Things To Do
Breakfast
(Be sure to try a breakfast burrito while you’re in town—and let us know your answer to the state question: 'Red or Green?' by the end of the weekend) -Tia Sofia's -The Pantry (Ali + Tommy's favorite - get a breakfast burrito!) -Mille (french) -Dolina -Sage Bakehouse (pastries!!)
Lunch
(We recommend trying either The Shed or La Choza while you’re in town for a true taste of New Mexican cuisine!) -The Shed (Best food in Santa Fe! Get there early to put your name down) -La Choza (The Shed's sister-restaurant. Short drive/Uber, very popular — get there early) -Cafe Pasqual's -Vinaigrette (salads and sandwiches)
Dinner
-La Mama (wild mushroom paparadelle is *chef’s kiss*) -Cowgirl (casual bbq/country vibes) -La Boca (spanish tapas) -Pink Adobe -Coyote Cafe -Geronimo -Sazon -The Compound
Coffee Shops
-Iconik coffee roasters on Lupe (Ali's fav) -The Good Stuff (caffeine AND vinyl) -La Mama
Museums
-Georgia O'Keefe museum - IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) -Meow Wolf (modern, interactive) -Palace of the Governors (learn about NM history!)
Art Galleries
-Manitou galleries is phenomenal for Western Art - they feature a lot of upcoming local artists -Owings gallery has two locations in town and is a bit more upscale -Nedra Matteucci Galleries has museum-quality works by artists from the early art colonies of Santa Fe and Taos and leading artists of the American West
Shopping
-Kowboyz for cowboy boots (where both Ali and Tommy got their boots) -Doubletake Clothing (On NYTimes list of 50 best stores in America) -Native American Artisans: Look for the designated area under the Palace of the Governors Portal (on the Plaza) where artists sell traditional, handcrafted items daily -- great opportunity to buy turquoise jewelry from local artists -Canyon Road: half-mile stretch of over 100 art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants housed in historic adobe buildings
Kid-friendly
-On 4th of July, Santa Fe will host its annual "Pancakes on the Plaza" event -- it's a lot of fun! -Santa Fe children's museum -Meow Wolf immersive art museum -Number of local horsebackriding companies to check out
Outdoor/Day-trips
-Picacho Peak Trail - 4 mile hike that leads up to 360 views (10 min drive from town) -Dale Ball Trails Loop - Easy 2 mile loop with views of town (10 min drive from town) -Bandelier National monument - Cultural site with art and architecture that dates back more than 11,000 years (60 min drive from town) -Taos Pueblo - Ancient multi-story pueblo dwellings that have been inhabited for over 1,000 years (90 min drive from town)