Northwestern New Mexico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Visible from the parking lot a short walk will get you this closer vantage point.
Visible from the parking lot a short walk will get you this closer vantage point.
The Bisti Badlands in New Mexico are a place that seems to be out of this world. Stunning landscapes and stone formations everywhere. Only problem: It is in the middle of nowhere and you have to hike quite a little bit. There are no marked trails though. A GPS device is highly recommended. #GreatOutdoors
This strange formation is known as the King of Wings. Its location has been a well kept secret for a long time and is still hard to find. I want to keep it that way and will not provide the GPS coordinates of this gem. It is located somewhere in the Ah Shi Sle Pah. This photo was taken a couple minutes after sunset. #GreatOutdoors #Nature
Amazing cultural history of our past inhabitants in the Southwest.

Where to stay in Northwestern New Mexico

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Historic District

Unique features of Historic District include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Gallup Cultural Center or El Morro Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Historic District
Hotel El Rancho

Hotel El Rancho

3 out of 5
1000 E. Hwy 66 Gallup NM
The price is ₹9,827 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
₹9,827
per night
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gallup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,382 reviews)
Motel annex walls must be thin, neighbors very noisy — footsteps and their bathroom fan roared half the night.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel El Rancho
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2400 Yale Blvd Se Albuquerque NM
The price is ₹7,560 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹7,560
per night
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,926 reviews)
Nice place to stay

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

3 out of 5
6000 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM
Stay at this hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,374 reviews)
Lovely view of the mountains, very friendly and proficient staff, great location for restaurants and shopping. Only challenge was the towels were very rough and scratchy.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Outdoorsy Bayfield

Outdoorsy Bayfield

2 out of 5
41743 US HWY 160 Bayfield CO
Stay at this campsite in Bayfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Los Pinos River and Eagle Park are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (80 reviews)
Great glamping tent. Clean and furnished well. No TV, but hey, it's glamping. A little drafty but still very comfy. The lady I dealt with there was the nicest ever. Would do it again.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Outdoorsy Bayfield
Secluded Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Game Room & Views!

Secluded Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Game Room & Views!

3 out of 5
Durango CO
Stay at this cottage in Durango. Enjoy air conditioning.
Secluded Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Game Room & Views!
3 Mi to Old Town, Fenced Yard: ABQ Abode!

3 Mi to Old Town, Fenced Yard: ABQ Abode!

3 out of 5
Albuquerque NM
Stay at this cottage in Albuquerque. Enjoy free parking, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tingley Coliseum and Tingley Aquatic Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Clean, property manager was very responsive to questions and quick to address our issues.

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

3 Mi to Old Town, Fenced Yard: ABQ Abode!
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Popular places to visit

Winter in the Bisti Badlands

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness

Explore the great outdoors at Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, a lovely green space in Bloomfield. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness
Amazing Pueblo development that was built around 1100 AD and took about 30 years to build. Over 500 rooms and as much 4 stories high, some of stoneworks were restored in early 1930’s.

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Rich with history, Aztec Ruins National Monument is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Aztec. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area.

Aztec Ruins National Monument

Route 66 Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Route 66 Casino during your visit to Laguna? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

Route 66 Casino

Mesa de Cuba Badlands

You can take time to visit Mesa de Cuba Badlands during your travels to Cuba. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.

Mesa de Cuba Badlands

Sun Ray Park and Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Sun Ray Park and Casino during your travels in Farmington? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Sun Ray Park and Casino

Animas Valley Mall

You can enjoy retail therapy at Animas Valley Mall during your visit to Farmington. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Animas Valley Mall

Cities near Northwestern New Mexico

Albuquerque which includes street scenes

Albuquerque

Aerial View of Gallup, New Mexico on Interstate 40

Gallup

Surrounding Terrain, Cliffs, and Valley Canyon De Chelly Arizona

Chinle

The Decalogue stone is nestled in a canyon on Hidden Mountain, about a mile hike from the nearest road. The inscription has been interpreted as an abbreviated version of the Ten Commandments written in an ancient form of Hebrew, but there is no evidence of its authenticity.

Los Lunas