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Around the Plaza

Around the Plaza, Las Vegas

 toonsarah Says:  After seeing the plazas of Old Town Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos (among others) on our drive through New Mexico, the one here in Las Vegas came as something of a surprise. Like the others it is a legacy of Spanish colonisation, but it has retained fewer adobe buildings and... 

Exploring Bridge Street

Exploring Bridge Street, Las Vegas

 toonsarah Says:  When the railroad came to Las Vegas it arrived a mile to the east, and a new town grew up there. East and West Las Vegas were actually two separate towns until as recently as 1970. For years the area between them, now filled by Bridge Street and its offshoots, was... 

johnson's mesa

johnson's mesa, Las Vegas

 bocmaxima Says:  The thing that brings me back to Las Vegas again and again is its proximity to pristine wilderness.Only a few miles outside of Las Vegas, past the canyon ranches and historic villages that line Gallinas Creek, NM 65 ends and turns into a dirt forest road, heading into the... 

hot springs

hot springs, Las Vegas

 bocmaxima Says:  Seeing "Hot Springs Road" on a map may give you the odd idea that there are hot springs somewhere near Las Vegas. Well, you'd be right. Some of the best-maintained and most accessible public tubs I've ever seen are located on Hot Springs Road (NM 65) along Gallinas Creek... 

Welcome to the midpoint café...

Welcome to the midpoint café..., Las Vegas

 Routeman Says:  Welcome to the midpoint café in Adrian, Texas.....exact midpoint of Historic Route 66! 1,139 miles from Chicago and 1,139 miles to Los Angeles on the Mother Road, the midpoint café is a destination in and of itself. 

Stop in to see the best auto...

Stop in to see the best auto..., Las Vegas

 Routeman Says:  Stop in to see the best auto car museum in New Mexico! Located on the Historic Route 66 in SANTA ROSA. Be sure and bring your camera to see the most nostalgic, custom, and original street machines you'll ever see in one place. Also, enjoy the fully stocked gift shop and food... 

Hotels  

Super 8 Las Vegas Nm

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SUPER 8 MOTEL - LAS VEGAS

 1 Review and 353 Opinions  When I checked in, the desk clerk proudly told me they were the number 1 hotel on Tripadvisor.com... 

Hotels  

Las Vegas Inn: A dump to avoid...

Las Vegas Inn: A dump to avoid..., Las Vegas

 Bela_LUng Says:  Ok, this must set off warning bells when the only hotel in town with rooms is the Las Vegas Inn (I was there when the I-25 was closed and *everyone* was forced off the highway in Las Vegas) and they only accept cash. We payed 50 USD for a room with two beds and we ended up... 

Restaurants  

Landmark Grill at the Plaza: Great service, great value

Landmark Grill at the Plaza: Great service, great value, Las Vegas

 toonsarah Says:  We had planned to try one of the local Mexican restaurants in downtown Las Vegas that were recommended in our Moon Handbook, but that evening there was heavy rain and we decided to eat in the Plaza Hotel’s Landmark Grill instead. From the name we feared it might be a bit... 

Super Chief Coffee Bar: very cool place

Super Chief Coffee Bar: very cool place, Las Vegas

 bocmaxima Says:  Most importantly: great coffee!The food is typical of what you might find at a coffee shop: cold sandwiches (mostly vegetarian), pastries and some light breakfast fare.This is a new location, and the place was totally re-done, so it's very nice to hang out in. The staff here... 

Little Saigon: Try Some Vietnamese Food

Little Saigon: Try Some Vietnamese Food, Las Vegas

 Basaic Says:  Little Saigon doesn't look like much from the outside. The inside had decent decor; but nothing outstanding. I was a little worried the food would not be so good. I ordered the Chow Fun with Vietnamese Sausage. It was surprisingly good. Don't judge a book by its cover; this... 

Kochina De Raphael: Awesome Mexican food

Kochina De Raphael: Awesome Mexican food, Las Vegas

 RJ1967 Says:  I was recomended this place by a local man. I cycled in the direction that the man told me to go, but missed it, so I asked someone else. I had to look closer beacuse the place sits maybe 30m off the street. I went in, sat down, and looked at the menu. Yikes!! $7 for one... 

Route 66 Café and club: Route 66 Café and club

Route 66 Café and club: Route 66 Café and club, Las Vegas

 Routeman Says:  The Route 66 Café and club is noted for good food and fun. Members of the Thunderbird club enjoyed an unusual game of darts here during the 70th anniversary of Route 66 celebration. Converted from a filling station, its a great place to get your kicks on Route 66. 

Nightlife  

Byron T's Saloon: Friendly local hangout
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toonsarah 2924 reviews
Plaza Hotel with Byron T's Saloon on right

After our tasty meal in the Landmark Grill we decided to check out the bar across the lobby, Byron T’s Saloon. We were quite surprised to find that this is much more of a local bar than we would expect a hotel one to be, and all the better for it. Whereas in our hotel in Grants we had found ourselves to be the only drinkers in the bar (!), here we found a buzzing lively atmosphere that was much more to our liking.

We secured seats at one end of the bar, and ordered our drinks – a very good margarita for me, and a bottle of Dos Equis for Chris. The drinkers around us were clearly locals, and were enjoying ribbing the barmaid, who was giving as good as she got. We got talking to the guy sitting next to us at the bar, who then introduced us to a couple of his drinking companions, including his son who was (unusually for an American) a big rugby fan. We spent a very pleasant hour or so chatting to them, and naturally ordered a second round of drinks. I think the barmaid’s hand slipped while mixing my margarita as it was even stronger than the first, and I have to confess to a bit of a hangover the next morning – but well worth it for such a fun evening! Unfortunately though, the friendly conversation (or possibly the alcohol!) seem to have diverted me from my usual habit of taking photos of absolutely everything for VT, so I have none of the bar at all. But there’s a good, though unnaturally deserted, one on the website below.

The saloon is named after a former owner of the hotel, and former town mayor, who it is claimed still haunts the hotel – or rather, one of its rooms, 301. There is even a photo of him, or so they allege, on the hotel’s website: The Ghost of Byron T. Mills.

Dress Code: This is a very casual place, no need to dress up.

+++Next tip!+++

Written Jan 5, 2012

Address: 230 Plaza, Las Vegas, NM 87701

Website: http://plazahotel-nm.com/bl_portfolio/byron-ts-saloon/

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Local Customs  

NEW MEXICO State flag & facts....
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Routeman 752 reviews

NEW MEXICO State flag & facts. STATE NICKNAME: The land of enchantment, STATE CAPITOL: Santa Fe, STATE SONG: 'O, Fair New Mexico', STATE ADMITTED: 1912, 47th State.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Warnings and Dangers  

Snow...
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Bela_LUng 251 reviews

Las Vegas is in the mountains of New Mexico. As such there is the possibility of snow fall. I was there during March 2005 when a total of 34 inches fell in one day. And it snowed for 2-3 days in total.

The interstate was closed to all traffic and there was very little ploying of the roads.

Check the weather in this area if you are passing through and be cautious if they are annoucing bad weather.

Written Mar 23, 2005

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Off The Beaten Path  

Fort Union

Fort Union, Las Vegas

 toonsarah Says:  Fort Union lies about twenty miles north of Las Vegas, and was closely linked to the development and prosperity of the town. Built to protect travellers on the Santa Fe Trail from Indian raids, it also served as a major supply depot for Union troops during the Civil War. The... 

Fort Union National Monument

Fort Union National Monument, Las Vegas

 Toughluck Says:  Protecting the Santa Fe Trail was Fort Union. It was located on the edge of the Prairies where the mountain route and the plains route rejoined after leaving the Arkansas River near modern Dodge City, Kansas.Here the soldiers could patrol the most dangerous passages along... 

Favorites  

Route 66 New Mexico...

Route 66 New Mexico..., Las Vegas

 Routeman Says:  Route 66 New Mexico association 1415, Central Avenue, NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Tel: ( 505 ) 298.2809 

Visiting LAS VEGAS and San...

Visiting LAS VEGAS and San..., Las Vegas

 Routeman Says:  Visiting LAS VEGAS and San Miguel County, New Mexico is like stepping back in time. Over the past 4 hundred years, Indians, Hispanic settlers, Anglo immigrants, Desperadoes and dance hall girls have all called this place home. Today, their legends and lore still live on. 

Santa Rosa Lake State Park, a...

Santa Rosa Lake State Park, a..., Las Vegas

 Routeman Says:  Santa Rosa Lake State Park, a high plains Pecos River reservoir, offers a variety of water sports. Anglers often catch bass, catfish and walleye. 

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