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Join us as we travel to Santa Fe to visit two New Mexico treasures. Our first stop is the New Mexico Governor’s Mansion where the Governor’s Mansion Foundation provides a tour of its public spaces. The current structure has served as the official residence of the Governor of New Mexico and his or her family since 1954. State museum artwork is on display in the residence’s public areas. Lunch is provided and is on the mansion grounds.
After lunch, travel to the State Capitol, also known as the Roundhouse, the only round capitol building in the United States. Learn about the history of the Roundhouse, including its symbolism and icons, and New Mexican government. Tour the legislative chambers and hear about how a bill makes its way through the legislative process. Explore the first-class Capitol Art Collection and learn about some of the individual works of art. Visit the current art gallery display in the Governor’s office. Includes: Transportation; lunch; bottled water on bus. Comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing are recommended; you will be walking and standing.