Traveling through New Mexico can be like any other trip on a major highway, or like me you can select the side roads to see what the state is all about. Hopefully, you will give one or two of these a try.
East/West I-40
Albuquerque
Stand on the corner of Route 66 and Route 66 and ask passersby if they know why Route 66 crosses itself. (Central and 4th) http://www.legendsofamerica.com/66-facts.html
Visit the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Wonderful art gallery, performance center and wonderful hosts. http://www.nhccnm.org/
Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. On the weekends they have dance exhibitions. Lots of information to be soaked in. http://www.indianpueblo.org/
Petroglyph National Monument. Fascinating petroglyphs that are quite visible. Beautiful view of the city from the top of the Mesa. http://www.nps.gov/petr/index.htm
Grants
Take the side road to visit "Graffitti Rock" (our name for it) aka El Morro. Fascinating. Try to take the hike to the top to visit the ruins. http://www.nps.gov/elmo/index.htm
Acoma Pueblo/Sky City
A trip back in time. Well worth the side trip. http://acomaskycity.org/
North/South I-25
Santa Fe
Have to go to the Market in Old Town. Be prepared to barter but be fair. http://bit.ly/9yvw8T
Take a side trip to Santurio de Chamayo. Very peaceful. relaxing, interesting even if you don't believe in the healing dirt. http://www.elsantuariodechimayo.us/
Taos
Have to check out the art galleries. http://taoswebb.com/
Take a tour of Taos Pueblo. http://www.taospueblo.com/visiting.php
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