The ever-changing White Sands National Monument of the Tularosa Basin near Alamogordo takes you to another world. Marvel at wave-like dunes of gypsum sand that have engulfed 275 square miles…

Shiprock is a 1700-foot spiky plumed rock is sacred to the Navahos and referred to as Tse Bi Dahi, or Rock with Wings. A very old volcanic formation, it rises majestically and eerily from the…

An exciting array of hands-on exhibits are available for exploration at the Santa Fe Children's Museum, alongside programmes for kids of all ages. Highlights include a 16-foot-high climbing wall.

Most famous for Ram's Head White Hollyhock and Little Hills, O'Keeffe was a renowned artist known for allegorical paintings featuring flowers, rocks, shells and landscapes. The Georgia…

The non-profit Red Rock Museum is dedicated to educating the public about southwestern Native American culture thorough the display of various handicrafts and artwork.

The San Miguel Mission is one of the oldest and most historically important churches in Santa Fe. Located in the city centre, the tranquil beautiful Mission recalls a past that is long gone…

The Indian Pueblo explores the rich treasures of tradition, culture and creativity left by the original inhabitants of the Southwest thousands of years ago. The centre is maintained by the 19…

Albuquerque is often ignored for reasons other than its hard-to-pronounce name. It is too often considered as just another modern American city, yet that would be overlooking the fascinating…

A unique place to visit, Shidoni is an internationally known foundry on the outskirts of Santa Fe, producing some amazing bronze work. It includes a sculpture garden and a gallery that is open…

Are alien beings interfering with the destiny of the human race? Find out at Roswell's famous UFO Museum where exhibits centre on the "Roswell incident" in 1947, when a flying saucer allegedly…

Ojo Caliente claims to be the oldest health spa in North America. These are the only springs in the world where three different types of mineral water combine and emerge to the surface of the…

Recreate your favourite Where Eagles Dare moment over the dramatic vistas of New Mexico with the Sandia Peak Tramway. The awe-inspiring 'View Machine' is found in the outskirts of Albuquerque.

The Ice Caves and Bandera Crater in New Mexico offer an experience of both fire and ice to the visitor interested in natural ecosystems and the peaceful beauty of the southwest.

The Rattlesnake Museum holds the world's largest collection of live rattlesnakes and is one of Albuquerque's leading attractions.

One of Santa Fe's top museums, the Museum of International Folk Art holds the world's largest collection of cross-cultural traditional folk art.

Albuquerque Biological Park is an all-encompassing natural world experience, consisting of three separate facilities: the Rio Grande Zoological Park, the Albuquerque Aquarium and the Rio…

Opened in 1917, the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe aims to preserve and promote the art and artists of the Southwest.