NORTHEAST REGION
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With Victorian architecture, several National Register districts, and outdoor recreation, Las Vegas, N.M., boasts a diverse and charming setting. Basically an outdoor museum, Las Vegas is laid out in traditional Spanish colonial style and offers a unique culture and beautiful landscapes. Downtown is a gallery of art, featuring 13 murals that reflect various aspects of the city’s history and culture.
Its natural beauty, culture, and history make it a great destination for small and mid-sized events. In the 1880s, Las Vegas was “bigger and richer than Santa Fe or Albuquerque,” according to the Historic Plaza Hotel website. “There are nearly 1,000 buildings here on the National Register of Historic Places. The heart of the City was beautiful Plaza Park.”
Overlooking Old Town Plaza Park, the 70-room Historic Plaza Hotel offers 6,000 square feet of event space with banquet seating for up to 180 guests. Groups of up to 30 people can use the downstairs saloon. The 68-room Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites by IHG offers an 850-square-foot meeting room. Ownership of the 22-room Hotel Castaneda recently transferred to locals, the Lopez and Lucero families, ushering in a new era for the historic site. Hotel Castaneda has space for small groups of 15 to 25 people and a bar for gatherings.
