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.
Art, Architecture
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, USAArrive 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 - 2
New Mexico Museum of Art
107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USAAdmire the beautiful 1917 Pueblo Revival architecture and classic Southwestern fine art.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$12 per person · Directions - 3
The Shed
113 1/2 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USAEnjoy 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 - 4
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USABook 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 - 5
Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USACatch 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
Markets, Plazas, and Canyon
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, USAEnjoy 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 - 2
Santa Fe Farmers Market
1607 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USABrowse 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 - 3
Plaza Cafe Downtown
54 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USASavor 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 - 4
Sena Plaza
125 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USAExplore historic courtyards filled with local clothing boutiques, handcrafted Southwestern jewelry, and native goods.
★ 4.5 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$50 per person · Directions - 5
Santa Fe Teahouse & Bistro
821 Canyon Rd #3, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USAStroll 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
Restorative Mind & Body
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, USATry 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 - 2
Santa Fe Community Yoga
3229 Richards Ln Unit B, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USAJoin 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 - 3
Vinaigrette
709 Don Cubero Alley, Santa Fe, NM 87505, USAFeast 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 - 4
Ten Thousand Waves
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USASoak 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 - 5
Izanami Restaurant
21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USADine 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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