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Abiquiu

Abiquiu (AH-bi-kyoo) is a village in the north central region of New Mexico, USA. Despite its small population, it is interesting for attractive scenery and for Ghost Ranch, a conference center and living museum. In the village proper, one can visit the home of famous painter Georgia O'Keeffe.

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9 places

  1. Do

    Christ in the Desert Monastery

    The Monastery is situated in a beautiful, quiet canyon in northwestern New Mexico, surrounded by miles of government-protected wilderness. The chief architect of the original monastery was George Nakashima, famous Japanese-American woodworker and architect. The church, meditation garden (next to the church), gift shop, and restrooms located in the lobby are open to the public. Visitors are welcomed.

    9:15AM-5PMFree

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    Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology

    Displays artifacts from ancient Paleo Indian cultures, including material excavated from sites on the Ghost Ranch property, as well as the work of local Native and Hispanic artists.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PMAdmission by donation

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    Georgia O'Keeffe House

    The main home and studio of Georgia O'Keeffe in Abiquiu. Open to the public on a reservation basis, you must book tours through the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, online at the link provided. No walk-ins are allowed.

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    Ghost Ranch

    An education and spiritual retreat center owned by the Presbyterian Church, Ghost Ranch is a large complex of lodging and conference facilities situated amidst some spectacular red rock scenery. The complex is open to anyone, with a visitor center, a pair of museums, and several hiking trails leading into the surrounding country. Most notably, Georgia O'Keeffe maintained a summer home here starting in 1934, and later purchased a home in the village proper; however, O'Keeffe's Ghost Ranch home is not open to the public. Guided hikes and horseback rides are offered. The ranch is also a common stop on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) alternate route, and it accepts hiker resupply packages.

    Daily 7:30AM-6PM

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    Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology

    Ghost Ranch is noted in the paleontology community for being the site of one of the best-known sources of fossils from the Triassic period, when dinosaurs began to emerge on the planet. The fossils at this small but engaging museum reflect that legacy, including the skeleton of a Coelophysis, one of the very first dinosaurs. There are also some interactive exhibits, as well as a huge block of dinosaur bones from the Ghost Ranch property that is being worked on in the middle of the museum.

    Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 1PM-5PM$4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 children

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    Bode's General Store

    A true general store since 1919. Also the last gas station going north until Cebolla. Variety of groceries, snacks, beer, wine and spirit. Organic frozen meats, selection of wines, large selection of cold beer and drinks. Cleaning and paper products, household and picnic needs. Also a cafe with fresh-brewed coffee, pastries, pies, muffins and cookies. They serve up breakfast in theAM, and burgers, burritos, frito pie, deli sandwiches and more for lunch. They also have beer on tap. After 3:30, they have a hot case with burritos and burgers, and a cold case with sandwiches and salads.

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    Cafe Abiquiu

    On US 84;. An entertainingly eclectic menu with Southwestern and Mediterranean dishes featured. Open three meals a day. At the rustic little Abiquiu Inn; see below under "Sleep."

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    Los Caminos Bar

    Serves beer on tap, also serves liquor and mixed drinks. They also have package sales. Mostly a local hangout.

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    Mamacita Pizzeria

    Excellent pizza. Right next door to Los Caminos Bar. You can eat your pizza at the bar next door as long as you get something to drink. Bartender is former kindergarten teacher who keeps the place civilized.