Things To Do
Santa Fe Farmers Market
Shops tons of local, seasonal, and organic produce. The farmers market is open Tuesday and Saturday mornings. This is a great spot to pick up breakfast, a snack, or groceries for your stay.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe
The OG Meow Wolf! This immersive, psychedelic, living art exhibit is a one-of-a-kind experience. Meow Wolf was founded by Santa Fe local, and Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin.
Santa Fe Plaza
The Santa Fe plaza has been the center of life America's oldest capital for nearly 400 years. In the summer it hosts local artisans, live music, Spanish Market (July 27-28), and Indian Market (August 17-18.) Favorite Shops; Goler, Malouf, Santa Fe Dry Goods, Sock Magic, Chocolate and Cashmere, Artful Tea, Design Warehouse, Patina Gallery, Doodlets, Los Poblanos, WearAbouts. Favorite Eats; Plaza Cafe, La Boca, La Mama, Pasqual's, The Pantry, Sazon, The Shed. To Do; Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, New Mexico Museum of Art on the Plaza, Palace of the Governors.
Canyon Road
Canyon road is a quick walk from La Posada and home to over 80 art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. Some of our favorite galleries and shops; Kay Contemporary, Nuart Gallery, and Cielo Handcrafted. Some of our favorite restaurants; The Compound, Geronimo, El Farol, and The Teahouse.
Museum Hill
Museum Hill is home to four incredible museums, including the Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, as well as the Santa fe Botanical Gardens. Grab a bite to eat at the Museum Hill Cafe, open Tuesday-Sunday from 11a - 3p!
New Mexico Museum of Art-Vladem Contemporary
Ojo Optique
Izanami Restaurant
Izunami is a traditional izakaya-style restaurant. It is a short drive up Hyde State Park Rd and is located on the grounds of the Ten Thousand Waves spa. The food, service, and ambiance are lovely. We highly recommend the ribs.
Bumble Bee's Baja Grill
Bumble Bees is one of our all-time favorite restaurants. Think Chipotle but local (and better!) We highly recommend the chicken tortilla stew or the Burrito Grande.
Paper Dosa
Some of the best South Indian food you will ever try. We recommend going with a party of 6 or more so that you can get a reservation.
Counter Culture
A Santa Fe staple. Cash only. Get the cinnamon rolls. Or Adrian's favorite, the Durango Omelette.
Shake Foundation
Reward yourself post-hike with a green chile cheeseburger and a milkshake. We also recommend their fried oyster sandwich. Shake Foundation was started by the chef of one of Santa Fe's best-known fine-dining restaurants.
The Pink Adobe
The pink adobe offers elevated Mexican food in one of the oldests neighborhoods in the US (directly across the street from the oldest church in America.)
Blake's Lotaburger
Think of Blake's like New Mexico's P. Terry's. It is a local fast food chain serving up some of the best breakfast burritos you've ever had.
Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort
Ojo Caliente is a natural hot spring and spa a little ways outside of Santa Fe. This makes for a great day trip and the drive out is beautiful. Look out for Camel Rock on your way.
Dale Ball Trails
This is the hiking trail where Adrian proposed! There are multiple short loops with great views and it is only a couple minutes outside of town. This is a great hike to do on your first day when you are still adjusting to the altitude.
Chamisa Trailhead
Chamisa trail sits in a valley and lacks some of the views experienced on other trails. It makes up for it with beautiful scenes of nature and an easy-to-follow loop.
Big Tesuque Campground
This is a slightly more challenging trail than Aspen Vista or Dale Ball (though still manegable for novice hikers.) It has beautiful meadows and streams in the summer and lets out at Aspen Vista if you would like to extend your hike.
Aspen Vista Picnic Ground
This is one of the last hikes on Hyde State Park Road before you get to the ski mountain. The trail follows a road, thus it is nearly impossible to get lost. The views are well worth the drive up.
