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Santa Fe, New Mexico Musts- Do, Eat, Stay
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items I've traveled all over the USA, mainly as a solo traveler. I've been to New Mexico more than once. On one of those visits I went to Santa Fe. It's one of the best cities you can visit in New Mexico! This list can help you plan a trip with recommendations on what to do, where to eat, and where to stay in Santa Fe.
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Things to do in Santa Fe
Places to Eat
Places to Stay
Things to do in Santa Fe
These are some of the BEST attractions and things to do in Santa Fe.
Santa Fe's Tourism website for recommendations.
TOURISM Santa Fe: santafe.org
This guide was written after my visit to Santa Fe. Get an idea of what not to miss!
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Walking tours are great to start a trip so you can learn about the city and get recommendations before you set out on your own to explore. I especially like them as a solo traveler.
Santa Fe Ultimate History Walking Tour
Purchase your tickets for this museum prior to your visit. They make you pick times to enter.
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
I love New Mexican food! This tour combines eating great food and walking around the Plaza learning about the history.
New Mexican Flavors Food Tour of the Santa Fe Plaza
A unique and fun thing to do in Santa Fe! An interactive funky art experience.
Meow Wolf Santa Fe | Immersive Art Museum (w/ Pictures)
Canyon Road is a full of art galleries. There is over 150 galleries so take the tour first to not get overwhelmed with all your choices.
Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
This area has restaurants and shopping. Also check for outdoor entertainment in their green spaces. If you schedule a ride on the Sky Railway train you will start your journey here.
Santa Fe Railyard: Dining, Shopping, Arts & Entertainment
Places to Eat
Santa Fe has great food options. Here are a few of the must try restaurants when you visit!
A fine dining restaurant in Santa Fe. Must make reservations.
Geronimo Restaurant
A fun restaurant to eat traditional New Mexican cuisine. There is also a shop and art gallery to explore.
Cafe Pasqual's
Eat traditional New Mexican food here!
La Choza Restaurant
Tired of New Mexican food? Then try this French bakery and cafe! It serves breakfast and lunch food, plus delicious sweets!
MILLE | French Bakery & Café
El Faro is known for its food and Flamenco dinner shows.
El Farol
A famous specialty chocolate shop where you not only eat chocolate but you can drink it too!
Kakawa Chocolate House
Places to Stay
A few of Santa Fe's unique places to stay when you are visiting.
A historic hotel stay right within walking distance of many downtown Santa Fe sights.
La Fonda on the Plaza Hotel
A luxury stay with a southwestern feel. In the historic Santa Fe Plaza area.
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi Luxury Hotel
This bed and breakfast is a few minutes from downtown but has great mountain views.
Inn of the Turquoise Bear: Bed and Breakfast in Santa Fe New Mexico