Best Things to Do in Santa Fe
Canyon Road, the epicenter of Santa Fe's artistic culture, is the first and last stop for most visitors. But while the commercial galleries and public museums found there often steal the thunder of the historic monuments, you must still check out Plaza sites like the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and the Palace of the Governors. For a little living culture, support the local commerce at the Santa Fe Farmers Market. And if you arrive wanting fresh air, the nearby Sangre de Cristo Mountains are great for hiking, skiing, horseback riding and biking.
- Type: Neighborhood/Area
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: If there's any doubt that Santa Fe is a prime destination for art lovers ...continue
- Type: Neighborhood/Area
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Since the city's founding in 1610, the Santa Fe Plaza has been its cultural ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Having moved from the East Coast, Georgia O'Keeffe was inspired by Santa Fe's ...continue
- Type: Museums, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: Constructed in 1610, the Palace of the Governors was the original capitol of New Mexico ...continue
- Type: Shopping
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: No matter your reason for visiting Santa Fe -- whether it be to see the art ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: Of all the museums that make up the New Mexico History Museum group, this one ...continue
- Type: Churches/Religious Sites, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: 1 to 2 hours
Why go: If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica ...continue
- Type: Hiking, Monuments and Memorials, Sightseeing
- Time to Spend: Half Day to Full Day
Why go: For centuries before the United States declared independence, the Southwest was divided into a number ...continue
- Type: Skiing
- Time to Spend: More than Full Day
Why go: For all the winter sports lovers looking to tackle Southwest powder, Ski Santa Fe is ...continue
- Type: Museums
- Time to Spend: 2 hours to Half Day
Why go: While it's easy to get a history lesson when exploring the Santa Fe Plaza ...continue
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