4.0Albuquerque Old Town(5.340 reviews) - Shopping, Wine & Beer, Friendly merchants Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
Founded in 1706 by Spanish Settlers, Old Town Albuquerque is a historical site in the city of Albuquerque. Built in a traditional Spanish colonial way, its quaint Plaza is anchored by the San Felipe de Neri Church. Today, the historic homes and buildings have been renovated into shops, art galleries, and cafes. You can stroll the district’s streets to discover stunning hidden patios and visit both the impressive Rattlesnake Museum and the history-laden Albuquerque Museum. Don't miss the Portal Market where local artisans sell handmade jewelry too. Join a food, historic, or ghost tour to dive into the city’s rich culture. – TripadvisorSee more..
4.5Canyon Road(4.051 reviews) - Highlight of the art galleries in Santa Fe Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Over 100 art studios and galleries line the western end of this charming Santa Fe street. Make sure you set aside a few hours of your stay in the city to walk down the mile-long Canyon Road and view the world-class art on display here, which ranges in style from Native American to contemporary avant-garde. Shop for high-value handicrafts and jewelry, and don’t forget to visit the restautants along the street when hungry. Take an art tour of Canyon Road with an expert to see all the hidden gems and must-see art in the district. – TripadvisorSee more..
4.0Railyard Arts District(262 reviews) - A Change from Canyon Road Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
The RAILYARD ARTS DISTRICT is Santa Fe's premier destination for focused regional and international contemporary art. Located 7 blocks southwest of the Plaza, the spacious warehouse style venues are within walking. The RAILYARD ARTS DISTRICT seeks to add to the excitement of the Railyard through coordinated events like the Last Friday Art Walk & Free Fridays at SITE Santa Fe.See more..
3.5Downtown Historic District(231 reviews) - Cool Place for a Stopover /Short Visit Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas
Beginning in the 1830s as a mill town, Roswell's historic neighborhood features many of the original buildings that have been restored.See more..
In the spring of 1843, 14 of the grant petitioners mustered the courage to risk Indian attack and move to Doña Ana. They situated the village on a plateau high above the floodplain, and after digging a diversion dam and a system of acequias (irrigation ditches), they constructed the community according to the traditional Spanish-Mexican village plan. Streets were laid out in 35-foot grids of 137-square-foot lots. Ultimately, many of these lots were subdivided, giving Doña Ana its shape as a grid of rectangular blocks. Doña Ana’s first homes and buildings were along the plateau’s edge arranged as a cordillera, or linear village, which followed the path of irrigated lands. One-room, flat-roofed adobe houses were built shoulder to shoulder, some of them connected, alongside the corridor of El Camino Real. The houses abutted the street edge with windowless facades and heavily fortified doors, their unbroken lines forming substantial walls of defense. Exterior walls extended the buildings to the rear to form open-air courtyards. As families grew, rooms were added one at a time, often taking an L-shaped turn when reaching a corner or a lot line. Doña Ana’s social and spiritual hub emerged at its northwest end. The Catholic Church of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of Candelaria), also known as Nuestra Señora de la Purificación (Our Lady of Purification), was constructed in stages beginning in 1852. Melding Spanish, Mexican and New Mexican architectural elements, the adobe cruciform church rises three times taller than its neighboring buildings and features a flat roof, wood vigas (ceiling beams) and a clerestory window at the transept. Redbrick cornices, parapet walls and a concrete bell tower were added in the early 1900s. With slow but steady growth, Doña Ana led the long-awaited development of southern New Mexico. The only town on either side of the dreaded 90-mile Jornada del Muerto (Journey of the Dead Man), Doña Ana was an essential stop for travelers ...See more..
