ROUTE
PECOS TO ALBUQUERQUE
• Roughly 192 miles •
Santa Rosa, Romeroville, Tecolote, Bernal, San Jose, Pecos, Glorieta, Santa Fe,
Santo Domingo Pueblo, Algodones, Bernalillo, and Albuquerque
EAT. The Plaza Cafe has fed hungry travelers since opening in 1905. The Pink Adobe still serves some of the same dishes, including Steak Dunigan and French apple pie, enjoyed by early Route 66 travelers.
STAY. Restored to its Harvey House–era grandeur, the always-bustling La Fonda on the Plaza has been a Santa Fe landmark since 1922. Enjoy a cocktail overlooking the Plaza from La Fonda’s seasonal Bell Tower Bar. Two retro motels located on old Route 66 have been renovated into hip hubs for travelers and locals: El Rey Court, a 1927 motor inn with 86 rooms, and the Mystic Santa Fe, which transformed the 1958 Silver Saddle Motel into a happening nightspot with a restaurant, live music, and a cool outdoor venue. Located on 10 acres just off the original route, Bobcat Inn bed and breakfast provides a cozy oasis for weary travelers.
Grab a drink at La Reina Bar at El Rey Court, in Santa Fe.
DO. Find retro Route 66 signs, kitschy memorabilia, and famous Frito pies at the Five & Dime General Store. The modern mercantile Black Diamond Curio is the new kid in town, with items inspired by the American West. Discover New Mexico’s richly layered past through interactive exhibits at the New Mexico History Museum. Take a museum-guided walking tour through the Plaza to experience more of Santa Fe’s past. Walk through the remains of an Ancestral Puebloan village and 1700s mission church at Pecos National Historical Park.
HIKE. Santa Fe’s hiking trails are renowned for gorgeous mountain views and the chance to be immersed in nature. Check out the Dale Ball Trails, accessible near downtown, or head to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains for the moderate Aspen Vista Trail.
