Sometimes you just have to get out of the big city. Whether you have had a long week at work, or just need to escape from the city to get some fresh air and exposure to nature, everybody has days when they want to gas up the car, pick up some good snacks, put on the music, and just drive to spend the day in a pleasent small town. If you’re in Albuquerque and this sounds like you, we recommend heading over to Jemez Springs, New Mexico for the perfect day trip retreat.
Jemez Springs is actually a village, with a population of just a few hundred. Located just 60 miles away from Albuquerque, it’s the perfect distance anytime you want to pop over.
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From Albuquerque, you’ll take Interstate 25 north until you hit Bernalillo, where you’ll branch off to the 550. From there, its a straight shot north.
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One of the best parts of Jemez Springs is the natural hot springs in the area. There’s nothing like taking a short hike to a waterfall to take a dip in these natural hot springs, but, if you would rather experience a commercial hot spring, you can find plenty of those in Jemez Springs as well.
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While Jemez Springs is perfect for a day trip, if possible, going for a dip in the hot springs under the stars is truly incredible.
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You can also find plenty of history in Jemez Springs. Today, you can explore the ruins of the stone mission that was built by Spanish Missionaries around 1541!
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You can spend the day exploring the mission, as you get to walk back through time.
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Jemez Springs really is the perfect place for a day trip. There’s tons of history and beautiful, relaxing hot springs, which is all you can ask for in the perfect day trip. Have you been to Jemez Springs? What was your favorite part?
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Address: Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA
