Lesley S. King - Frommers New Mexico [2011]

Frommer's New Mexico, 11th Edition

by Lesley S. King

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ISBN 978-0-470-87617-6 (paper); ISBN 978-1-118-00775-4 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-00776-1 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-118-00777-8 (ebk)

Editors: Billy Fox and Cate Latting

Production Editor: Erin Amick

Cartographer: Roberta Stockwell

Photo Editor: Richard Fox

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Front Cover Photo: Yucca in Sand, White Sand Dunes National Monument, New Mexico Susan E. Degginger / Alamy Images.

Back Cover Photo: Three Rivers Petroglyphs New Mexico David Muench / Muench Photography Inc.

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List of Maps

New Mexico

Suggested New Mexico Itineraries

Greater Albuquerque

Where to Stay in Central Albuquerque

Where to Dine in Central Albuquerque

Central Albuquerque Attractions

Excursions from Albuquerque

Where to Stay in Downtown Santa Fe

Greater Santa Fe

Where to Dine in Downtown Santa Fe

Downtown Santa Fe Attractions

Excursions from Santa Fe

Where to Stay in the Taos Area

Where to Dine in the Taos Area

Taos Attractions

Taos Area (Including Enchanted Circle)

Northwestern New Mexico

Northeastern New Mexico

Southwestern New Mexico

Las Cruces

Southeastern New Mexico

Note About Maps

This guide contains dozens of maps of varying sizes and complexity. If you find it hard to read a map on your device, use the zoom function to enlarge. You can also download and/or printout PDFs of all of the maps in this guide. Go to www.frommers.com/go/ebookmaps and click on the title of your guide.

About the Author

Lesley S. King grew up on a ranch in northern New Mexico, not far from where she currently lives. Shes a freelance writer and photographer, and a columnist for New Mexico magazine. Formerly managing editor for The Santa Fean, she has written for The New York Times, United Airlines Hemispheres magazine, and Audubon, among other publications. She is the author of Frommers Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, Frommers Great Outdoor Guide to Arizona & New Mexico, and New Mexico For Dummies. She is also the coauthor of Frommers American Southwest. Her newest book, released in 2007, is King of the Road.

Acknowledgments

My sincere thanks goes to Allison Rand, who helped research this book. The assistance of the many tourism agencies, hotel and restaurant owners and managers, and attractions public relations people was invaluable, as was the support of my family, friends, and editor, Billy Fox.

How to contact Us

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An Additional Note

Please be advised that travel information is subject to change at any timeand this is especially true of prices. We therefore suggest that you write or call ahead for confirmation when making your travel plans. The authors, editors, and publisher cannot be held responsible for the experiences of readers while traveling. Your safety is important to us, however, so we encourage you to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. Keep a close eye on cameras, purses, and wallets, all favorite targets of thieves and pickpockets.

Frommers Star Ratings, Icons & Abbreviations

Every hotel, restaurant, and attraction listing in this guide has been ranked for quality, value, service, amenities, and special features using a star-rating system. In country, state, and regional guides, we also rate towns and regions to help you narrow down your choices and budget your time accordingly. Hotels and restaurants are rated on a scale of zero (recommended) to three stars (exceptional). Attractions, shopping, nightlife, towns, and regions are rated according to the following scale: zero stars (recommended), one star (highly recommended), two stars (very highly recommended), and three stars (must-see).

In addition to the star-rating system, we also use eight feature icons that point you to the great deals, in-the-know advice, and unique experiences that separate travelers from tourists. Throughout the book, look for:

special finds those places only insiders know about

fun facts details that make travelers more informed and their trips more fun

kids best bets for kids, and advice for the whole family

special moments those experiences that memories are made of

overrated places or experiences not worth your time or money

insider tips great ways to save time and money

great values where to get the best deals

warning travelers advisories are usually in effect

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DISC Discover
V Visa
DC Diners Club
MC MasterCard

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