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…

10 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 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 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…

The 7 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…

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…

10 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 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.…

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…

The Engine House Theatre, Madrid, NM

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The Hollar, Madrid, NM

Featured in 10 Best Fried Food Places in New Mexico

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… Read More

Shugarman’s Little Chocolate Shop, Madrid, NM

Featured in 10 Best Chocolate Shops in New Mexico

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… Read More

Bo’s Authentic Thai, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in 10 Best Thai Restaurants in New Mexico!

Bo’s Authentic Thai is a food truck that has attracted a devoted following in Santa Fe. They’re one of the few restaurants that offer authentic Thai food in Santa Fe. You can expect… Read More

Ski Tech, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in 10 Best Ski and Snowboard Shops in New Mexico!

This is the place to test the newest ski and snowboard technology and models, thanks to a great in-store demo program. Daily rental packages can be picked up the night before your trip so… Read More

Bubbly heArt Studio, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in The 7 Best Spots for Paint & Wine in New Mexico!

All you need to bring to this activity is your imagination. Professional artists with help you find your artistic style. In just about two hours, you’ll complete a unique work-of-art and in 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

La Plazuela at La Fonda Hotel, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in The 13 Best Restaurants in New Mexico!

The La Fonda Hotel, a landmark of the city’s downtown plaza, was designed by Mary Colter in the 1920s and epitomizes Santa Fe style. The hotel’s signature restaurant, La Plazuela,… Read More

Santa Fe Bite, Santa Fe, NM

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in New Mexico!

Put on your best Sunday go-to-meetin’ clothes and head to dinner here for traditional old-fashioned Sunday supper. The highlight is the fried chicken (only served on Sundays). A free-range… Read More

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