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Old 04-01-2017, 02:52 PM   #21
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I've been to a few nice wineries around Sante Fe and Albuquerque. It also gets you off the beaten track to see some of the country side.
A very pretty winery and in the ABQ metro area is Casa Rondena Winery in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (north of downtown a few miles). Nice way to spend the afternoon.
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Old 04-01-2017, 04:11 PM   #22
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I liked:
- Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
- Palace of Governors
- the cathedral with its spiral staircase
- the sculpture garden/foundry
- the architecture in general
- the High Road to Taos with its mission churches
- at Taos, the Millicent Rogers jewelry & pottery museum
- at Taos. the "earthship" homes on the bluffs west of town
- north of Taos a few miles, the high bridge over the Rio Grande Gorge
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Old 04-01-2017, 05:19 PM   #23
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We loved Sedona and the back way up to Jerome is cool. Jerome is OK for lunch. We stayed over a historic saloon there. It was historic alright, I could still smell 100 year old cigar smoke.

We did stay here a couple of times. It's very nice. I recommend bringing your wallet. The restaurant was great too.

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I have lived in Phoenix for more than 40 years, and only visited Jerome last year. It may be hard to believe, because we have been to Sedona numerous times. Sometimes, people from out of town visit local places in our backyard that we do not think of paying a visit. Go figure!
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i have attached a copy of our trip story to Santa Fe and Taos. If you have any questions, PM me, i am glad to reply
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Old 04-01-2017, 07:32 PM   #25
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A very pretty winery and in the ABQ metro area is Casa Rondena Winery in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (north of downtown a few miles). Nice way to spend the afternoon.
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We love the winery recommendation! Looks like a very nice spot for a relaxing afternoon.
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A good place to eat is Rancho de Chimayo outside of Santa Fe.
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i have attached a copy of our trip story to Santa Fe and Taos. If you have any questions, PM me, i am glad to reply
Thanks Souschef. Tremendous write-up! I'm printing it out along with the thread as well. I'm an IPA fan so I'll keep my eye out for those labels : )
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A good place to eat is Rancho de Chimayo outside of Santa Fe.
I pulled Rancho de Chimayo up on Yelp and it looks great. I had not seen this one yet so we'll keep this one on the list for the trip. The courtyard with the sculptures looks like fun.
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I agree, as a somewhat local resident to Santa Fe (about 45 mins for me), it is nothing special and basically tourist trap.
Interesting that the locals view it this way. I've been to Santa Fe perhaps 20 times (had business in Rio Rancho) and, yes, while it is a touristy area, for those of us from the East/West coasts, we find the place charming, interesting and beautiful. It is just sooo different from what we're used to.

Here on the East coast I live in a tourist town (it's our only industry) and view my town as a tourist trap and sometimes can't understand how anyone could actually enjoy themselves here but...people love it.
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A good place to eat is Rancho de Chimayo outside of Santa Fe.
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A good place to eat is Rancho de Chimayo outside of Santa Fe.
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i have attached a copy of our trip story to Santa Fe and Taos. If you have any questions, PM me, i am glad to reply
Those photos & locations pretty much mirror what I saw & enjoyed. Thanks.
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It looks like Rancho de Chimayo ends up on the must do list based on all the forum recommendations.
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Loved the International Folk Art Museum - it's amazing.
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Just went through Santa Fe a few days ago. Took the Turquoise Trail from Albuquerque. Went through Madrid, the town filmed in Wild Hogs. Nice ride. Visited the Cathedral Basilica, Loretta Chapel, San Miguel Chapel, and the Georgia O'keeffe museum. Shopped in the shops surrounding the plaza. Excellent historic buildings in Santa Fe.
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On your drive through Arizona check out Montazuma Castle NM and Walnut Canyon 'M. Both have interesting cliff dwellings. Also stop at the Petrified Forest National Park.
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DW & I went thru Santa Fe on our way to Taos & Red River (family reunion) in July 2016; have been in this area several times over the years. I'd recommend/second the following:

- Acoma reservation; beautiful pottery (although delicate, ours has survived 30+ yrs & 15 moves )
- Tram to Sandia Peak in ABQ.
- Spend a few hours in Santa Fe's old square by the mission. Touristy, yes but, worthy of a few hours of your time.
- Eat lunch at Cafe Pasquale's in Old Town Santa Fe; great mole, wonderful mix of locals & tourists.
- Spend at least an afternoon in old town Taos; preferably an overnight (recommend 'The Historic Taos Inn' if you do stay overnight)
- Visit Rio Grande Gorge bridge
- If you're a fan of geography, want a pretty drive or, it's kind of on your way in/out of Taos, I'd recommend driving the Enchanted Circle as described in a post above.
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DW & I went thru Santa Fe on our way to Taos & Red River (family reunion) in July 2016; have been in this area several times over the years. I'd recommend/second the following:

- Acoma reservation; beautiful pottery (although delicate, ours has survived 30+ yrs & 15 moves )
- Tram to Sandia Peak in ABQ.
- Spend a few hours in Santa Fe's old square by the mission. Touristy, yes but, worthy of a few hours of your time.
- Eat lunch at Cafe Pasquale's in Old Town Santa Fe; great mole, wonderful mix of locals & tourists.
- Spend at least an afternoon in old town Taos; preferably an overnight (recommend 'The Historic Taos Inn' if you do stay overnight)
- Visit Rio Grande Gorge bridge
- If you're a fan of geography, want a pretty drive or, it's kind of on your way in/out of Taos, I'd recommend driving the Enchanted Circle as described in a post above.
Thanks Huston. Is the Enchanted Circle drive the Turquoise Trail?
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Thanks Huston. Is the Enchanted Circle drive the Turquoise Trail?
No. The Turquoise Trail is btwn Santa Fe & Albuquerque. The Enchanted Cirle is a circular road north of Santa Fe. If you come from Santa Fe, you'll enter the Enchanted Circle near Taos (7 o'clock), proceed clockwise to Red River (@ 12 o'clock), then around to Angel Fire (@ 5 o'clock), then back down to Santa Fe...or, elsewhere. A map is below.
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OK, got it. Looks like I have two cool drives to take while I'm there. Thanks for clarifying!
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