-Handmade Indian jewelry, pottery and weavings. Spanish Colonial furniture and doors. Western fashion, custom boots, bolo ties and belt buckles. And art of every type imaginable. These are just a few of the unique items you'll find in New Mexico galleries and boutiques.
-In Albuquerque the Century Theaters Block downtown is the place to shop, dine or pick a flick from 14 screens, all in one area. Don't miss Old Town where you'll feel like you're strolling through a Spanish village. For something totally different, shop the Route 66 atmosphere of Nob Hill.
-Santa Fe's historic downtown is full of world-class boutiques and galleries carrying objects from every corner of the globe. Canyon Road is renowned for art and the Railyard District is an eclectic mix of stores and cafes in turn of the century buildings.
-Western storefronts along Main Street in Red River house a variety of shops.
-There are boutiques near the ski area in Angel Fire.
-Sudderth and Mechem streets in Ruidoso are packed with with all kinds of shops.
-New Mexico is heaven for spicy food lovers. No other state produces so much chile and visitors often become addicted to the tasty pepper. Regional cuisine features red and green chile. Both are from the same plant—red is dried, green is fresh. Ask your waitperson if you want the flavor without too much heat.
-Got a craving for pasta or sushimi or bistro food? New Mexico restaurants have international flair. And many chefs invent their own cuisine which defies description, except for delicious.
-In Taos, try The Trading Post, Joseph's Table or Lamberts for a gourmet experience. Orlando's has great northern New Mexico food.
-The Old House, Geronimo and Santacafé in Santa Fe offer romantic ambience and excellent food. For chile and more kinds of margaritas than you can imagine, Maria's is the place to go.
-Albuquerque has dozens of fine restaurants. Scalo is always popular as is the Monte Vista Fire Station. Try El Pinto or the Sanitary Tortilla Factory for great chile.
-In Ruidoso, there are Cafe Rio for World Cuisiine, Casa Blanca for New Mexican, Le Bistro for French and the Great Wall for Chinese.
-Ride the chairlift to the Summit restaurant at Angel Fire for lunch. For dinner, check out Aldo's or The Roasted Clove.
-Get a Texas-size steak at Texas Red's in Red River or for more continental dining, go to Brett's.
-Tub your aches away at Ten Thousand Waves in Santa Fe. This full-service, Japanese-style spa is located conveniently on the road to the ski area. There are day spas in town plus several hotels have their own spas .
-In Taos, you can visit the Taos Spa and Tennis Club or the Northside Health and Fitness Center for a range of activities and spa treatments.
-Albuquerque has a number of day spas. A sample includes The Porch, Indulgences and the Atrium Spa. Between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, stop at the Hyatt Tamaya for a sumptuous spa experience.
-Angel Fire Resort Hotel offers massage and a full range of spa services.
-Visit the Magic Touch Spa Salon or Apple Tree Bed, Breakfast and Spa for a relaxing getaway in Ruidoso.
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