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1. Santa Fe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Taos ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railway

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4. Acoma Pueblo

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5. Bandelier National Monument

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6. Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge

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7. Carlsbad Caverns National Park

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8. El Malpais National Conservation Area

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9. Jemez Springs

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10. Madrid

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11. Petroglyph National Monument

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12. Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument

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13. Valles Caldera National Preserve

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14. Pecos National Historical Park

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15. Aztec Ruins National Monument

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16. Museum of International Folk Art

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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17. Las Vegas

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18. Gallup

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19. Tucumcari

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20. Truth or Consequences

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21. Chimayo

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22. Santa Rosa

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23. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa

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24. Earthship Biotecture

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Albuquerque is perfectly positioned within easy reach of a wide variety of interesting day trips. As the historic homeland of many Native American Tribes, the New Mexico area is especially rich in ancient historic and cultural attractions like Acoma Pueblo, Bandelier National Monument, and Petroglyph National Monument. Outdoor enthusiasts have a wide choice of wonderfully diverse landscapes to explore on foot, bike or horse-back, while art lovers will find that traditional New Mexican arts and crafts are alive and flourishing in almost every town.

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