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Things to do in Santa Fe: 3 local trip ideas

3 ready-made day trips in Santa Fe, New Mexico: cultural, shopping and wellness. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.

Cultural trip

Art, Architecture

5 stops · about 7 hr 30 min of stops · ~$124 per person

Immerse yourself in Santa Fe's rich artistic heritage with a perfectly sequenced walk through downtown's premier historic sites, world-class art museums, and a historic performance venue, framed by legendary local culinary stops.

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    Cafe Pasqual's

    121 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Cafe Pasqual's, Santa Fe

    Arrive early to secure a seat at this colorful, tile-adorned favorite for their famous Huevos Rancheros.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    New Mexico Museum of Art

    107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa Fe

    Admire the beautiful 1917 Pueblo Revival architecture and classic Southwestern fine art.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$12 per person · Directions
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    The Shed

    113 1/2 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    The Shed, Santa Fe

    Enjoy exceptional blue corn enchiladas smothered in their world-famous red chile in a 1692 hacienda courtyard.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

    217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe

    Book tickets online in advance to explore the iconic desert landscapes and modernist masterpieces.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$22 per person · Directions
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    Lensic Performing Arts Center

    211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Lensic Performing Arts Center, Santa Fe

    Catch an evening theater, music, or dance performance in a breathtakingly restored 1931 Spanish-Moorish palace.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions
Shopping trip

Markets, Plazas, and Canyon

5 stops · about 8 hr of stops · ~$155 per person

Immerse yourself in Santa Fe's local shopping scene, moving seamlessly from the creative energy of the Railyard, through the historic boutiques of the downtown Plaza, to the high-end artisan shops of scenic Canyon Road.

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    Dolina Bakery & Cafe

    402 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Dolina Bakery & Cafe, Santa Fe

    Enjoy exceptional Eastern European-influenced brunch dishes and fresh pastries to fuel up for the day.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Santa Fe Farmers Market

    1607 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Santa Fe Farmers Market, Santa Fe

    Browse locally made crafts, juried Northern New Mexico fine art, and artisanal foods along the active train tracks.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    Plaza Cafe Downtown

    54 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Plaza Cafe Downtown, Santa Fe

    Savor authentic New Mexican favorites like green-chile-smothered plates at Santa Fe's oldest historic diner.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Sena Plaza

    125 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Sena Plaza, Santa Fe

    Explore historic courtyards filled with local clothing boutiques, handcrafted Southwestern jewelry, and native goods.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$50 per person · Directions
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    Santa Fe Teahouse & Bistro

    821 Canyon Rd #3, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Santa Fe Teahouse & Bistro, Santa Fe

    Stroll down Santa Fe's legendary arts corridor to shop high-end local boutiques like Cielo Handcrafted and finish with dinner at the Teahouse.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$45 per person · Directions
Wellness trip

Restorative Mind & Body

5 stops · about 7 hr 45 min of stops · ~$252 per person

Immerse yourself in a peaceful day of holistic wellness, forest scenery, and organic dining starting in Santa Fe's Railyard District and culminating in the pine-scented foothills.

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    Dolina Bakery & Cafe

    402 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Dolina Bakery & Cafe, Santa Fe

    Try their house-made organic bone broth or the nutritious buckwheat bowl alongside an espresso.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$22 per person · Directions
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    Santa Fe Community Yoga

    3229 Richards Ln Unit B, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
    Santa Fe Community Yoga, Santa Fe

    Join a peaceful, heart-centered morning Vinyasa or Restorative flow in this welcoming local space.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Vinaigrette

    709 Don Cubero Alley, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USA
    Vinaigrette, Santa Fe

    Feast on farm-to-table gourmet salads made with fresh, organic greens harvested from the owner's local farm.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$25 per person · Directions
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    Ten Thousand Waves

    21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Ten Thousand Waves, Santa Fe

    Soak in an outdoor, mountain-facing hot tub surrounded by tranquil piñon and juniper trees.

    ★ 4.6 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$120 per person · Directions
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    Izanami Restaurant

    21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Izanami Restaurant, Santa Fe

    Dine in your spa yukata, savoring organic, upscale Japanese izakaya small plates and artisanal sake.

    ★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$65 per person · Directions

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