Things to do in  Santa Fe

Santa Fe is the historic capital city of New Mexico. Largely built using adobe architecture, the city has a look and feel of an old-world village and a rich artistic legacy reflecting its multiethnic heritage. Visitors also love New Mexican cuisine, loaded with the state’s beloved red and green chile.

Absolutely visit Santa Fe, especially if you’re looking for a unique destination or have an interest in history, arts, and culture. The “City Different” delivers with distinctive adobe architecture, chile-infused cuisine, and rich artistic legacy. Its mesmerizing quality of light and the stark—but beautiful—landscape has attracted artists since the 1920s.

With three days, you’ll get deep into Santa Fe. Start with arts on Canyon Road, at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, or Meow Wolf. Peruse the plaza’s shops, artisans, and historic buildings and eat chile-infused New Mexican cuisine. Hit the mountains for hiking, snow sports, or a visit to Ten Thousand Waves bath house.

Architectural tours, museum hopping, and shopping are some typical activities around Santa Fe. Visitors also love hiking, biking, and snow sports in the nearby mountains. Consider relaxing at Ten Thousand Waves bath house, trying a cooking class, or taking a day trip to the art colonies of Abiquiu or Madrid.

Much of beautiful Santa Fe can be seen for free, including its adobe architecture and rich arts scene. Some free stops include the Santa Fe Plaza, farmers market, and galleries of Canyon Road. As long as you have your own car, you can also enjoy hiking and sledding near the mountains, or stroll around the nearby towns of Chimayo, Madrid, and Abiquiu.

Santa Fe is relatively quiet at night, save for a small bar scene. However, this arts-focused town loves to party for a museum gala or gallery opening. Meow Wolf, the immersive arts experience, has frequent evening performances, as does the Santa Fe Opera in the summer, for something less raucous.