Santa Fe
Annual Events
- July
International Folk Art Market - Sept/Oct
Harvest Festival - Aug
Santa Fe Indian Market - Oct
International Balloon Festival - Sept/Oct
Santa Fe Wine and Chili Fiesta
A haven for free spirits, art lovers and adventurers
An ancient city, shaped by diverse cultures, Santa Fe is one of the most interesting places to visit on earth. Also known as the Land of Enchantment, its natural beauty has long been a haven for artists and writers who have transformed Santa Fe into a creative mecca. Wander through the historic district of New Mexico’s capital city, and marvel at adobe style architecture. Revel in the art galleries, restaurants and markets that cram our colorful streets. Beyond the city, adventure calls as the Sangre de Cristo Mountains beckon to hike the hills and bike the trails. In winter Santa Fe, New Mexico offers the best powder snow trails to ski in the Southwest.
Things to do in Santa Fe
City Attractions
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
Experience Native American Indian life in a living history museum located in a rural farming valley just south of Santa Fe.
Golf the Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe
Enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding foothills, at this 18-hole championship golf course and a 35-station all-grass driving range.
Drive the Desert
Road tripping to Santa Fe, you’ll find it’s all about the journey. Discover traditional pueblos, ancient Indian ruins, old turquoise mines and majestic red rock country nearby.
Museum of International Folk Art
The largest cross-cultural collection of folk art in the world, this museum houses more than 125,000 objects collected from 100 nations.
Canyon Road Arts
A picturesque half-mile route with over 100 galleries, artist’s studios, clothing boutiques, jewelry shops and restaurants to experience.
Santa Fe Plaza
National historic landmark where you’ll find The New Mexico History Museum, shady parks and a variety of unique galleries, shops, and markets.
The Loretto Chapel
Once known as Our Lady of Light Chapel, the Loretto Chapel was built in 1872 and features a helix-shaped wooden spiral staircase.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Home to the largest collection of O'Keeffe's paintings, drawings, and sculptures dating from 1901 to 1984.
Meow Wolf
Fall down the rabbit hole into this immersive, multimedia experience that transports you to a psychedelic world of storytelling and fantasy.
Santa Fe Opera House
Just outside the city is the magical Santa Fe’s Opera, a spectacular state-of-the-art outdoor theater, set against the backdrop of the Sierra.
Jambo Café
Tuck into award-winning African-Arabic inspired cuisine served with welcoming hospitality from owner-chef Ahmed Obo from Kenya.
Compound Restaurant
An elegant fine dining eatery serving innovative dishes blending Southwestern and New World flavors.
Tomasitas
Famed for the best red and green chile and chilled margaritas, enjoy live Mariachi music and classic northern New Mexico cuisine at one of Santa Fe’s oldest restaurants.
Raft the Rio Grande
Float down the river on an in-depth tour for an intimate glimpse of the region’s cultural history and spirituality. Or experience New Mexico's wild side with a wild whitewater rafting trip.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Apart from 1000 miles of excellent alpine hiking trails, some of the best rock climbing and world-class snow skiing can be enjoyed here.
Santa Fe National Forest
Discover spectacular mountain scenery and pristine wilderness as well as hiking trails, trout fishing, fly fishing, whitewater rafting and many nearby Indian pueblos and ruins.
Traveler's Market
Discover rugs, textiles, Native American jewelry, clothes and unusual treasures combed from souks and bazaars around the world.
Santa Fe Farmer's Market
Soak up the local vibe at this year round Saturday market with an incredible variety of farm-fresh produce, handcrafted items and baked goods.