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Los Alamos, New Mexico

Bandelier National Monument

A small metropolis of Pueblo cave dwellings have been carved right into the hillside of this national monument.

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Bradbury Science Museum

This museum started as a collection of Manhattan Projects and continues to add exhibits as they are declassified.

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Black Hole of Los Alamos

Seller of surplus nuclear research materials.

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Jemez Springs, New Mexico

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

A unique geological area spiked with wind-carved rocks that resemble teepees.

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16 miles from Los Alamos

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Camel Rock

A natural formation that resembles a camel resting in the New Mexico desert.

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18 miles from Los Alamos

Santa Fe, New Mexico

La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site

These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players.

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21 miles from Los Alamos

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El Santuario de Chimayo

This popular pilgrimage site offers a hole filled with holy healing dirt.

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22 miles from Los Alamos

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Santa Fe Weekend: New Art, Ancient Traditions

Spend a weekend immersed in the rich history, deeply rooted tradition, and constantly evolving art-scape of northern New Mexico.

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