Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico, the oldest capital city in the United States, and the oldest city in New Mexico.
Today, Santa Fe is a testament to the preservation of rich history and an awesome place to learn about New Mexico’s past with the whole family.
When we talk about the past, we can’t leave dinosaurs behind, so there are a few spots that the dinosaur-loving little ones will enjoy as well!
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22 S 2nd St, Clayton, NM 88415, USA
Herzstein Memorial Museum
Keeping History alive, the Herzstein Memorial Museum is a must-see! If you want to experience a bit of the Old West, this is the place to visit.2
710 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
A premier repository of Native art and material culture, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture tells the stories of the people of the Southwest from pre-history through contemporary art.3
113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
New Mexico History Museum
The New Mexico History Museum features exhibitions and public programs that teach about historical events and New Mexico's historical experiences.4
Dinosaur Trail at Clayton Lake State Park
At Clayton Lake State Park you can encounter more than 500 tracks made by a variety of dinosaurs and boasts the largest single collection of dinosaur tracks in the area. This is a great place to enjoy boating, picnicking, camping, fishing, and hiking. You’ll get a unique glimpse of the past when you explore one of the most extensive dinosaur trackways in North America!5
84 Rd 2900, Aztec, NM 87410, USA
Aztec Ruins National Monument
Aztec Ruins National Monument guards an incredible collection of archaeological sites along the Animas River in northwest New Mexico.6
Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87508
The Brontosaurus Family
The Brontosaurus family trio is still on display along the Dinosaur Trail and was created by Larry Wilson in the 1980s. The dinosaurs are made from metal wire covered in polyurethane foam, and there is even a T-Rex busting through the wall of the warehouse across the street from the Brontosaurus trio.7
704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian offers exhibitions of contemporary and historic Native American art.8
3115 NM-161, Watrous, NM 87753, USA
