![]() Red is the spicier option but even as someone who is pretty sensitive to spice I found that most red chiles I ate weren’t too much for me to handle. ![]() The beauty of ordering it “Christmas” style is that you get the best of both worlds. There’s one common question you’ll get at most Santa Fe restaurants if you’ve ordered some sort of New Mexican fare and it’s this: red or green? They’re talking about their famous chiles of course. Even if you’re not, this is still a great place to get outside of the busiest section of downtown and go for a nice stroll. This is a must if you’re an art fiend or collector. Within just a half mile, you can explore over 80 art galleries, plus many boutiques, restaurants and even a wine garden within easy walking distance from the main Santa Fe Plaza. Go Gallery Hopping Along Canyon RoadĬanyon Road is where you’ll find the highest concentration of art galleries in Santa Fe and perhaps in the entire country. If you’re visiting Santa Fe in fall or winter, this is a perfect way to warm up between gallery hopping along Canyon Road. Some of them even have a classic Santa Fe chile kick so be careful if you’re spice sensitive □ What really makes this spot unique is their menu of sipping chocolate elixirs. ![]() The truffles are absolutely delicious-try the mezcal and goat cheese and sage if you’re into unique flavors. I’ve revisited this place every time I’m back in Santa Fe. Based in Santa Fe, these guys specialize in drinking chocolate elixirs and specifically take inspiration from ancient cultures and communities between the time periods of 1000 BC to the mid-1900s AD. Kakawa Chocolate House isn’t your average chocolatier. I personally loved the sunset ride because it’s one of the best places in the city to catch a beautiful New Mexico sunset. There are tons of different options you can choose from depending on your vibe like Flamenco themed rides, stargazing rides after dark and more. One of the most unique things to do in Santa Fe is to book a ride along the Sky Railway, a refurbished train that offers a variety of curated trips for visitors and locals to Santa Fe along the historic rail route between Santa Fe and Lamy. Some of my favorite shops you can’t miss in Santa Fe are Rainbow Man for all kinds of funky trinkets, Parts Unknown for hats/boots/dresses that feel very Santa Fe, and Seret & Sons, which is a massive warehouse sized store (over 50,000 square feet!) of incredible furniture and decor pieces from places like Tibet, Afghanistan and other parts of Central Asia. At the O’Farrell Hat Company, you can even put in an order for a custom hat, although you’ll have to wait about 16 months for it to be finished. If you’ve been in the market for a hand-made cowboy hat or some turquoise jewelry, you’ve come to the right place. Instead, you’ll find tons of independent hotels, galleries and boutiques hawking all kinds of Southwestern attire. I love that beyond a single Starbucks and Häagen-Dazs, there isn’t really much here in the way of chain establishments. The main plaza downtown is incredibly walkable, and it’s where you’ll find a ton of the city’s top restaurants, museums, historic churches and the most incredible shopping. You’ll no doubt find yourself here on any trip to Santa Fe. So let’s get onto the best things to do during your time in Santa Fe! It’s small enough to feel like you can truly get your bearings and experience the best of the city even in a short trip. With only 80,000 or so residents, Santa Fe is quite manageable in size and it’s super walkable. It’s no wonder that one of the most famous artists of our time, Georgia O’Keeffe, decided to call this beautiful area home.Īnother awesome thing about Santa Fe: It’s quite small! At least for a capital city at least. ![]() Between the incredible adobe architecture and Native American heritage and the wildly creative community that calls it home, Santa Fe is a truly unique place that is brimming with creative energy around every corner. Whether you’ve already started to plan a trip here or are curious about planning one in the future, this post will give you tons of ideas for ways to spend your time in “The City Different.” From epic shopping adventures to historic train rides and the best margarita in town, I promise you’ll be kept plenty busy with all the things I have in store for you in this post.īut first, why do I love Santa Fe so much? Well, let me count the ways. I’ll just come out and say it- Santa Fe is one of my favorite cities in the US, and it always surprises me that more people haven’t been! The New Mexico capital is magical and I hope this post shows you why it’s worthy of a visit and that there are SO many awesome things to do in Santa Fe.
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