Immerse yourself in Santa Fe's history by exploring the Historic Santa Fe Plaza
Start the morning—or brunch—with house-baked bread and open-face sandwiches at Sage Bakehouse. The tartines, toasted open-face sandwiches, and paninis are to die for! They have pre-made cold sandwiches ready to go if you’re in a hurry and farmers’ market specials that vary seasonally.
After a day of exploring downtown Santa Fe and the Canyon Road Art Galleries, head to Geronimo for Fine Dining. Geronimo brings creative flair to the fine dining experience. Chef Sllin Cruz traces the seasons with a changing menu featuring the likes of Wagyu beef carpaccio, pan-seared foie gras, and tellicherry rubbed elk tenderloin
Casual downtown New Mexican joint wins fans with spicy red and green (sauce). Order blue corn enchiladas smothered in red chile with a cup of posole (hominy stew) on the side. The enchiladas pair perfectly with the smooth Código Coin margarita,
Upscale New Mexican food, fine dining.
Open Saturdays 8am-1pm. Fresh produce, eggs, meat, honey, bread, chile, apothecary. 100% of the vegetables, fruits, and nursery plants available are grown right here in northern New Mexico. You are always sure to get a view of what is truly in season. Cafe Fresh has hot coffee and a selection of ready-to-eat treats. Stop into the Gift Shop to check out the ever-changing selection of fair trade and local items. Your purchases directly support our farmers.
Embark on an immersive art adventure at Meow Wolf Santa Fe, hosting over 70 rooms of interactive art. Wrap up your Santa Fe experience at Second Street Brewery – Rufina Taproom, savoring local brews like Boneshaker Bitter or Sloppy Sloth with unique dishes like The Original Alien Burger.
For art lovers, Canyon Road is a paradise with over a hundred galleries.
Ned an afternoon pick me up? Come here for the potent chocolate elixirs, the favored drink of the pre-Columbian cultures who first championed culinary cacao.
Located on Museum Hill, come here for culture and beautiful views of Santa Fe. After the Museum, walk across the street to check out the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens.
Drive up to Museum Hill late afternoon for beautiful views of Santa Fe Dessert. Spend an hour wandering around the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens, about an hour to complete. Craving more culture? Head across the street to the Museum of International Folk Art
Cute cocktail bar
For those who have a bit more time in Santa Fe, White Sands is a beautiful national park. About a 4 hour drive from Santa Fe (longer with stops)
About a 45 minute drive from Santa Fe. A vast site once occupied by the Ancestral Pueblo people from 1150 CE to 1550 CE. Get an early start as there is much to see and do here. Because of the Monument’s popularity, visitors arriving between 9 am and 3 pm will shuttle from the White Rock visitor center to the Bandelier’s visitor center. From the Visitor Center, try the Pueblo Loop Trail, a 1.4 mile loop trail through archeological sites. Ladders along the trail allow visitors to climb into cavates (small human-carved alcoves). The Main (Pueblo) Loop Trail takes you past features of the once vibrant community, such as Big Kiva, Tyuonyi, Talus House, and Long House. Stop in Los Alamos on the drive back to Sante Fe to see the Los Alamos Lab, featured in Oppenheimer!
About a 20 min drive from downtown Santa Fe, head to Aspen Vista for great views and moderate hiking