Learn about the role New Mexico played in the U.S. Civil War during reenactments of battles at Glorieta Pass and Apache Canyon near Santa Fe. This annual weekend includes military drills, cannon firings and more. The event takes place in May but the dates vary each year so check the website for details.

Visit more than 90 artist studios in this tour near Santa Fe, held annually on the third weekend of May. There's an impressive array of work to see and buy, including stained glass, digital art, fiber arts, photography and more.

There's nothing like cycling through northern New Mexico, where miles of history pass beneath your wheels. The annual Santa Fe Century draws more than 2,500 bicyclists for an unforgettably scenic 100-mile ride down the historic Turquoise Trail, across the Ortiz and San Pedro Mountains, into sleepy Galisteo and then back to Santa Fe. Riders can opt for "out and back" journeys of 25, 50 and 75 miles, too. The ride takes place on the third Sunday in May.