives visitors a short distance up the steep road to the top of the mesa. Once there, the tour guide (our wonderful guide was Gail. Amazingly knowledgeable) explains the physical features of the homes (old and newer), how the few who live there live day to day without electricity and running water, the church, the culture and it's vibrancy still today, feast days, and where and how the Acoma are actually living today. Super interesting and enjoyable.

Acoma is a very special place to visit. It's a treasure that everyone should take the time to tour. The people are warm, welcoming, and love to share their art and history. As an American citizen, we take so much for granted. Acoma helps us to realize just how fortunate we really are and have been.

Nice getaway. It's educational. Lots of history. Great tour guides. Relaxing. Tour is about 1 hour in length.

We arrived at 10am as we saw in the website that tours are at 10:30, apparently at this day there was a tour at 9:30 for vip group so the next tour was at 11:30 so we had to wait 1.5 hours. The tour itself was very interesting. We enjoyed it. The only thing that bother me was that they are trying to sell their products every where in the tour.

What a hidden gem! Magnificent landscape, beautiful people, rich history. Our tour guide, "Gubi," is among the few people who still live on top of the mesa. We learned so much from him about the Acoma dating back to 1140 AD, with stories of his own family's history. Highly recommend!

This place unique, fun and quirky. If you like weird and interactive museums, this place is for you. The amount of time, energy and creativity that went into building this place is nothing short of amazing. My family had a wonderful time and would recommend to visit if you are in the area. Quick tips include bring quarters, parking lot is small and tight and wear good shoes as there ants in the gravel after rains.

Amazing collection of miniatures and wood carvings! This is a great place for both young and old. However, there is a lot of uneven flooring, so step carefully and have fun! Also, the admission is reasonable so families, you can afford this. The gift shop is a fantastic collection of some of the most reasonably priced products. The gift shop team are friendly and knowledgeable about the artist, the area, and New Mexico, they were a joy to talk with.

Tinkertown Museum is a very whimsical and enchanting place to visit for children of all ages. The imagination of the artist who built the exhibits by hand is just amazing. Many of the miniatures move, adding excitement to the displays. You can walk through quickly, but then you will miss the details and many of the intetesting stories and articles on the walls. We spent at least 1 1/2 hours at the museum and enjoyed every minute. There is a gift shop on site, as well as a small parking lot.

A must see if you ever go to Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is worth every penny to see these place! To start the owner she is the most friendliest person we met so far! This place is one of the coolest unique places I’ve ever been too! Everything has a story to tell and there is so much to see! I would definitely recommend bringing some quarters for some of the interaction! Don’t forget to visit the resale shop! It has some very reasonable prices and really quiet trinkets!

I only had one other comparable art experience to Tinkertown: in Cuba, we visited the museum of a man who’d made his entire home into mosaic tile artwork. This had the same vibe: a sprawling vision of a single artist’s creativity, in which a whole world is created. Art like this transcends what we normally think of with consuming art: it becomes an experience, a delight, a wonderland. Textured with walls of asphalt and 50,000 bottles, the artwork boasts the creativity of an artist using whatever is at their disposal, alchemizing it all into beauty, folklore, and story. The exhibit is part Wild, Wild West, part carnival, part circus, and all parts magic. I left the museum (after finding a few delightful treasures at the gift shop) thinking about the impact a single imagination can leave behind. While the creator, Ross Ward, sadly passed of Alzheimer’s in 2002, here I am decades later still marveling at his creative work and incomparable vision. It’s a one of a kind, unforgettable experience, and the people working there were incredibly kind and welcoming. I enjoyed all the quarter machines and the wishing well too.

Tinkertown is one of those magical places that never gets old, no matter how many times you’ve been. Every visit brings back so many good memories—walking through those quirky little rooms, peeking at all the tiny handmade details, and feeling like you’ve stepped right into Ross Ward’s wonderfully whimsical brain. It’s hard not to smile knowing how much love and imagination he poured into every corner. We've been coming here for years, and each trip feels like a little time capsule of happiness. You wander, you laugh, you point things out to your friends like you’ve just discovered them for the first time. Even though we have been there many times, we always seem to find something new. And let’s be real—the goodie bags at the end? Always a highlight. Even as adults we always have to buy one, or several for the memories. It's perfect little parting gift that keeps the magic going even after you leave. If you’ve never been, go. If you have been, go again. Some places are worth revisiting forever, and Tinkertown is one of them. You seriously cannot beat the prices at $6 per adult. Its affordable to go back many times.

In all our travels, this was one that ranks as one of the most whimsical and unique - you could easily spend one to two hours here, with or without kids. The photos don't quite do the displays justice... it is well worth the detour (as is the drive to the top of Sandia Crest). Be sure to look for many of the interactive displays - some require a quarter, some do not. And for those that collect smashed pennies, well... you're in luck. I enjoyed the story behind the boat Theodora R and enjoyed reading "Ten Years Behind the Mast" - available at the gift shop.

We went here during the government shut down. The staff was still there! Giving directions and answering questions. Now the visitor center was closed of course but they were still outside the gates to help us. Wonderful humans! They didn't have the passport stamps at the "Main Gate" but drew a date stamp for me in my book. That guy made my day doing that. I loved him for doing that. When we got to one of the trails they had the stamp there so I got both ❤️. It made a sad situation in our country that more memorable because of the human nature, kindness, regular people sharing an experience together, for each other. It was amazing seeing the art someone left behind so long ago. Trying to understand what they were thinking. Seeing a captured moment in time of the thought of another human being. Some make perfect sense and some you will walk away wondering what in the world was that. If you get the chance take a walk where others have stepped for so long.

Really neat place. Much larger than I thought. Started at the middle parking lot and walked to the rinconada trail to the south... thats a good distance away and not many petroglyphs along the way. Turns out there's 3 parking lots... north , central and south and I think even on the back side fir the volcano. After the south trail I drove to the north and there is neighborhoods and gas stations and restaurants in between... feels like an entirely different park but its connected. This was my first time getting ours of petroglyphs and I had no idea it would be so fun to find them hidden in the rocks. Gonna add this to my list of things to photograph as I travel.

A piece of history that you definitely need to see! Very well maintained and great signage! The hiking trails range from moderate to difficult, depending on which site you choose to visit. We went with the Boca Negra Canyon which showcases around 100 petroglyphs and is not a difficult hike at all. I didn't see all of them but I saw quite a few. We spent about 1 hour and 30 minutes there. Also, I started with the Visitors Center and got some good info and a map to start. It is free to visit...

Amazing place to hike. Do be aware there isn't much parking (I went to boca negra canyon after not being able to park at the visitor center). Also, no shade, so wear a hat if you sunburn easily. Loved seeing all the pictures on the rocks from the past.

Amazing stop some difficult hikes if you have mobility challenges but there is a nice walkway for easier options. Well worth the hike if your are moderately fit. Beautiful historical artifacts at no charge.

Oh my gosh, why are 700-year-old rock carvings so fascinating?! I mean all it is is some people sitting around chipping away at these rocks to make pictures. Yet here I am in 95° weather walking all around this lava rock hill trying to find as many of them as I can. But there's so much more behind it than that because you don't know what these people were thinking when they carved these certain symbols. What they meant in life to them or to the community or to the universe. When I go to these places I always look around that area to see what kind of terrain and such that these people were living in day by day. Compared to the luxuries that we have today it looks so hot and dry and inhospitable but they knew how to live off the land and with the land and took advantage of every little thing that was provided to them yet they never wasted anything. There are several trails to chose from. Me... in the right place at the wrong time. #mysteryladystravelingfeet #thegreatoutdoors #historical #gypsylife #historylovers #travelwithme #hikingtrails #newmexico #lavarocks #makingmemories #AmericanHistory #NativeHeritage #petroglyphs

From what we could see during the government shutdown it was a good place to visit. We walked in via the access trail and were able to go into the canyon to see petroglyphs. I really liked how there were very few signs pointing out where the petroglyphs were - it was like a scavenger hunt!

a bit on the pricey side, but absolutely worth it. We went on a partially cloudy afternoon, and the shifting light made the scenery even more dramatic, with layers of mountains, sky, and city unfolding beneath us. The ride itself is smooth and scenic, and once at the top, the short trail along the ridge to the cabin was breathtaking — one of the highlights of the visit. Do keep in mind that temperatures can drop quickly at dusk, even in the middle of summer, so bring an extra layer if you plan to linger for sunset.

Beautiful! Lift operators were knowledgeable and friendly. All the staff were very helpful. We only managed a hike up to the Kiwanis cabin due to time constraints but it was beautiful. I would recommend bringing something a little more sturdier than running shoes to hike in, a water bottle and be prepared for altitude. My wife experienced a little bit of sickness. Her first time experiencing it. Other than that I highly recommend this tour.

The tram ride takes about fifteen minutes and the views along the way are incredible, especially the deep canyons below. Our tram guide was entertaining and shared a lot of interesting facts during the ride. At the top the altitude is around 10250ft and it is an amazing place to watch the sunset and see the entire city light up afterward. It does get very cold once the sun goes down. We visited on a Saturday evening and the wait for the return tram was around forty minutes since many people leave right after sunset. Overall the experience was worth the price and made for a memorable evening.

Must have tickets in advance. Arrive 2 hours early. If possible have 1 member of your party wait in line and others walk around. Bring layers, it is cold at night. Packed in to the tram 🚊, hard to see out. On the way down folks were nice and let the kids be by the window. Need a reservation for the restaurant. Go during the day so you can hike. We went up when it was light, then down after sunset. If you looked hard, saw lights in the distance from the balloon fesita glow.

Hiked up La Luz trail and decided to get the tram down. Was pleasantly surprised that it was very close by the end of the trail and easily visible. I was almost out of battery on my phone without internet service and was pointed to the password to purchase the ticket on their website. I was afraid my phone was going to die to reached out to another employee (very nice lady) that told oh no worries we can do it right here in the booth! That was nice of her I was not told that there was any other option and was getting frustrated. Lost the tram bcs of it. The next one took about 13 minutes. Nice little ride down. At the gift shop I also had a great experience and was allowed to charge my phone :)

Amazing experience! Highly recommend taking this tram 🚋 for stunning views! ⛰️ 🤩 ☁️ We had the earliest reservation and checked in at 8:45am. We were the first group to go up around 9:17am. Window🪟 view was great for photos and videos. 📸 🎥

The experience has been outstanding thus far, characterized by breathtaking scenery. This is a highly recommended attraction, offering a seamless ride up the mountain and spectacular views, along with excellent photo opportunities and courteous staff.

Best time ever! The ride was great the views are amazing. We had not ridden in years, you were given information about what to do and not to do, and it made the ride easy and enjoyable. Brad, our guide, gets all the credit for his knowledge of the area, his knowledge of each individual horse and his own personal experiences that were engaging and interesting. We’d love to come back again-and so will you.

No-frills, humble horseback ride. Definitely not a tourist trap. The instructors are serious about safety. You ride up the mountain to absolutely beautiful views, then back down. Wear jeans, boots, hat/sunblock. Also, it's dusty. It's the desert. If you're not familiar with riding, it may be a little scary. I loved every second!

Edit for 2021: We tried to do a trail ride again during the week of thanksgiving 2021, and made reservations for a specific day. As it turns out the old man on the phone had written down the wrong date, and when we called to double check we were met with hostility. “I don’t need you people to tell me what to do” direct quote. And then he cancelled our reservation altogether and did not refund us. Amazing experience. Lovely guides and beautiful trails. I recommend going in the morning when it is cooler during the summer. Loads of fun for all experience levels

This was so fun and such a pleasure to experience. The horses were gorgeous, friendly, and well cared for. Harold is an absolute legend/was a great tour guide and made riding even more enjoyable. I would suggest this experience for anyone who wants to ride and check out the scenery!

I took my 10 year old daughter for an 1hr and 15 minute ride and couldn't have experienced anything better. We were both inexperienced riders and our guide was very informative and made us feel comfortable. It was absolutely beautiful and we had an amazing time. Definitely an unforgettable experience.

We read some of the reviews before we came however I say no matter what always give an individual a chance and go off of your own opinion. Harold was amazing, very personable, gave us a great tour, his lessons while on that tour have surpassed many lessons that I received when horseback riding at other places. I learned so much from him. The sunset ride that we went on and the trail was absolutely breathtaking and he offered to take our picture at the top for us. Thanks for going above and beyond Harold you definitely have our business when we come back to Santa Fe and we let the in know about you as well for great recommendations.

Most excellent experience. Wife and kids rode a couple years ago, wife and I did it again this spring. Brad is a great guide, Shadow and Cisco are great horses. Definitely on our to-do list when we get back to NM.

These formations are pretty amazing. The "Cave loop" trail isn't difficult but isn't wheelchair friendly at all. We didn't have time for the "Slot Canyon" trail, but other visitors said it was difficult at times. The Veteran's Overlook is pretty good, though it is a dirt road for a few miles. You need both a Recreation.gov reservation and a Pueblo pass per person to gain entrance, making this a pricey proposition for groups and families. The Pueblo Visitor center where everyone has to check in has a few snacks and souvenirs as well as clean rest rooms. There is no National Park service Visitor Center, and the only literature you get going in is a single page map without any information about what you're looking at. Bottom line is we're glad we went but would not likely return.

What a special place! I feel blessed I got to visit! We got super lucky and scored a last minute spot since you have to make reservations at recreation.gov. And also need a purple pass to enter the Pueblo reservation. Start at the Cochiti Visitor center where you check in with both passes, then follow a pilot car to the site where you check in again. The hike to the top and through the slot canyon was amazing, like movie like. Go all the way to the end for a great view of the rocks. Don’t sleep on this place! Get the reservations! Support our local tribes!

This place was the highlight of our trip. Yes, you need reservations at recreation.gov and Purple Pass, but easy to obtain and well worth it. Slot Canyon is a must - signs are a little intimidating, but it wasn't that bad. Cave Loop trail is relatively easy. The Veterans Loop road was closed due to previous monsoon washout. Utterly fantastic place!

Amazing geology that I have never seen before. Challenging hike through the slot canyon and to the top of the overlook peak but well worth it! You must get tickets in advance as the Pueblo only allows 150 people into the park each day.

A beautiful national monument. The trails are scenic and their variety takes one through a diversity of habitats that accentuate the natural processes that shaped this landscape. Well worth the experience. Plan ahead, since advanced reservations with BLM and the Kasha-Katuwe tribal authority are required. I’d also recommend doing the veteran’s memorial trail first which provides an overview of the monument area and leaves the most time to spend hiking the other trails which highlight canyons and hoodoos.

Incredible hiking area with beautiful hoodoos and canyons! Especially appreciated the low crowds which allowed for quiet moments throughout the trails.

One of a kind National Monument. Must see if you are in Santa Fe or Albuquerque NM. Just make sure you buy tickets in advance and then get the pueblo pass the visitor center.

They are mostly closed for the gov shutdown, but one campground was open still. There was access to one hiking trail from the campground, Tyuonyi Overlook was accessible. Pueblo Trail is closed. Visitors center is closed. The overlook is incredibly scenic. Just do not expect to see the cave homes right now.

Super fascinating national monument showcasing the natural landscape of the area and the Pueblo culture/dwellings. Nice gift shop and visitor center too. Unfortunately the Alcove House was closed for repairs this summer when I visited, but I did the Pueblo Loop trail and definitely recommend as it goes by the majority of the cliff dwellings, some of which you can even climb up into via ladders.

🤩 what an underrated gem!! Beautiful and easy hikes to see the ruins. Climbing the ladders to the Alcove house was the highlight. Parking lot was full by noon. But there’s so longer, harder back packing trails. Don’t let this one slip by!!

It was such a privilege to visit this site in 2023. There was a visitor center with a small but great museum- including a gift shop. The grounds are open to guided tours and individual exploration. You can also get up close to the wall dwellings via some ladders which was super cool! 20/10, an important cultural site that has a lot to interact with.

I visited Bandelier National Monument and was honestly amazed by the beauty and history of the place. The cliff dwellings and trails were incredible to explore, and the scenery felt peaceful and untouched. The only downside was the limited parking and the shuttle schedule, which made getting there a bit tricky. Still, it was totally worth it for the views and experience.

I really enjoyed this park, it could easily be argued to be included as a national park the historical aspect and Native American dwellings in this area, makes it unique, especially the cliff dwellings. Unfortunately the Alcove House Trail was closed when I was there so I missed out on one of the main sites to see.

A relaxing environment with lots of hiking trails, camping, small restaurant and gift shop. A great park for families to spend the day exploring the ancient Pueblo homes and enjoying the Frijoles Canyon. Your park entry also includes entry to the nearby Valles Caldera

My wife and I loved this place! The woman who checked us in was friendly, we paid and read the rules posted. The springs were incredible, some are hot and some warm. Lots of seating to lounge in the shade if you get too hot. Highly recommend going during the week when it's not crowded for a more relaxed experience.

Tranquillising hot springs, it’s in the beautiful mountains so the back drop view is breathtaking. The staff here is informative and so so sweet. Keep voices to a whisper and just relax and allow all the minerals from the earth to just do their thing.

Although we have never stayed overnight here at Jemez Hot Springs, we have been coming to soak for 2 hours on a regular basis for years. The atmosphere is beyond compare, the water is always so nice and the staff is great! Especially the manager who knows us well now 😂 We love the smoothies and we bring water bottles and a light snack like protein bar or banana or something. The views are gorgeous and I love to hear the sound of the river running right behind the pools. This most recent time we got to be in a light rain until about the end of our soak it started to pour! It was magical… The pricing is reasonable compared to like experiences available at a farther drive for us. We come here more often because it’s only an hour and a half away and we can come in the afternoon and stay to eat dinner at the local diner. Makes for a nice date day after sleeping in on a day off. I will say my one peeve is some of the people who attend seem to be completely disrespectful of the signs that are literally EVERYWHERE saying “please whisper” or “keep voices low” and it often makes causes us to move pools because we came to relax not listen to you talk about politics or religion 🙄 However that’s not enough to deter us from visiting often 😊

We had a wonderful time at the springs. Our family of four stayed at the Red Mesa cabin on site. It was such an easy process to reserve and check in and out. I know many of the reviews are reporting that the staff are rude, but that is the opposite of our experience. Staff were professional and super helpful (especially April). They made our stay that much better! The springs were relaxing and beautiful. A very serene getaway close to home! Highly recommend this place to locals or travelers.

"I recently had the pleasure of staying at and soaking in the Jemez Hot Springs in Jemez, New Mexico, and it was a wonderfully peaceful and calming experience. The hot springs themselves are incredibly therapeutic; an hour soaking literally made me feel like I'd turned back the clock! It's truly a place to de-stress and rejuvenate. I also stayed in one of their guest houses, which was incredibly inviting, spotlessly clean, and beautifully decorated with a charming New Mexico aesthetic. It really added to the overall serene atmosphere of the property. My only minor point for improvement relates to clarity on their website. While it states walk-ins are welcome during business hours, it also hinted that on-property guests might have access to the springs a little longer after public closing. Some clearer information here would be helpful. For anyone planning a visit, my top tip is to stay for two nights if you can, or at least arrive right at check-in time. This will give you the most opportunity to fully enjoy and maximize your time in these amazing hot springs. Highly recommend for a truly relaxing getaway!"

I highly recommend Jemez Hot Springs! Short version: - gorgeous property - peaceful and romantic place - no sulfur smell - excellent management - affordable It was my first time at a hot springs and I could not have loved it more. The water did not have the expected sulfur smell, the temperature was perfect (there were 4 different pools with slightly different temps so you could pick hotter or cooler). The property was gorgeous - the pics dont do it justice. The peaceful feeling, sound of birds chirping, Mountain View, landscaping… all made for a such a romantic spot The owner was very kind and gave us plenty of time to get dressed before starting our timer for the amount paid. The first day we left earlier because of unexpected hailstorm, so she just kindly offered us extra time the following day. Will definitely come back. Anyone who lives in NM should try it at least once.

The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The changing and shower areas were very clean, which I really appreciate. It was a nice, quiet, and relaxing environment, perfect for unwinding. I would highly recommend it!

A beautiful volcanic landscape perched atop the mountains. We visited briefly in mid July, it was not too hot given the high altitude, and the early afternoon storms offer relief. I can recommend the hidden valley trail, the turn off for which is on the gravel road before the visitor's center. We saw prairie dogs, coyotes, and many lovely wildflowers.

Wow! Wow! Wow! During our annual visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, we had no idea our adventure would take such an unexpected and beautiful turn. We had planned to visit Bandelier National Monument, but due to a government shutdown, it was closed. Thankfully, a kind park ranger suggested we head to Valles Caldera National Preserve instead — and we are so glad we took that advice! The preserve was absolutely stunning. It was an overcast and cool October day, which only made the landscape more dramatic. The colors were vibrant, the views were breathtaking, and to top it all off, we even spotted a coyote in the distance. What an unforgettable place. I already can’t wait to go back!

We happened on this Preserve 3 to 4 years ago... and have visited when we are in the Santa Fe area... It has become a favorite place... today, we drove the back area... so beautiful... one of those places you can visit over and over... and never tire of...

Love the great views, elk herds, and learning about the Caldera formation. Back-country visits require passes (best purchased well ahead of time).

The Valles Caldera National Preserve is managed for us by the National Park Service who allow driving into the back reaches of the Preserve and they allow bicycle riding, horseback travel, hiking, cross country skiing and other non motorized access. For handicapped people, access by autos is allowed to see much of the Preserve. I thank the NPS for their good work at the VCNP.

Beautiful, utterly quiet. Saw coyote and prairie dogs close up, elk via binoculars.

Lame unless you want to fish 🐟 or see a stupid cabin

I loved my visit to the Bradbury Science Museum — it's a fascinating place filled with unique artifacts and compelling stories that bring history and science to life. The exhibits about the Manhattan Project and the science behind it are incredibly well-done and informative. I especially appreciated how interactive and thoughtfully curated everything was. It is also free! The staff were also amazing — super friendly, helpful, and clearly passionate about the museum and its mission. Whether you're into history, science, or just looking for something unique and engaging to explore, this place is a must-visit in Los Alamos. Highly recommend!

This is the place to visit in addition to the National Museum of Nuclear Science to learn about Nuclear science, what made the U.S. starting to develop those weapons during WW2 and how the science still used for energy development on top of other research been created at the National Laboratory up the road. The National Laboratory was an integral part for the development of Nuclear energy and applications today still a research facility for the development of other products and research. The Bradbury Science museum is phenomenal and free to visit. Highly interactive with plenty to learn and explore while there. We spend a few hours and had a great time. You also learn about the atomic bomb and the scientists behind it like Robert Oppenheimer and the National Laboratory. While in the area check out some of the locations from the movie Oppenheimer including the house where he lived, locations around the town and other areas around New Mexico where the movie was filmed. Overall a great experience and highly recommend it for the whole family.

Bradbury Science Museum is an excellent resource for learning about the scientific method. The hands-on exhibits are informative for all ages. Watch the 15 minute film to have a good overview of the work at Los Alamos. Be sure to visit the gift shop for interesting science oriented products.

This great museum is FREE!! From the outside, this museum looks small, but it is packed with fascinating displays. You could easily spend an entire day and not go through everything. It is arranged well, so you can focus on your areas of interest, and skim over the others. Two great videos, one of the history and another of the future. It is exciting to see what is happening at Los Alamos today!

Because I did the Los Alamos history museum tour, I didn't get breakfast. And I was starving when I got to the Bradbury museum so I didn't stay as long as I meant to. However, I still managed to catch both 15 min movies that were featured in their respective auditoriums. It's an incredibly informative museum that is well maintained, with loads of interactive exhibits that really draw a visitor in, regardless of age or attention span. I'm looking forward to visiting again with my whole family! Also, entry is FREE.

The Bradbury Science Museum is a great educational experience. This museum is dedicated to everything regarding nuclear weapons. They gave plenty information about the history of the Manhattan project, nuclear weapons design, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, and current safeguards in place. There were two full size models of the “little boy” and “fat man” bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There were also plenty of interactive simulations. Everything at the museum was free of charge. There is so much to learn and experience at the Bradbury Science Museum for people of all ages.

If you are in Los Alamos for a tour of the Manhattan Project, you definitely need to drop by the Bradbury Science Museum. If nothing else, I found the timeline composition to be a good backstory, add to that the analytical run-down of the different sites (buildings) which you cannot access on the lab grounds, and the full-size mock-ups of "Fat Man" and "Little Boy" the museum highlights filled-in my need for the 'science' side of the story that you will not get from the walking tour. Don't get me wrong, the history of the town is great and looking at old buildings from the '40s that were not snatched up by the park service until very recently, is kind of fun. However, seeing the wiring of the detonation mechanism for Fat Man was really cool and unexpected.

Such an awesome place to visit, a historically significant site. The cliff dwellings are awesome, rich with history, and scattered with pottery shards. We took a self-guided tour for 10 bucks a person, which was great. You may also opt for a guided tour for more money. The visitor center has a bit of information and a short video.

1 adult and 3 kids (one was 5, one was 3) - $77 dollars later and my little kids still don't know what a cliff dwellling is like. And won't for a while because we don't have time to drive somewhere else. They don't let you in to see the cliff dwellling without purchasing an expensive tour and said that the part that the kids could go on would include a village with a bunch of structures and it really doesn't. Almost complete waste of our time and money :(

Friendly people, great food served in grill with breakfast burritos premade some days for those in a hurry. Excellent quality coffee (Guatemalan Roast) and selection of items. Standard gas station fare, but the smiling faces make it worth returning to.

It gets extremely crowded and some of the people with us were rude and kept getting in our way when we were trying to take pictures or look around. That of course isn't the locations fault but maybe a better system for tours during busy seasons. But the history and scenery is amazing!

I enjoyed my visit here. It is run by the Tewa of Santa Clara and they are ernest in describing their peoples past. Be sure you have plenty of fluids before you go and take water on the tour. The mesa top tour is the most interesting and you can take the ladders back down to the visitor center. A lot of fun.

Wonderful friendly service and the restrooms are always clean. Great gas prices never had problems with their fuel. Love the small restaurant inside when it's open.

The Puye Cliff tour was very interesting; however, we went on a week day and out of season (in May) so they only did a tour of the Mesa Top. We weren't allowed to explore the cliffs on our own ( we assume for safety reasons. Not to mention, judging by all of the disrespectful defacing of the cliffs, they probably don't trust people out there on their own anymore) so we only saw the Mesa Top while there, unfortunately. Luke was our tour guide and he was very informative and friendly. Hopefully next time we can get a tour of the cliffs as well!

The home museum is an important place to visit for anyone interested in understanding more about Georgia O’Keeffe. The tour moves briskly through her former home and studio. It’s interesting to see the environment Georgia lived in. The home is fragile and much care is shown to balance protecting it while offering access to visitors. Tickets are purchased in advance at the visitor center and online. Tickets sold out quickly.

This was one of the absolute best things we did in NM. The way this was kept just like how she left it. That was walking into a painting. Into time. It was beautiful and perfect. I felt like I was a privileged person to be able to walk in this space. To see what her eyes saw. To hear what she could hear and to feel what she felt. To see where she made, felt and loved her art. Where she shared space with friends, pets and herself. This was a moving place to be. The views, how could anyone be so lucky to be able to see this beautiful world through those windows. The sky, the earth, the colors. My goodness this is a patch of what heaven should look like. They have left her home the way she left it. That is so rare. Nothing has been staged here. This was her space 100%. I felt honored to be able to add my footsteps to it.

Georgia O'Keefe's home in Abiquiu, NM This was an awesome visit. Even if you have no real interest in the artist herself, the architecture and history are fantastic. The views are pretty amazing as well.

I dont know what to say about this place other than it was amazing, emotional, beautiful and an insight of how she lived and viewed Northern New Mexico.

Fun and informative tour led by Lea. Tour the garden, living area, and studio!

Well worth the drive to tour this home. Beautiful area to explore.

If you are in Santa Fe worth the visit to the GO museum. You can do on your own if you don't want to download an app. Very interesting as it includes both her artwork and objects from her life. It's a leisurely Sunday afternoon activity... 2 hours tops!!

There's fuel here for both automobiles and big rigs. There's a casino too. I didn't go into the casino. There was a man (a guard, I guess) sitting in a chair in front of the casino. He didn't keep me out. I didn't even try to go in. I'm not into gambling. The women's restroom was fine. It wasn't dirty, and it had toilet paper. There is also a row of portable toilets at the edge of the automobile fueling area. The store was tranquil with soothing lighting and no loud music blasting. There is a vast selection of jerky available for purchase here, along with the usual truck stop drinks and snacks. There is a Subway sandwich shop, but it was deserted when I went into the building on a Saturday morning around 11. Seems to me that's prime lunch time. It was kind of eerie. This is a fine place to stop. Update: I came in a week later at about 9:30 on a Saturday morning. Subway was still closed. The restaurant was deserted. It looked like a ghost town Subway.

Went to the casino for the 1st time here disappointed in there no outdoor drinks or food sign but the people ask you if there's anything they can do lol don't like that neither can people enjoy the casino without being looked at every 5 minutes or so. The security is ridiculous to looking at my tot bag but there's plenty of snacks and drinks to choose from what I love on a long day of driving probably come back only to the store not the casino if the employees act somehow. Why my review is at 3 stars

I stopped here at around noon on 5/28/24. I drive a truck and have to do a 10 hour break per the DOT. I was planning on doing that here. The store was clean and employees were friendly enough. The website says they close at 7 pm. That's wrong. They closed at 2 pm. I was very disappointed. I count on these truck stop or travel center as places to get something to eat and supplies. Their lot is a good size. It's big enough to accommodate 30 big rigs along with parking for personal vehicles. Giving 3 starts because of the very early closing

Great selection in the c store, clean bathrooms, lots of free truck parking. They have truck diesel pumps also.

Husband & I stayed here for our break. They close at 7:00 so no bathroom inside .We noticed the next morning they do have porta potty . Not sure how clean they are . We went inside to grab some breakfast . We got 2 breakfast burritos . This is a beef breakfast burrito ! How awful 🤢🤢🤢 This will definitely make some one sick ! Beware of the food . Both burritos were gross, soggy & inedible. Unless given to a pig !

This little casino gas station was the most random stop I made on my whole trip from Utah to Texas. I was way surprised by this place and when we stopped here I was like why here? But when I went inside I realized that it was a good stop choice. I wasn’t too impressed with the bathrooms but luckily I only had to pee so it wasn’t to big of a deal. The selection in this place was kind of random, like if you wanted to try a new candy, treat, or drink then This could be your stop. They had an odd amount of ice cream there, maybe the casino get heated. If you’ve been driving all day and you just need a place to chill or relax then this casino is the place to stop. Just stop, shoot the breeze, and try and win some money. My moneys on you!

I had to use the bathroom so I pulled over here out of desperation. The bathroom was pretty average, nothing special and the store was a little confusing. Overall pretty average and not really worth a special stop. Of course unless you need to use the bathroom. 😉

We went to Ghost Ranch purely for the purpose of hiking out to Chimney Rock. Having purchased our day use passes online we checked in at the welcome center and used the restroom before hiking. The hike gave fabulous views of the rock formations and area around the ranch. The trail was well marked but right at the end the path was less distinct. Definitely a place worth a visit as the drive out from Taos was lovely too!

Astonishingly beautiful surroundings. Excellent hiking trails. Very attentive and helpful staff. Recommend a day pass. Rooms are overpriced and not entirely clean. Food in dining room is OK (although their pastry chef/baker is wonderful.)

Ghost Ranch is truly an exceptional place, one of the most breathtaking spots in all of New Mexico. We took the Georgia O’Keeffe Trail on horseback, and it was an unforgettable experience. The guides were kind, knowledgeable, and made the ride both safe and inspiring, pointing out the very landscapes that inspired O’Keeffe’s paintings. The museum is small but beautifully curated, offering fascinating insight into the area’s rich history and O’Keeffe’s deep connection to it. The staff and the gift shop were equally wonderful, friendly, welcoming, and full of genuine warmth. And those views... absolutely astonishing in every direction, red cliffs, wide open skies, and colors that seem to shift with every passing minute. A visit to Ghost Ranch isn’t just sightseeing; it’s an experience that stays with you. Highly, highly recommend!

Sleeper of a place. Absolutely beautiful. Took the history your walk very well done. Did the On a Lark trail short walk in the middle of majestic scenery. Careful though some narrow trail sections . Hiking sticks would be nice.We didn't stay here .just a great day trip from Santa Fe.

The Ghost Ranch is beautiful and special. It’s a non profit and it’s absolutely worth visiting. Just be careful when booking your room. Ours was truly filthy as in looked like it hadn’t been mopped in many months after many stays. It was a bit of shock and we like rustic. This was just dirty. Peeked in the empty room next to us and it looked clean so maybe it’s hit or miss. Waited all evening for someone to come clean as promised and no one ever did. They did change out our room the next day but it put a huge damper on the first 24 hours with calling and walking to the office bunches of times all evening and morning trying to get help -instead of decompressing which was the whole point. The manager was eventually helpful but the front desk people we encountered were either too young and inexperienced to know what to do or couldn’t be bothered. One of them said that the room was only $100 as if that meant I shouldn’t be complaining. I was astounded honestly, and I had a receipt showing I paid over 190.00. It’s rural NM and probably hard to find enough staff, but people are coming a long way deserve at the very least a clean welcoming room. Side note on food: we actually liked the food well enough for what it is. Some meals better than others, but always a big fresh salad bar and roasted fresh vegetables with most meals.

Went on a fabulous trail ride with Jeff and Jobe today. It was an amazing experience and I learned SO much history!!!! It was enjoyable, comfortable, exciting and so much fun. Thoroughly enjoyed every ery minute. Highly recommend. I loved my horse Tonka ❤️🧡💛!!!!

A reach to heaven! The landscapes, the buttes and flats are nearly a painting! The hiking trail to Chimney Rock was in excellent condition. The quiet and abundance of nature inspired every step of the climb. The horse ride to O'Keeffe's ranch home was masterfully narrated by Maddie not to mention Roy, a dutiful steed, made the tour so relaxing. Can hardly wait to return and explore more!

⭐️ Chaco Culture National Historical Park – A Hidden Gem in New Mexico! 🏜️ Absolutely stunning and powerful place — full of ancient energy and breathtaking desert views. 🌄 The drive is long and partly on a rough dirt road, but once you arrive, it feels like stepping back in time. The ruins are well-preserved, and you can explore multiple sites like Pueblo Bonito and Chetro Ketl up close. 📸 Great photo spots everywhere — from the welcome sign to the cliffs and open desert. 💡 Tip: Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and snacks — there are no facilities once you’re deep inside the park. 🚗 A must-visit if you love history, archaeology, or off-the-beaten-path adventures!

If you can manage the bumpy slow drive into the park, it’s well worth your time. It’s definitely out in the middle of nowhere. Take the time to get a guide or read up on the history before attending, bc the history here is remarkable. The trail you can take to the top of the mesa is really cool and goes up in between some rock walls. The other trails are much easier. The bathrooms and picnic areas are very nice.

This place is a true treasure. Rough to get to. But it's so worth the trip. It's beautiful, you've never seen anything like it. My pictures don't do it justice. Will definitely go back. If you see the Navajos selling food, stop and support them. The fry bread is amazing 👏

I love this place. From the stairways carved into cliff faces, to miles of roads that rival modern roads, to the intricate stacking and chinking of blocks for the buildings, to the petroglyphs and pictographs, this place is simply incredible. Beautiful trails to hike and magnificent ruins that are still largely intact, this ancient village speaks to the soul.

This is such a historical and spiritual place. I can feel the vibrations from the land. There are very interesting structures to visit. Just try to envision life there 1,000 yrs ago.

Chaco Culture NHP is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the home of the ancestral Puebloan culture, (c.850-1250AD) the park has the largest excavated ruins in the southwest and remains sacred to mant indigenous peoples. Hiking, biking, and camp sites are available. The visitors center can get you started with information, maps and an introductory film. Getting to the park is tedious. There is a 21mi. rough, rutted and washboard dirt road and you're on open range.

Pretty incredible place. Visited here in August 2024. Not too crowded or too hot. Wish we would have been able to stay overnight to see the stars. Visitor center was great: great exhibits/displays, junior ranger, and bookstore. So I had thought about going several times before, but I was scared away by the commentary made about the road. How difficult it was and dangerous to go on. Well, I decided to try it anyway because it was one of the last few NPs to visit. Drove my Ford Transit passenger van all the way from MD on this road. Not nearly as bad as I had heard. Came down from north (we stayed in Farmington night before) and rode in on the east road. You go down a regular paved road for a while before turning right. That is paved for a bit then turns into a paved road until the visitor center. For first 1/2 to 2/3 of road, I was cruising along at 55 on the washboard road. After that it was a little worse and had to slow down. Last 2 to 4 miles are the real deal with lots of potholes and bumps. Was definitely going quite slow there. I feel like you can do it in a sedan and did see one or two in parking lot. Dont let the road hold you back from seeing this great park!

Love the Bisti bad lands, just wish it was better marked. We hiked for 4 hours and really enjoyed the landscapes and sites. Even saw 4 Jack rabbits.

If you’re unfamiliar with the area but an avid hiker, Bisti Badlands is an amazing area to check out on your own, so long as you’ve come prepared with GPS coordinates, maps, and parking advice. I have no affiliation with it, but we used Firefall Photography’s website for excellent resources on all of that, including pinpoints for the north/south parking areas. As experienced hikers (Grand Canyon, Utah parks, Himalayas, etc.), we know our limitations, including the fact that our GPS apps often make quirky jumps in extremely remote areas, so we tried to pick and choose our priorities, ultimately deciding that we could manage the Bisti portion by ourselves. (We did the De-Na-Zin side the following day, with a guide. We had limited time to explore and didn’t want to waste it false-navigating to permitted parking sites or major landmarks on our own, especially in monsoon season, so we signed up for the Ah-Shi-Sle-Pah tour offered by Navajo Wilderness Adventures for that area — absolutely wonderful!) On our independent day at Bisti, we arrived around 3 p.m., and a few sprinkles started just after 7 p.m., cutting off our desire to stay into the golden/blue hours, but it’s worth visiting no matter the time of day. Since we had only one sunrise moment to spend there, we decided to end at Wings, despite having read that the Eggs don’t photograph well in brighter light, and we were pleased with that choice in the end, since we had “near sunset” at the gorgeous hill of wings. Overall, in just under five hours, we made it from the Eggs to the Wings and hit nearly every major formation in between, including the Rock Garden, petrified wood, Hoodoo City, Vanilla Hoodoos, Manta Ray, and more. We found that some of our GPS points didn’t quite match the Firefall map (including at the Beige Hoodoos and Manta Ray), but going armed with general AllTrails locations, Firefall and AllTrails maps, Gaia, and a tiny print map with photos made it all come together, allowing us plenty of time to photograph the landscape from vantages up, down, and all around. The relatively flat terrain made our nine miles of hiking relatively simple (but do avoid it after rain where possible), and it was a fantastic journey — such mesmerizing formations and astounding landscape!

This wilderness area is a beautiful place filled with adventure and incredible scenery. A word of caution, this area is pretty desolate, and the weather can be extreme. The summer heat can be dangerous, and rain storms can make the dirt roads very difficult to drive on. Cell phones don't always have connections, so just make sure you're prepared for anything that could go wrong. Make sure to have plenty of water, proper shoes, or anything else that you normally hike with. That said , enjoy your adventure and the incredible scenery.

Wow!! The pictures don’t justify the beauty of this place. We did few trails on this BLM managed wilderness and badlands. This place is wide spread, high clearance vehicle is recommended by not necessary on dry days! Trails are not marked, we had trails and maps downloaded in All Trails App and it was easy to follow the track through app. Without maps we would not have made it to alien throne and wings! Unbelievable and awesome rock formations throughout.

A long way to see little. But it was still an experience due to the sand storm, the desertedness, off the beaten path all alone with no trails to follow.

We went in from the south entrance. I recommend taking frequent pictures of the trail as you go in so you can find your way back.

The unpaved road and lack of signal makes it very difficult to access. No restroom, or anything. You are completely by your own. We drove for 20 min without seeing any other car, that part really concerned me. What if something happens, we would have no way to ask for help 😭

Giving this 3 stars because I think it really depends what you order. The price point made sense for the chicken tenders (which are actually two giant breasts), but some of the people I were with got small portions with not so great flavors for their orders. Also all of our beers/ciders were a bit warm which was odd. I really liked my food but the portion was so big I fed it to the other people I was with since theirs was small and they were still hungry. It seems like this owner has nearly a whole block with different restaurants under the same name-so if you’re reading this before going that’s why there is more than one place listed online.

It’s always nice to find a local pub. We would recommend checking it out even if just passing through Farmington. We shared the fish n chips and nachos- both were tasty. Our server Maya was polite and prompt. A special note on the beer. We have all around the country and the world so what we quaffed held its own. The oktoberfest was on par, the Papa Bear Honey ale was quite good but the Riwaka Pilsner was exceptional - one of the best pilsens I have tasted. Let it warm a bit and the Kiwi hops flavor profile jumps out. While we did not eat it - love the concept of the Peaky Blinders sandwich- the Riwaka would go well with it. While some do not like the decorations, it is the establishment’s character and it went well with the old building (listen to the squeaky wood floors). We say good job!

Nice authentic "drug store" bar with all the old wild west vibes. The service is wonderful. And most of all the food was incredible. I had a turkey hatch Albuquerque sandwich, which is the right combination of spicy and smoked turkey and with truffle fries. We also had a ham and gouda sandwich in a sourdough toast, nicely spiced and buttered, with a side of roasted corn on the cob. You have to visit this place!

I drive down from Hesperus weekly and enjoy lunch at TRB . Usually I order the chicken fried steak, which is delicious. They have two options for the gravy, cream or green chili cream…. They should make a veal schnitzel this way. OMG delicious. Today I ordered the green chili lasagna. This needs a zip code. So good! And Story is a wonderful waitress. Kitchen rocks too!

Fab place in Farmington. It comprises a fun place with pull tables, a pizzeria, a brewery and a eatery. We went to the restaurant and Carlos has been amazing in helping me to find the best gluten free food and give great tips to my husband for a wonderful Green Chile stew. The half portion of nachos could have been the full plate. And the chicken wings were huge! Generous portions, great value for money, so warm personnel and a very nice ambiance. I would recommend it!

This place gets a five-star all day!! We had a nice waitress, the environment is pretty cozy and the food and beer are absolutely amazing!!! We had the raspberry and the honey beer.... Pot roast, chicken fried steak and truffle fries. You definitely won't leave here hungry

Excellent beers, excellent food, excellent service. You might have to wait a bit for the food as it is prepared to order, but totally worth the wait. Quality ingredients and unique flavor blends.

Tall people beware. These ruins are great to see but will require you to duck down. There is plenty of room when you are walking through the general area and viewing the pits. What gets fun is when you stroll through the living quarters, this is where your kids will laugh at you as you squeeze through an area that they blaze through. It was fun and everyone had a good time!

I found the ruins to be fascinating. How could they be built centuries ago? It wasn't crowded so I had some areas all to myself. The museum has some interesting artifacts and a gift shop. A bonus was finding out that it didn't cost anything to enter.

Very informative visitor center with friendly staff. They also show a 15 min movie that is quite interesting. Nice static display as well. You can have a self guided walk with audio for the ruins. Bathrooms and water bottles refill station available in the center. The visitor is free.

Really cool! It’s amazing to stand in a place that was built a 1000 years ago. It’s free and was a good stop for a road trip break. About a 45 minute self guided tour. Highly recommend

We're glad we went to see these ruins, they are worth the trip. There is a lot to see and you can go in and walk through the buildings. There is one big kiva that has been reconstructed and many smaller dwellings. They have a very nice museum here too. This is a smaller archeological site that doesn't require lots of time or walking. Even the building that houses the museum/gift shop/ranger station is an historic house. There are lots of shade trees around the grounds, very pretty.

Loved this place! One of my favorite historic pueblo locations to visit now.. Very friendly staff and volunteers, great little visitor center, adventurous little hike around and through the ruins, and plenty of mysterious guesstimations about these people were doing here! I really loved the restored Kiva, as it brought home to me what all the kivas I've seen could've looked like in their heydays! Plus, walking through actual pueblo rooms, seeing cores beams, feeling the cool air within them, and understanding their size in 3D made imagining their view of the world much easier. BTW, I wouldn't have gone here if I hadn't visited Chimney Rock as well and learned how these two may have been connected.

A definite must see. Beautiful welcome center with extremely helpful staff. The ruins themselves have been preserved with love. I love it.