Frommer's Santa Fe, Taos, and Albuquerque

by King, Lesley S.

• ISBN13: 9780764561665
• ISBN10: 0764561669
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-11-01
• Publisher: Frommer

Summary

Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. * Insider tips on the most interesting Native American cliff dwellings and pueblos. * Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. * Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. * Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. Find great deals and book your trip at Frommers.com

Table of Contents

List of Maps	viii
Introducing Northern New Mexico	1	(21)
Frommer's Favorite Northern New Mexico Experiences	2	(3)
Northern New Mexico Today	5	(4)
History 101	9	(3)
Land of Art	12	(2)
Architecture: A Rich Melting Pot	14	(2)
Anthropology 101: Beliefs & Rituals	16	(2)
Danse Macabre	17	(1)
Chiles, Sopaipillas & Other New Mexican Specialties	18	(2)
You Say Chili, We Say Chile	19	(1)
Recommended Books	20	(2)
Planning a Trip to Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque	22	(12)
Visitor Information	22	(1)
When to Go	22	(6)
Northern New Mexico Calendar of Events	23	(5)
Health & Insurance	28	(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs	28	(3)
Cyberdeals for Net Surfers	30	(1)
Getting There	31	(3)
For Foreign Visitors	34	(10)
Preparing for Your Trip	34	(3)
Getting to the U.S.	37	(1)
Getting Around the U.S.	38	(6)
Fast Facts: For the Foreign Traveler	39	(5)
Getting to Know Santa Fe	44	(8)
Orientation	45	(3)
Getting Around	48	(4)
Fast Facts: Santa Fe	49	(3)
Where to Stay in Santa Fe	52	(23)
Best Bets	53	(1)
Downtown	53	(9)
Family-Friendly Hotels	62	(1)
The Northside	62	(2)
The Southside	64	(4)
Bed & Breakfasts	68	(5)
RV Parks & Campgrounds	73	(2)
Where to Dine in Santa Fe	75	(23)
Best Bets	75	(1)
Restaurants by Cuisine	76	(1)
Downtown	77	(15)
Family-Friendly Restaurants	84	(8)
The Northside	92	(1)
The Southside	92	(5)
Out of Town	97	(1)
What to See & Do in Santa Fe	98	(29)
Suggested Itineraries	98	(1)
The Top Attractions	99	(3)
More Attractions	102	(10)
Fetishes: Gifts of Power	107	(5)
Especially for Kids	112	(2)
Santa Fe Strolls	114	(6)
The Plaza Area	114	(3)
Barrio de Analco & Canyon Road	117	(3)
Organized Tours	120	(1)
Outdoor Activities	121	(6)
Santa Fe Shopping	127	(8)
The Shopping Scene	127	(1)
The Top Galleries	128	(3)
More Shopping A to Z	131	(4)
Santa Fe After Dark	135	(7)
The Performing Arts	135	(4)
The Club & Music Scene	139	(2)
The Bar Scene	141	(1)
Excursions from Santa Fe	142	(17)
Exploring the Northern Pueblos	142	(6)
Los Alamos & the Ancient Cliff Dwellings of Bandelier National Monument	148	(3)
Along the High Road to Taos	151	(6)
Georgia O'Keeffe & New Mexico: A Desert Romance	156	(1)
Pecos National Monument	157	(1)
Chaco Culture National Historic Park	157	(2)
Getting to Know Taos	159	(7)
Orientation	160	(2)
Getting Around	162	(4)
Fast Facts: Taos	163	(3)
Where to Stay in Toas	166	(19)
Best Bets	167	(1)
The Taos Area	167	(13)
Family-Friendly Hotels	173	(7)
Taos Ski Valley	180	(4)
RV Parks & Campgrounds	184	(1)
Where to Dine in Taos	185	(9)
Expensive	185	(3)
Moderate	188	(3)
Family-Friendly Restaurants	191	(1)
Inexpensive	191	(3)
What to See & Do in Taos	194	(28)
Suggested Itineraries	194	(1)
The Top Attractions	195	(4)
More Attractions	199	(2)
Organized Tours	201	(1)
Skiing	201	(4)
Shredders (Snowboarders) Unite!	203	(2)
More Outdoor Activities	205	(5)
Shopping	210	(5)
Taos After Dark	215	(2)
The Major Concert & Performance Halls	216	(1)
Exploring Beyond Taos: A Driving Tour of the Enchanted Circle	217	(5)
Albuquerque	222	(43)
Orientation	223	(2)
Getting Around	225	(1)
Fast Facts: Albuquerque	225	(1)
Where to Stay	226	(9)
Where to Dine	235	(7)
What to See & Do	242	(7)
Especially for Kids	249	(1)
Outdoor Activities	250	(3)
Spectator Sports	253	(1)
Shopping	253	(2)
Albuquerque After Dark	255	(3)
The Major Concert & Performance Halls	256	(2)
Exploring Nearby Pueblos & Monuments	258	(7)
Traditional Native American Bread Baking	262	(2)
Sampling Nature's Nectars	264	(1)
Appendix: Useful Toll-Free Numbers & Web Sites	265	(3)
Index	268
General Index	268
Accommodations Index	275
Restaurant Index	277