UNCOVER YOUR DIFFERENT
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Signe l. Lindell
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DISCOVER
Dear Visitor,
Your Santa Fe
Welcome to Santa Fe! You’ve come to a special place, a unique city with deep history, rich culture, strong traditions—and a lot of ways to have fun.
If you’re a student of history, you’ll want to immerse yourself in Santa Fe’s past: We’re the oldest state capital in the country, built on Native American Tewa land, still referred to as O’Ga P’Ogeh (White Shell Water Place). We trace our founding to 1610 when the Spanish named our city “La Villa Real de la Santa Fé de San Francisco de AsÍs” or Santa Fe. Then, in 1846, General Stephen Kearny raised an American flag on the Plaza, ushering in another new era. Today, you’ll find the blend of culture, art, architecture, and cuisine deeply embedded in the heart and soul of Santa Fe.
If fun, food, and adventure are your thing, Santa Fe is definitely the right place for you. Our 7,000-foot elevation in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains offers countless options for outdoor recreation during our four distinct seasons. Nowhere is there a bluer or sunnier sky or a starrier night. You’ll want to explore museums, shops, restaurants, and galleries, sample the many types and tastes of food and drink, and pop into shops just to find out what they have to offer that’s uniquely Santa Fe.
Whatever you do, I know you’ll have a wonderful time in our amazing city. We keep winning awards for having the friendliest people and the widest variety of ways to have fun.
So relax, enjoy Santa Fe—and then come back and see us again!
Alan Webber | Mayor
Climb aboard the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad which operates in the scenic landscapes of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. Journey back in time experiencing the Old West as it was in 1880, as you venture over the highest mountain pass reached by rail, cross gorges and trestles, blast through tunnels, and chug across alpine meadows and high deserts. Depart from Antonito, Colorado or Chama, New Mexico for a ride of a lifetime!
What’s Special about
Santa fe in 2025?
We love our anniversaries in Santa Fe and a super special one, honoring the artistic nature of the city, arrives in 2025: The 20th anniversary of The City Different as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art (santafe.org/unesco-creative-cities-network) will culminate in a series of Creative City Encounters, inviting guests and artists to explore how communities are supporting workforce development and economic growth through sustainable tourism, how climate resiliency is incorporated, as well as how to practice responsible consumption in the heritage arts.
Speaking of the arts and anniversaries, the 12th SITE Santa Fe International (formerly its Biennial) launches Once Within a Time June 27, 2025. Led by Cecilia Alemani, an Italian curator based in New York City, the onsite and partner space exhibition invites contemporary artists to delve into the lives of a collection of pivotal New Mexico figures. sitesantafe.org.
Coming mid-2025, new and hip spots to lay your head and vibe on good food and drink include the Railyard neighborhood establishments Hotel Flora, a boutique hotel with cozy fireplaces and private balconies featuring views of a garden courtyard and its restaurant, Railyard Social, an open-air concept with dishes designed for sharing (hotelflorasantafe.com). Across the street, Milk of the Poppy (milkofthepoppybar.com) opens as an addition to George R.R. Martin’s gentle corner dominion of neighborhood Jean Cocteau Cinema and Beastly Books. It promises to be a “new medieval apothecary bar and event space.”
In the burgeoning Siler Rufina District, check out Escondido (escondidosf.com), the breezy, upscale restaurant with a rooftop area, offering a fusion of foods from Coastal, Central, and Northern Mexico, is the brainchild of Chef Fernando Ruiz, a three-time Food Network Champion, most recently slaying Bobby Flay. And, in Midtown, groove on all manner of entertainment at Unit B by Chocolate Maven (unitbsantafe.com), an intimate, dinner theater performance space.
SITE Santa Fe
Unit B by Chocolate Maven
Tira Howard Photography
Escondido
Events that now have a foothold in Santa Fe emerge again in 2025!
PLAN AHEAD:
2nd YEAR:
The Southwestern Association for American Indian Arts presents Native Fashion Week (swaianativefashion.org, May 7–11), a dedicated showcase of Indigenous designers, artists, and runway models.
3rd YEAR:
Santa Fe Indigenous Center presents Honoring Native Nations Powwow (santafeindigenouscenter.org), welcoming all to the Plaza for dancing, drumming, blessings, and more on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 13.
4th YEAR:
The Santa Fe International Literary Festival (sfinternationallitfest.org, May 16–18) invites a blockbuster lineup, including Amy Tan, Michael Cunningham, Terry Tempest Williams, Heather Cox Richardson, Percival Everett, Colum McCann, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and Michael Pollan.
The Dignity by Design Summit, (mnmlicensing.org, July 8–10) will again gather industry leaders in design, architecture, manufacturing, and retail, this year around the theme of design’s role in dignifying the lives and spaces that it touches.
Fly into the bustling Santa Fe Regional Airport (flysantafe.com) for great convenience! Improvements include two new gates, featuring art from some of the city’s best galleries, curated by the City of Santa Fe’s Arts & Culture Department and the Santa Fe Gallery Association, upgraded parking lots, and tasty coffee and pastries at the Wolf & Mermaid Enchanted Cafe.
In 2026, we celebrate Santa Fe’s brief brush with Route 66, the “Mother Road,” created in 1926 as the shortest, year-round route from Chicago to Santa Monica. For 10 years before the realignment in 1937, Route 66 traveled through The City Different along the Old Santa Fe Trail, passing the San Miguel Chapel and The Loretto Chapel, across the Santa Fe River to the historic La Fonda on the Plaza hotel and down Cerrillos Road. Expect a lot of fanfare as The City Different looks back at this dawning of car culture and exciting road travel in America.
In 2027, visit Santa Fe to be among the first to set foot on the new campus of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, a 54,000-square-foot building for gallery space, Learning & Engagement Center, a state-of-the-art conservation lab, collections storage space, and photography studio for collection documentation, surrounded by nearly an acre of community green space.
Amy Tan, Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Fashion Week
Kim
Newmoney
ACCOLADES SANTA FETops Travel Lists
Over the past year, Santa Fe has been honored to grab the attention of a variety of esteemed publications, their editors, and their readers. We are aware that the authenticity of our culture, history, architecture, cuisine, and our vast outdoor spaces arouses passion in visitors, and we work hard to ensure every guest has a remarkable experience.
Some of our favorites!
Condé Nast Traveler’s …
2024 Readers’ Choice Awards ranked Santa Fe #2 on the list of “The Best Small Cities in the US” and #3 on their roundup of “The 10 Friendliest Cities in the US”
MovieMaker Magazine …
ranked Santa Fe in the small city category of the #1 “Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker” in all of North America, holding the top spot since 2023.
Newsweek Magazine …
voted Santa Fe #6 “Best Christmas Town,” citing the Spanish flair, farolitos, and holiday-themed flamenco shows.
Redbook Magazine…
honored Santa Fe as the #4 “Most Beautiful City in the World”
TimeOut Magazine …
selected Santa Fe as one of “The best underrated summer travel destinations in the US” and rated the Margarita Trail as the #3 “best drink trail in America for experiencing local flavors”
Travel + Leisure Magazine …
ranked Santa Fe the #2 city on the “15 Best Cities in the US 2024” World’s Best Awards.
USA TODAY’s 10Best
Readers voted a handful of Santa Fe events and destinations in the top 10: Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta (#9 Best Wine Festival), Santa Fe Plaza (#7 Best Public Square), International Folk Art Market (#6 Best Art Festival), and IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (#9 Best Art Museum).
A Festival and a FiestA Bookend a Busy Santa Fe Summer
MAY 16–18, 2025 SEPTEMBER 24–28, 2025
Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Co-founded in 2022 by longtime Santa Fe communications and literary professionals Clare Hertel, Mark Bryant, Carmella Padilla, and Julia Leonard, the Santa Fe International Literary Festival is a true grassroots effort rooted in a deep respect for literature and a commitment to community. In its fourth year at the LEED-certified Santa Fe Community Convention Center, attendees can expect more of the same world-class authors gathering to encourage all of us to ponder what it means to be human in our increasingly connected global community. Expect intimate and largescale readings, interviews, conversations, workshops, walks, and impromptu inspiration over local cuisine and cocktails. sfinternationallitfest.org
“The 2025 Santa Fe International Literary Festival promises to be one of the most engaging and diverse yet! Over three beautiful days in May, we will bring a dynamic range of authors from near and far—including Amy Tan, Miranda July, Percival Everett, Heather Cox Richardson, and Michael Pollan—to share their wisdom and perspectives with locals and visitors alike.” —Megan Mulry, Executive Director
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
What was born on a late September afternoon in 1991 as a one-day food and wine event with the collaboration of 20 restaurants and 20 wineries has transformed into a five-day, award-winning festival that celebrates inspired winemaking from around the globe (100 wineries!) and inspired cuisine from The City Different’s creative chef minds (70 local restaurants!). More than 3,500 guests participate in cooking demos, seminars, winery luncheons and dinners, a gravel bike ride, a Gruet Winery golf tournament, rosé extravaganza, and more. Recently adopted Chile Friday, a tasty tribute to New Mexico’s signature heat in the form of delicious bites from more than 30 culinary establishments, paired local craft beers, wines, and margaritas is a big hit, as is the long-time and beloved Grand Tasting, where you can enjoy booth after booth of hallmark wines and exquisite cuisine in a taster-friendly setting with shaded tables and live entertainment. santafewineandchile.org
“Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta isn’t just about wine and food; it’s about locals, visitors, and chefs gathering as a community. With over 70 local restaurants involved, there’s an intimate connection here. You can taste the passion of Santa Fe in every bite—a spirit unique to this place. Get your tickets early as most events sell out!”
—Mary Hallahan, Executive Director
WineEnthusiast ranks the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta among the “Best Wine Festivals in America”
Anne Lamott in 2024
Tira Howard Photography
Clockwise from top left: Yellow mask, Museum of International Folk Art,
Addison Doty. Navajo woman
photograph, New Mexico, ca. 1945, courtesy of Palace
El Santo, 1919, oil on canvas, collection
the New Mexico
photograph by Blair Clark Jar, Acoma Pueblo or Laguna Pueblo, ca. 1910, gift of Juan Olivas, MIAC 12024/12, photograph by Addison Doty
Two Performing Arts Giants
Kick Off their Summer Seasons
June
27–August 23, 2025
Santa Fe Opera
When Santa Fe Opera founder, musician, conductor, and arts administrator John O. Crosby, first visited the current property of the illustrious performing arts juggernaut, it was a guest ranch with a tradition of welcoming musical luminaries. In 1956, wIth the help of his parents’ financial investment, Crosby leased the property, and as the story goes, searched on horseback with a gun or possibly a cannon for the ideal sonic area in which to site the now famous architectural wonder of an opera house. TIME Magazine called the complex “one of the handsomest operatic settings in the Western Hemisphere.”
Crosby managed the company for 43 years, and now, in its 68th season, some 2,000 performances of nearly 180 operas by 90 composers, including 18 world premieres and 45 American premieres later, the 2025 season features five operas: La Bohème, The Marriage of Figaro, Rigoletto, The Turn of the Screw, and Die Walküre. No other opera house in the world can offer the same combination of world-class superstars and breathtaking scenery. Buy your tickets in advance, BYOB to the preopera tailgating parties, where traditional picnic accoutrement are traded in for the elevated revelry of sparkling wine, silver platters, candlesticks, and charcuterie, and/or make time for a complimentary and enlightening Prelude Talk to better understand the story behind the song! santafeopera.org
“The Santa Fe Opera is where music and nature harmonize and our 2025 Season is no exception. Whether it’s your first time or you’re a lifelong fan, we promise you an unforgettable, bucket-list experience. Join us!”—Robert K. Meya, General Director
July 13–August 16, 2025
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
In 1972, husband and wife duo, pianist Alicia Schachter-Rich and music and film producer Sheldon Rich, became enchanted with Santa Fe on their visit from New York City, and after speaking to the many artists and writers they met, they were inspired to create an international chamber music festival.
Rich writes, “There was a groundswell of enthusiasm! The directors of the Santa Fe Opera gave us a lot of advice and suggestions. St. John’s College promised to lend us chairs and pianos. Georgia O’Keeffe, who [became] one of the festival’s best friends, let us use her art for posters.”
In 1973, locals and visitors alike enjoyed the very first six concerts at the illustrious St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, where half of the performances are still held today, and the balance grace the 800seat Lensic Performing Arts Center.
In its 52nd year, at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, throughout July and August, expect 40 extraordinary concerts of more than 130 works spanning centuries of genius, from Bach to Brahms, Ravel to Beethoven, Mozart to Bartók, Dvořák to Schubert, and more, performed by many world-class musicians. santafechamberfestival.com
“Experience the internationally renowned Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, where innovative programming meets breathtaking natural beauty. Under the guidance of composer and Artistic Director Marc Neikrug, enjoy legendary and contemporary masterpieces in two stunning venues.” —Jim Griffith, Executive Director
Rigoletto, 2025
show
LA BOHÈME
Giacomo Puccini
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
RIGOLETTO
Giuseppe Verdi
THE TURN OF THE SCREW
Benjamin Britten
DIE WALKÜRE
Richard Wagner
Explore the Season
Two Long-Running
JULY MARKETS!
July 10–13, 2025
July 25 & 26, 2025
International Folk Art Market
In 2004, four visionaries (Judith Espinar, Thomas Aageson, Charlene Cerny, and Charmay Allred) came together to found the International Folk Art Market with the mission to create economic opportunities for and with folk artists worldwide who celebrate and preserve folk art traditions. The inaugural IFAM hosted just 60 artists from around the globe, but it’s now the world’s largest gathering of its kind with 150 artists in attendance hailing from 60 countries. July 10–13, 2025, come celebrate 21 years of this rich and bustling event set in the multi-acre Railyard Park. Purchase one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces ranging from pottery and rugs to clothing, jewelry, and so much more. Linger for the music, the food, and all of the wonderful people you’ll meet. folkartmarket.org
“At the heart of the International Folk Art Market is the joy of connecting people across continents through the beauty of handmade art. Each piece tells a story, rich with tradition and resilience.”— Stacey Edgar, Executive Director
Traditional Spanish Market
In 1926, author Mary Austin and other visionaries conceived of Traditional Spanish Market to spotlight and promote local Hispanic traditional art and the Spanish Colonial Arts Society, now the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum, to manage and promote the work of Spanish Market artists. Over its 73 years, the Market has enjoyed multiple locations, and is now one of the summer’s most anticipated events on the Plaza, where it presents the work of more than 200 Hispanic artists, defined by 19 different categories that represent the Hispanic “artistic traditions of New Mexico and Southern Colorado through historic, modern, and contemporary periods,” including colcha embroidery, hide painting, painted bultos, straw applique, and more. Live music, demonstrations, and authentic foods round out this celebratory weekend. Don’t miss Winter Spanish Market, December 6 & 7, 2025. traditionalspanishmarket.org
“Every piece at the Traditional Spanish Market is more than art—it’s a testament to New Mexico’s vibrant cultural heritage. Our artists pour generations of skill and passion into each creation, inviting everyone to experience and celebrate the beauty of Hispanic traditions.”
—Brissa Chilton-Garcia, Program Coordinator
SATURDAYS IN THE SANTA FE RAILYARD
MARCH THROUGH DECEMBER 9AM - 2PM
Get readyfor Santa Fe!
Things are a little different in The City Different, starting with our elevation at 7,000 feet, our celebration of art and culture, and our diverse community. Prepare for your visit with these insightful tips and helpful vernacular.
BRING YOUR …
Openness
Santa Fe is a diverse multicultural community. We welcome you to embrace our expansive way of thinking.
Curiosity for art, culture, and history
We’re 415 years old as a capital city, but Tewa Peoples occupied the area as early as 1050 in settlements known as O’Ga P’Ogeh (Tewa for White Shell Water Place). Santa Fe continues to evolve, influenced over the years by diverse, creative, passionate, independently minded people. Come with a spirit to learn.
Budget for Native American art
Purchase an authentic piece of jewelry or pottery, a textile or painting directly from Native American artisans under the portal at the Palace of the Governors, at one of the city’s many galleries, or at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market.
Margarita Trail Passport
Be in the know about where to find 50+ special 100% agave margaritas made to order just for you! Or download the app!
Camera
Santa Fe is exceedingly photogenic! Capture The City Different’s bright blue skies and white puffy clouds, its mountain vistas and deep red ristras.
Passion for original art
Shop one of our 250+ galleries and find a painting, a sculpture, or a photograph for your home.
Warm layers
You’re in the mountains now! Regardless of the season, the weather can get cool. Courtesy of Dan Namingha
Sunglasses
The City Different boasts 320+ days of sunshine a year, so affix those shades to your face!
Best denim, turquoise jewelry, silver bangles, boots, and hat
Dress the part—you’ll fit right in with this getup!
Brimmed hat or cap
Santa Fe is not only sunny, but located at 7,000 feet. Don a fashionable lid (cowboy hat preferred) to protect yourself from those powerful ultraviolet rays.
Excitement for a custom cowboy hat and boots
Take the Southwestern look home! Santa Fe is ready to accessorize you!
Sunscreen
Apply liberally! For every thousand feet of elevation, your exposure increases by 6 to 10 percent.
Lip balm with SPF
Our average humidity is 44%. That’s low, friends, so pucker up and butter up.
Water bottle
Hydrate! Your body loses water through respiration at high elevations twice as fast as at sea level.
Adventurous palate
Santa Fe’s culinary scene is a taste sensation and can involve a lot of chile, both green and red, as well as local craft spirits and beers. Come ready to try new flavors!
Comfortable walking shoes
Explore on foot. Some of the most enriching adventures are within walking distance of your lodging. Or consider a hike in the Santa Fe National Forest, just minutes from downtown.
MASTER THE LINGO ...
Christmas
When asked, “Red, green, or Christmas?” at nearly every Santa Fe restaurant, consider answering, “Christmas, por favor!” and you’ll get to try the best of both.
Farolito
Spanish for little light or lantern, a farolito is a warm and welcoming glow found most often during the holidays lining roofs or walkways. And it’s the simplest design—a small paper bag containing a handful of sand and a lit votive candle.
Land of Enchantment
The reference dates to the early 1900s when a book titled The Land of Enchantment was published about the wonders and marvels of the Southwestern landscape. Beginning in 1941, every New Mexico license plate bore the slogan forevermore!
Ristra
Powder Day
That’s a cute way of saying, “It snowed A LOT, so get out and enjoy it!” Did you know that Ski Santa Fe, the 12,075-foot mountain, 16 miles from town, enjoys up to 225 inches of snowfall a year? Yup, and you can, too. With Santa Fe’s average humidity of 44%, just imagine how light and fluffy the snow is. Don’t miss out on a day of powpow! And forgive us for never having long lift lines!
It’s Spanish for string, but it’s so much more here in Santa Fe. You will see ristras strung with red chile pods all across The City Different, serving as an iconic and decorative symbol of welcome.
“Burn Him!”
Friday, August 29, 2025 marks the 101st anniversary of the Burning of Zozobra. Santa Fe’s 50-foot tall, storied marionette is built anew each year. He’s stuffed with thousands of paper “glooms”—love letters, divorce papers, photos, speeding tickets, bad habits, hurt feelings—that go up in smoke as tens of thousands of locals and visitors chant, “Burn Him!” to rid the gloom from our lives for another year.
Sopaipilla
It is not a stretch to say that every culture has a version of this tasty treat. In Santa Fe, you’ll love this pillowy bread served with most New Mexican dishes. Sop up your chile or douse with honey.
Mañana-land
Spanish for tomorrow, mañana, in this instance, means taking a moment to slow down, relax, and enjoy yourself—for there’s always tomorrow, and we hope you have lots of tomorrows while you are visiting.
Acclimation
Remember you are at 7,000 feet in Santa Fe! Acclimatize—allow your body to adjust to the elevation by avoiding overexertion in your first 1 to 2 days, increase your water intake, and control your alcohol consumption. We want you to feel great!
Fiesta
A celebration of cuisine and culture! Think Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Día de los Muertos, Fall Fiber Fiesta, Fiesta de Santa Fe, and more! Come fiesta with us!
Spicy Marg
Rimmed with red chile or infused with jalapeño, the spicy marg is worth a sip even if you are fearful of a little heat. Find your fave along the Santa Fe Margarita Trail.
Biscochito
Our state cookie is simply delicious—the spice (the fragrant and unique anise), the crunch, the buttery richness. You won’t have to look too hard to find one!
Breakfast Burrito
Beware! The breakfast burrito—a soft, savory scrambled egg, melted cheese, hash browns or rough-cut roasted potatoes, your choice of bacon, sausage, or chorizo, pinto or black beans, red, green, or Christmas, wrapped in a fluffy warm tortilla—may spoil you for any other burrito ever again. Handheld or smothered, the breakfast burrito is always a delicious choice any time of day.
CULTURE
a place different from your hometown and daily lifestyle
a culture born of many influences, beginning in 1050 when Native Americans established permanent communities on land that is now Santa Fe’s Plaza and downtown
a community that honors its heritage and historic character
immerse The City Different! yourself in ...
Travel + Leisure Magazine’s 2024 World’s Best Awards ranks Santa Fe the #2 Best City in the US.
How did Santa Fe become
In the early 1900s, the “City Beautiful Movement” was sweeping the United States and all state capitals were invited to join. Advocates were convinced that re-envisioned urban planning and architecture more representative of their communities would attract tourists and new residents. In Santa Fe, city officials embarked on a different approach with the realization that their hamlet in the Southwest was already beautiful and naturally possessed a unique and historic “Santa Fe Style” that just needed codifying. As New Mexico became a state in 1912, Santa Fe released a style preservation plan, and the rest is history!
Ever since, Santa Fe has identified as The City Different—it’s essentially a promise to itself and to every visitor that it will protect its history and do things differently.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2009, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Santa Fe one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations in America, citing the city’s individual architectural style, well-preserved historic districts and dedication to cultural conservation.
The City Different?
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Native American Artisans Portal Program
The City Different? How Different IS
As the oldest capital city in North America, Santa Fe is endlessly studied as an exemplar of Southwestern culture. Through centuries of trade and governance, it has evolved from a mix of Native American, Hispanic, Mexican, and Anglo cultures into an inclusive, dynamic multicultural destination that today attracts all types of people hungry for something different.
Southwestern Wear
Embrace your inner cowboy or cowgirl—bring on the denim, turquoise jewelry, bandanas, Navajo broom skirts, Western hats and boots, bolo ties, and ponchos.
Creativity
From artist Georgia O’Keeffe, honored with her own fine art museum to author and visionary George R. R. Martin, a master of immersive, experiential art, creative people intuitively sense that freedom of expression is considered a right here.
Native Peoples
Within miles of The City Different are the Eight Northern Pueblos, each a sovereign nation with its own tribal council, its own customs, and its own form of reverence for the land.
Diverse Cultural Events
Pueblo Feast Days, Fiesta de Santa Fe, Día de los Muertos, and other traditions have roots older than the United States, but newer traditions, such as the annual Burning of Zozobra, the Christmas Eve Canyon Road Farolito Walk, Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend, our Indian, Spanish, and Contemporary Hispanic Markets have become equally representative of and important to Santa Fe.
Georgia O’Keeffe
Pojoaque Pueblo Eagle Dancers
101st Burning of Zozobra, August 29, 2025
Landscape
Santa Fe’s location at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the Southern Rocky Mountains boasts a diverse terrain and a semiarid climate at the juncture of the historic Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail trade routes (and from 1926–1937, Route 66).
Nature Lovers’ Paradise
The award-winning clean air and 320+ days of sunshine annually make Santa Fe a gem for nature lovers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, and health devotees, with hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing, and snowboarding trails in and near the 1.6-million-acre Santa Fe National Forest. For fishing or boating, the legendary Rio Grande or the Rio Chama, both federally designated as Wild and Scenic Rivers, are a great day trip.
Oldest & Highest
Santa Fe is the second-oldest city and oldest and highestelevation capital city in the United States, founded in 1610.
Hometown Ski Resort
Find the highest point in Santa Fe (12,075 feet at the top of the Millenium lift at Ski Santa Fe), just 16 miles from downtown, where there are 90 trails for the beginner to the advanced snow enthusiast, the snow is fluffy, and the lines are mercifully short!
Culinary Mecca
Internationally Heralded Visual & Performing Arts Hub
Experience our 250+ galleries and 20+ museums, the acclaimed Santa Fe Opera, our flamenco offerings, classical and chamber music festivals, and our art markets (Spanish, Contemporary Hispanic, and Indian), as well as the International Folk Art.
Santa Fe boasts dozens of award-winning chefs at 400+ restaurants, mastering everything from traditional Northern New Mexican and Native cuisine to international fare. Foodies are also drawn to the many culinary happenings, including Restaurant Week, Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, and one of the country’s oldest Farmers’ Markets. And, of course, there’s our homegrown heat—our ubiquitous red and green chile.
Ski Santa Fe
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
Santa Fe’s Capitol Building, the Roundhouse
Aspen Vista Trail
What ISSanta Fe Style?
Coupled with New Mexico’s statehood, Santa Fe adopted a style preservation plan for its architecture. Though at that time many architectural looks had emerged due to the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and the advent of the railroad, Santa Fe desired an identifiable style that would be singularly unique. Drawing on its heritage and architectural roots, the city decided to fully embrace the Spanish-Pueblo architectural look that originated with the Pueblo Indians—the area’s First Peoples—in combination with the more linear Territorial style. Collectively, the styles were revived, and became known as the Santa Fe Style. Engineer John Gaw Meem, who arrived in 1920 for treatment of tuberculosis, is the architect most celebrated for buildings designed in the Santa Fe Style.
Santa Fe Style dominated advertisements that promoted the city as a distinctive tourist center of the Southwest throughout the early to mid-20th century, and it is the foundation of the 1957 Historic Styles Ordinance that still governs building regulations in The City Different’s five historic districts today.
Spanish-Pueblo Style
As the Spanish began to populate the Santa Fe area in the late 1660s, they adopted the look, design, and materials of the Pueblo Indians’ homes.
Territorial Style
During the early years of the American army’s occupation of Santa Fe beginning in 1846, carpenters added classically inspired details around the windows, portals, doors, and adopted brick coping along the parapets of more linear adobe- and timber-constructed buildings.
Santa Fe Style (Pueblo-Revival architecture)
Generally, one-story rooms, contiguous inside a walled courtyard, designed with a contoured adobe (earth and straw) exterior, nichos (small arches carved into the walls), rounded kiva (chamber) fireplaces, covered portals (porches), and flat roofs, supported by timber vigas (beams).
Santa Fe Style (fashion)
Though not obviously regulated, complementing the historic architecture is another type of Santa Fe Style—our cowboy and cowgirl couture, a nod to our rugged past! More than welcome in The City Different is a Southwestern uniform of sorts: You’ll find an abundance of denim, turquoise, bandanas, Navajo broom skirts, Native-patterned shirts, 10-gallon or wide-brim hats, snakeskin or cowhide boots, bolo ties, and ponchos. While you’re here, get the look!
New Mexico Museum of Art
The Oldest House
StephenB.Chambers
StephenBChambersArchitect
Headquarters
Exhibition Space
1925 Cedar Springs Rd.
Dallas, TX 75201
Art Vault
Exhibition Space
540 S. Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, NM 87501
Art of the Spanish Americas. Digital & Media Art. Post-War Painting & Sculpture. Japanese Bamboo.
Free entry galleries. Collection-related grants. Artwork loans.
HISTORY
Santa Fe
is the oldest and highest-elevation state capital in the United States and its second-oldest city.
Through centuries of trade and governance, Santa Fe has evolved from a mix of Native American, Hispanic, Mexican, and Anglo cultures into an inclusive, dynamic multicultural destination that today attracts all types of people hungry for something different.
1050
Tewa Peoples occupied the present-day downtown and Plaza as early as 1050, building settlements collectively named Ogha Po’oge (Tewa for White Shell Water Place) with access to the Santa Fe River.
1610
Santa Fe (Spanish for holy faith) was formally founded in 1610 by Spanish conquistador and appointed Governor-General Don Pedro de Peralta. The Spanish built the still-standing Palace of the Governors for colonial administration.
1680
For the next 70 years, Spanish inhabitants and Franciscan missionaries subjugated and converted the Native Peoples they called Pueblo (meaning town or village in Spanish), an Indigenous population of 100,000 with nine distinct languages. In 1680, the Peoples of 46 Pueblos joined forces in revolt, driving the Spanish colonists back to what is now the country of Mexico. Much of the city was burned in the uprising, and yet, the Palace of the Governors remained standing.
1692
Just 12 years later, the appointed Governor of New Mexico Don Diego de Vargas reconquered the region, grew the city, and established a lasting Spanish presence. Battered by raids and revolts from the surrounding Indigenous nations and intent on maintaining its empire in Santa Fe, the Spanish coexisted with the Pueblo Peoples.
1821–1846
In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain and retained control of Santa Fe, designating it the capital of Nuevo Mexico. In 1822, William Becknell pioneered the 1,000-mile-long Santa Fe Trail and the area prospered, growing to become a popular destination for traders and trappers.
1846
During the Mexican-American war, the United States government conquered the city and claimed the entire state.
1848
New Mexico became a territory of the United States through the Treaty of Hidalgo Guadalupe.
1912
New Mexico achieved statehood as the 47th state on January 6, 1912.
DID YOU KNOW?
Santa Fe is short for La Villa Real de la Santa Fé de San Francisco de Asís, which translated means The Royal Town of the Holy Faith of Saint Francis of Assisi
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Re-Awakening by Estella Loretto (Jemez Pueblo)
Santa Fe Plaza is #7 “Best Public Square” in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
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Some of Santa Fe’s Historic Sites
Historic Plaza
Built on the site of a Tewa settlement, the Plaza has always been the historic heart of Santa Fe, where everything happened, from revolts and conquests to commerce and trading. Today, this National Historic Landmark hosts many celebrations, including the post-Thanksgiving tree-lighting ceremony, live music, Indigenous dance powwows, Pride parties, Markets, Fiestas, and a 4th of July Pancake Breakfast.
Palace of the Governors
At 415 years old, this one-story adobe edifice in Pueblo-Spanish style continues to have an illustrious life. The oldest public building in the continental United States, erected for the colonial government, is now home to the New Mexico History Museum. Shop for an authentic piece of art from the Native American Artisans Portal Program out front. nmhistorymuseum.org
Santa Fe Railyard
In 1880, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company pulled its first train into the Santa Fe depot, and a steady era of economic and social change ensued, until just after World War II with the advent of the interstate highway system and airlines. Today, it is a hub again with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express trains to and from Albuquerque and Sky Railway’s historic rail cars hosting passengers on adventurous entertainment trips between Santa Fe and Lamy. Visit the original depot (now a Visitor Center) and the historic Gross Kelly Warehouse for a taste of the past. railyardsantafe.com
Palace of the Governors
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Plaza that locals and visitors enjoy today looks much like the one founding Governor Pedro de Peralta designed more than four centuries ago. Most townships established by the Spanish Empire followed specific site plans called The Laws of the Indies that mandated, among other details, the flow of traffic and the function and placement of edifices.
San Miguel Chapel
“The Oldest Church”
“The Oldest Church” was originally constructed in the early 1600s by Spanish-allied Indigenous Tlascalans from Mexico under the direction of Franciscan Padres in an area called Barrio de Analco (Nahuatl for other side of the river). The present adobe dates from 1710, and over the years, has hosted many memorials, vow renewals, lectures, concerts, and masses. Current owners and caretakers St. Michael’s High School and the Christian Brothers Foundation support ongoing preservation efforts to ensure the adobe structure and its mission will last many more lifetimes. sanmiguelchapelsantafe.org
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Franciscan friars built the first church on this site at the time of the city’s founding in 1610. It was rebuilt in 1714, after the Pueblo Revolt, and named in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Santa Fe. The church has had few structural changes since 1715. A small adobe chapel from 1610, dedicated to Our Lady La Conquistadora remains, featuring a statue of the oldest representation of the Virgin Mary in the United States, brought from Spain in 1625. Open to the public weekdays, and always shining bright for selfies out front. cbsfa.org
Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Santa Fe friendsofhistorynm.org/walking-tours
Explore 400 years of authentic history, culture, and architecture on our walking tour of Historic Downtown Santa Fe. Or step back to dangerous times on our NEW Assassins, Spies and the Manhattan Project walking tour. Our volunteer guides are trained under the auspices of the New Mexico History Museum. Two-hour daily, custom, and group tours are available.
Historic Plaza
San Miguel Chapel
Map by Colonel Jeremy Francis Gilmer (1846-47), sourced through The Historic Santa Fe Foundation
The Loretto Chapel and the Miraculous Staircase
The Loretto Chapel’s namesakes are the Sisters of Loretto who, in 1853, opened a school in The City Different. By 1878, the Gothic-Revival-style chapel was completed, modeled after King Louis IX’s Sainte Chapelle in Paris. The glorious edifice remains a draw for the religious, the spiritual, and the curious with a mysterious spiral staircase, which features two unsupported 360-degree turns. Constructed between 1877 and 1881, the equally mysterious carpenter was believed to be St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of Carpenters, who disappeared before he could be paid. lorettochapel.com
109 East Palace
In 1943, Los Alamos laboratory director J. Robert Oppenheimer rented this Spanish hacienda to house the administrative center of the Manhattan Project under an assumed name. Today, you’ll have to look hard to find the plaque identifying its former notoriety, but it’s worth a hunt to reflect on what a difference several decades make. This top-secret location for welcoming and transferring scientists, engineers, and their families up to Los Alamos National Laboratory is now a public, vibrant place.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2026, Santa Fe will commemorate the Centennial Anniversary of Route 66, AKA The Mother Road, 10 miles of which meandered through The City DIfferent.
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109 East Palace (circa 1943)
The Loretto Chapel’s Miraculous Staircase
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
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Santa Feby the Seasons
No matter the season, Santa Fe will always welcome and entertain you! Come for unique cultural events and traditions, signature Northern New Mexico cuisine, 320+ days of sunshine and clear, starry night skies. And so much more!
WINTER
average highs in the low 50s; average lows in the mid 20s
Late December, there can be just a dusting of snow downtown and lots of fluffy inches of it gracing Ski Santa Fe in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, just 16 miles from the Plaza. You’ll be thrilled to find out there are few lift lines. No worries if you are not a snow sports enthusiast—the sun is always shining and the streets are generally clear, beckoning you to shop, eat, and museum hop.
The holiday season is in full swing, with a host of traditions for you to embrace—among them, the beloved and spirited Canyon Road Farolito Walk on Christmas Eve, the Pueblo dances, and the New Year’s Eve Celebration on the Plaza. That festive scent in the air is burning piñon logs!
Winter can be a quieter time to visit, but that means you’ll easily reserve a table at your favorite restaurant and more deeply enjoy the meaning of Santa Fe’s 20+ museums. It’s also a spectacular time of year to experience the city’s world-class performing arts, including the Santa Fe Symphony, Performance Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Pro Musica at a variety of venues across The City Different.
SPRING
Late March, the aspens and cottonwoods start leafing and you’ll begin to see the cactus flowers bloom in reds, pinks, and yellows. As well, Santa Fe’s fruit trees—plum, apricot, apple—blossom and the forsythia and lilacs join in for colorful and fragrant orchestral display along the sidewalks, in the parks, and throughout the Santa Fe River, generally rushing with snow runoff from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Despite the spring conditions, The City Different can still experience a late spring snowstorm or two, so pack your clothing layers, and know that most restaurants and hosted events do not expect your finest—better for you to be comfy.
average highs in the low 70s; average lows in the low 40s
Some are still skiing and snowboarding at Ski Santa Fe through the first weekend in April, while others are hiking among the budding cacti, and others are planting their backyard gardens. You can learn all about the resident flora at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill. Pay a visit to the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market as nearby growers bring more fresh produce—early greens, baby carrots, asparagus, cherries, and peas. In that same Railyard District, shop locally at the Santa Fe Artists Market and the Railyard Artisan Market, and globally at El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe Mercado
In the spring, the locals are thrilled to welcome you into their galleries, retail shops, and restaurants. Also, discover a remarkable number of visual, performing, and literary arts opportunities, including SWAIA Native Fashion Week (May 7–11), Santa Fe International Literary Festival (May 16–18), the Canyon Road Spring Art Festival and some fantastic deals and specials on lodging and spa services.
SUMMER
Late June and very busy summer months bring days that never end! Be prepared with a brimmed hat, a full water bottle, sunscreen, and a raincoat. While Santa Fe’s semiarid climate and high-elevation sun can be an adjustment, summer is monsoon season and the city can receive up to 6 inches of rain. BUT the storms never last too long, routinely produce rainbows, and always cool you off!
average highs in the high 80s; average lows in the mid 50s
AUTUMN
With more visual and performing arts than you can imagine, including Santa Fe Indian Market, Traditonal Spanish Market, Contemporary Hispanic Market, International Folk Art Market, the Santa Fe Opera, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Art Week, and free live music on the Plaza and in the Railyard, The City Different is your Southwestern hub for dynamic culture and tradition. You are bound to leave with multiple souvenirs, many of them memories of what you’ve experienced for the first time ever.
Summer is also a great time of year to explore!
If you love the outdoors, you likely know Santa Fe is located adjacent to 1.6 million acres of coniferous National Forest in the Southern Rocky Mountain chain at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The rivers and trails beckon with the promise of raft and kayak adventures, fishing, and hundreds of miles of single-track for hiking and biking. And stick around for Santa Fe’s unique tradition— the 101st Burning of Zozobra (August 29), resurrected anew each year to burn your woes away.
average highs in the low 60s; average lows in the mid 30s
Late September, the aspens and cottonwoods are aglow everywhere you turn, so take advantage of the chance to hike one of Santa Fe’s many trails or ride a Ski Santa Fe chairlift into the golden treescape. Even though the sun is still quite warm, the days are cool and nights cooler, so bring a layer or two!
Aside from the color and the weather, autumn is a brilliant time of year in The City Different with studio art tours throughout the region, a foodie’s dream come true in a celebration of both wine and chile called the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, weekends for rejoicing and reflection with Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the 4th annual Día de los Muertos, a good ol’ Harvest Festival, and the Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out. There’s also the 53rd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta —stay in Santa Fe and hop on the convenient shuttle to and from for a hasslefree experience.
Have we mentioned the roasted-chile-scented air? It’s intoxicating, so don’t miss out on Northern New Mexico cuisine, featuring the state’s chile nonpareil! Across the state, ’tis the season for restaurant owners and individuals alike to eagerly await the arrival of the autumn crop to replenish their troves. You can have your dishes with red, green or Christmas (both) chile. And you can take some home with you so you’ll always remember the taste of Santa Fe!
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Get the most out of your experience in Santa Fe!
Events & Markets
Chile
New Mexico is internationally known for its outstanding red and green chile, grown 250 miles to Santa Fe’s south in the “Chile Capital of the World,” Hatch, New Mexico, and right in our backyard in Northern New Mexico. You must experience the spicy flavors during your visit to say you’ve truly been here! But don’t be afraid of the heat. Your restaurant server will gladly steer you right when you order New Mexican fare—we want you to fall in love with the flavors and keep coming back for more.
Flamenco
Plan to be wowed by The City Different’s deep roots and broad offerings of flamenco, the rich and centuries-old art form. It traces its local fame back to renowned dancer from Taos, MarÍa BenÍtez. In intimate cabaret settings and on celebrated stages, you’ll find yourself moved by intensely expressive, elaborately costumed dance, music, and singing performances, born in Spain and enduring in Santa Fe.
Many of Santa Fe’s events and markets are long-time traditions, steeped in cultural importance, so to experience one is to begin to understand the soul of The City Different. Others are new, vibrant, and contemporary. Anchor your visit around one of our summer markets—International Folk Art or Indian, Spanish, and Contemporary Hispanic. Or be one in the chanting crowd at 2025’s 101st Burning of Zozobra, celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend witnessing dance and drum performances on the Plaza, or sing festive songs along the Christmas Eve Canyon Road Farolito Walk You can’t go wrong with the hundreds of large and small events to choose from! santafe.org/must-see-events
Stephanie Ramirez of El Flamenco Cabaret
Galleries
The City Different is a unique destination of 250+ world-class galleries, a natural mecca for artists, and an incubator for creativity. To fully experience the scene, don your walking shoes for a day along Canyon Road, a halfmile stretch featuring more than 100 galleries ensconced in charming adobe homes. Round out your exploration in the downtown Plaza and contemporary Railyard Arts District neighborhoods. You’ll be treated to all types of artwork, from the traditional to the abstract contemporary. santafe.org/galleries-and-studios
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return
This is the original of Meow Wolf sites, where the intensely creative and intrepid artist collective began lighting imaginations aflame back in 2016. Immerse yourself in the interactive funhouse of 70+ connected rooms for a wild ride. meowwolf.com/visit/santa-fe
Museums
Clustered in and around the Plaza and Museum Hill, more than 20 important institutions include works of Indian art and culture, Georgia O’Keeffe, international folk art, the history and art of New Mexico, Spanish Colonial originals, and more. Newer to the must-do list are a second location for the New Mexico Museum of Art called Vladem Contemporary and SITE Santa Fe, a contemporary art museum featuring ever-changing installations by influential artists of today in a building that’s a piece of art in and of itself. santafe.org/museums
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return
SITE Santa Fe
Canyon Road
Native American Pueblos
New Mexico is home to 19 Pueblos, and eight are located just north of Santa Fe! You must plan to attend a Pueblo Feast Day or Tribal Celebration to witness ceremonial dances, sample traditional foods, and learn more about the customs and culture of the First Peoples. Just pay special attention to protocol, leave your camera in your pocket, and you are bound to have an enriching experience that will last a lifetime. santafe.org/pueblos
Northern New Mexico Cuisine
Santa Fe’s award-winning culinary scene is a must on your itinerary. Unique is our Northern New Mexican cuisine, neither Tex, nor Mex, but a blend of Hispanic and Pueblo influences. The hearty beans, fresh corn, spicy green and red chile sauces, and fluffy tortillas are only the beginning. You can plot your trip using the Santa Fe Menu Magazine official guide to dining in The City Different. santafe.org/dine
Outdoor Recreation
Santa Fe offers ample opportunities to hike, bike, fish, ski, boat, golf, horseback ride, balloon, and explore ancient ruins. Located in the Southern Rocky Mountain chain at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, The City Different is a semiarid climate at the crossroads of grass and shrub lands, piñon-juniper woodlands, and 1.6 million acres of high mountain coniferous National Forest. Come experience our 320+ days of sunshine, four distinct seasons, brilliant blue skies, and some of the purest air in the world. santafe.org/outdoors
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
Going strong for more than 50 years, the award-winning Santa Fe Farmers’ Market in the burgeoning Railyard District is a must! The festive, positive atmosphere will give you a true community experience. Stroll down the brick promenade along the tracks among the more than 150 farmers and vendors selling their fresh produce and products. Musicians are playing, children are giggling and dancing, and people are happy to support their local farmers. Open Saturday mornings year-round and Tuesdays, May to December. santafefarmersmarket.com
Pojoaque Pueblo dancers on Feast Day
Santa Fe Margarita Trail
Choose from 50+ of the best 100% agave margaritas in the world along the Santa Fe Margarita Trail. Enjoy margarita discounts, earn rewards, and learn the recipes at some of Santa Fe’s most popular restaurants and bars! Download the app or pick up a Passport at any TOURISM Santa Fe Visitor Information Center or participating restaurant/bar. Travel the Trail responsibly! santafemargaritatrail.com
Santa Fe Opera
Every July and August, revel in the extraordinary performances of international operatic superstars under a dazzling Santa Fe sky. Set in a peaceful and rugged high desert landscape, the venue is an architectural wonder and there’s not a bad seat in the house. Since 1957, newcomers and opera lovers alike return each year for world-class productions by America’s premier opera festival. santafeopera.org
Santa Fe Plaza
A National Historic Landmark, Santa Fe’s Plaza not only imparts stories of its deep past via its architecture and design, but it endures as the host for many of The City Different’s important cultural celebrations. Carve out a full day for the Plaza to enjoy museums, shops, restaurants, galleries, and historic buildings. And absolutely don’t miss the artwork in the Native American Artisans Portal Program at the Palace of the Governors.
Sky Railway
Climb aboard a uniquely imagined adventure train, born of refurbished historic railcars. This is your ticket to a dozen different experiences along the tracks—cuisine, theater, flamenco, sunset serenades, jazz, craft beer and wine tasting, and more. Schedule your experiences before your arrival because you absolutely do not want to miss out. skyrailway.com
Santa Fe Plaza
Sky Railway
but don’t miss the chance to relax in a uniquely Santa Fe way. Soak in a private tub at a Japanese-inspired bathhouse set high in the mountains or experience multiple spring-fed pools set on a pastoral 77acre resort. Each offers a range of unique and rejuvenating body treatments. Or luxuriate at your hotel’s spa, bound to treat you well. santafe.org/spa-and-wellness
Workshops & Classes
In the small city of Santa Fe, you’ll find thousands of creative people and artists prepared to share their crafts with you. Whether your interests lie in music, spirituality, photography, painting, sculpture, cuisine, glass-blowing, writing, or drawing, you will find instruction here. And The City Different is the perfect place to learn something new, amid kindred creative people in a peaceful high-elevation mountain setting. santafe.org/classes-and-workshops
Check out more
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Chant “Burn Him!” at the 101st Burning of Zozobra, August 29, 2025!
Walk the Santa Fe Margarita Trail in search of 50+ special margs!
Buy chile ristras each year to adorn living spaces.
Add restaurants to a running list of the top places to go for the best chile.
Ski in the morning and play golf in the afternoon.
Experience the opera even if opera feels like an acquired taste.
Reserve a budget—however modest—for the summer markets: International Folk Art, Indian, Contemporary Hispanic, and Spanish.
Answer “Christmas!” to the question “Green or Red?”
Santa Fe School of Cooking
MUST- SEE EVENTS& Markets
With Santa Fe’s long history, unique mix of cultures, and boundless creativity, we host dozens of events, markets, fiestas, and festivals each year. Check out the calendar on page 122 for even more!
VISUAL ARTS
Santa Fe celebrates 20 years of being an internationally recognized UNESCO Creative City. Come see our 250+ galleries, 20+ museums, art markets, and immersive arts installations to find out why!
INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO THE ART SCENE
Plan your visit during Santa Fe Art Week (santafe.org/artweek, July), where you can experience more than 100 happenings at some of Santa Fe’s most popular galleries. Equally compelling is the broader Art Santa Fe (redwoodartgroup.com/artsanta-fe). Also held in July is Contemporary Hispanic Market (contemporaryhispanicmarket.org) and Traditional Spanish Market (traditionalspanishmarket.org—and don’t miss the December Winter Spanish Market). Other options include pleinair-painting and sculpting artists who create a visual stir during Canyon Road’s Spring Art Festival (May) and October’s Paint & Sculpt Out (visitcanyonroad.com).
CONVERSE ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ART
CURRENTS 2025 Art and Technology Festival (currentsnewmedia.org, June) offers immersive and expansive art experiences in new media for all ages.
EXPLORE FOLK ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Don’t miss the 21st International Folk Art Market (folkartmarket.org, July), where approximately 150+ master artists from more than 60 countries travel with their artwork to this vast and colorful bazaar.
HERE’S TO UPCYCLING
Check out the country’s largest and oldest recycled art market, Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival (recyclesantafe.org, November).
SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS
September through November, show the local and regional Santa Fe artists some love (santafe.org/blog/post/shop-local-artists-artisans) during their studio tours. A not to miss is the Santa Fe Studio Tour (sfestudioart.com, September) in its 17th year. Also, juried local artisans present works at New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild (artsandcraftsguild.org, Summer).
Traditional Spanish Market traditionalspanishmarket.org 505.873.6035
Join us at the 2025 Traditional Spanish Market, July 26 & 27, and the Winter Spanish Market, December 6 & 7 in Santa Fe! Celebrate New Mexico’s rich Hispanic culture with local art, food, and traditions. Don’t miss these vibrant events!
CUISINE
EXCITE YOUR TASTE BUDS
Your vote matters when you sample dozens of tasty soups dreamt up by inspired local chefs to raise money to alleviate hunger at the Souper Bowl (thefooddepot.org, February). Make several reservations to experience all The City Different has to offer during Santa Fe Restaurant Week (nmrestaurantweek.com, February), savor snack-sized burgers to declare which is best at the outrageously popular Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown (ediblesmackdown.com, September) or experience the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute’s Local Harvest Celebration & Farm-to-Table dinner (farmersmarketinstitute.org, August), now in its second year, in which chefs and wineries partner to highlight the beauty and bounty of local agriculture.
ENJOY WINE, SPIRITS, AND CRAFT BEER
Did you know that New Mexico is the oldest grape-growing region in the United States? Come try New Mexico wines at the Santa Fe Wine Festival , presented by El Rancho de las Golondrinas (golondrinas.org, July) or domestic and international wines paired with local cuisine at the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta (santafewineandchile.org, September). If cocktails and beer are more your vibe, Santa Fe’s got you with New Mexico Brewers Guild’s WinterBrew (nmbeer.org, January) where more than a dozen regional craft beer creators gather to rouse you with their suds, New Mexico Cocktail Week & Taco Wars (nmcocktailweek.com, June), and El Rancho de las Golondrinas’ Santa Fe Beer and Food Festival (golondrinas.org, August).
WinterBrew
Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown
Santa Fe Restaurant Week
Chile Friday, Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
OUTDOORS
GET ACTIVE AND A BIT COMPETITIVE
Mighty running organization Santa Fe Striders hosts a half dozen events throughout the year, including the very popular 6-kilometer Snow Shoe Classic at 9,500 feet in elevation in January and the Big Tesuque Trail Run in October (santafestriders.org/races), a 12-ishmile race, beginning and ending at the golden-hued 10,000 foot Aspen Vista trailhead with a dizzying overall 2,000 feet of gain!
Regardless of your cycling prowess, consider signing up for the 40th annual Santa Fe Century Ride (santafecentury.com, May), offering several lengths and scenic courses that highlight the landscape of Northern New Mexico. Or the 4th annual Santa Fe International Half Marathon (santafehalfmarathon.com, September), whose rolling course takes you along Old Santa Fe Trail, landing you to celebrate with local cheer at Nuckoll’s Brewing Co. in the Railyard.
CHECK OUT THE WESTERN IN SOUTHWESTERN
Santa Fe hosts two rodeos at the city’s Southside neighborhood grounds: The 76th annual Rodeo de Santa Fe (rodeodesantafe.org, June) boasts action-packed performances of top PRCA rodeo athletes and top PRCA rodeo entertainment. And the Zia Regional Rodeo (nmgra.org/rodeo, August) presents breakaway calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, flag race, pole bending, and the rough stock events of bull riding and steer riding. Check ‘em out!
Santa Fe International Half Marathon
Snow Shoe Classic
Rodeo de Santa Fe
Readers of Newsweek Magazine voted Santa Fe the #6 “Best Christmas Town” in the US.
CULTURE/HISTORY
Santa Fe’s culture is born of many influences, beginning in 1050 when Native Americans established permanent communities on land that is now its Plaza and downtown. With the Spanish arrival, Santa Fe was founded and became a Southwestern hub, attracting all manner of travelers and settlers over the centuries.
EMBRACE HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIFE
Check out El Rancho de las Golondrinas (golondrinas.org), the 200-acre “Ranch of the Swallows,” now an 18th and 19th century living history museum located on the Camino Real via a handful of fun and educational festivals April–October.
SHOW YOUR CURIOSITY FOR NATIVE & INDIGENOUS CULTURES
• Consider a day trip to one of the Eight Northern Pueblos to experience a Pueblo Feast Day, dance or seasonal celebrations (indianpueblo.org).
• SWAIA Native Fashion Week (swaianativefashion.org, May) in its second year features Indigenous designers at a Fashion Symposia, a soirée, and runway days.
• Native Treasures (museumfoundation.org/native-treasures), Memorial Day weekend, featuring museum-quality works.
• Santa Fe Indian Market (swaia.org, August) in its 103rd year is the largest and most prestigious intertribal art market in the world and Winter Indian Market is in November.
• Free Indian Market (freeindianmarket.org, August) features 600 Native artists in Federal Park.
• Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend is in its 9th year over the long weekend in October. Celebrate the citizens and cultures of the 23 Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos in New Mexico with a powwow, awardwinning dancing, drumming, and singing on the Plaza. (santafe.org/indigenouspeoplesday)
OTHER UNIQUE SANTA FE EVENTS
• Celebrating our diverse and multicultural population is Santa Fe PRIDE (hrasantafe.org, June) in its 32nd year, partying throughout the month and culminating in a Parade.
• Kick off your Labor Day weekend by shouting “BURN HIM!” with 70,000 locals and visitors at the 101st Burning of Zozobra (burnzozobra.com, August), where the 50-foottall mythical monster of gloom is burned along with our woes in a highly choreographed performance. Then, take part in the longest continuously running celebration in the US—Fiesta de Santa Fe, celebrating Spanish heritage (santafefiesta.org, September), including arts and crafts.
• Honor all of our fellow ancestors during Día de los Muertos (santafe.org/dia-de-muertos, November) with festive mariachi music and boleros. Enjoy signature Mexican foods, brightly colored masks, decorative skulls, and hundreds of marigolds!
• Come Christmas Eve, stroll with thousands among the lights and amid the merriment on the Canyon Road Farolito Walk (farolitowalk.com) and stay a little longer for the city’s New Year’s Eve on the Plaza celebration (santafe.org/nye)!
Día de los Muertos
Santa Fe PRIDE
PERFORMING ARTS
Whether you’re looking for free live music, an elaborately orchestrated opera or a celebration of the cinematic arts, Santa Fe has you covered with world-class talent on our stages.
SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR CLASSICAL, ORCHESTRAL, AND CHAMBER MUSIC
See internationally known musicians and vocalists during the seasons presented by the following arts organizations:
New Mexico Performing Arts Society nmpas.org, throughout the year
Performance Santa Fe performancesantafe.org, July–May
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival santafechambermusic.com, July & August
Santa Fe Desert Chorale desertchorale.org, July & August, December
Santa Fe Pro Musica sfpromusica.org, November–April
Santa Fe Symphony santafesymphony.org, September–May
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble sfwe.org, December & April
GROOVE TO LIVE TUNES
Lensic 360's Summer Scene (lensic360.org) presents FREE outdoor music performances and movies on the historic downtown Plaza, in the Railyard, at SWAN Park, and Reunity Resources. New Mexico Jazz Festival (lensic.org/new-mexico-jazz-festival, September) brings jazz greats from near and far to stages in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
REJOICE IN THE OPERA
It’s a compact and rich summer season each year for the Santa Fe Opera (santafeopera.org, June–August), presenting internationally known operatic superstars in five performances at an architectural wonder of a venue. In its 68th year!
Der Rosenkavalier, Santa Fe Opera, 2024
Curtis Brown Photogrpahy
Santa Fe Desert Chorale
EXCITING CITY TO BE A CINEPHILE
MovieMaker Magazine declared the 17th annual Santa Fe International Film Festival (October 2025) among the “50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.”
The City Different is one of the nation’s hottest destinations for film and television (santafenm.film or nmfilm.com). In addition to multiple sites for film making, major festivals each present a series of award-winning films, offering networking opportunities, panels, and workshops.
Santa Fe Film Festival (santafefilmfestival.com, February)
Santa Fe International Film Festival (santafe.film, October)
Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival (santafejff.org, throughout the year)
BE A THEATER BUFF
Several theater companies in town present productions throughout the year, including Shakespeare in the Garden (santafebotanicalgarden.org, July & August), to classics in small venues, to plays written by locals and performed at historic houses, such as the 100+-year-old Santa Fe Playhouse. For a grasp of all, visit theatresantafe.org.
LOVE THE LITERATI
The 4th annual Santa Fe International Literary Festival (sfinternationallitfest.org, May) is your chance to hear from and see worldrenowned authors and thinkers, including some beloved locals.
Author Tommy Orange in conversation with Ramona Emerson, on stage at the 2024 Santa Fe International Literary Festival.
Tira Howard Photography
Top 6
Neighborhoods
of Santa Fe
Walk The City Different to take in the character of all of its unique neighborhoods. Explore historic architecture along quaint alleyways, contemporary retail and progressive public spaces, and emerging pockets for art, cuisine, and culture.
• CANYON ROAD for its world-class galleries and charming boutiques
• The historic PLAZA & DOWNTOWN for the history and the bustle
• MUSEUM HILL for its diverse art collections and views
• MIDTOWN & SILER RUFINA DISTRICT for an exciting maker vibe
• SOUTHSIDE for its food trucks, golf, and rodeo
• RAILYARD & GUADALUPE DISTRICTS for the liveliness and contemporary art
CANYON ROAD
Here you will find the highest density of galleries in the US (100+) and the heart of Santa Fe’s gallery scene along a half-mile, tree-lined, pedestrian-friendly stretch. The charming adobe buildings host pieces ranging from contemporary to traditional, Western to Native American to abstract, created by artists from all over the world.
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Acequia Madre House: Three generations of women—Eva Fényes, Leonora Scott Muse Curtin, and Leonora Frances Curtin Paloheimo—worked passionately for 100+ years to preserve the cultural heritage of New Mexico. One testament is the registered historic building Acequia Madre House, built in 1926. Tour it and the Fényes-Curtin-Paloheimo Archives and Collections by appointment only. womensinternationalstudycenter.org
Art Events: Meet dozens of artists working in every imaginable medium as they demonstrate their creative processes at both May’s Spring Art Festival and October’s Paint & Sculpt Out. Stroll the family-friendly and festive Canyon Road Summer Walk to enjoy live music, food, and community. visitcanyonroad.com
Award-Winning Restaurants : There are 400+ restaurants in Santa Fe, however you can find two award winners and the oldest on Canyon Road. Over its 30 years, Geronimo with its global eclectic menu holds many high honors, including a AAA Four Diamond Award. Or try The Compound, a contemporary American menu with Mediterranean influences, owned and operated by Chef Mark Kiffin, winner of the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef of the Southwest 2005 and finalist for Innovative Restaurant in 2024. For a more casual vibe, try the Spanish tapas and a night of flamenco at El Farol, delighting patrons since 1835. Make reservations! santafe.org/dine
Canyon Road Farolito Walk: Be a part of a holiday tradition years in the making! Stroll with a cast of caroling thousands on the Canyon Road Farolito Walk on Christmas Eve, December 24. The “little lanterns” light your way, and you are welcome to warm up around any small piñon bonfire and sing along with others. farolitowalk.com
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation: Here they preserve, protect, and promote the historic properties and diverse cultural heritage of Santa Fe. Thumb through images and archives, and meander the colorful garden, dating back to the 1890s. historicsantafe.org
Thomas-Carole Bowker Fine Art and Studios 121 Camino Escondido | tcbowkerfineart.com tcbowker4345@comcast.net | 505.670.9289
Thomas and Carole’s unique studios blend with their adjoining gallery, showcasing contemporary art and art inspired by northern New Mexico. Their fresh collection includes stone and mixed media sculpture, paintings, pastels, ceramics and designer jewelry. Located in the Canyon Road Arts District.
Canyon Road Farolito Walk
USA TODAY 10Best ranked the Santa Fe Plaza #7 for “Best Public Square”
PLAZA AND DOWNTOWN
Spend some time in the original city center and the 415-year-old Plaza! Downtown Santa Fe is full of stories and classic architecture, much of which is now inhabited by eclectic restaurants, galleries, boutiques, bookstores, museums, and world-class hotels.
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Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: A testament to the 20th century artist’s enchantment with Northern New Mexico, and Santa Fe’s with her. The collections include nearly 150 paintings, hundreds of works on paper, personal property, and a significant archive. In 2027, expect a new O’Keeffe campus. gokm.org
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts: Home to the largest collection (10,000 pieces) of contemporary Indigenous artworks in the world. iaia.edu/mocna
New Mexico Museum of Art: Opened in 1917, the state’s first building dedicated to art is considered a masterpiece of PuebloRevival architecture housing 20,000 works of American and European art, including a collection from artists working in the Southwest. nmartmuseum.org
Palace of the Governors & New Mexico History Museum: At 415 years old, this Spanish-Pueblo edifice was the original seat of the colonial Spanish administration and now home to the New Mexico History Museum. Shop the Native American Artisans Portal Program. nmhistorymuseum.org
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi: Franciscan friars built the first church on this site at the time of the city’s founding in 1610. It was rebuilt in 1714, after the Pueblo Revolt, and named in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Santa Fe. cbsfa.org
The Loretto Chapel and the Miraculous Staircase: Named after the Sisters of Loretto who, in 1878, completed the Gothic-Revival-style chapel. The glorious edifice is famed for a must-see mysterious spiral staircase. lorettochapel.com/staircase
The Oldest Church and The Oldest House: The Oldest Church was originally constructed in the early 1600s by Spanish-allied Indigenous Tlascalans from Mexico, but the present adobe dates from 1710. Across the street, tour The Oldest House, dating from the 1600s. It’s now a museum and Indian Shop. sanmiguelchapelsantafe.org; oldesthousesantafe.com
Del Charro 101 W. Alameda Street delcharro.com | 505.954.0320
Del Charro is known for its famous house margarita and New Mexico Green Chile Burger, award-winning chipotle wings, and a chance to rub elbows with locals and tourists alike. Located just two blocks from the Plaza and open late.
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts
The Plaza Café, Santa Fe’s oldest restaurant, has been serving highly acclaimed, authentic traditional dishes since 1905. Visit one of our two locations in Santa Fe, NM for a meal you’ll want to write home about.
Plaza Café Southside 3466 Zafarano Dr. Santa Fe, NM 87507
MUSEUM HILL
Home to four world-class museums, as well as the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Museum Hill is a must-experience and itself a public sculpture garden. And plan to enjoy lunch at Weldon’s Museum Hill Cafe.
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Museum of Indian Arts & Culture: Home to more than 70,000 artifacts of the Native Southwest, with a wide variety of paintings, sculptures, and textiles. Through June 2028, see the 600-piece exhibit from the collection titled Here, Now and Always. indianartsandculture.org
Museum of International Folk Art: This familyfriendly collection of 130,000 objects, including toys and textiles from more than 100 countries, represents the largest international folk art collection in the world. Check out the full wing dedicated to miniature dioramas from the collection of architect and designer Alexander Girard. Through November 2025, see Weaving Meanings: Telephone Wire from South Africa internationalfolkart.org
Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum: The Spanish Colonial Arts Society formed in 1925 to amass art, but only in 2002 did it open the former Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, where visitors find scores of bultos, retablos, paintings, and fiber arts on display, all housed in a striking example of the Spanish Colonial architecture. nmheritagearts.org
Santa Fe Botanical Garden: This more than 20acre oasis teems with natural flora and fauna native to the Northern New Mexico landscape. Weave and wend your way through the xeric, orchard, and meadow gardens, as well as the piñon-juniper woodland area along paths embellished with sculpted works of art. In the summer, be sure to check out Shakespeare in the Garden and the Sunset Concert Series santafebotanicalgarden.org
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian: Founded in 1937 and born of a friendship between Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Hastiin Klah, an esteemed and influential Navajo singer, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian has evolved to hold approximately 11,000 items of the Navajo, Rio Grande Pueblo, and other Native peoples of New Mexico. The exhibitions are housed in an eight-sided building, a nod to the traditional Hogan homes. Check out the Case Trading Post museum shop. wheelwright.org
Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Museum Hill
MIDTOWN & SILER
RUFINA DISTRICT
From industrial roots still visible today, the Siler Rufina District has grown into a hub of art, theater, tech, and design. Burgeoning as a place to play night and day, this neighborhood is dynamic!
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Food & Fun: In addition to good suds, Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery crafts some fun cocktails with their very own spirits, sports a food truck on their patio, and boasts a diverse live music scene! Same with Second Street Brewery’s Rufina Taproom , whose sister restaurant is in the Railyard. Another spot is Rowley’s Farmhouse, where they specialize in rustic farmhouse and sour ales. Newer to the area is Escondido, a breezy, upscale restaurant with a rooftop area, offering a fusion of foods from Coastal, Central, and Northern Mexico. And Unit B by Chocolate Maven is an intimate, dinner theater performance space. santafe.org/dine
Jackalope: Established in 1976, and one of only two like it, this vast open air marketplace of eclectic rugs, home decor, pottery, fountains, novelties, and more is worth a visit! Don’t miss Prairie Dog Glass, where you can create your very own glass art. jackalope.com
Lena Street: This tucked-away maker neighborhood is benevolently ruled by innovation, creativity, hip lofts, and sustainable retail spaces. Find exquisite ceramics, plants, and curated art and artifacts from around the world and sate your tastebuds at various joints, offering onsite-roasted coffee, bento boxes, and bread. First Saturdays in the summer are a big, buzzy draw. lenastreetlofts.com
Prescott Studio: Visit Fredrick Prescott’s 5,000-square-foot gallery and 1.5-acre sculpture garden for a real treat. With a wildly colorful palette, Prescott creates monumental (some up to 10 feet tall) steel kinetic animal sculptures. You are free to look in awe! prescottstudio.com
Wolf’s House of Eternal Return: The original Meow Wolf is here! Absolutely experience this interactive 70+-room journey to discover just what happened to the Selig-Pastore family. Speaking of family, the Rainbow Rainbow Room hosts free arts & crafts hours for the kids. For the grownups, a great bar and fun concerts, too. meowwolf.com/visit/santa-fe
Performing Arts: Teatro Paraguas (teatroparaguasnm.org) is on a mission to support community performing and literary arts with bilingual productions at their 55-seat theater. Check out what’s on tap at the New Mexico Actors Lab and the International Shakespeare Center. More at this roundup: theatresantafe.org/venues
La Reina 1862 Cerrillos Road elreycourt.com | 505.982.1931
A local watering hole in the iconic roadside motorcourt, El Rey. La Reina is a bright and airy Mezcal and tequila focused bar, complete with cozy fireplaces, patios and free live music twice a week. Live like the locals do at La Reina.
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return
Meow
Prescott Studio
SOUTHSIDE
Find pockets of residential neighborhoods and grassy community parks amid outlet stores, national chains, lodging, and family-friendly restaurants. The neighborhood’s main artery, Cerrillos Road, a part of which was Route 66, connects downtown Santa Fe to the Southside and beyond, linking the city to the artist communities of Cerrillos and Madrid on the Turquoise Trail.
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Airport Road: Leading to the Santa Fe Regional Airport, serviced by American and United airlines, this is also an excellent spot if you seek some culinary variety. It’s teeming with food trucks (santafe.org/food-trucks) and Mexican restaurants, and it’s home to the second location of El Paisano Supermarket (elpaisanosupermarkets.net) , stocked with a variety of Latin American groceries, a full service carniceria, fresh, onsite-made tortillas, and homestyle tamales. During the fall, get your roasted green chile here.
Craft Beer, Live Music, History, and Relaxation: Check out this nexus of activity at State Roads 599 and 14, aka Turquoise Trail. Take a tour or enjoy an event at the 18th and 19th living history museum of El Rancho de las Golondrinas (golondrinas.org), then just down the road, a soak or a treatment at Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort (ojosparesorts.com) , followed by a 10-minute drive to Santa Fe Brewing Company (santafebrewing.com) headquarters for some great bar food, craft beer, and live music.
Genoveva Community Chavez Center: The City Different’s largest recreation center is a one-stop location for most indoor sports you can imagine. Ice skate, swim, lift weights, take fitness classes, play pickleball or racquetball or basketball. Stay fit while you are visiting! Day rates. santafenm. gov/community-services/recreation/genovevachavez-community-center-gccc
Play golf!: Two great courses grace the expansive Southside. Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe (linksdesantafe.com) is at the top of the mustplay list with their 18-hole Championship Course or their legendary mini executive course called the “Great 28.” Another option is Santa Fe Country Club (santafecountryclub.com), a semiprivate golf facility with an 18-hole championship golf course.
Reunity Resources This community farm sells its very own produce as well as 100+ New Mexicomade local products and ready-made items. Visit in the summer during their busy growing season when they support dozens of events, including live concerts. reunityresources.com
Rodeo Grounds/Santa Fe County Fairgrounds
In June, consider the 76th Rodeo de Santa Fe (rodeodesantafe.org), which remains one of the top 60 PRCA Rodeos in the nation. In August, consider the second-largest LGBTQ event, the 33rd Zia Regional Rodeo (nmgra.org), with its Wild Drag Race, or the Santa Fe County Fair (santafecountynm.gov/community-services/ fair), complete with 4-H and agricultural and floricultural entries.
Santa Fe Place Mall: Time your visit for the June carnival or the live concert and fireworks display on the 4th of July. Otherwise, this is a perfect spot for some excellent department store and big brand shopping or the LiggettVille Adventure Center, where your kids can swing from the ropes and navigate an obstacle course in the air amid a food court. santafeplacemall.com
Live show at Reunity Resources
Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe
At Plaza Café Southside, everything on the menu is made from scratch. The Southside’s famous recipes have been handed down for generations. Visit one of our two locations in Santa Fe, NM for a meal you’ll want to write home about.
Plaza Café Downtown 54 Lincoln Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87501
Plaza Café Southside 3466 Zafarano Dr. Santa Fe, NM 87507
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Baca District: This renewed, former industrial area can be accessed via the charming and urban Acequia Trail at the end of Railyard Park. In a short mile, check out the bustling Baca Street District to enjoy shops, contemporary retail outlets, furniture showrooms, artist live-work spaces and galleries, glass blowing studios, and eateries. railyardsantafe.com/baca-district
El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe: At this expansive center of Hispanic culture and learning, walk the gallery and exhibition space and perhaps catch an event at the 200-seat theater. And check out the weekend arts and culture market that supports 50+ vendors, inviting visitors to “travel through history and the world without leaving the Railyard.” elmuseocultural.org
Farmers’ Market/Railyard Park: The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market was loosely started during the late 1960s and the early days of the farm-to-table movement. Today, you can purchase produce from more than 150 vendors year-round on Saturdays and Tuesdays, May–September in the Railyard Plaza, which doubles as a hopping spot for live music in the summer. Follow the tracks to the South and you’ll soon reach 10-acre Railyard Park, a great space to picnic or roam along the many trails in the community gardens. santafefarmersmarket.com; railyardpark.org
RAILYARD & GUADALUPE DISTRICTS
Contemporary lofts, galleries, and museums mark the neighboring Railyard, Baca Street, and Guadalupe districts into one evolving popular spot.
Local Artists Markets: Recognized internationally as a top art market in the United States, Santa Fe has a long tradition of also celebrating, supporting, and economizing local artists’ creative life and process. Come meet and buy fine arts and crafts from local creators at the Santa Fe Artists Market, Saturdays, 9 am–2 pm and the Railyard Artisan Market, Sundays, 10 am–3 pm. railyardsantafe.com
New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary:
A 2023 extension of the New Mexico Museum of Art, which, at its founding in 1917, aspired to be a destination for contemporary art in the American Southwest. Now, more than 100 years later, Vladem Contemporary, born of a former warehouse, promises to deliver on the original museum’s commitment. Go see Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line through September 2025. nmartmuseum.org/vladem-contemporary
SITE Santa Fe: You can’t miss the proud contemporary bow of SITE Santa Fe, established in 1995 to “connect the vibrant cultural life of Santa Fe and its diverse communities with the global art world.” In June of 2025 comes the 12th SITE Santa Fe International, originally the Biennial, titled Once Within a Time, in which contemporary artists respond to and engage with the lived experiences of a pantheon of figures from New Mexico’s rich and multilayered history. Free admission. sitesantafe.org
Sky Railway: Hop aboard the artfully refurbished rail cars entertaining passengers with adventures to and from the Lamy station. Be sure to check out the historic Santa Fe Depot, constructed in 1909 and recently restored to its original glory, where you can purchase your tickets and buy merchandise. skyrailway.com
Railyard Artisan Market
1607 Paseo de Peralta
santafefarmersmarket.com/railyard-artisan-market
Explore the Railyard Artisan Market every Sunday, year-round, and Tuesdays from May to December. Shop unique art and crafts directly from New Mexico’s talented local artisans. Support small businesses and find special gifts in a vibrant Santa Fe atmosphere where you get to meet the makers!
Sky Railway
SANTA FE Visitor Information Centers
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
201 W. Marcy Street
Housed in the 72,000-foot LEED-certified Convention Center, this location is generally bustling with visitors from all over the world who’ve traveled to Santa Fe for organization-wide meetings.
+Comfortable, indoor seating; Filtered water; Maps, guides, and brochures; Margarita Trail Passports; Parking garage; Restrooms
Railyard
410 S. Guadalupe Street
Located in the historic Railyard at the Northern terminus of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter line and once the end of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway line. The 1909 mission-styled building was recently renovated to restore its original glory.
+Comfortable, indoor seating; Maps, guides, and brochures; Margarita Trail Passports; Restrooms; Sky Railway tickets and merchandise
Have a question or need a copy of our Menu Magazine, Flamenco brochure, or Foothills Trail Map? Get help at one of four convenient Visitor Information Centers or call 800.777.2489 / 505.955.6200.
Plaza
66 E. San Francisco Street, Suite 3
Located on the historic Santa Fe Plaza in the Paso de Luz shopping center. Swing by multiple times during your visit.
+Maps, guides, and brochures; Margarita Trail Passports and Prizes
Water Street
100 E. Water Street
This kiosk is located just one block south of the Santa Fe Plaza. With convenient parking nearby and easy access to the historic Santa Fe Plaza shops, this Center is ideal for getting quickly acquainted with The City Different.
+Maps, guides, and brochures; Margarita Trail Passports; Restrooms
VISUAL ARTS
Santa Fe
has long inspired creators near and far, and celebrates its 20th anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City for its innovation, investment, and community in a range of arts and creativity. Come see our galleries, museums, art markets, and immersive arts installations to find out why!
USA TODAY 10Best ranked IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts #9 “Best Art Museum”
GALLERIES
The City Different is a unique destination of 250+ world-class galleries! And there are four primary neighborhoods to explore. santafe.org/galleries-and-studios
Canyon Road: A half-mile stretch brimming with more than 100 galleries in charming adobe homes, featuring sculpture, paintings, photography, pottery, and textiles. Enjoy boutiques and award-winning restaurants, too.
Downtown Plaza: Inviting galleries, shops, and restaurants surround the Plaza. Be sure to meet New Mexico’s Native American artisans, selling their authentic jewelry and art under the portal of the Palace of the Governors
Railyard Arts District: Home to many contemporary galleries that enliven industrial warehouse-style spaces and line bustling Guadalupe Street. All are in close proximity to the must-experience Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
The SFXL District: Make time for the expansive art scene South and West of downtown: the edgy and emerging Baca Street District, the tucked-away, hyper-creative Lena Street with a neighborhood feel, and the makers, shakers, and innovators of the Siler Rufina District, including Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return.
SPOTLIGHT
MUSEUMS
Explore 20+ museums, clustered in and around the downtown Plaza, the Railyard, and Museum Hill, representing our rich culture, our long history, and our dynamic, innovative interests. santafe.org/museums
Plaza
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: Do not miss this multiroom tribute and gift shop, dedicated to our iconic mid-century artist. New 54,000 square foot museum space coming in 2027 will exhibit more of the collection, plus a Learning & Engagement Center!
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts: Home to the largest collection of contemporary Native art in the world, in connection with the Institute of American Indian Arts.
New Mexico Museum of Art: You can’t miss the Pueblo-Revival architecture just off the Plaza, which, when it opened in 1917, represented the state’s first building dedicated to art.
Palace of the Governors at the New Mexico History Museum: In the original seat of the colonial Spanish administration, revitalized in 2024, exhibitions span the history of Indigenous people, Spanish colonization, the Mexican Period, as well as travel and commerce on the legendary Santa Fe Trail.
Railyard
Explore the newly opened Vladem Contemporary, a second location for the New Mexico Museum of Art SITE Santa Fe, a contemporary art space showcasing ever-changing installations by the emerging, influential artists, and El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe , devoted to exhibits, activities, and events that celebrate and promote local culture and traditions.
Museum Hill
Just a five-minute drive from downtown, you’ll find the majestic Museum Hill, with 360-degree views, boasting the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the Museum of International Folk Art, the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum, and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Fortify yourself with lunch at the Museum Hill Cafe and relax outside amid the sculptures and flora at nearby Santa Fe Botanical Garden
New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary
Canyon Road
IMMERSIVE ARTS
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return : The original Meow Wolf is right here in The City Different’s innovative Siler Rufina District, thanks to the nimble Santa Fe-based arts collective impressing Game of Thrones’ creator George R.R. Martin with their creativity. Experience this interactive 70+-room journey to discover just what happened to the Selig-Pastore family. Speaking of family, the Rainbow Rainbow Room hosts free arts and crafts hours for the kids; for the grownups, Float Cafe & Bar and fun concerts at Fancy Town.
Sky Railway: And another George R.R. Martin passion project is the just as popular imaginative adventure train offering culinary, theatrical, childcentered, environmental, astronomic experiences on rails. Book this popular voyage in advance!
LOCAL & REGIONAL ART MARKETS
While The City Different is a world-class city for art, our local artists and artisans are also creative powerhouses. For a taste, check out the Santa Fe Artists Market on Saturdays, and on Sundays, the Railyard Artisan Market—both held in the Railyard. And in May, July, and September, meet the local and regional makers at the Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild, held in downtown’s Cathedral Park.
USA TODAY 10Best ranked the International Folk Art Market #6 for “Best Art Festival”
Summer Art Markets
A must! Santa Fe’s annual art markets— Traditional Spanish Market, Contemporary Hispanic Market, and Santa Fe Indian Market transform downtown into a lively labyrinth of pop-up tents, vendors, and patrons, drawing thousands of local, national, and international visitors. In the Railyard, the International Folk Art Market is a multi-day affair that showcases the work of 150 artists from 60 countries, and includes their inspiring music and cuisine. Don’t miss the Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show.
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Santa Fe Indian Market
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return
Plan your trip around these major art events!
Year-round
New Mexico Capitol Art Collection nmcapitolart.com
Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival santafejff.org
February
Santa Fe Film Festival santafefilmfestival.com
May SWAIA Native Fashion Week swaianativefashion.org
Santa Fe International Literary Festival sfinternationallitfest.org
Native Treasures Art Market nmculture.org
Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild artsandcraftsguild.org
Studio Tour in El Rito
June
CURRENTS 2025 Art & Technology Festival currentsnewmedia.org
July
International Folk Art Market folkartmarket.org
Santa Fe Art Week santafe.org/artweek
Art Santa Fe artsantafe.com
Traditional Spanish Market traditionalspanishmarket.org
Contemporary Hispanic Market contemporaryhispanicmarket.org
Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild artsandcraftsguild.org
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August
Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show whitehawkshows.com
103rd SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market swaia.org
September
Santa Fe Fiesta Fine Arts & Crafts Market santafefiesta.org
El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe elmuseocultural.org
Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild artsandcraftsguild.org
Santa Fe Studio Tour sfestudioart.com
Studio Tours in Pecos, Pojoaque, and Taos
October
Santa Fe International Film Festival santafe.film
Studio Tours in Abiquiú, Galisteo, Eldorado
November
Studio Tour in Dixon
Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival recyclesantafe.org
Review Santa Fe Photo Festival visitcenter.org
Santa Fe Winter Indian Market swaia.org
December
Winter Spanish Market Artists Show traditionalspanishmarket.org
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Santa Fe’s
Connections to Communities Beyond the Southwest
Santa Fe will celebrate its 20th anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City
Throughout 2025, Santa Fe will celebrate its 20th anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art with a variety of special events titled GENERATION/S Tradition as Innovation, including a series of Creative City Encounters focused on discussions about the generational transfer of traditional and heritage arts knowledge among a subset of the 66 Creative City communities. You can also expect classes, workshops, and more!
With the Creative City mission to “drive innovation, investment, and prosperity in a range of arts and creativity,” The City Different is living up to its promise: Beyond the hundreds of opportunities to experience and purchase art at worldrenowned festivals, fiestas, and markets and scores of chances to buy pieces directly from local artists, the city’s Arts and Culture department fosters Artist Exchange Programs, where the collaborations form the basis of exhibitions and education about the present and future of particular crafts and folk arts. santafe.org/unesco-creative-cities-network
Over the course of 2022, two colcha embroiderers from Santa Fe and two needle workers from Trinidad, Cuba collaborated to complete pieces they each developed
The City Different’s Enduring Sister Cityship to 10 International Communities
• Bukhara, Uzbekistan
• Holguin, Cuba
• Icheon, South Korea
• Livingston, Zambia
• Parral, Mexico
• San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
• Santa Fe de la Vega, Spain
• Sorrento, Italy
• Tsuyama, Japan
• Zhangjiajie, China
Santa Fe, and its 10 Sister Cities, are united through Sister City International, a program created at President Eisenhower’s 1956 White House conference on citizen diplomacy. The mission “to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation” creates bonds between people from different cities and cultures around the world. Santa Fe’s focus is on cultivating high-quality exchanges with its Sister Cities, one of which is a rich and longstanding student exchange program and all 10 are always invited to attend the annual International Folk Art Market (July 10–13, 2025).
Appointed Chair of the Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee, Carol RobertsonLopez, says, “I can confirm our openness to people around the world in part through this program’s footprint. The fact is the sun never sets on Santa Fe’s Sister Cities—eternal light connects us all!” santafenm.gov/tourism/sister-cities
In October 2024, Tsuyama’s Mayor Keizo Taniguchi and members of his delegation attended the 25th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony of the Tsuyama-Santa Fe Sister City Relationship. Their gift was planting one of its homeland’s cherished cherry trees outside of City Hall.
Sakura cherry blossoms in front of a castle in Santa Fe Sister City Tsuyama, Japan
PERFORMING ARTS
Santa Fe
presents and entertains all year long with an extensive variety of performing arts.
Venues
Built in 1931, the historic Lensic Performing Arts Center in the heart of downtown, just off the Plaza, hosts everything from the symphony to dance to movie nights. State-of-the-art production capabilities meet a classic vibe in this 800-capacity Spanish-Moorish-style theater. Other large performance venues include the 450-seat St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art and the 400-seat James A. Little Theater on the New Mexico School for the Deaf campus.
Opera & More
Santa Fe Opera: Featuring stunning views, the open-air Santa Fe Opera presents world-class performances in an architectural wonder of a building, set in a peaceful and rugged landscape. There’s not a bad seat in the house! Plan your trip for June through August to catch the 2025 season: La Bohème, The Marriage of Figaro, Rigoletto, The Turn of the Screw, and Die Walküre. Nationally renowned band concert performances show through September. santafeopera.org
Circus Arts
Wise Fool New Mexico: Throughout the year, the local circus troupe awes audiences with its socially conscious performances that include puppetry, theater and, of course, the circus arts. And, you, too, can learn to swing with the greatest of ease if you register for one of their classes. Learn more and find upcoming performance locations. wisefoolnewmexico.org
Theater
Theatre Santa Fe has the lowdown on the 20-plus local theater companies, offering everything from Shakespeare to contemporary productions. And each summer, William Shakespeare’s prose and poetry come alive in the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands amphitheater. theatresantafe.org; santafebotanicalgarden.org
The Exodus Ensemble is an immersive theater company whose original performances thrust audiences into an experiential scenario, making them the epicenter of the story. Expect intimate audiences, mature content, and free tickets. exodusensemble.com
DID YOU KNOW?
Flamenco, the passionate, age-old dance form of illustrious pageantry and costume is authentically alive and five generations strong in Santa Fe. Experience it! Find out more on page 69.
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Santa Fe Opera
The Exodus Ensemble
El Flamenco Cabaret with Compañía Entreflamenco
Classical, Orchestral, Chamber Music
There is no shortage of organizations presenting music in The City Different throughout the year! Internationally known musicians and vocalists grace Santa Fe stages.
New Mexico Performing Arts Society nmpas.org
Performance Santa Fe performancesantafe.org
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival santafechambermusic.com
Santa Fe Desert Chorale desertchorale.org
Santa Fe Pro Musica sfpromusica.org
Santa Fe Symphony santafesymphony.org
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble sfwe.org
Live Music
Find something to groove to most every night of the week! Venues range from club scenes to intimate hotel bars to more grandiose spots like the Santa Fe Opera, The Lensic Performing Arts Center, and SITE Santa Fe. IndigenousWays Festival
June–August, Lensic 360 presents the Santa Fe Summer Scene (lensic360.org)—free, live music and family-friendly movies!
Downtown Plaza: Join the locals for an evening series in the gazebo offering the best of local and national talent—from jazz to bluegrass to rock ’n’ roll.
Railyard Plaza: Listen and dance while drinking and eating from one of the many food trucks or at one of the neighborhood’s restaurants or bars.
Railyard Park: Bring the kids, a blanket, and a picnic for the familyfriendly movie series at the grassy park.
SWAN Park or Reunity Resources: These are true family-friendly, bring-your-picnic concert experiences.
Other great summer events
• Santa Fe Botanical Garden: Sunset Concert Series in the amphitheater
• Abiquiú: Blossoms & Bones Ghost Ranch Music Festival, Ghost Ranch
• Albuquerque & Santa Fe: New Mexico Jazz Festival, various venues
• Los Alamos: Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, Ashley Pond Park
• Taos: Taos Summer Music, Kit Carson Park
Santa Fe Pro Musica
Lensic 360 Summer Scene
FLAMENCO Capital of the Southwest
Venues & Experiences
El Farol
Experience five generations of passionate heritage that began with Vicente Griego and María Benítez!
elfarolsantafe.com/flamencodinnershow; 505.983.9912
Thurs–Sat, 6:30 pm dinner / 8–9 pm flamenco performance; special December holiday dates
Reserve your spot for a one-of-a-kind prix-fixe dinner menu and flamenco show at the oldest (founded in 1835!) and most beloved bar in Santa Fe—El Farol. For 30 years, El Farol has invited talented musicians and dancers to their intimate stage via the National Institute of Flamenco. Experience performances by Marisol Encinias, Joaquín Encinias, Vicente Griego, and the members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. Acclaimed guests from Spain, such as Carmen Coy, Jesús Perona, and David “El Galli” also grace the stage.
El Flamenco Cabaret with Compañía Entreflamenco entreflamenco.com; 505.209.1302 ongoing performances; check for availability
Even with four robust seasons of flamenco performances at El Flamenco Cabaret, shows consistently sell out, so make reservations! The company Entreflamenco (a 2017 Santa Fe Mayor’s Arts Award winner) is led by 2022 NYC Bessie Award nominee Antonio Granjero (for his outstanding performance at The Joyce Theater), originally from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, and Estefanía Ramirez. The artistic duo own and operate El Flamenco Cabaret, Santa Fe’s only venue dedicated 100% to flamenco, where they direct, produce, and star in the headlining shows. In an intimate setting, savor à la carte Spanish cuisine and wines, while captivated by flamenco performances that feature and celebrate guest artists from Spain, including Juan Jose Alba.
Other Opportunities:
EmiArteFlamenco
emiarteflamenco.com; 505.660.9122 special performance runs in Summer, Fall, and in December
Make plans to see native New Mexican La Emi and her company EmiArteFlamenco! Virtually born into flamenco, she was first exposed to the raw emotion of the art form while in utero. It was a family affair to attend the María Benítez Cabaret shows, where her father worked the box office. At the age of four, La Emi began taking classes with Benítez and as a high schooler began teaching for her. Since 2014, EmiArteFlamenco has spellbound audiences with a rotating cast of talented musicians and dancers of various genres from New Mexico and beyond, including singer Vicente Griego and his rumba Flamenca band, ReVóZo. La Emi collaborates with top choreographers to create her shows, including Eloy Aguilar from Granada and Gala Vivancos from Madrid, with whom she studies in Spain.
• Nicolasa Chávez is Serenata Flamenca on Sky Railway (skyrailway.com/#adventures; 844.743.3759)
• Compañia Chuscales y Mina Fajardo appear at Teatro Paraguas and El Rancho de las Golondrinas festivals (minafajardo.com; 505.310.5455)
• Casa Flamenca dancer Carmen Montes “La Chispa” and guitarist virtuoso Juani de la Isla perform during the summer (casaflamenca.org; 505.247.0622)
Soak Your Bones in Healing Water
Soothe your muscles after hiking, skiing, or cycling in The City Different. Discover what Northern New Mexico’s Indigenous peoples have long known: A soak in natural mineral hot springs has a magical power to heal and rejuvenate. Ten Thousand Waves, Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort, and Jemez Hot Springs offer communal and private soaking options, and all are within easy, scenic driving distance. Or check with your local lodging—many have spa and sauna services onsite. santafe.org/spa
SPA & Wellness
Renew your mind, body, and soul in The City Different!
Ojo Santa Fe ranked #14 on the 2023 list of the “16 Best Spa Weekend Getaways in the US” in Travel + Leisure Magazine.
Treat Yourself to Some Bodywork
There’s no quicker way to relax than with a body treatment. Choose from a rich menu of options: shiatsu, salt glow, craniosacral, smudging ceremonies, CBD body wraps, chakra balancing, acupuncture, deep tissue work, float and infrared sauna therapies, aromatherapy, Japanese, Himalayan, Swedish, and Ayurvedic techniques. Santa Fe is home to dozens of private practice therapists, as well as skilled practitioners at resorts and hotels with in-house spas. santafe.org/spa-and-wellness
The Spa at Loretto
Ten Thousand Waves
Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked Ten Thousand Waves #2 on the 2022 World’s Best Awards list of the “15 Best Destination Spas in the US”
Try a Movement Class
After an active day trip, or a sporty day out on the trail, stretch and invigorate your limbs at one of The City Different’s many yoga and dance studios. From beginner to advanced, vinyasa to kundalini to ashtanga, Nia to Pilates, cardio to hip-hop, Santa Fe offers a range of classes throughout the day taught by highly accredited instructors. santafe.org/fitness
Contemplate & Meditate
Long recognized as a place of spiritual awareness and awakening, The City Different offers multiple guided experiences for getting in touch with your thoughts—you can find meditation and healing retreats and workshops in a variety of disciplines and practices yearround. You might find that slumber comes easily in our slow-paced, small community, which offers natural rejuvenation. Or amble up to a mountain perch for expansive, azure sky vistas and find a spot to sit in the fragrant piñon trees and breathe deeply—inner peace awaits you in the landscapes of Northern New Mexico! santafe.org/spirituality
Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort
Dale Ball Trails
BODY of Santa Fe
MAP OF SANTA FE HISTORIC DISTRICT
ATTRACTIONS
Bataan Memorial
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis
Cross of the Martyrs
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Loretto Chapel
IAIA Museum of Contemporary
Native Arts
New Mexico History Museum
New Mexico Museum of Art
New Mexico School for the Arts
Oldest House
Palace of the Governors
San Miguel Chapel
Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe Plaza
Santa Fe Railyard
Santuario de Guadalupe
Sky Railway
Vladem Contemporary Art Museum
HOTELS
Drury Plaza
Eldorado Hotel El Sendero Inn
Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza
Hotel Chimayo
Hotel Santa Fe
Hotel St. Francis
Inn & Spa at Loretto
Inn of the Governors
Inn on the Alameda
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa
La Fonda on the Plaza
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
The Lodge at Santa Fe
The Sage Hotel
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
Santa Fe was honored in the Food & Wine Magazine Global Tastemaker Awards on the list of “The 10 Best Cities for Neighborhood Restaurants in the US”
Santa Fe’s CUISINE
culinary scene is a gastronomic epicenter in the Southwest with hundreds of one-of-a-kind, locally owned restaurants to choose from.
Come dine with us!
Chefs & Restaurants
Beyond endless dishes that feature red and green chile, our very popular resident heat and spice, you can sample modern fusion options and diverse cuisine from around the globe, including Japanese, Indian, African, French, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, South American, Mediterranean, Spanish, and more. You can also find classic steakhouses, cozy brew and gastro pubs, eateries specializing in mouthwatering BBQ, fresh seafood, and delicious dining options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free eaters.
Additionally, Santa Fe is home to the only AAA Four Diamond restaurants in the state of New Mexico—Geronimo on Canyon Road, Sazón near the Plaza, Sassella next to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and Terra at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado.
The City Different also boasts several chefs who have been nominated for the James Beard Foundation “Best Chef: Southwest” awards, with Chef/Owner Mark Kiffin of the Compound Restaurant (in 2005) and Chef/Owner Fernando Olea of Sazón (in 2022) receiving top honors. In 2024, the Compound was a finalist in the Outstanding Restaurant award category and Chef Eduardo Rodriguez of Zacatlán Restaurant was a finalist for Best Chef.
Truly all of our chefs are artists and integral members of our community, heralded for their talent and service. See them at work with a ticket to one of the events at September’s Santa Fe Wine & Chile, where 70 chefs and 100 wineries pair their expert flavors for thousands of attendees.
To plan your culinary journey, pick up a copy of our Menu Magazine at any of our Visitor Information Centers or visit santafe.org/dine.
Compound Restaurant
The Pink Adobe
Sazón
Chile 101
How should I answer the question “Red, green or Christmas?”
We take the question “Red, green or Christmas?” very seriously, in large part because chile production has a significant impact on New Mexico’s economy. In 2022, New Mexico produced 46,750 tons chile, with an estimated value of $41.5 million, making it the top cash crop in the state. Most of the magic happens 250 miles to Santa Fe’s south in the “Chile Capital of the World,” Hatch, New Mexico.
Heat may be what determines your selection, but neither red nor green is consistently hotter. Ask your server which option packs the most punch. “Christmas” means a combination of green and red, perfect for those seeking the best of both worlds.
What makes a chile red or green, and how are they processed?
It’s all about timing: Red chiles are simply green chiles that have remained on the vine longer and ripened fully. However, once picked, the green chile is typically roasted as a fresh whole chile, then peeled, and served diced, while red chile is dried and processed into a powder, then cooked into a thick roux-based sauce.
Chile as an ingredient
Try green chile everything—stews, mac ‘n’ cheese, cheeseburgers, and all manner of sweets, like apple pie. Find red chile powder in pumpkin soup, jelly, infused in dark chocolate, or on the rim of a Santa Fe Margarita Trail cocktail!
Eat it like a local
Chile is a staple! Come autumn, most households purchase their green for the year from grocery stores or the Farmers’ Market and watch it roasted on site. And you can find their savory powdered red in the cupboard, marked mild, medium, or hot. Take some home as a spicy reminder of your visit!
What is Northern New Mexican cuisine?
Neither Tex, nor Mex, the cuisine is a blend of Hispanic and Pueblo influences. The hearty beans, fresh corn, spicy green and red chile sauces, and fluffy tortillas are only the beginning. Think tacos, tamales, posole, enchiladas, chile rellenos, sopaipilla, pan dulce, fajitas, stews. You can find these dishes and more at nearly all restaurants in Santa Fe.
DID YOU KNOW?
Car owners have their choice of three standard license plates styles. The newest on the block is the chile plate, which won America’s Best License Plate Award for 2017. The turquoise centennial plate won in 2011.
Santa Fe Bite
Farm to
CHEF
Dine out in The City Different to enjoy farm-fresh, local food!
Agriculture continues to play a large role in New Mexico’s economy. In fact, it is the state’s thirdlargest industry with the Census of Agriculture reporting 25,044 farms in the Land of Enchantment. Many of those are successful niche farms within 100 miles or fewer of Santa Fe, and you could be lucky enough to try their produce.
A longstanding tradition, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market loosely started during the late 1960s and the early days of the farm-to-table movement. Today, you can purchase produce from more than 150 vendors on Tuesdays, May–November and Saturdays year-round at a permanent location in the Railyard Plaza.
Among the thousands of Farmers’ Market goers are many of The City Different’s award-winning chefs, who have a favorite farmer for each ingredient on their menus. Some chefs have formed deeper relationships, collaborating on grow and harvest plans to ensure not only the sustainability of the farm, but the promise of their restaurant’s brand as a destination for ethically and locally sourced, fresh food.
If local food is a priority for you, definitely visit the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market and do a little bit of research to determine if the restaurant you’ve booked has a farm relationship!
“I have always been attracted to food and the role it plays in people’s lives, and there is also the moral aspect that I want to support local agriculture,” Andrée Falls, Sage Bakehouse
“Vegetables are what talk to us the most and the ONLY way to get fresh veggies is through a farmer—plain and simple. Santa Fe Farmers’ Market farmer Matt Romero’s produce is beautiful, and I learn about different eggplant and radish varieties from him, among the many items he has available each week,” Chef Paulraj Karuppasamy, Paper Dosa
Explore the acclaimed Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, a top-tier farmers’ market in the nation, where you’ll find Northern New Mexico’s finest produce and goods. Visit us in the Railyard District every Saturday year-round and Tuesdays May to December. Don’t miss our Café and Gift Shop!
Dishes in Santa Fe 12 Must-Taste
The City Different is blessed with food traditions as old as the cultures that settled here so long ago—the First Peoples, the Spaniards, nomadic traders, ranchers, cowboys, and homesteaders. Today, with dozens of chefs from around the world making Santa Fe their home, our food culture is further enhanced in unexpected, wonderful ways. Our traditional New Mexico cuisine is characterized by the smoky earthiness of blue corn tortillas and pinto beans, as well as red and green chile and you must taste it!
Biscochito
The history of the fine anise, cinnamon, and sugar shortbread-like cookie we call a biscochito—or bizcochito— dates back to the arrival of the Spanish colonists in the 16th century, after which time it was lovingly influenced by Indigenous cultures. Now it boasts the honor of being the official state cookie as of 1989. Come holiday season, you’ll see a preponderance at parties and events.
Breakfast Burrito
Some say the Breakfast Burrito was born in Santa Fe, created by the owners of Tia Sophia’s restaurant, delivering Mexican comfort food since 1975! The combination of soft, savory scrambled egg, melted cheese, hash browns or rough-cut roasted potatoes, along with your choice of bacon, sausage, or chorizo, pinto or black beans, red, green, or Christmas—all wrapped in a fluffy warm tortilla—can be handheld or smothered.
Carne Adovada
Calabacitas
The Spanish word for squash is Calabacitas, but that’s not the only ingredient in this comfort food—corn and beans are paramount as well, making the dish a Three Sisters (crops planted in a companion fashion by various Indigenous people) extravaganza. Cooked down with chopped onions and sometimes chicken broth, cheese, and green chile, you may never try the same combo twice, but will always love the flavor and texture, a cross between brothy and caramelized.
Is it enough to say that Carne (meaning meat in Spanish) and Adovada (meaning marinate) is a New Mexican pork stew simmered in a red chilebased sauce packed with spices? This combo can stand alone, be stuffed into a burrito, eaten with corn tortillas, or served over beans and rice. You won’t forget the tender chunks of marinated pork that melt in your mouth.
Chile Relleno
The most-sought-after authentic Chile Relleno (meaning stuffed in Spanish) is a large roasted poblano or Anaheim pepper stuffed with cheese and often other delights, dipped in a fluffy egg batter and fried until golden brown. It’s generally a main dish and can be served with red and/or green and rice. A taste sensation!
Enchiladas
The corn tortillas so central to this dish date back to the Aztecs in Mexico, who routinely rolled them around a filling of some sort. Today, that filling is meat, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, or a combination of all, with a chile-based sauce to top it off. An early recipe is said to have been published in the first-ever Mexican cookbook in 1831. The name Enchilada comes from the verb enchilar, meaning “to season (or decorate) with chili.”
Frito Pie
Flan
It’s said that the Roman Empire is the originator of this dessert, but we thank the Spanish colonists for introducing this flat custardy cake to the Southwest. The tastiest ingredients—cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla—are blended and then baked. The glossy topping is a lovely caramel sauce. You may enjoy yours complemented by various fruits.
A classic of Santa Fe cuisine since the 1960s, the Frito Pie is a corn chip base, topped with New Mexico red chile, pinto beans, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and spicy ground beef or turkey. Taste an original from the Five & Dime General Store on the Santa Fe Plaza, where they cook chile con carne with red chile and ground beef from scratch. Served right from the Fritos bag, it’s perfect for a stroll or find it at countless Santa Fe restaurants.
Posole
Green Chile Stew
Like all stews, our Santa Fe version developed as an inexpensive approach to making a little bit of meat (typically pork or beef, but chicken is common, and turkey is a seasonal treat) go a long way by adding the humble potato, onion, corn, and spicy green chile. Cover over a low and persistent flame. Of course, vegetarian options are delicious as well!
Posole (also spelled pozole) is dried corn kernels, soaked in a lime solution and hulled before being combined with meat (typically pork), garlic, onions, red chile, and a variety of spices. Maize or corn was a critical crop and sacred plant to the ancient and Indigenous cultures and featured at rituals and special occasions. Today, an iteration of it in the form of posole is served as a warm side dish or from a crowd-pleasing pot simmering on the stove.
Tamales
Sopaipilla
Sopaipillas are a puffy fried pastry bread that were most likely created right here in New Mexico close to 200 years ago. Some like theirs drizzled with honey as a sweet treat, while others wield them to soak up New Mexico chile. Or, enjoy a sopaipilla for dinner, stuffed with beans, cheese, chile, and more! Fortunate for you, a basket of fresh sopaipillas is a staple at most every New Mexican restaurant.
Originating in Ancient Mesoamerica BC, tamales were a portable food for hunters, travelers, and armies. Later, the Mexican tradition of serving tamales at Christmas migrated north to New Mexico and whether you’re assembling them in Grandma’s kitchen or enoying at a restaurant, they’re filled with a range of ingredients, from the classic pork and red chile to a variety of vegetarian inventions, all cased in a soft, creamy cornmeal, and steamed inside a cornhusk. Order them topped with red or green chile, or request “Christmas,” which means you’ll taste both!
TimeOut Magazine rated the Margarita Trail as the #3 “best drink trail in America for experiencing local flavors”
Tours & Trails Self- Guided FOODIE
Take yourself on one of our culinary tours! santafe.org/self-guided-tours
Do you identify as a gastronome, a gourmand, or a gourmet? Or are you just generally hungry?!
However you ID, you are in the right place as Santa Fe hosts more than 400 restaurants from the casual to the exquisite.
Santa Fe Margarita Trail
Thanks to José Cuervo, who reportedly introduced tequila to New Mexico at the turn of the 20th century, Santa Fe has grown into a mecca for the delicious cocktail. Taste more than 50 of the best margaritas in the world at Santa Fe’s most popular bars and restaurants on the Santa Fe Margarita Trail, now in its 9th year of bringing people together over fun drinks. Track your progress with the paper Passport or the app and earn rewards, like T-shirts, an invitation into the Margarita Society, a Margarita Bartender Kit, and many more surprises!
Breakfast Burrito Tour
Beware: You may never return to a regular burrito! Santa Fe is arguably the birthplace of the Breakfast Burrito—a combo of soft, savory scrambled egg, melted cheese, hash browns or rough-cut roasted papas (potatoes), your choice of bacon, sausage, chorizo or calabacitas, pinto or black beans, red, green, or Christmas chile, all wrapped in a fluffy, warm tortilla. And we’ve been perfecting it ever since. Handheld or smothered, the Breakfast Burrito is always the right choice!
Coffee Lovers Tour
Santa Fe is known for its chile, but our coffee is pretty remarkable, too, with many shops roasting their own beans for a signature strength and flavor. The tour will guide you to some engaging locals’ hangouts all over town, like Agapao or Iconik, where you can relax and absorb the scene.
Food Truck Tour
In Santa Fe, the demand is high for a super-tasty on-the-go repast, so it’s good thing there are dozens of food trucks open year-round, like El Queretano on Airport Road, Bo’s Authentic Thai near the Capitol building, James Beard Foundation Award-nominated El Chile Toreado off Cerrillos Road, and La Loncherita Salvadoreña in Midtown! Think pupusas, sushi, hoagies, falafel, po’boys, tacos, burritos, roasted plantains, beignets, calabacitas, pizza, green chile cheeseburgers, barbecue brisket sandwiches, baby back pork ribs, rugelachs, rolled ice cream, frybread. Oh, and a whole truck for the vegan oriented. This casual meal could be your most delicious.
Craft Beer & Spirits Tour
Jump on this inspired itinerary to various breweries, beer halls, tasting rooms, and distilleries where Santa Feans take their beer and spirits craft quite seriously! For the sudsy side, try hop-filled IPAs, like Santa Fe Brewing Company’s Happy Camper, opaque stouts, hard kombuchas or the local cideries’ variety of fruit-derived fermentations from sweet to dry. For the harder stuff, there’s gin from Tumbleroot or Los Poblanos, Santa Fe Spirits’ Silver Coyote Pure Malt Whiskey, and As Above So Below’s Ritual Vodka. And if you prefer bubbles, don’t miss the New Mexico-based Gruet Winery’s tasting room, which serves Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines with roots originating from Gilbert Gruet’s Champagne house in Bethon, France.
The Chocolate Trail
House
This rich and sweetly flavored route connects Santa Fe’s world-class artisan chocolatiers, who offer everything from traditional cacao drinks to hand-rolled truffles and hand-dipped chocolates accented with piñon nuts and chile. Why not visit all? The Chocolate Maven Bakery, Kakawa Chocolate House, Señor Murphy Candymaker, Sweet Santa Fe, and The Chocolate Smith look forward to welcoming you!
Alkemē, a James Beard Award Best New Restaurant Semifinalist, reimagines Asian heritage cuisine. Led by Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Karels and executed by Executive Chef Erica Tai, experience a harmonious blend of the past and present, honoring tradition while inviting exploration and innovation.
Kakawa Chocolate
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Culinary Attractions
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market One of the oldest, largest, and most successful growers’ markets in the US. More than 150 farmers and producers. santafefarmersmarket.com
Las Cosas Cooking School The motto here is “We cook for fun!” Try their popular and eclectic classes inside the Las Cosas kitchen and specialty foods kitchen shoppe. lascosascooking.com
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta is on USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards list again for Best Wine Festival, in 2024 at #9.
Santa Fe School of Cooking Learn the foods of the Southwest through hands-on and demo-based classes in a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining room. Shop the Market for ingredients and cookware, and join a Restaurant Walking Tour. santafeschoolofcooking.com
January
New Mexico Brewers’ Guild WinterBrew Samples the suds brought to you by breweries from around the state. nmbeer.org
February
Souper Bowl Vote on the best soups from local chefs. Fundraiser to help alleviate hunger. thefooddepot.org/souper-bowl
Santa Fe Restaurant Week 75 participating restaurants invite you to feast on prix-fixe meals at a fraction of the cost. nmrestaurantweek.com
May
Cocktails & Culture Festival Tastings, seminars, and Taco Wars, a competition featuring celebrated chefs and signature cocktails by renowned mixologists. theliquidmuse.com/nm-cocktail-culture-culinaryfestival
June
New Mexico Cocktail Week Local bars and restaurants offer cocktail and culinary experiences. nmcocktailweek.com
July
Santa Fe Wine Festival Sample handmade New Mexican wines from 20 vintners around the state. golondrinas.org
August
Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival Local grub and suds purveyors bring their best, plus live music, arts & crafts, and family activities. golondrinas.org
Local Harvest Celebration & Farm-to-Table Dinner Now in its second year, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute hosts an unparalleled repast in which chefs and wineries partner to highlight the beauty and bounty of local agriculture. farmersmarketinstitute.org
September
Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown Chefs compete to make the best green chile cheeseburger. You taste and vote! ediblesmackdown.com
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta Five days of events celebrating Santa Fe restaurants and exquisite wines from around the world. Don’t miss Chile Friday, featuring our spicy state tradition, and the Grand Tasting! santafewineandchile.org
Sazón 221 Shelby St sazonsantafe.com | 505.983.8604
Fine Dining from Chef Fernando Olea, winner of the James Beard Award: Best Chef Southwest 2022. Join us at Sazón for the award-winning wine list, outstanding service and creative menu for a dining experience like none other!
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
OUTDOORS
Discover The City Different’s
Located in the Southern Rocky Mountain chain at 7,000 feet, Santa Fe is a semiarid climate at the crossroads of grass and shrub lands, piñon-juniper woodlands, and 1.6 million acres of coniferous National Forest that enjoys 320+ days of sunshine a year.
With the towering Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east, the Rio Grande Valley to the south and west, and the Jemez Mountains for your sunsets, enthusiasts can often ski, bike, hike, ride, fish, golf, balloon and paddle, all in the same week.
heart of downtown, Ski Santa Fe offers some of the finest slopes in the Southwest, some of the fluffiest snow, and the shortest lift lines. With a base elevation of 10,350 feet and a peak elevation of 12,075 feet, Ski Santa Fe offers expansive vistas of all the beauty that is Northern New Mexico, plus terrain for every skill level with 90 trails. Access them in just four minutes via the Santa Fe Express, a brand-new high-speed lift! The rental shop is well equipped, as is the on-site retail shop. Choose from two eateries with outdoor decks for soaking in the rays while refueling with delicious regional dishes.
Snowshoe & Cross Country Ski
Winsor Trail: Park at Ski Santa Fe and access miles of wilderness trails.
Norski Loop: Try the two miles of groomed trails designated for the cross-country skier only.
Aspen Vista Trail: Explore the out-and-back trail, which is wide and has a gradual grade, perfect for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Hyde Memorial State Park: Fun with kiddos of any age, located halfway between downtown and Ski Santa Fe, this area sports a sledding and tubing hill sure to put a smile on the young thrill-seeker.
“This ski resort is a hidden gem in the American West. With no plans of going commercial, it maintains a real community feel. What sets Ski Santa Fe apart from other resorts is how perfectly it caters to every skill level.”
—Travel + Leisure Magazine
HIKE
From foothills to mountain peaks, Santa Fe County has more than 300+ miles of hiking trails. You can easily get your hands on trail maps to guide you to the terrain that will suit your interests best and there are multiple outdoor shops to rent or buy gear.
Dale Ball Trails: 24 miles of hiking with access points throughout the foothill neighborhoods east of downtown, including the popular Sierra del Norte parking lot. Find handy maps at trail junctions.
Chamisa Trail: Just a 15-minute drive from downtown delivers National Forest access and the ponderosa pines and aspens that come with it. You may feel the altitude on this trail, but it’s a gradual grade and offers the option of a loop.
Aspen Vista Trail: A great gradual trail any time of year, but in fall, bathe in the golden aspens and catch views of the whole valley aglow. It’s about 6.5 miles to the top, but an easy out and back for turning around at any point.
Atalaya Mountain: To access the numerous trails, your best bet is to park in the lot at the entrance to St. John’s College. Plot your course using the trailhead map.
Cerrillos Hills State Park: Travel the Turquoise Trail/NM-14, just 16 miles from Santa Fe. Enjoy five miles of gently sloping trails with views of the Sandia, Ortiz, Jemez, and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges, and learn about the former mines that populated the area.
Yarrow Mountain Guides offers professionally guided rock climbing trips to guests of all experience levels. Connect with the magic of New Mexico in a truly unique way and explore new heights above unforgettable landscapes.
Dale Ball Trails
Aspen Vista Trail
Road Cycling
Hyde Park Road to Ski Santa Fe: Take a 16mile one-way spin up to a peak elevation of 10,350 feet and catch the Blue Bus shuttle back down.
Turquoise Trail/NM-14: Choose your distance for great views on your way to the mining towns of Cerrillos or Madrid.
Mountain Biking
Easy:
Rail Trail: With a rugged-ish mountain bike, enjoy the 17-ish-mile out-and-back, part asphalt and part dirt trail, along the Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. If you ride the length, you’ll end up in Lamy, but you can turn around at any point. Great for families.
Easy to Moderate:
Galisteo Basin Preserve: Just 14 miles from Santa Fe, with views of the Ortiz Mountains, explore more than 40 miles of trails through sandstone, grasslands, and arroyos. Trail maps at most junctures. Park in any lot for different access points. Great for hiking, too.
La Tierra Trails: An expanse of 25 miles of trails, pump tracks, and jump courses. Choose from three trailheads, each offering different access to the same great network. Nice for walking, too.
Moderate to Difficult:
Glorieta Adventure Camps: Just 22 miles from Santa Fe, offers public access to 20 miles of trails. Roll along through aspen stands, pine forests, and granite canyons with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Glorieta Baldy. Park at the Baptist Bypass Trailhead. Good for hiking, too.
Difficult:
Winsor Trail: For higher-elevation, more technical rides, hop on the Blue Bus shuttle to trailheads along Hyde Park Road, concluding at Ski Santa Fe. The lengthy and varied trail holds a big draw for the more experienced rider.
BIKE
The number of bike shops in Santa Fe should suggest it’s a wholly embraced activity. Mountain bikers share the 300+ miles of trails with hikers and there are long stretches of vista-inspiring road for the cyclist.
Singletracks Mountain Bike News rated The City Different #7 in the Top 10 Mountain Bike Destinations in North America.
Winsor Trail
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WATERSPORTS
You’ll be amazed by all of the paddling and rafting opportunities within a short drive of Santa Fe. Tubing is a blast as well, particularly on a few-mile stretch of the Rio Grande from the Taos Junction bridge to the town of Pilar or on a stretch of the Rio Chama below the Abiquiú dam, where a whitewater wave feature sees dozens of kayakers.
The Rio Grande and Rio Chama offer paddlers a diverse selection of half-day, full-day, and multi-day trips, ranging from mellow Class I to technical Class IV rapids, sure to put even the most experienced paddler to the test.
Farther afield is the San Juan River, where you can float from the bottom of the Navajo Lake about 115 miles across far Northwestern New Mexico on Class I to II water. Or enjoy the lake itself for motorized boats, canoers, kayakers, water skiers, and sailors. Abiquiú Lake and Storrie Lake also welcome a variety of craft.
There are plenty of local guiding companies to put you on the stretch of water most suited to your interests. santafe.org/outdoors/river-rafting
Southwest Safaris southwestsafaris.com
505.988.4246 / 800.842.4246
Southwest Wing Safaris’ exciting scenic air/land expeditions explore New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona. Discover Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Mesa Verde, Arches/Canyonlands, Painted Desert, Pueblo/Navajo/Hopi/Apache lands. Plus, unforgettable local flightseeing. Breathtaking inaccessible scenery.
Navajo Lake
OUTDOORS
FISH
Fishing the lakes, streams, and rivers of Northern New Mexico is rewarding. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish regularly stocks many of these waters with hatchery rainbow trout, supplementing resident populations of brown and brook trout and, in certain stillwaters, lake trout and kokanee salmon. New Mexico is blessed with two species of native trout—the Rio Grande cutthroat trout in the north, and the Gila trout in the south. Consider yourself fortunate to catch either one of these species, as they are becoming increasingly rare.
Whether in the conifer-forested Pecos River near Santa Fe or the red sandstone country around the Rio Chama, New Mexico’s designated Special Trout Waters offer no end of fishing adventures. Bisecting the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, the Wild and Scenic section of the Rio Grande promises a spectacular hike, wildlife viewing opportunities and, of course, excellent fishing. The Red River, which joins the Rio Grande midway through the monument, is an unforgettable option as well. Another spot along the Rio Grande to consider is the Orilla Verde Recreation Area, just 50 miles north of Santa Fe.
Farther afield is the San Juan River, a tailwater flowing out of Navajo Dam, which makes for fairly consistent year-round temperatures and great year-round fishing in beautiful desert canyon scenery.
Monastery Lake is a perfect family fishing destination. Cowles Ponds, about 15 miles up the Pecos Canyon, is designated for children under the age of 12.
Plenty of local fishing services are available to guide you to waters fitting your taste and skill level. santafe.org/outdoors/fishing
GOLF
Santa Fe offers wonderful options for all players, be they novices or advanced with low handicaps. Enjoy award-winning and 3rd-party-endorsed 9and 18-hole courses and the distant views of the Sangre de Cristos as you walk or ride. Or hone your skills at a driving range, a putting area, a bunker facility, or chipping greens.
Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe , just eight miles west of downtown, offers a mini executive course called the Great 28, which Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked #3 on a list of “Top 5 Big Little Courses” in the United States. Also designed by Baxter Spann is their 18-hole Championship Course that hosted Golf Life. Enjoy a fun cafe and bar with a patio overlooking the course, a full pro shop, driving range, short game practice area, and two putting greens. linksdesantafe.com
The Santa Fe Country Club is a semi-private golf facility on the Southside, open to the public. The 18-hole Championship Course invites players of all skill levels to enjoy the wide fairway and park-like feel. Check out the full-service pro shop to learn more about the PGA staff, available for lessons, or practice your long game on the beautiful driving range, or your short game on the chipping and putting areas. santafecountryclub.com
Courses within easy driving distance north of Santa Fe:
Santa Clara Pueblo’s Black Mesa Golf Club , designed by Baxter Spann, is an 18-hole course ranked among America’s top 50 by Golf Magazine. Enjoy a majestic desert golf experience on rolling fairways extending through mountainous valleys and dramatic sandstone ridges. Amenities include a full pro shop, driving range, short game practice area, and two putting greens. golfblackmesa.com
Pueblo of Pojoaque’s Towa Golf Course sports three independent nine-hole courses. Named “Best Golf Resort in North America” as well as “New Mexico’s Best Golf Hotel” by the World Golf Awards, Towa was designed jointly by 20-time PGA winner Hale Irwin and noted golf course designer and landscape architect William Phillips. hiltonbuffalothunder.com/golf
Pueblo de Cochiti Golf Course is an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. public golf course located on Cochiti Lake. Amenities include a full-service pro shop, chipping and putting areas, and a scenic driving range. Stick around after the game to grab a bite to eat at the Stone Kiva Bar and Grill and take in the views. cochitigolfclub.com
Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe
Black Mesa Golf Course
Towa Golf Course
OUTDOORS
HORSEBACK RIDING
When in the Southwest … ride a horse! America’s cowgirl and cowboy heritage is alive and well here in Santa Fe. Relax with an expert guide through acres of private rolling ranch property or public land as a novice upon a gaited horse, or come experience the scenery as an accomplished rider, who likes to trot, cantor, or gallop. You can, for instance, enjoy the beautiful Pecos Wilderness and encounter all manner of wildlife, including elk, deer, wild turkeys, grouse, coyotes, bighorn sheep, explore the historic mining community that is now Cerrillos Hills State Park, or fall in love with an in-town experience at a resort. Hourlong, half-day, and full day rates are available through a variety of local and regional outfits. santafe.org/outdoors/equestrian
BALLOONING
Recreating in New Mexico is always rewarding, in part because more than 45% of the Land of Enchantment is public land, we’re blessed with 320+ days of sunshine, and the elevation ranges from 2,817 feet where the Pecos River flows into Texas to the highest point on Wheeler Peak at 13,161 feet. Ballooning in New Mexico is thrilling for some of these very same reasons. As well, our skies are big here, and the cool morning air temperature helps balloons rise faster and handle better. You’ll find pilots with decades of experiences and thousands of flight hours who beckon you with their safety records and contagious enthusiasm for hot air ballooning. Book a private trip into the sky or share a ride. You’re bound to learn a lot from your bird’s-eye vantage point! santafe.org/tours/air-tours
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Museum Hill
Railyard Water Tower
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return
The most Instagrammed location in New Mexico, Meow Wolf is a psychedelic funhouse for all ages, and offers several great photo ops sure to rake in the likes.
Once the Northern terminus of the famed Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, the Railyard is now a mixed use area with contemporary galleries, live performances, shopping, and dining, and one of the most recognizable landmarks!
Home to four major museums, as well as the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Several outdoor sculptures allow you to find an inspiring shot in any direction you look.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Blocks from the historic Plaza! And just across the street, the hand-painted pillars in front of the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts offer a vivid splash of color.
The Loretto Chapel
In splendid Gothic-Revival style, modeled after King Louis IX’s Sainte Chapelle in Paris, the chapel is home to a Miraculous Staircase, constructed between 1877 and 1881 with two 360-degree turns and no apparent means of support.
San Miguel Chapel
“The Oldest Church”
Originally constructed in the early 1600s by Spanish-allied Tlaxcalan Indians from Mexico under the direction of Franciscan Padres, and dating from 1710!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Santa Fe is one of the nation’s hottest destinations for film & television
MovieMaker Magazine ranked Santa Fe as the #1 “Best Places to Live and Work as a Film Maker” in all of North America, small city category, holding the top spot since 2023.
Santa Fe’s mountainous Western landscapes, distinctive architecture, sweeping vistas, and numerous micro-climates have drawn major movie and television crews for decades, with a bonus of state incentives up to 40% in rebates. In fact, New Mexico was one of the first to incorporate a comprehensive film incentive program (2003), which was pivotal in it becoming a premier filming destination. In just the past eight years, New Mexico reported $4.3 billion in direct spend attributed to the movie industry, proving to be a significant economic driver to the state.
In the Santa Fe region alone, film makers can take advantage of three studios for a combined nine sound stages and seven movie ranches. In addition to the region’s Santa Fe Studios, Camel Rock Studios, and Aspect Media Village, nearby movie ranches feature numerous large Western town sets, homestead sets, and Spanish forts that have hosted hundreds of movies, including Lonesome Dove, All the Pretty Horses, A Million Ways to Die in the West, Cowboys and Aliens, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, 3:10 to Yuma, No Country for Old Men, The Missing, Silverado, Easy Rider, and Thor. Camel Rock Studios, the country’s first Indigenous-owned production facility and film studio has access to 17,000 acres of open land on the Tesuque Pueblo and is most recently notable for its hosting of AMC’s Dark Winds.
The Lone Ranger, 2013
While much of the excitement about New Mexico as a film making destination feels new, it should be noted that the very first was in 1898: the 38-second Indian Day School was filmed at Isleta Pueblo and produced by Thomas Edison. Early blockbusters Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969, Bonanza Creek Ranch), Young Guns (1988, Village of Cerrillos), and City Slickers (1991, Ghost Ranch and Garson Studios) may have kicked off the modern day trend, but more recently, small screen shows such as Albuquerque’s Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul have brought international attention to New Mexico as a film and television destination.
Productions filmed in the Santa Fe area!
Godless, 2017
The Longest Yard, 2005
Production sites in the Santa Fe area!
That film and television buff in you will be busy for weeks touring all of the different sites of recent films and shows in the Santa Fe area.
Santa Fe
• Evangelo’s Cocktail Lounge and Santa Fe Opera: Crazy Heart
• The Plaza Cafe: Graves and Did You Hear About the Morgans?
• San Francisco Street, in front of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi: Twins
• Santa Fe Indian School: Rez Life
• Bataan Memorial Building: Oppenheimer
Santa Fe County
• Village of Cerrillos: Young Guns, Dark Winds, We’re the Millers, Outrageous Fortune, Convoy, Hi-Lo Country, The Hitcher, Beer for My Horses, Trigger Warning, John Carpenter’s Vampires, Seal Team Six
Manhattan, 2014
• Village of Madrid: Wild Hogs, The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Cheyenne Social Club, Young Guns, Hi-Lo Country, The Hitcher, Longmire, Seal Team Six, We’re the Millers, Lincoln
• Village of Lamy: Oppenheimer, Godless, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Appaloosa, The Cowboys, Fancy Pants
• El Rancho de las Golondrinas: Wyatt Earp, Young Guns, Seraphim Falls, All the Pretty Horses, News of the World, Fools Rush In, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
• Diablo Canyon: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, The Harder They Fall, Godless, 3:10 to Yuma, Walker, Texas Ranger
• Glorieta: The Cowboys, Thor
• Stanley: Waco and Waco: The Aftermath
3:10 to Yuma, 2007
Abiquiú
• Ghost Ranch: Oppenheimer, The Magnificent 7, Silverado, Wyatt Earp, 3:10 to Yuma, Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Crystal Skull, Lone Ranger, The Missing, No Country for Old Men, Wyatt Earp, Wild Wild West, Silverado, City Slickers, Anthony Bourdain, Parts Unknown New Mexico
Las Vegas
• Outer Range, Vegas, Red Dawn, The Astronaut Farmer, No Country for Old Men, Easy Rider, Convoy, Longmire
Los Alamos
• Oppenheimer House & Fuller Lodge: Oppenheimer
Taos
• Rio Grande Gorge: Natural Born Killers, No Country for Old Men, Transformers 2, Terminator Salvation
Happy touring! For more information, visit santafenm.film or nmfilm.com.
TIME YOUR VISIT AROUND ONE OF THREE FILM FESTIVALS:
23rd Annual Santa Fe Film Festival
February 21-23, 2025 santafefilmfestival.com
17th Annual Santa Fe International Film Festival
October 15-19, 2025, now Oscar qualifying santafe.film
Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival throughout the year santafejff.org
Wild Hogs, 2007
PUEBLOS
Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes
Experience at least one to learn more about our nation’s First Peoples
In New Mexico, there are four Native American Tribes and Nations, and 19 established Pueblos, eight of which are between a 15- and 75-minute drive north of Santa Fe. That’s a total of 23 Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes!
Allan Houser sculpture
Natives inhabited New Mexico long before Spanish contact in the 1500s. When Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate began colonizing the state in 1558, he and others referred to the Native American settlements as Pueblos, the Spanish word for town or village When Catholic missionaries arrived in the early 1600s, they renamed Pueblos with saints’ names, built churches, and introduced Feast Days to celebrate the patron saints of Pueblo Catholic Missions.
Feast Days
Today, you can find some Feast Days open to the public, and this is a prime opportunity for you to experience the full expression of any Pueblo. Feast Days are celebratory occasions when tribal members come together to honor their ancient Pueblo traditions and heritage. Each begins with a Catholic Mass and includes traditional dances and ceremonies that tell different stories. Many relate to seasonal cycles, bringing rain and an abundant harvest. In addition to arts and crafts and cultural activities, Pueblo families prepare a variety of stews, traditional dishes, breads and desserts to share with their guests. indianpueblo.org/feast-days
Powwows and Seasonal Celebrations
There are many other special events and seasonal celebrations to witness, including powwows and traditional dances on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, which also features a torchlight parade or Matachines dance-drama.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Tewa language is spoken at the Nambé, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Ohkay Owingeh, Santa Clara, and Tesuque pueblos. Towa is spoken at Taos and Tiwa at Picurís. There are many language instruction programs in regional schools designed to introduce children to and give them support in their Native tongue.
Ohkay Owingeh Matachines dancers on Feast Day
Taos Pueblo
Pojoaque Pueblo Comanche dancer on Feast Day
PUEBLOS, NATIONS, AND TRIBES
Eight Northern Pueblos
Before any visit, call to confirm if the Pueblo is open to the public at that time. Familiarize yourself with Pueblo visitor etiquette and fully abide by and respect it.
Nambé Pueblo
Place of the Rounded Earth nambepueblo.org, 505.455.4410
Highlights
Nambé (Nanbé Ówingeh), Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan), Picurís, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Taos, Tesuque
Pueblos South of Santa Fe
Acoma, Cochiti, Isleta, Jemez, Kewa, Laguna, San Felipe, Sandia, Santa Ana, Zia, Zuni
New Mexico Tribes & Nations
Fort Sill Apache, Jicarilla Apache Nation, Mescalero Apache, Navajo Nation
• A cultural, religious, economic, and social nexus, beginning in the 14th century
• Camp at the Nambé Pueblo Recreation Area (fee)
• Hike and picnic in Nambé Falls; fish and swim in Nambé Lake (fee)
• Arrange a guided tour to walk the looped trail around the buffalo herd, established in 1994
Artwork
micaceous Nambé polychrome pottery, traditional textiles, woven belts, beadwork
Events & Celebrations
Feast Days & Dances on January 6; Easter; July 4—Nambé Falls Independence Day Celebration; October 4; December 24 and 25
Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo
Place of the Strong People ohkay.org, 505.852.4400
Highlights
• Formerly San Juan Pueblo, returned to its original name in 2005
• One of the largest Tewa-speaking Pueblos with a language program
• San Juan Bautista Parish, a neo-Gothic style church, ceremonial kivas, and adobe houses
• Oke-Oweenge Crafts Cooperative carries the work of artists from the Eight Northern Pueblos
• Fishing by permit at San Juan Lakes
• Area petroglyphs are at least 10 millennia old
Artwork
lustrous redware pottery, weaving, paintings
Events & Celebrations
Feast Days & Dances on January 1; February first or second weekend; June 13 and 24; December 24 and 25; December 26 and 28
Picurís Pueblo
For Those Who Paint picurispueblo.org, 505.587.2519
Highlights
• On the National Register of Historic Places
• The state’s smallest Pueblo tribe
• Hand-restored, 200-year-old adobe San Lorenzo de Picurís Mission Church
• Museum, buffalo herd, trout-stocked Pu-Na Lake with picnic areas
• Self-guided tour of archeological sites
Artwork beadwork, pottery, weaving
Events & Celebrations
Feast Days & Dances on January 1 and 6; February 2; June 13; August 9 and 10; December 24, 25, 28
Pojoaque Pueblo
Water Drinking Place pojoaquepueblo.org, 505.455.4500
Highlights
• Population of approximately 2,700
• At Poeh Cultural Center & Museum: traditional arts of Tewa-speaking Pueblos, exhibitions and artist demonstrations
• Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
• Programs centered on bison, youth hoop dancing, health & wellness
• Hosts traditional Indian dances on weekends
• Visitor Center and largest Indian arts and crafts shop in Northern New Mexico
Artwork
pottery, sand paintings, rugs, kachinas, embroidery, beadwork, sculpture
Events & Celebrations
Feast Days & Dances on July 28; December 11 and 12
San Ildefonso Pueblo
Where Water Cuts Down Through sanipueblo.org, 505.455.2273
Highlights
• On the National Register of Historic Places
• Known for black-on-black pottery first created by the late Maria Martinez and husband Julian
• Central plaza, adobe buildings, ceremonial kivas, replica of mission-period church
• Visitor Center, Fishing lake
Artwork pottery, jewelry, moccasins, weavings, carvings, paintings
Events & Celebrations
Feast Days & Dances on January 22 and 23; December 24 and 25
Santa Clara Pueblo
Valley of the Wild Roses or Singing Water Village
505.753.7326
Highlights
• Home of well-known potters Anita Suazo and Margaret Tafoya
• Historic section with adobe houses surrounding two main plazas, two ceremonial kivas, and a church
• Guided tour of ancient 740-room Puye Cliff Dwellings
• On the National Register of Historic Places
• Black Canyon Golf Course and Santa Claran Casino Resort
Artwork
polished black and red pottery, baskets
Events & Celebrations
Feast Days & Dances on June 13 and August 12
Taos Pueblo Place of Red Willows taospueblo.com, 575.758.1028
Highlights
• Multistoried adobe buildings continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years
• Only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark
• San Geronimo (St. Jerome) Chapel, completed in 1850
• Self-guided and guided tours
• 40+ shops
Artwork
silver jewelry, mica-flecked pottery, moccasins, boots, drums, paintings, crafts, sculpture
Events & Celebrations
Feast Days & Dances on January 1 and 6; May 3; June 13 and 24, July second weekend annual powwow; July 25 and 26; September 30; December 24 and 25
Tesuque Pueblo
Village of the Narrow Place of the Cottonwood Trees tesuquepueblo.org, 505.983.2667
Highlights
• In its present location since 1200 CE
• On the National Register of Historic Places
• Arts and crafts shops at the Pueblo
• Tesuque Casino (adjacent to the Santa Fe Opera)
• 70 acres of farmland and 750 fruit trees
Artwork
silverwork, traditional clothing, pottery, paintings, sculpture
Events & Celebrations
Feast Days & Dances in June first Saturday; November 12; December 24 and 25
Santa Clara Dancers
PUEBLOS, NATIONS, AND TRIBES
Other Ways to Learn About Native American Culture
In addition to Feast Days, the following Native events and destinations offer even more opportunities for you to absorb the past and present richness of Native American culture in and around Santa Fe.
MAY 2025
SWAIA Native Fashion Week
In its second year, features Indigenous designers at a Fashion Symposia, a soirée, and runway days. swaianativefashion.org
Native Treasures
Art market from more than 150 Native American artists, selected by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. museumfoundation.org/native-treasures
IndigenousWays Festival
In its 4th year, a seasonal monthly series that gives Native and Indigenous artists a platform to share their talents with all generations to reinforce sacred connections to their ancestors and their cultures. indigenousways.org
AUGUST 2025
Santa Fe Indian Market
In its 103rd year, the largest and most prestigious intertribal art market in the world. swaia.org
Free Indian Market
Features 600 Native artists in Federal Park. freeindianmarket.org
Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show
A collection of American Indian and international tribal art not found anywhere else in the world. whitehawkshows.com
PLACES TO VISIT
Bandelier National Monument 50 mins nps.gov/band
Chaco Canyon 3 hrs 15 mins nps.gov/chcu
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 60 mins indianpueblo.org
Institute of American Indian Arts 25 mins iaia.edu
OCTOBER 2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend
A celebration of the citizens and cultures of the 23 Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos in New Mexico with traditional dances, storytelling, poetry, expo booths, and more on the Santa Fe Plaza. santafe.org/indigenouspeoplesday
Santa Fe Indigenous Center’s
Honoring Native Nations Powwow
All Native nations participate in intertribal dancing, a Tribal flag parade, and drums on the Santa Fe Plaza. santafeindigenouscenter.org
NOVEMBER 2025
SWAIA Winter Indian Market
150 Southwestern Association for Indian Arts juried artists from the 2025 Santa Fe Indian Market exhibit a wide range of traditional and contemporary Native American art, including jewelry, pottery, textiles, paintings, and sculptures. swaia.org
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native American Arts iaia.edu/mocna Museum of Indian Arts & Culture indianartsandculture.org
Poeh Museum and Cultural Center 20 mins poehcenter.org
Puye Cliffs Dwellings 45 mins puyecliffdwellings.com School for Advanced Research sarweb.org
Southwestern Association for Indian Arts swaia.org Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian wheelwright.org
*distance from Santa Fe
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
SWAIA Native Fashion Week
TiraHoward Photography for SWAIA
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A PORTAL TO THE DIFFERENT
Make family memories in the oldest state capital in the United States—The City Different!
FamilY ACtIVITIES in Santa Fe
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Bicentennial Pool and Alto Park: SWIM in the new 25-yard pool with a slide, kiddie area, and play features. Afterwards, don’t miss the adjacent playground or the grassy, shady fields. Summers only.
Genoveva Community Chavez Center: ICE SKATE the rink. Rentals available. Snack bar. Or SWIM in the lazy river, slide the froggy and spiral features, and loop ‘round the toilet bowl in the Leisure Pool.
LiggettVille: SWING from the ropes and navigate an obstacle course in the air amid a food court in the Santa Fe Place Mall.
Santa Fe Climbing Center: CLIMB the walls. Beginners welcome. Rentals and instruction available.
Playgrounds and recreation centers: ENJOY tennis, basketball, swimming: Ft. Marcy Complex and Park/Mager’s Field, Frenchy’s Field, Monsignor Patrick Smith Park, Railyard Park, Salvador Perez Park, Ragle Park, and SWAN Park.
Santa Fe Fuegos: CHEER ON our professional baseball team when they play at home in Ft. Marcy Park’s Mager’s Field. Meet mascot Pepper, a loveable dragon. Snacks and refreshments. Summers only.
Skateboard at the parks: CHECK OUT DeVargas Park or General Franklin E. Miles Park. Need some schooling? Try Skate School or Goathead Bike & Skate Shop.
Rockin’ Rollers Event Arena: ROLLERSKATE to great tunes in an alien-themed, brightly lit, mirrored rink. Rentals and snacks.
The Alley Lanes: BOWL, billiard, dart, shuffleboard, and try your skill at arcade games. Great food, too!
OUTDOORSY & ENVIRONMENTAL
Bandelier National Monument: EXPLORE petroglyphs, home dwellings in rock cliffs, and standing walls for evidence of Ancestral Pueblo people from 1150 CE to 1550 CE.
Hyde Memorial State Park or Black Canyon Campground: SLED, HIKE, CAMP just minutes from downtown.
La Tierra Trails: BIKE 25 miles of dirt trails, designed for all levels enjoyment. Three trailheads and maps at every juncture.
Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe: GOLF the 9-hole Great 28! Rental carts and clubs. Equally great cafe. Or enjoy one of the other fun courses in the area.
Nambé Falls & Lake Recreation Area: TRAIPSE through a river canyon to see the cascading falls, or paddle and picnic on the lake.
Puye Cliff Dwellings: TOUR the volcanic rock of the Pajarito Plateau, the ancestral land of the Santa Claran People. Look for petroglyphs!
Randall Davey Audubon Center: PICNIC & PLAY amid 190 species of birds. Spot other wildlife along nature walks. Enjoy the shaded picnic areas. Don’t miss the Nature Discovery Area, including a treehouse and a seed library.
Rio Grande or the Rio Chama: RAFT with a number of guide outfits.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden: WALK and gaze at local flora and enjoy special event programming, like outdoor concerts and Shakespearean plays.
Santa Fe Canyon Preserve: HIKE an easy 1.3-mile loop in a 525-acre oasis. Look for fossils, evidence of beavers, and the old stone dam. Interpretive signs throughout.
Ski Santa Fe: SKI and BOARD just 16 miles from downtown with terrain for all levels. Rentals and instruction. Two cafes. New high-speed lift with zero lines.
The Reel Life or Desert Angler: FISH the nearby waters with guidance and equipment from these local outfitters.
Tumbleroot Pottery Pub tumblerootpotterypub.com 135 W Palace Ave | 505.982.4711
Tumbleroot Pottery Pub is a cocktail bar where friends gather to create with clay while enjoying artisanal libations served in ceramic vessels made by local potters. Located near the Santa Fe Plaza, we tap into the best of Santa Fe.
Ski Santa Fe
Santa Fe Mountain Adventures
Art Classes: MAKE art, draw, paint, blow glass, solder glass, throw or form pottery at Dragonfly Art Studio, Prairie Dog Glass, TLC Stained Glass Studio or Paseo Pottery.
Bee Hive Books: READ and shop at this bookstore for kids! Check for storytimes.
Cross of the Martyrs: WALK the ½-mile rising paved path, just off the Plaza, for Santa Fe’s history and views.
El Rancho de las Golondrinas: EXPLORE the history of the area at the living 18th and 19th century history museum. Interactive exhibits, festivals, June–October.
MEANDER their sister spot, Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve.
ARTSY & HISTORIC
Lensic 360 Summer Scene concert series: DANCE and picnic with the community during the summer on the historic Plaza, in the Railyard, at Reunity Resources and SWAN Park.
Libraries: VISIT Santa Fe’s community gathering spots on the Plaza, on the Southside, and in Midtown to read books or attend a kid-focused activity or talk.
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return: DISCOVER the immersive exhibit of more than 70 interactive rooms. Don’t miss the Rainbow Rainbow room, for arts and crafts—admission is gratis!
Museums: TOUR one of The City Different’s 20+ museums and ask about kid-friendly approaches to the exhibitions.
National Dance Institute New Mexico: SEE dance performances that feature local kids.
Second Street Brewery
Pandemonium Productions: ENJOY musical theater featuring local kids at seasonal performances.
Prescott Sculpture Gallery & Studio: SEE monumental steel wind-driven animal sculpture outdoors.
Wise Fool New Mexico: FLY like an acrobat, soar on the trapeze, take gymnastic classes or watch the airborne, athletic performances of this circus troupe.
2920 Rufina St, Santa Fe, NM 87507
505.954.1068 | secondstreetbrewery.com/rufina-taproom
Second Street Brewery offers two locations- in the Railyard District and our Rufina Taproom on the industrial side of Santa Fe. Enjoy our relaxed signature atmosphere with full menu, live music, award-winning beers, and warm hospitality with every visit!
Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe Children’s Museum
Canyon Road Summer Walks. FROLIC during a roving, celebratory evening stroll along Santa Fe’s celebrated Canyon Road. Enjoy live music, storytelling, art-making, food vendors, poets, and pop-up cocktail bars.
EXPLORATORY & ADVENTUROUS
Cowgirl BBQ’s Kiddy Korral: EAT where the kids use their imaginations in an enclosed playground while the adults enjoy refreshments and catch up. Treat the family to a famous Ice Cream Baked Potato.
Discover Santa Fe: FOLLOW scavenger hunting clues via your phone to learn more about The City Different.
Eight Northern Pueblos: TRAVEL to another culture via a tour or Feast Day and Dance at a living Native American community and village, most within an hour’s drive of Santa Fe. About 90 minutes from Santa Fe is Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Landmark, where the multistoried adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years. See page 101.
Los Alamos: VISIT for a dose of recent history at the Bradbury Science Museum, the Los Alamos History Museum, or the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitors Center. Great for its natural surroundings, too.
New Mexico Wildlife Center: MEET live Ambassador Animals, like birds of prey, turtles, rattlesnakes, gray fox, and bobcats, where veterinarians treat orphaned and injured animals from across the state.
Santa Fe Children’s Museum: PLAY all day long at the water table, LEGO station, terrarium, pirate ship, fairy village, and so much more.
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. WHILE AWAY your Saturday morning with the local community in the Railyard, among the sights of colorful produce, courtesy of 150 farmers, the sounds of local musicians, and the smells of freshly baked breads and savory samples. Playground nearby at Railyard Park!
Sky Railway: RIDE the rails on themed entertainment and adventure trains. Pablo the Dragon’s Holiday Train is fun for all.
Violet Crown Cinema or Jean Cocteau Cinema: CATCH a movie in one of these intimate theaters with great food and indoor/outdoor space on the Railyard.
Rass Mandal Vacation & Retreat Residence rassmandal1.com 505.397.1119
Rass Mandal is a unique vacation and retreat rental ideal for family reunions, women’s outings, yoga and similar gatherings. The residence, accommodating 10 guests in 6 bedrooms, is in the Sangre de Cristo foothills 12 minutes to Santa Fe center.
SHOP in The City Different
Take a piece of Santa Fe home with you!
Boutique casual and contemporary clothing
Discover one-of-a-kind items on your shopping odyssey into exquisite locally owned and independent boutiques and charming stores housed in historic buildings. If art is your obsession, remember that Santa Fe is one of the largest art markets in the United States—shop at our 250+ galleries and our dozen art festivals.
Whether you’re looking for fashion or furniture, rugs or hats, cowboy boots or concho belts, salsa, or silver and turquoise jewelry, you’ll be rewarded in this shopper’s paradise of Southwest specialties and wonders from around the world. santafe.org/shopping
Handwoven Navajo rugs, and weavings
Concha belts, bolo ties, cufflinks, belts, buckles
Turquoise and silver jewelry
Handmade, custom cowboy boots and hats Art fromworks
TRIPSDay
15 to 90 mins
Santa Fe will captivate you for days, however, a day trip from your base in The City Different can be an inspiring excursion.
Eight Northern Pueblos’ Feast Days
A rare glimpse into a sacred culture
It is a privilege to attend a Pueblo Feast Day, which represents a time for community members to honor and preserve their cultural traditions. The day begins with a mass at the Pueblo’s onsite church, and then the various dances begin with members young and old dressed in traditional regalia. Enter the open door of any home to feast on traditional stews and breads and peruse arts and crafts. Bear in mind that these sacred ceremonial days are integral to a Pueblo’s ongoing cultural integrity, and you must abide by any protocols, one being that photography is not permitted. Call ahead to confirm. indianpueblo.org/feast-days
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
An experiential tour of 18th- and 19th-century
New Mexico
A wonderful spot for the entire family, El Rancho de las Golondrinas (Ranch of the Swallows) is a living history museum located on 200 acres in a rural farming valley. The museum, once an important paraje (stopping place) along the Camino Real (Royal Road) from Mexico City is dedicated to providing authentic experiences of the history and culture of 18th and 19th century New Mexico. For a nominal entry fee, participate in a dozen heritage-related events April-October. golondrinas.org
30 mins
Pecos
20 mins
A small village for history buffs and nature enthusiasts
Start your day at the Pecos National Historical Park and try the Ancestral Sites Trail for a good overview. From there, venture to Frankie’s at the Casanova for some authentic Northern New Mexican lunch, and then drive up into the Pecos Wilderness Area for some hiking along the river. A favorite is the 5.5-mile out-and-back Cave Creek Trail, so named for the caves at the turnaround. Another hiking or biking option are the 20 miles of single track trails managed by Glorieta Adventure Camps, which you can access via the Baptist Bypass Trailhead just off Highway 25. nps.gov
Pueblo of Pojoaque Drummers
Pecos National Historical Park
DAY TRIPS FROM SANTA
Explore more of Northern New Mexico to enrich your Santa Fe stay
Nambé Falls & Lake Recreation Area
An natural oasis for walking, picnicking, fishing, and light boating
Owned by the Pueblo of Nambé, this recreational beauty of a site is home to not only a waterfall, but a spectacular lake for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. Bring your sturdy shoes for the ¼-mile waterfall hike and expect to get wet as you’re winding your way through the canyon to the lowest pool. Nominal entry fee. nambepueblo.org
45 mins
Turquoise Trail: Cerrillos & Madrid
A historic drive through mining country
Head out on Turquoise Trail/NM-14 to the artist communities of Cerrillos and Madrid for a perfectly quaint and quirky experience. In Cerrillos, learn about the region’s history of mining at the Casa Grande Trading Post, also fun for artifacts, relics, gems—and a petting zoo! On the way to Madrid, you shouldn’t miss the Allan Houser Sculpture Park & Gallery (reserve ahead), where you can get up close to 70 monumental works by the Chiricahua Apache artist. Then round out your jaunt down the road by touring the shops along Madrid’s only street and refresh yourself at its watering hole, the Mine Shaft Tavern, known for live music. turquoisetrail.org
40 mins
Los Alamos
A history and science lover’s day
Take a self-guided film tour of Oppenheimer sites related to the Manhattan Project’s historical development of the Atomic Bomb during World War II. Or explore the city as a gateway to three National Parks, including Bandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve. Consider a stop at the Bradbury Science Museum and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, perfect for kids with interactive exhibits, hosted hikes, and planetarium shows! visitlosalamos.org
45 mins
Bradbury Science Museum
Allan Houser Sculpture Park & Gallery
L Bucklin
DAY TRIPS FROM SANTA
Northern New Mexico’s Wineries
A handful of small, independent wineries
Puye Cliff Dwellings
Experience the ancient ancestral home of the Santa Clara People Walk among the ancient cliff and cave dwellings made of volcanic rock and tufa stone, occupied by Pueblo Indians from the 900s to 1580 AD. Take advantage of the mesa top and cliffside tours to learn about this early Pueblo architecture. Also explore a restored 1930s Harvey House bed and breakfast (built by railroad hospitality magnate Fred Harvey), the only one ever constructed on Indian land. puyecliffdwellings.com
Did you know New Mexico is home to the oldest wine-growing region in the nation? We’re talking as far back as 1629, 50 years before the first vines were planted in California. Today there are more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms across the state, many of which are just a short day trip away from Santa Fe. Consider starting with a Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine at the Gruet Winery Tasting Room in Santa Fe, crafted with grapes grown principally in New Mexico. You can taste the legacy! Then build a fun afternoon itinerary of tastings as you wind your way north toward Taos and into the majestic Rio Grande canyon, where the grapes love the soil. nmwine.com
High Road to Taos
A drive featuring cultural and scenic stops
On the scenic route that winds through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, consider stops at Chimayó, a town known for generations of legendary weavers and for El Santuario de Chimayó. Enjoy lunch at Rancho de Chimayó or Sugar Nymphs Bistro in Peñasco. Once in Taos, amble through the shops on lively Bent Street and take a spin around the Plaza. From here, tour the Taos Pueblo and consider a diversion up to the village of Arroyo Seco, full of fun shops, and beyond to Taos Ski Valley, where you can ride lifts even in the summer. Drive the Low Road (NM-68) back to Santa Fe, along the Rio Grande, stopping along the way in the artisan village of Dixon or at any number of roadside farm stands.
Gruet Winery Tasting Room in Santa Fe
Taos Pueblo
Abiquiú
An awe-inspiring tour of natural beauty
Discover the iconic rock formations of Abiquiú, once home to Georgia O’Keeffe! Schedule a tour of her in-town home in advance through the Visitors Center, March–November. Walk among the many vistas she painted at Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center before heading to Abiquiú Dam & Lake Recreation Area for a refreshing dip. Roam the white rock formations of Plaza Blanca or tour the Monastery of Christ in the Desert along the Rio Chama. A stop at the Bodes General Store is a must for lunch, supplies, or a souvenir.
Las Vegas
Equal doses history and adventure
Once the largest community in the Southwest due to the railroad, Las Vegas is a history buff’s dream with 900 buildings on the Historic Registry and two beautifully restored historic hotels—the Plaza Hotel (circa 1882) and the Castañeda (circa 1898, a Fred Harvey Hotel). Bridge Street offers some great shopping, Storrie Lake some fun fishing or canoeing, nearby Hermit’s Peak some excellent hiking, and on the way, check out that castle (a former resort) you can see from the road—it houses United World College.
Bandelier National Monument
Actively absorb some ancient history
Meander the ancient cliffside dwellings within Bandelier National Monument, including the main Pueblo Loop Trail and its 850-year-old Ancestral Pueblo metropolis. Popular stops include Big Kiva and Alcove House, a large recess resting 140 feet above the floor of Frijoles Canyon accessed by climbing four wooden ladders. Breathtaking views and a reconstructed kiva offer a taste of what life was like in this historic high-rise. And don’t miss the Tsankawi Trail, along a narrow mesa of solidified volcanic ash. nps.gov/band
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
Inspired hiking and sights on sacred land
Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, managed by Cochiti Pueblo, offers visitors a full immersion into the geological processes that shape the unique natural landscapes found across Northern New Mexico. The cone-shaped tent rock formations, created by volcanic eruptions that occurred over six million years ago, present an otherworldly hiking experience. The 1.2 mile Cave Loop Trail is rated an easy walk, while the more difficult 1.5 mile Canyon Trail offers a steep climb to the mesa top, yielding stellar views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, and Sandia mountains. Pets are not allowed. Plan ahead by making reservations and purchasing a Cochiti Pueblo Tribal Access Pass. recreation.gov/camping/gateways/3118
Ghost Ranch
Las Vegas Cowboy Reunion Parade
DAY TRIPS FROM SANTA FE
Cumbres & Toltec
Scenic Railroad
Ride the historic rails from Antonito, CO or Chama, NM
It’s a National Historic Landmark and the longest (64 miles), the highest (10,015 feet), and the most authentic steam railroad in North America, June–October. Climb aboard the steam train that crosses the Colorado and New Mexico borders 11 times as it zigzags along canyon walls, burrows through tunnels, and rolls over the 137-foot Cascade Trestle. Enjoy forests, high plains, and rocky gorges and don’t be surprised to see wildlife along the way. cumbrestoltec.com
Adventures last up to 2.5 hours
Sky Railway
A train trip with a high entertainment quotient
Choose your entertainment adventure on the historic rail between the Santa Fe and Lamy depots. From theatrical performances to musical acts, great food, and drink, your options on Sky Railway are bound to captivate while you enjoy the experience of rolling through a beautiful open landscape with distant mountain views. skyrailway.com
Albuquerque
A Southwestern urban experience
If you can’t time your visit around the city’s Balloon Fiesta, when 500+ balloons ascend daily into our clear blue skies, be sure to check out the Balloon Museum instead. Definitely add a stop to Old Town (founded in 1706), the city’s cultural center, for numerous museums and more than 100 shops, galleries, and restaurants, including the food hall at Sawmill Market. And no visit to Albuquerque is complete without a trip to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, a gateway to understanding the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico via a museum and exhibition galleries. Other important spots include the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the Biopark, which encompasses a zoo, a beach along the Rio Grande, a botanic garden, and an aquarium. A day within itself is a scheduled ride on the Sandia Tram, affording you an 11,000 square mile panoramic view and lunch at the delicious Ten 3 restaurant (named for its location at 10,378 feet in elevation!). visitalbuquerque.org
Courtesy of Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®
Weddings Say “Yes”
in The City Different
Plan a surprise proposal, your wedding day, or a renewal of your marriage— The City Different has the unique ingredients for an unforgettable time!
What does Santa Fe offer?
Cultural Charm
As the oldest state capital in the United States, Santa Fe holds stories and secrets that will pique your curiosity for years to come. The hotels, restaurants, and spas evoke the past with Spanish Pueblo and Territorial-style architecture, balanced by exquisitely tasteful contemporary accents.
Distinctive Cuisine
Weave our Northern New Mexico culinary scene into your big plans. The signature spicy, savory flavors will remind you that you’re in The City Different, and enliven your palate. Choose from countless restaurants, helmed by famous, award-winning chefs, including the 2022 Best Chef of the Southwest, James Beard Award winner Fernando Olea of Sázon or 2005’s winner Mark Kiffin of the Compound Restaurant.
Diverse Activities
Options for mountain recreation abound at 7,000 feet and higher. Or you and your wedding party can relax at a hot springs resort and amble the many shops around the Plaza and the Railyard. If you love a good buzz, get everyone on the Margarita Trail for some surprising takes on the age-old margarita. Round out the weekend by taking advantage of a $30 CulturePass for admission to 8 New Mexico state museums and 7 historic sites. Or spend the day perusing the 100+ galleries on Canyon Road and the handful in the Railyard’s contemporary scene.
Enchanting Venues
Plan your event at a Gothic-Revival church like The Loretto Chapel on the historic Plaza, or on the erstwhile property of Santa Fe’s first Archbishop, Jean Baptiste Lamy at the award-winning Bishop’s Lodge, or at a historic stone lodge in the Santa Fe National Forest.
On Canyon Road
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Santa Fe was selected as #3 of the “10 Friendliest Cities in the US” by Condé Nast Traveler.
Natural Mountainous Backdrop
A river runs through the heart of The City Different, which sits in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Ample trees and flowers grace every neighborhood, and the air is clean. Santa Fe is a wonderfully natural setting for your big moment.
Restorative Hotels, Resorts & Spas
In downtown Santa Fe, find a variety of historic hotels, each uniquely designed in the Santa Fe Style with the utmost comfort and luxury, many showcasing custom onsite spas. Or just minutes outside of town, be enchanted by a handful of expansive resorts in pastoral settings, offering not only exotic spa services, but opportunities to luxuriate in outdoor hot springs year-round.
Sunshiney Days, Starry Nights
320+ days of sunshine a year mean warm, happy days and photo-worthy sunsets from your hotel patio or a mountaintop. And the small city size means our skies are clear and dark enough to show off the exquisite distant jewels of the night.
The picturesque, natural setting of the Sangre de Cristo foothills makes an ideal destination for your dream day. Rancho Encantado provides elevated culinary creativity, one-of-a-kind experiences for the wedding couple and guests, and 57 unspoiled acres just in Santa Fe where your wedding can be everything from a small family celebration to an enchanted grand weekend gathering.
The Loretto Chapel
The Lodge at Santa Fe
Daniel Quat Photography
Daniel Quat Photography
Your conference attendance will be your best yet!
One of the best ways to ensure good attendance at your meeting or convention is to hold it somewhere people are eager to visit. Santa Fe, full of rich culture and centuries of history, is just that place. Attendees can find small city charm and spirit, historic properties, world-class cuisine, and unparalleled museums and galleries.
Why The City Different?
• It’s walkable! Downtown Santa Fe offers 2,000 rooms within walking distance of the historic Plaza and the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
• It’s historic! Stroll through 400+ years of history and culture during conference breaks and days off.
Men’s Journal Magazine ranked Santa Fe in the “Top 9 Best Small Towns in America for Every Traveler.”
• It’s world class! Attendees can experience the finest hotels, restaurants, art galleries, museums, performances, and shops.
• It’s fun! It’s a great destination for the spouse or the whole family because of the endless activities in and around town. Your attendees will love a few extra days before or after the conference.
• It’s unique! Host your reception at a private gallery or museum, and even in the original Meow Wolf’s The House of Eternal Return. Local catering companies serve gourmet cuisine.
• It can all happen under one roof! Convenient individual hotels can accommodate group meetings of up to 500 people.
• Getting here is easy! Fly into the redesigned and expanded Santa Fe Regional Airport via a direct flight or connections from Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston (seasonal), Phoenix, and Denver. Or try the Albuquerque International Sunport, less than an hour away and a beautiful drive. Convenient transfers available.
Drury Plaza Hotel
828 Paseo de Peralta
druryplazasantafe.com
505.424.2175
A historic renovation, the Drury Plaza Hotel features private terraces and premium suites just steps from The Plaza. Enjoy free hot breakfast, 5:30 Kickback®, and a rooftop pool. Dining options include The Kitchen + Bar and The Rooftop Bar.
“Sincere thanks for going above and beyond the norm! Tourism Santa Fe is a true HB Partner!”
—Director Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe
Why the Santa Fe Community Convention
Center?
• In the heart of historic downtown Santa Fe
• One-of-a-kind meeting space with traditional Pueblo architecture, Southwestern décor, and original artwork from local artists
• Accommodates up to 2,000 attendees, or 1,000 with a food and beverage component
• 40,000 total square feet
• 18,000-square-foot, column-free ballroom (with multiple configurations)
• 11 configurable breakout rooms on first and second floors, with 19 possible configurations, ranging from 300 to 2,700 square feet
• 6,500-square-foot brick-laid, landscaped courtyard
• 3,000-square-foot wraparound terrace
• 3,000-square-foot lobby for easy check in and gathering
• State-of-the-art LEED Gold Certified building with upgraded LED lighting and HVAC controls
• Customizable services—audio/visual, food and beverage, entertainment, transportation—to help you create a unique experience, perfectly tailored for your group
For more information, such as 3-D views of the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, and contact details for the TOURISM Santa Fe sales team, visit meetdifferent.org, or call our Sales Department at 800.984.9984.
Santa Fe Community Convention Center
TIPS onGetting Here!
The City Different is easily accessible by plane, car, or rail. And once you’ve arrived, you may want to stay forever!
BY AIR:
Santa Fe Regional Airport
Fly directly into the Santa Fe Regional Airport (flysantafe.com) from Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston (seasonal), and Phoenix via American Airlines and Denver via United Airlines. Convenient and minutes from town.
WE RECOMMEND GROUND TRANSPORTATION RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE.
GETTING INTO THE CITY DIFFERENT:
• Taxis & Private Car Services: Visit flysantafe.com/airport/transportation
• Ride-sharing: Uber or Lyft
• Rentals onsite: Hertz or Avis
Private and charter flight services via Santa Fe Regional Airport are available through The Jet Center at Santa Fe Regional Airport (505.780.4455, jetcentersf.com) and Signature Support (505.471.2525, signatureaviation.com/locations/saf).
Albuquerque International Sunport
The Albuquerque International Sunport (abqsunport.com) is approximately 55 easy highway miles from Santa Fe.
Getting to The City Different from the Albuquerque International Sunport: Reserve a car with one of 10 car rental agencies onsite. Reserve a seat:
• Groome Transportation shuttle bus (505.474.5696, groometransportation.com)
• ABQ Express (505.850.3880,
• abqexpressshuttle.rural-transit.com)
• Corazon Concierge for ADA-compliant transportation (800.762.7058, corazonconcierge.com)
• Star Limo (505.848.9999, 505starlimo.com)
BY RAIL: If you have time to travel, nothing beats crossing the country by train. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief line runs from Chicago to Los Angeles, stopping in Lamy, 18 miles outside of Santa Fe (amtrak.com/southwest.chief.train). Arrange for a private or group charter from the train depot into town in advance through RoadRunneR (505.424.3367, rideroadrunner.com). Or, from Albuquerque, relax on the scenic journey north via the New Mexico Rail Runner Express (riometro.org) commuter rail, which offers ADA-compliant accommodations.
GETTING AROUND TOWN
A vehicle is essential for seeing what greater Northern New Mexico offers, but much of The City Different is accessible by foot or bike (rentals available from multiple local retailers). If you are touring the Eastside of town, try:
• The FREE Santa Fe Pick-Up makes the rounds among the Historic Plaza, Railyard, and Canyon Road neighborhoods every 30 minutes. (505.955.2001, santafenm.gov/public-works/transit/ route-maps-and-schedules).
• In the downtown area, hail a Santa Fe Pedicab (505.577.5056, santafepedicabs.com) and let your “chauffeur” do the pedaling.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
• Santa Fe Trails (505.955.2001, santafenm.gov/route_ maps_and_schedules) offers multiple and fartherreaching city routes for a nominal fee.
• RTD Blue Bus (ncrtd.org). The #255 Mountain Trail route provides hikers, bikers, and winter sports enthusiasts access to the Santa Fe National Forest, Ski Santa Fe, and other areas.
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
TOURISM Santa Fe offers a variety of resources for visitors to The City Different at four convenient Visitor Center locations. (AND don’t forget to pick up a copy of your Santa Fe Margarita Trail passport at any location!)
• Plaza at the Paso de Luz shopping center, 66 East San Francisco Street
• Water Street, 100 East Water Street
• Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street
• Railyard at the Santa Fe Depot, 410 South Guadalupe Street
MEDICAL FACILITIES
We hope you feel great while you’re here, but if you need medical assistance, Santa Fe’s professionals can take care of you.
Two hospitals:
• Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, 455 Michael’s Drive (505.913.5287, christushealth.org)
• Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, 4801 Beckner Road (505.772.1234, santa-fe-medical-center.phs.org)
Many urgent care facilities:
• Railyard Urgent Care, 831 S St. Francis Drive (505.501.7791, railyardurgentcare.com)
• Ultimed Urgent Medical Center, 707 Paseo de Peralta (505.989.8707, ultimed.com)
• Presbyterian Urgent Care, 454 St. Michael’s Drive (505.303.5000, phs.org/doctors-services/services-centers/urgent-care)
Santa Fe Vacation Rentals 417 East Palace Avenue santafevacationrentals.com | 505.982.3966
Accommodating guests from all over the world for the past 30 years! A local, full service property management company offering vacation rentals, 30-day furnished rentals, and long-term (12 month) unfurnished rentals.
Calendar of Events2025
MUSEUM CALENDAR
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum | okeeffemuseum.org
Ongoing in 2025: A Circle that Nothing Can Break. Explore how O’Keeffe used to convey emotional symbolism and abstract ideas..
Plan your trip around The City Different’s wonderful array of events, exhibitions, and traditions! Please confirm dates prior to your arrival. More info: visitsantafe.com
IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts | iaia.edu/iaia-museum-of-contemporary-native-arts
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including The Stories We Carry through August 17, 2027.
Museum of Encaustic Art | moeart.org
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits, which include 124 pieces of encaustic/wax artwork Museum of Indian Arts & Culture | indianartsandculture.org
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Painted by Hand: The Textiles of Patricia Michaels through April 5, 2025.
Museum of International Folk Art | moifa.org
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including iNgqikithi yokuPhica / Weaving Meanings: Telephone Wire Art from South Africa through November 17, 2025.
New Mexico History Museum / Palace of the Governors | nmhistorymuseum.org
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Forks in the Road: A Diners Guide to New Mexico through September 20, 2026.
New Mexico Museum of Art | nmartmuseum.org
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including The Plain of Smokes through June 29, 2025
New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary | nmartmuseum.org/vladem-contemporary
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Off-Center: New Mexico through May 4, 2025.
Nuevo Mexican Heritage Arts Museum | nmheritagearts.org
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits.
SITE Santa Fe | sitesantafe.org
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including the 12th SITE Santa Fe International’s (formerly its Biennial) Once Within a Time through June 27, 2025
Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian | wheelwright.org
Ongoing in 2025: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Carved Stories by Mavasta Honyouti through April 12, 2025
LIVE PERFORMANCE SEASONS Visit organization websites for performance seasons.
New Mexico Performing Arts Society | nmpas.org
through June 6: Committed to working with young New Mexican performers to present great works, including a Bach and Chamber series.
Performance Santa Fe | performancesantafe.org through June 21: Events throughout the year, including the Lady A on June 21.
Santa Fe Botanical Garden | visitsfbg.org
June–August: Sunset Concert Series
July–August: Santa Fe Classic Theater presents Shakespeare in the Garden.
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival | santafechambermusic.com
Celebrated chamber music stars in extraordinary concerts, including the Escher String Quartet on August 6.
Santa Fe Desert Chorale | desertchorale.org
July 13–August 1; December 12–22
Experience the beauty and power of world-class choral music with 24 top-tier professional singers.
Santa Fe Opera | santafeopera.org
June 27–August 23: World-class opera in an open-air setting. La Bohème, The Marriage of Figaro, Rigoletto, The Turn of the Screw, and Die Walküre
Santa Fe Pro Musica | santafepromusica.com
through April 27, Classical music programs presented in historic Santa Fe venues, including Isidore String Quartet, March 2.
Santa Fe Summer Scene on the Plaza and the Railyard | lensic360.org
June–September: Free movies and live music on the downtown Plaza, in the Railyard, at Reunity Resources, and SWAN Park, featuring popular flicks and national and local musicians.
The Santa Fe Symphony | santafesymphony.org
through May 18, Symphonic and choral music with world-renowned guest performers, presenting great works, including Gaelic on March 9.
MAJOR EVENTS
Visit indianpueblo.org for Feast Days’ and celebrations’ information. Check all event websites to confirm dates which are subject to change. For additional information, visit santafe.org.
JANUARY
January 1 Transfer of Canes to new Pueblo tribal officials. Dances at most Pueblos, including Taos (Turtle Dance), Picuris, Ohkay Owingeh (Cloud of Basket Dance).
January 6 Three King’s Day celebration honoring new Pueblo tribal officials. Most Pueblos open to the public with various dances, including Picuris, Nambé (Buffalo, Deer, Antelope), and Taos (Deer & Buffalo).
January 17 & 18 Bluebird Cafe Songwriters Concert Series. 6 nights of Bishop’s Lodge’s signature ‘In The Round’ songwriter show.
January 22 San Ildefonso Pueblo: Vespers with Firelight Dances and procession.
January 23 San Ildefonso Pueblo: Annual Feast Day. Buffalo, Comanche, and Deer Dances.
January 24 WinterBrew 2025 | nmbeer.org | Sip cold-weather faves from statewide breweries. FEBRUARY
First or second weekend Ohkay Owingeh Deer Dances.
February 1 Souper Bowl | thefooddepot.org/souper-bowl/ Help alleviate hunger by voting on the best local restaurant soups.
February 2 Candelaria Day Celebration with dances at Picuris Pueblo.
February 21 & 22 Bluebird Cafe Songwriters Concert Series. 6 nights of Bishop’s Lodge’s signature ‘In The Round’ songwriter show.
February 21 & 22 Santa Fe Film Festival | santafefilmfestival.com
An extensive program of films, panels, workshops, and parties at various venues.
February 16-26 Santa Fe Restaurant Week | nmrestaurantweek.com Participating restaurants invite you to feast on prix-fixe meals at a fraction of the cost.
MARCH
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market | santafefarmersmarket.com Shop local produce and dried goods. Every Tuesday and Saturday.
March 21 & 22 Bluebird Cafe Songwriters Concert Series. 6 nights of Bishop’s Lodge’s signature ‘In The Round’ songwriter show.
APRIL
Easter weekend and Sunday Pueblo Dances | indianpueblo.org Various dances at most Pueblos, including Nambé (Bow & Arrow Dance).
MAY
May 3 Santa Cruz Feast Day: Blessing of the Fields, foot races, and Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo.
May 10 Canyon Road Spring Art Festival | visitcanyonroad.com Art exhibits, receptions, and a live auction.
May 7–11 SWAIA Native Fashion Week | swaianativefashion.org Native North American designers and artists present their work.
May 16-18 Santa Fe International Literary Festival | sfinternationallitfest.org A lineup of some of the world’s most accomplished storytellers.
May 17 & 18 Santa Fe Century | santafecentury.com 20-, 50-, and 100-mile bike rides.
May 24–26 Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival | nmculture.org/nativetreasures The museum-quality work of 200 Native artists is shown and sold.
May 24–26 Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild | artsandcraftsguild.org Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media.
May 30-June 1 Cocktails & Culture Festival | theliquidmuse.com/nm-cocktail-culture-culinary-festival Tastings, seminars, and Taco Wars, a competition featuring celebrated chefs and signature cocktails by renowned mixologists.
El Rito Studio Tour | elritoartassociation.org/studio-tour 30 artists, some using traditional techniques, such as backstrap loom weaving, painting with local pigments, tin stamping, and woodcarving.
JUNE
First Saturday: Blessing of the Fields and Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo.
May 31–June 8 New Mexico Cocktail Week | nmcocktailweek.com
Enjoy seminars and signature events, along with high-quality cocktail experiences at participating local bars and restaurants.
June 7 & 8 Spring Festival, Featuring Herb & Lavender | golondrinas.org
Experience traditional ranch activities, like sheep shearing, wool dyeing, spinning, and weaving.
June 13 St. Anthony Feast Day: Events at Taos (Corn Dance), Ohkay Owingeh (Corn Dance), Santa Clara (Comanche Dance), Picurís (children’s footrace).
June 13–22 CURRENTS 2025 Art and Technology Festival | currentsnewmedia.org Interactive installations, VR environments, robotics, and more.
June 18-21 Rodeo de Santa Fe Pro Rodeo | rodeodesantafe.org PRCA pro rodeo.
June 24 St. John the Baptist Feast Day: Ohkay Owingeh Annual Feast Day, Taos Pueblo Corn Dance. June 28 32nd Anniversary of PRIDE Santa Fe on the Plaza | hrasantafe.org
Celebrate the unique, diverse, supportive, artistic community that is Santa Fe with a month of events.
JULY
July 4 Pancakes on the Plaza | pancakesontheplaza.com | It’s a tasty tradition.
Second weekend Annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
July 5 & 6 Santa Fe Wine Festival | golondrinas.org Sample New Mexico wines and buy directly from vintners.
July 10–13 International Folk Art Market | folkartmarket.org A global gathering featuring the work of master folk artists.
July 10-20 Santa Fe Art Week | santafe.org/artweek Art events and experiences across the city.
July 11-13 Art Santa Fe | artsantafe.com
International contemporary art fair. Galleries from around the world showcase contemporary art.
July 19 Fiesta de Los Niños | golondrinas.org Activities for the whole family.
July 25 Santiago Feast Day: Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo.
July 26 St. Anne Feast Day: Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo.
July 26 & 27 Traditional Spanish Market | traditionalspanishmarket.org Oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States.
July 26 & 27 Contemporary Hispanic Market | contemporaryhispanicmarket.org Showcase for Hispanic artists working outside the colonial traditions.
July 28 Peoples’ Day: Summer Feast Day and various dances at Pojoaque Pueblo.
Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild | artsandcraftsguild.org Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media.
AUGUST
August 2 Persingula Feast Day: Annual Feast Day and Corn Dance at Jemez Pueblo.
August 9 San Lorenzo Vespers & Sunset Dances at Picurís Pueblo.
August 10 Anniversary of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680: Picurís Pueblo Annual Feast Day with a ceremonial foot race, pole climb, and traditional dances.
August 12 Santa Clara Feast Day: Buffalo, Harvest, or Corn Dance at Santa Clara Pueblo.
August 8-11 Whitehawk Annual Antique & Ethnographic Art Shows | whitehawkshows.com Exhibitors of antique Indian and ethnographic art.
August 9 & 10 Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival | golondrinas.org Explore the foods of New Mexico.
August 15 -17 SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market | swaia.org
Largest Native American arts market in the world held on and around the Santa Fe Plaza.
August 22 Local Harvest Celebration and Farm-to-Plate Dinner | farmersmarketinstitute.org
Enjoy an elevated dining experience with local chefs and wineries to celebrate the beauty and bounty of local agriculture.
August 29 101st Burning of Zozobra | burnzozobra.com
Zozobra, a giant puppet stuffed with paper on which people have written all of the ills of the past year, is torched in the night as thousands in the crowd cheer and watch their woes burn away.
Zia Regional Rodeo | nmgra.org
Fostering the Western lifestyle within the gay community.
Mono Mundo World Dance Festival | nmdancecoalition.org/events
In its 28th year, Mono Mundo is a free dance festival on the Plaza.
SEPTEMBER
August 30–September 1 Santa Fe Fiestas Fine Art & Crafts Market | santafefiesta.org
Artists and craftspeople fill booths around the Plaza with their wares.
August 30–September 7 Fiesta de Santa Fe | santafefiesta.org
The oldest continuously celebrated community event in the nation features food, music, parades, and religious celebrations.
September 6 Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown | ediblesmackdown.com
Local chefs compete to make the best burger.
September 24–28 Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta | santafewineandchile.org
Food and wine events, cooking classes, and guest chef demos.
September 30 San Geronimo Feast Day: Art fair, ceremonial foot race, and pole climb at Taos Pueblo.
Santa Fe Renaissance Faire | golondrinas.org
Costumed revelry and Celtic games, medieval villages, Spanish kings and queens, and more.
Taos Studio Tour | taos.org
More than 30 artists open their studios for you to see their work and query them about their methods.
Turquoise Trail Tour | turquoisetrailstudiotour.com
More than 50 painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, glass artists, and jewelers from the communities of Cerrillos, Madrid, Lone Butte, Sandia Park, and Cedar Crest unite in the name of art.
High Road Artisans Studio Tour | highroadnewmexico.com
40 different studio and gallery stops along an autumnal drive through Land Grant villages and rural countryside.
Eldorado Arts Studio Tour | eldoradoarts.org
Visit nearly 75 artist studios for an impressive range of work.
Santa Fe Studio Tour | santafestudiotour.com
Artists open their studios to the public for viewing and shopping.
OCTOBER
October 4 St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day | indianpueblo.org
Nambé Pueblo Annual Feast Day, with Buffalo, Elk, and Deer Dances.
October 4–12 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta | balloonfiesta.com
The largest balloon gathering on earth.
October 11–13 Santa Fe Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend | santafe.org/indigenouspeoplesday A celebration of the citizens and cultures of the 23 Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos in New Mexico.
October 15–19 Santa Fe International Film Festival | santafe.film
Films, panels, and parties and more than 300 hours of programming and 100 visiting filmmakers.
Historic Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out | visitcanyonroad.com
More than 150 artists create art en plein air on Canyon Road.
Harvest Festival | golondrinas.org
Fall and the harvest season at El Rancho de las Golondrinas.
Galisteo Studio Tour | galisteostudiotour.org
Galisteo artists open their studios to visitors when the cottonwoods turn gold.
Pecos Studio Tour | pecosstudiotour.com
Breathe in the fresh rural mountain air and take your time visiting with artists in their workspaces.
Abiquiú Studio Tour | abiquiustudiotour.org
The tour of more than 25 studio stops and 80 artists in oil paintings, Spanish colonial furniture, fiber art, pottery, and more, takes you through the village of Abiquiú and the surrounding Chama River Valley.
NOVEMBER
November 1 & 2 4th Annual Día de los Muertos | burnzozobra.com/dia/ Day of the Dead celebration on the historic Santa Fe Plaza with music, decorative ofrendas, face-painting, and a parade.
November 12 San Diego Feast Day
Various dances at Tesuque Pueblo and Jemez Pueblo.
November 14-16 Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival | recyclesantafe.org Family-friendly event that brings together artists who transform discarded materials into art!
November 27 Ski Santa Fe opens | skisantafe.com Ski season begins on Thanksgiving Day if the snow is sufficient.
November 28 Annual Holiday Lighting | santafenm.gov
Lighting event at the Plaza, with music by local artists.
SWAIA Winter Indian Market | swaia.org Native American-made arts and crafts show.
Review Santa Fe Photo Symposium | visitcenter.org Juried portfolio review conference.
Dixon Studio Tour | dixonarts.org
Decades old, this tour spans the talented community and occurs during the celebrated time of the golden cottonwood.
Contemporary Clay Fair | contemporaryclayfair.com
More than 30 regional artists sell their fine pottery and unique clay art, an array both functional and whimsical.
DECEMBER
December 5 4th Annual Canyon Road Fireside Artist Chat | visitcanyonroad.com Artists at participating galleries chat about their work.
December 11 Vespers, Procession, and Dances at Pojoaque Pueblo.
December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. Pojoaque Pueblo Annual Feast Day, Mass, and various dances.
December 24 Canyon Road Farolito Walk | visitcanyonroad.com Glowing farolitos light up Canyon Road beginning at dusk.
December 24 Dances, including Matachines, at most Pueblos, as well as midnight mass and bonfires.
December 25–31 Christmas Day through New Year’s Dances at many Pueblos.
December 26 Turtle Dance at Ohkay Owingeh.
December 26 Corn Dance at Santo Domingo Pueblo.
December 28 Holy Innocents Day with Children’s Dances at Picurís Pueblo and Turtle Dance at Ohkay Owingeh.
December 31 New Year’s Eve on the Plaza | santafe.org/nye Ring in the new year with bonfires, hot chocolate, and a countdown to midnight.
Christmas at the Palace | nmhistorymuseum.org
A free, family-friendly evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Palace of the Governors.
Las Posadas | nmhistorymuseum.org
A pageant re-creating the Holy Family’s search for shelter winds through the Plaza.
Winter Spanish Market | traditionalspanishmarket.org
More than 100 adult and youth artists show their traditional work of Spanish Colonial New Mexico.
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DOWNTOWN GREATER SANTA FE SANTA FE COUNTY
•Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe.
•Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices.
•Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures.
Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up
HOTELS
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe | druryplazasantafe.com | 828 Paseo de Peralta | 505-424-2175 800-378-7946
El Sendero Inn | choicehotels.com | 311 Old Santa Fe Trail | 505-982-1851
Eldorado Hotel & Spa | eldoradohotel.com | 309 W San Francisco St | 505-988-4455 | 800-955-4455
Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza | hilton.com | 100 Sandoval St | 505-988-2811
Hotel Chimayó de Santa Fe | hotelchimayo.com | 125 Washington Ave | 505-988-4900 | 855-752-9273
Hotel Santa Fe, The Hacienda & Spa | hotelsantafe.com | 1501 Paseo de Peralta | 505-982-1200 855-825-9876
Hotel St. Francis | hotelstfrancis.com | 210 Don Gaspar Ave | 505-983-5700 | 800-529-5700
Inn and Spa at Loretto | hotelloretto.com | 211 Old Santa Fe Trail | 505-988-5531 | 866-582-1646
Inn of the Governors | innofthegovernors.com | 101 W Alameda St | 505-982-4333 | 800-234-4534
Inn on the Alameda | innonthealameda.com | 303 E Alameda St | 888-984-2121
La Fonda on the Plaza | lafondasantafe.com | 100 E San Francisco St | 505-995-2325 | 800-523-5002
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa | laposadadesantafe.com | 330 E Palace Ave | 505-986-0000 855-210-7210
Piñon Court by La Fonda | pinoncourt.com | 201 Montezuma St | 505-995-0800
Palace Modern | palacemodern.com | 105 E Marcy St
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi | rosewoodhotels.com | 113 Washington Ave | 505-988-3030 800-688-8100
Santa Fe Motel & Inn | santafemotel.com | 510 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-1039 | 800-930-5002
The Hacienda at Hotel Santa Fe | hotelsantafe.com | 537 S Guadalupe St | 855-825-9876
The Inn of The Five Graces | fivegraces.com | 150 E De Vargas St | 505-992-0957
The Sage Hotel | thesagesf.com | 725 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-5952
Vanessie Santa Fe | vanessiesantafe.com | 427 W Water St | 505-984-1193 | 855-516-1090
Baymont by Wyndham Santa Fe NM | wyndhamhotels.com | 4150 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-4442 877-999-3223
Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe | bwsantafehotel.com | 3650 Cerrillos Rd | 505-438-3822 800-528-1234
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•Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe.
•Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices.
•Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures.
Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up
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Comfort Inn Santa Fe | choicehotels.com | 4312 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-7330 | 877-424-6423
Cottonwood Court Motel | 1742 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-5571
Coyote South | coyotesouthsf.com | 3358 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-8811
Days Inn Santa Fe | wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn | 2900 Cerrillos Rd | 505-570-5428 | 800-329-7466
DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Fe | santafe.doubletree.com | 4048 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-4646 800-774-1500
EconoLodge Inn & Suites | choicehotels.com | 3752 Cerrillos Rd | 505-438-8049
El Rey Court | elreycourt.com | 1862 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-1931 | 800-521-1349
Fairfield Inn & Suites | marriott.com | 3625 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-3900
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Fe | holidayinnexpress.com | 3348 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-9004 888-465-4329
Hotel Inn Santa Fe | hotelinnsantafe.com | 3011 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-1211
Hyatt Place Santa Fe | hyatt.com | 4320 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-7777 | 888-591-1234
Inn at Santa Fe | innatsantafe.com | 8376 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-9500 | 800-528-1238
King’s Rest Court | kingsrestcourt.business.site | 1452 Cerrillos Rd | 505-983-8879
Motel 6 Santa Fe North | motel6.com | 3007 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-1380 | 800-4-MOTEL6
Motel 6 Santa Fe South | motel6.com | 646 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-3551 | 800-4-MOTEL6
Pecos Trail Motor Lodge | thepecostrailinn.com | 2239 Old Pecos Trail | 505-982-1943
Pecos Trail Inn | thepecostrailinn.com | 2239 Old Pecos Trail | 505-982-1943
Quality Inn | choicehotels.com/new-mexico/santa-fe/quality-inn-hotels/nm321 | 3695 Cerrillos Rd 505-596-9044
Ramada by Wyndham | ramadasantafe.com | 3450 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-7570
Residence Inn Santa Fe | marriott.com/safnm | 1698 Galisteo St | 505-988-7300 | 800-331-3131
Santa Fe Courtyard | marriott.com/safcy | 3347 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-2800 800-777-3347
The Lodge at Santa Fe | lodgeatsantafe.com | 750 N St. Francis Dr | 505-992-5800
The Mystic | themysticsantafe.com | 2810 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-7663
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•Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe.
•Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices.
•Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures.
Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up
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Bishop’s Lodge, an Auberge Resort | aubergeresorts.com/bishopslodge | 1297 Bishops Lodge Rd 888-741-0480
Auberge Resorts Collection | aubergeresorts.com/bishopslodge 1297 Bishops Lodge Rd | 888-741-0480
Cities of Gold Casino Hotel | citiesofgold.com | 10-A Cities of Gold Rd | 505-455-0515 | 800-916-4339
Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe fourseasons.com/santafe | 198 State Rd | 505-946-5700 | 855-674-5401
Hacienda del Cerezo | haciendadelcerezo.com | 100 Camino del Cerezo | 505-982-8000
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder | hiltonbuffalothunder.com | 20 Buffalo Thunder Trl | 505-455-5555 877-THUNDER
La Quinta by Wyndham Santa Fe | wyndhamhotels.com | 4298 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-1142
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Santa Fe North santafenorth.homewoodsuites.com | 10 Buffalo Thunder Trail | 505-455-9100
Ojo Caliente Mineral Resort Springs & Spa ojosparesorts.com | 50 Los Banos Drive, Hwy 414, Ojo Caliente | 877-977-8212
Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort | ojosparesorts.com/ojo-santa-fe | 242 Los Pinos Road | 877-977-8212
Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa and Resort | tenthousandwaves.com | 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way 505-992-5003
BED & BREAKFASTS
Antigua Inn | antiguainn.com | 622 Castillo Place | 505-954-1231
Casa Culinaria The Gourmet Inn | ccsantafe.com | 617 Don Gaspar | 505-986-8664
Casa Cuma Bed & Breakfast | casacuma.com | 105 Paseo de la Cuma | 505-216-7516
Casa de Tres Lunas | casadetreslunas.com | 719 Paseo de Peralta | 505-989-4444| 800-779-2930
El Farolito Bed & Breakfast Inn | farolito.com | 514 Galisteo | 505-988-1631 | 888-634-8782
Four Kachinas Bed & Breakfast Inn | fourkachinas.com | 512 Webber St | 505 988-1631 | 888-634-8782
La Quinta by Wyndham Santa Fe | wyndhamhotels.com | 4298 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-1142 Resort | tenthousandwaves.com | 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way 505-989-4444 | 800-779-2930 505-988-1631 | 888-634-8782
Guadalupe Inn | guadalupeinn.com | 604 Agua Fria St | 505-989-7422 | 505-983-3983
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Inn of the Turquoise Bear | turquoisebear.com | 342 E Buena Vista St | 505-983-0798 | 800-396-4104
Las Palomas | laspalomas.com | 460 W San Francisco St | 505-982-5560 | 855-982-5560
Pueblo Bonito Inn | pueblobonitoinn.com | 138 W Manhattan Ave | 800-461-4599
The Parador | paradorsantafe.com | 220 W Manhattan Ave | 505-988-1177
Bobcat Inn | bobcatinn.com | 442 Old Las Vegas Highway | 505-988-9239
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•Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe.
•Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices.
•Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures.
Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up
BED & BREAKFASTS (continued)
Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast | casaescondida.com | 64 County Road 100, Chimayó | 505-295-5295
Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe | haciendadonaandrea.com | 78 Vista del Oro, Cerrillos | 505-424-8995
Java Junction Bed & Breakfast | java-junction.com | 2855 Highway 14, Madrid | 505-438-2772
Rancho de Chimayó Hacienda | ranchodechimayo.com | 297 Juan Medina Rd, Chimayó | 505-351-2222
Rancho Manzana | ranchomanzana.com | 26 Camino de Mision, Chimayó | 505-351-1055
VACATION RENTALS
Individual vacation rentals are offered through various internet sites such as Airbnb and VRBO. Below are local vacation rental management companies.
A Vacation Different | avacationdifferent.com | multiple locations | 505-209-9120
Adobe Casitas Vacation Rentals | adobecasitas.com | 505-397-1119
Adobe Destinations | adobedestinations.com | multiple locations | 505-471-9186
AdobeStar Properties | adobestarproperties.com | multiple locations | 505-988-3024
Aqui Santa Fe | aquisantafe.com | multiple locations | 505-577-6774
Barker Management | santafepropertymanagement.com | multiple locations | 505-983-2400
Campanilla Compound | campanillacompound.com | 334 Otero St | 505-988-7585 | 800-828-9700
Capitol Casa in Downtown Santa Fe | santafedowntown.com | 513 Webber St | 505-660-7652
Casas de Guadalupe | santafe-vacationrentals.com | 127 Park Ave | 505-235-2085
Casas de Santa Fe | casasdesantafe.com | 1323 Paseo de Peralta | 505-466-3666 | 800-363-9810
Casita Ristra | victoria-rogers.com | 303 Staab Unit C | 505-989-1088
Catron Street Properties | catronstreet.com | 103 Catron St | 505-856-6000
Fort Marcy Hotel Suites | allseasonsresortlodging.com/santa-fe/rentals/fort-marcy-hotel-suites 321 Kearny Ave | 505-988-2800 | 888-667-2775
Haciendas at Garcia Street adobegallery.com/page/the-hacienda-at-garcia-street-one-bedroom | 356-1/2 & 357 Garcia St 505-955-0550
Kokopelli Property Management | kokoproperty.com | 616 Don Gaspar Ave | 505-988-7244
Las Brisas | lasbrisasdesantafe.com | 624 Galisteo St | 505-982-5795 | 800-449-6231
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DOWNTOWN GREATER SANTA FE SANTA FE COUNTY
•Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe.
•Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices.
•Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures.
Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up
VACATION RENTALS (continued)
Laughing Llama | vrbo.com/1108363 | 228 Otero St. | 505-603-3003
Otra Vez | otravezensantafe.com | 202 Galisteo St | 505-988-2244 | 800-536-6488
Palace Property Management | santafepalaceproperties.com | multiple locations | 505-983-1771
Santa Fe Vacation Rentals | santafevacationrentals.com | multiple locations | 505-982-3966 800-4STAYSF
Santuario by AdobeStar Properties | santuariosfnm.com | 154 W Marcy St | 505-992-0888
Two Casitas, Santa Fe Vacation Rentals | twocasitas.com | multiple locations | 505-984-2270
Upper Canyon Studio | vrbo.com/367275 | 535 Camino Cabra | 505-699-1635
Vacasa New Mexico | vacasa.com/usa/New-Mexico/Santa-Fe | multiple locations | 800-863-8415 800-544-0300
Villas de Santa Fe | villasdesantaferesort.com | 400 Griffin St | 505-988-3000 | 800-438-2929
Casa Santa Clara | casasantaclarasantafe.com | Hyde Park Rd. | 512-422-9706
Quail Run Resort | allseasonsresortlodging.com/santa-fe/rentals/quail-run | 3101 Old Pecos Trail | 505-986-2200 | 800-548-6990
Santa Fe Luxury Rental | santafeluxuryrental.com | multiple locations | 505-983-0737
Rancho Jacona | ranchojacona.com | 277 County Road 84 | 505-455-7948
Rass Mandal, LLC | rassmandal1.com | 505-397-1119
The Southwest Santuary | southwestsanctuary.org | 40 Camino Vista Clara | 505-570-1620
HOSTELS
Santa Fe International Hostel | hostelsantafe.org | 1412 Cerrillos Rd | 505-988-1153
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Fire Safety in New Mexico
A campfire can be one of the best parts of camping, or provide necessary warmth to hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts. Just don’t forget your responsibility to maintain and extinguish it to prevent wildfires. Remember, if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.
CAMPGROUNDS
Bandelier National Monument—Juniper Campground (small groups)
Los Alamos | 505-672-3861 ext. 0 | nps.gov/band north on NM 84/285 to Pojoaque, west on Route 502 to NM 4
Bandelier National Monument—Ponderosa Campground (large groups) Los Alamos | 505-672-3861 ext. 0 | nps.gov/band | open mid-April to late October north on NM 84/285 to Pojoaque, west on Route 502 to NM 4
Hyde Memorial State Park
740 Hyde Park Road | 505-983-7175 | emnrd.state.nm.us/spd | 8 miles northeast on NM 475
Los Sueños de Santa Fe RV Park & Campground 3574 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-1949 | lossuenosrv.com | 3 miles northeast of I-25, exit 278 N
Pinon RV Park 13 Los Pinos Rd | 505-471-9288 | pinonrvpark.com | S on I-25, exit 271
Rancheros de Santa Fe Campground 736 Old Las Vegas Highway | 505-466-3482 | rancheros.com | north on I-25, exit 290
Roadrunner RV Park 55 Ogo Wii Road | 505-455-2626 | roadrunnerrvparknm.com north on NM 84/285 12 miles
Santa Fe KOA
934 Old Las Vegas Highway | 505-466-1419, 800-562-1514 | koa.com | open March 1 to November 1 north on I-25, exit 290 or 294
Santa Fe National Forest—Aspen Basin Hyde Park Rd | 505-438-5300 | fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe | 12 miles north on Hyde Park Rd
Santa Fe National Forest—Big Tesuque Hyde Park Rd | 505-438-5300 | fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe | 11 miles north on Hyde Park Rd
Santa Fe Skies RV Park 14 Browncastle Ranch | 505-473-5946 | 877-565-0451 | santafeskiesrvpark.com south on I-25, exit 276, at the end of NM 599
Trailer Ranch RV Resort and 55+ Community 3471 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-9970 | trailerranch.com | south on I-25, exit 278
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DISTANCES FROM SANTA FE
