10 Coolest Coffee Shops in New Mexico

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Java Junction, Madrid, NM

Some people like coffee and a pastry. You certainly can get that here, but you can also get coffee and a room at this quaint and artsy brew house bed and breakfast. Although the beans are roasted in…

Some people like coffee and a pastry. You certainly can get that here, but you can also get coffee…

The 8 Best Historic Theaters in New Mexico!

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Engine House Theatre, Madrid, NM

Coal mining dominated this town for more than 100 years. When mining stopped, the town regrouped and is now a hotspot on the Turquoise Trail. The theater, housed in train engine repair shed from the…

Coal mining dominated this town for more than 100 years. When mining stopped, the town regrouped…

9 Best Places for Iced Coffee in New Mexico

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Java Junction, Madrid, NM

You could spend the night here in the upstairs B&B and then wander down the next morning for a refreshing iced coffee drink, made with coffee ice cubes that, as they melt, add to the rich flavor.…

You could spend the night here in the upstairs B&B and then wander down the next morning for a…

The 9 Best Places for Live Theater in New Mexico!

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The Engine House Theatre, Madrid, NM

True to its name, this 1900s building was an engine repair shed during the coal mining days that helped create the town. There are still pits inside for when the maintenance workers worked under the…

True to its name, this 1900s building was an engine repair shed during the coal mining days that…

9 Best Fried Food Places in New Mexico

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The Hollar, Madrid, NM

A hollar, or hollow, is a southern expression for a secluded spot nestled between two hills. You’ll find this restaurant in a town that is indeed in a narrow canyon in the Ortiz Mountains. The…

A hollar, or hollow, is a southern expression for a secluded spot nestled between two hills.…

10 Best Chocolate Shops in New Mexico

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Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop, Madrid, NM

Eclectic, exotic and exceptional, both in ambiance and confections is what you’ll find at this tiny shop, a stop on the Turquoise Trail. Step inside and be treated to chocolate eye candy unlike…

Eclectic, exotic and exceptional, both in ambiance and confections is what you’ll find at…

The 8 Best Neighborhood Bars in New Mexico!

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Mary’s Bar, Cerrillos, NM

More than 80 years of local history is represented by this bar, originally opened as Cerrillos Bar. The name changed when Mary, daughter of the owner, took over in the 1970s. A stop along the…

More than 80 years of local history is represented by this bar, originally opened as Cerrillos Bar.…

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in New Mexico!

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The Mine Shaft Tavern, Madrid, NM

This coal mining town is full of history and the Tavern sits right in the middle of it. Once considered a ghost town, it’s now a thriving community that brings folk and blues bands, rock,…

This coal mining town is full of history and the Tavern sits right in the middle of it. Once…

The 10 Best State Parks in New Mexico!

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Cerrillos Hills State Park, Cerrillos, NM

This park, open year-round, is full of things to see and do. Miles of hiking trails traverse much of the 1,100 acres and take visitors past historic mining sites and across the Galisteo Basin with…

This park, open year-round, is full of things to see and do. Miles of hiking trails traverse much…

10 Best Bakeries in New Mexico

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Dolina Cafe and Bakery, Santa Fe, NM

Dolina Cafe and Bakery serves up a deliciously unique blend of American and European styles in their pastries, but it’s a combination that works with magical results. Cakes, cookies, and pies,…

Dolina Cafe and Bakery serves up a deliciously unique blend of American and European styles in…

Engine House Theatre, Madrid, NM

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Tune-Up Cafe, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in 8 Best Soup Places in New Mexico

Inside and out, this tiny restaurant is a good assault on the senses. It’s colorful. The ambiance is funky, fun, welcoming and inviting and the food is packed with zesty, tangy and spicy… Read More

The Ranch House, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in New Mexico!

Barbecue at its best is only made better by a great selection of sides that com-plement that smoky, tart, tangy, sweet flavor. There are quite a few sides to choose from here, but the at the top of… Read More

Santa Fe Farmers Market, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in 9 Best Places for Hatch Chile Peppers in New Mexico

As one of the oldest and largest farmers market in the country, you’ll find some of the best green or red chiles grown in the state from small farms throughout northern New Mexico. All chiles… Read More

Posa's El Merendero Tamale Factory & Restaurant, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in The 9 Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in New Mexico

A stop here is all about handmade tamales. A popular favorite is the vegetarian, a mix of mozzarella and asadero cheeses and green chile. Don’t miss the vegan one, even if you’re not.… Read More

Mary’s Bar, Cerrillos, NM

Featured in The 8 Best Neighborhood Bars in New Mexico!

More than 80 years of local history is represented by this bar, originally opened as Cerrillos Bar. The name changed when Mary, daughter of the owner, took over in the 1970s. A stop along the… Read More

Dolina Cafe and Bakery, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in 10 Best Bakeries in New Mexico

Dolina Cafe and Bakery serves up a deliciously unique blend of American and European styles in their pastries, but it’s a combination that works with magical results. Cakes, cookies, and pies,… Read More

Payne’s Nurseries, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in The 9 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in New Mexico!

Family-owned and operated since 1952, this nursery is a Santa Fe fixture. There are two retail garden centers and a bulk organic soil yard. They grow perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetable starts,… Read More

The Pink Adobe, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in 7 Best Shops for Apple Pie in New Mexico

This landmark local restaurant has been serving diners since 1944 in a 400-year-old adobe. Sadly, it’s no longer in the pink, but the food, however, is, especially the French apple pie.… Read More

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