Historical Sites

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What are some historical sites worth visiting?

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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi - Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Santa Fe, built by Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lamy between 1869 and 1886. Loretto Chapel - Built in 1873, the centerpiece of the historic Loretto Chapel, is its "miraculous staircase." Neither the identity of its creator nor the type of wood used to construct it are known. But the biggest mystery is the way the staircase was built: it has two 360-degree turns and no visible means of support. Palace of the Governors - Built in 1610, this adobe structure served as the seat of government for New Mexico for centuries and is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States. Pecos National Historical Park - National Park in Pecos, NM that interprets the Pecos pueblo, Spanish explorers, the Santa Fe Trail, New Mexico ranching, Route 66, and the Civil War Battle of Glorieta San MIguel Mission - Oldest church in the Continental US. Built in 1610 by Mexican Indians from Tlaxcala.

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What are some good hiking trails?

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Bandelier National Monument - Best known for mesas, sheer-walled canyons, and the Ancestral Pueblo dwellings found among them. Kasha Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument - A geologic wonder, full of towering cone-shaped tent rock formations formed after volcanic eruptions took place over 6 million years ago. Explore contoured canyons and arroyos cared over the centuries by wind and water. The Cave Loop Trail is an easy 1.2 mile hike.