Santa Fe, New Mexico
- #4 Best City in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure.
- Condé Nast Traveler’s award for one of the Best Small Town Family Weekend Destinations.
- Visit one of the many historic Indian Pueblos. The Eight Northern Indian Pueblos are huge crowd-pleasers.
- Go on a day hike on one of the many hiking trails just minutes outside the city.
The Land of Enchantment
In the sweeping foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range, Santa Fe is a southwestern beacon of light and a UNESCO-designated Creative City. Spanish and Native American influences are apparent, from the town's traditional adobe-covered pueblos to its open-air markets and shops, many adorned with colorful ristras—hanging strings of dried chiles. The Santa Fe Plaza is the beating heart of the city, a Spanish-style gathering place that takes its design cues from traditional colonial cities. Artists Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz called Santa Fe home, and it's easy to see why—there’s beauty to behold around every corner.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) -
Elevation
7,199 Feet -
Climate
Semi-Arid/Subtropical -
Designated As
UNESCO Creative City -
Time Zone
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Fresh Things to Do
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Dine at Café Pasqual's
On Don Gasper Avenue, Café Pasqual's is a recipient of a James Beard Award and has attracted travelers and locals alike for decades. The kitchen is dedicated to using "fresh, seasonal, organic and naturally raised foods."
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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Open daily and located just a few blocks from the Santa Fe Plaza, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum houses the works of the acclaimed artist. You're within walking distance to some of our country's finest historical art.
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Ski Santa Fe
During ski season, make time for a day on the snowy slopes at Ski Santa Fe. The stunning terrain spans 660 acres and in the warmer months, the mountain is absolutely worth a visit for its trails.
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Canyon Road
Navigate a beautiful art district made up of more than 100 galleries and studios on Canyon Road. You'll find Native American pieces as well as contemporary, international, folk and regional masterpieces.
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Santa Fe Opera House
Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2016, the Santa Fe Opera House plays host to an array of worldly musicians in the summer months. Casts include award-winning singers from all over the globe.
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Visit the Plaza
The plaza on Old Santa Fe Trail has served as a gathering place in downtown Santa Fe for nearly 400 years. Today you will find farmers markets, music events, artisans and a variety of shops surrounding it.
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Featured Activity
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Native American Past and Present
The oldest capital city in all of North America and home to the site of its oldest building, Santa Fe is richly abundant in Native American and Mexican history. The city's careful preservation of its historical treasures is an honorable legacy.
Loretto Chapel. This Roman Catholic chapel contains the famous Miracle Staircase, a spiral staircase that ascends 20 feet without a support beam or the use of any nails. It was built by a mysterious visitor. The chapel has historical ties to your accommodations, as the chapel was used daily by the students of the Loretto Academy.
St. Francis Cathedral. Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi is a breathtaking Romanesque Revival church in the heart of downtown. A statue of the patron saint of the diocese faces outward in front of its exterior and its interior features bronze doors, painted images of saints and an intricate reredos.
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. More than 70,000 Native American artifacts are on display at this extensive museum on Camino Lejo.
