Rich with history from centuries ago, Jemez Springs is a village formed by the resettlement of American Indians who were forced from the mesa tops of the Jemez Mountains during the Spanish conquest. Remains of the 500-year-old village can still be viewed at the Jemez State Monument. Native tribes established the current Jemez Springs community within a mountain valley, which naturally shapes and regulates the intimate village setting. Within this community are numerous landscape and contemporary artists with local showings at Janecka Collection, Jemez Mountain Pottery and the Jemez Mountain Trading Co. Located 36 mi (57 km) north of Albuquerque, Jemez Springs attracts many visitors to the Giggling Springs and the Jemez Springs Bath House, natural hot springs created by the Jemez River. The surrounding Santa Fe National Forest, easily accessible by the Jemez Mountain Trail, provides additional outdoor activities.