Despite the spare environment of New Mexico it is actually quite beautiful and offers a strong cultural heritage for visitors. No matter where you travel in New Mexico you will find attractions to meet any visitor need. In everything between the local food and art you will find an interwoven tapestry of the state American Indian and Mexican culture. As a result of the states excellent climate there is plenty of year round activities that you can take advantage of when visiting New Mexico. The Las Cruces area offers outdoor activities such as golfing and skiing in the Taos Mountains while the capital of Santa Fe offers indoor activities such as art galleries.
New Mexicos most popular city for visitors is Albuquerque. The central plaza of the city is Spanish style while the rest of the city was built around it. You can get a good look at the history and art of New Mexico at the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History. Another option for the history buffs is the Petroglyph National Monument towards the west of the city which has an impressive collection of Indian and Hispanic petroglyphs. For the adventurous traveler Albuquerque is a year round air ballooning destination and...