Hundreds of hot air balloons being launched into the sky! The largest ballooning event on earth, the most photographed event on earth, and the largest annual international event held in the United States. (TIP: lot of tourists in town and getting to the festival can be time consuming - plan travel accordingly *pro tip: use the shuttles to avoid driving through traffic*)
Sangre de Cristo Mountains are a short drive from Santa Fe and provide numerous hiking trails.
Interactive, psychedelic-like art exhibit
Fantastic mountain Spa in Santa Fe with attached restaurant (Izunami)
Excellent Indian food in Santa Fe
Nice little dive bar with food, and live music. In the former mining town of Madrid. Lots of cool little shops nearby as well!
Explore the historic downtown Santa Fe - lots of shops and restaurants to explore.
Cool area in downtown Santa Fe for shopping, eating, and entertainment.