We are thinking of a trip to Santa Fe in early May. What is the weather like ?, we want to do outdoor activities. Thanks!

Try this site out flor trip weather planning.


http://www.weatherunderground.com/hi...nerFrontPage=1

This website is so helpful--thanks so much!!

We were there last May. The weather was lovely, a bit windy but very clear. While we swam in the hotel pool, it was not quite warm enough for laying poolside all afternoon. It was nice enough for all our other outdoor activities.

The weather should be lovely.

You might enjoy taking a day trip to Bandelier National Monument to hike and see the cliff dwellings.

Lee Ann

I am going to New Mexico in May also. I will be renting a home around the Santa Fe area. What would be some great day trips? I live in Nebraska and want to soak up all the wonderful scenery I can (it is called the "plains" here for a reason!)

Thanks so much! I am excited!

If you're in Santa Fe, you might enjoy Pecos National Monument. It can't be too far away, as I stopped there on bicycle after leaving SF for Las Vegas NM.

Bicycled thru NM in the last 2 weeks of May and weather was great. Plenty warm enough for cycling anyway.

thanks for the replies!
Any suggestions for day trips from Santa Fe not to be missed--scenic drives, natural & historic sites, wineries, orchards, etc.

The suggestion to go to Bandalier is a good one. We really enjoyed our visit. One of the trip highlights. We also enjoyed visits to several Pueblos (for pottery). I know many have recommended Madrid for the scene and Turquoise trail for the scenery but we missed both.

May is one of the best months here. I also recommend a hike to Tent Rocks it is between Santa Fe and ABQ. It is a gorgeous hike with very unique rock formations....


http://www.nm.blm.gov/recreation/alb...sha_katuwe.htm

I'd recommend two other places to visit on day trips: Battleship Rock and Jemez Springs. Both can be seen in a day. Good luck.

If it fits your itinerary, visit the Island in the Sky at the Acoma Indian Reservation, south of 40 near Grant. Fascinating.

We also enjoyed hiking at Bandelier. On our way back to Santa Fe, we stopped in Los Alamos and visited the free Bradbury Science Museum--interesting history of the Manhattan Project and development of the atomic bomb. We then had an early dinner at Gabriel's--good Mexican food--and on our way back.

We enjoyed a hike at Hyde State Park--the Hyde Park Circle Trail--360 degree view of the mountain peaks after a bit of an uphill hike. Tesuque Creek hike was also recommended.

Try http://www.nmwine.com for winery information.

Lee Ann

You guys are great--thanks for all the terrific suggestions!
We will stay one night in Albuquerque due to an early flight out the next AM--any suggestions on where to stay? A restaurant not to miss in Albuquerque or Santa Fe too!
Thanks again!

Wow, the Tent Rocks look amazing. These are great tidbits! Are the Bisti Badlands a good place to go? We will be in NM for a full week. Any good white water rafting in the area?

Thanks!

I second Battleship Rock and Jemez Springs. You can hike the trail at Battleship Rock and get up to 3 mountainside warm springs that waterfall into each other. Do a google on "hot springs, New Mexico" for details. With a meal stop in Jemez Springs it's a full day outing from Santa Fe.

bwg, what kind of food do you like?

Lee Ann

We are looking for restaurants using local products and innovative cuisine

anybody have any experience with Dollar Rent A Car at ABQ airport? Their rates seem to be best right now. Thanks!