r/NewMexico • u/Mental_Protection228 • 2d ago

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Hi all, I plan on traveling here for the first time for my birthday. I’m wanting to travel to one new place a year. I did a randomizer and landed on New Mexico! I’m from Indiana and I’ve never been to the west coast so this will all be brand new to me. I know pretty much nothing about what to do in Albuquerque so any tips or information you all could give me would be amazing! I love museums, aquariums, etc. I want to also try food and different spots we don’t have in Indiana. Thanks in advance!

Edit: Thanks everyone for all the info and the advice! I’ll save this for when I go in July and i’ll be sure to post some pictures!

Edit 2: Haha sorry i’m a bit of an idiot 😂 New Mexico definitely isn’t the west coast. Thanks for all your help again everyone!!

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u/OT_fiddler 2d ago

In the summer, go to Santa Fe and Taos, and drive around the area. Visit Abiquiu (and stop at Bode's gas station for a breakfast burrito - red chile and chorizo), do the High Road/Low Road to Taos loop, stop in Espanola at La Cocina for a meal. (Northern NM cuisine is amazing.) Head out US64 west from Taos toward Chama and experience the mountains and high valleys. Do the Enchanted Circle loop to Eagle's Nest from Taos for more mountains, valleys, and amazing vistas. Visit Valles Caldera and Bandelier National Monument. Head over to Cuba and grab a burrito at the Chaco Grill (it's inside a gas station - get the shredded beef burrito smothered in green chile. Trust me.) Then take the really rough road to Chaco Culture National Historical Park and visit the ancient sites. (Plan a full day for this just because of all the driving.)

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u/Timmelle 1d ago

I like el parasol in espaanola

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u/OT_fiddler 1d ago

Thanks, we'll try it next time!

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u/protomex 1d ago

Surprise! Altitude, get ready. Bode’s doesn’t sell chorizo burritos anymore. I was just there and asked specifically for chorizo. Bacon and sausage only, go for the bacon red chile.

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u/OT_fiddler 1d ago

Well dang. Alas. OK, yeah, the bacon red chile is really good too :)