New Mexico is famous for its amazing natural beauty and ancient past, from dinosaurs to volcanoes to Native American Anasazi ruins. Find fascinating museums, parks and monuments, and scenic byways. There are endless recreational opportunities for you to enjoy, including more than 300 public land sites featuring natural wonders such as hot springs high in the North-Central mountains, the world's largest deposit of gypsum sand, undeveloped caves and lava flows in the Southeast, dazzling rock formations in the Southwest, and ancient Native American ruins in the Northwest. With thirteen National Monuments and Parks, 29 State Parks, and five National Forests, New Mexico has an outdoor adventure for the weekend sightseer and avid backcountry explorer alike!
Whatever your interests, there are numerous attractions that make The Land of Enchantment a must see vacation destination!