A Few Tips Visiting $6,000,000 of Free Art The New Mexico State House (a.k.a. “Roundhouse”) is but one of two that do not have a dome for its capital building (the other state being Nebraska.) It is walking distance from Santa Fe’s historic district. The building is round with several floors and a unique rotunda. We visited when the New…
Deserving of at least one visit A very popular restaurant for locals and visitors alike, tucked into a quaint patio area in the historic area of Santa Fe, this restaurant deserves at least one meal. Reservations are recommended if you come during peak holiday times. We waited twenty minutes at the beginning of dinner. There is inside and outside seating.…
A Few Tips while Visiting this Natural History and Science Museum. Stan, the Te-Rex, is quite impressive as you walk into the main foyer. Unlike the Te-Rex is Chicago, Sue, Stan is right on the floor eye-level. Easy to see and take pictures. I was almost tempted to touch him. It is a kid’s friendly museum. Also, there…
A Good Choice Along Canyon Road Known as “The Oldest Restaurant in Santa Fe,” it is easy to find on Canyon Road. After viewing the many art galleries, this is an inviting place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Steak Fajitas were exceptional with all types of colored peppers that were presented. The meat was tender and good. The salsa…
Go Elsewhere to see the Real O’Keeffe Masterpieces Located in the historic district of Santa Fe, this museum is easy to find. The Museum is designed in an attractive Adobe style building. The museum opens promptly at 10:00 AM on the weekdays. After paying the $12 admission, we were told we could add on to our ticket the New Mexico…
Go early and you may have the Staircase to yourself…. The show Unsolved Mysteries could not figure out how the “Miraculous Staircase” was made, but it will not stop you from admiring this beautiful creation at the Loretto Chapel. Located in historic downtown Santa Fe, it is fairly easy to find. Public parking is right on Alameda Street. We…
Good Food and Fun Ambiance Offering many “Cajun” type dishes, the Titanic is a delightful brewery with a fun flair. On weekends, there is usually music starting at 10:00 P.M. Located on US1 at the crossroads of Alameda Boulevard, this restaurant is close to the University of Miami and is a well-known establishment. We had a party of six people…
A Few Tips about this Embassy Located not far from the airport and along I-25, you will still need a car to travel around. Old Town is over two miles away and the Balloon Fiesta is about 10 miles away. A Conference Center, a small indoor pool, a fitness Center, restaurant and a water-fall this Embassy is quite large and…
A Few Tips about this Free Museum This Museum is easy to find as it is on “Central Avenue” in the heart of Los Alamos. There are a number of elaborate colorful displays with the development of the atomic bomb and energy. Some of these displays would be difficult for kids to understand. You could spend a day here and…
Don’t let the name scare you off! I was surprised my wife wanted to visit this museum with me. It is a small museum, but interesting nonetheless. Located right in Old Town Albuquerque, it is easy to find. There are, indeed, a number of rattlesnakes to view. There is one albino rattlesnake, but the original “Marilyn” has since died.…