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Santa Fe (New Mexico) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in and county seat of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States, and the capitol of New Mexico

About Santa Fe (New Mexico)

Santa Fe was once the capital of Spain's, and then Mexico's, territories north of the Rio Grande, but its visible history extends far beyond the arrival of the Spanish; it is thought to have been the site of Puebloan villages that had already been long abandoned by the time the Spanish arrived in 1607. It became the state capital when the territory of New Mexico achieved statehood in 1912. In the early 20th century, the area attracted a number of artists, such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz. The region remains important on America's art scene. The arrival of Igor Stravinsky and the founding of the Santa Fe Opera, one of the world's leading opera companies, had a similarly invigorating and enduring influence on the musical community. Many people go to Santa Fe for spiritual gath

Top Attractions in Santa Fe (New Mexico)

Explore the best things to see and do in Santa Fe (New Mexico):

  • ArtFeast, Edible Art Gallery Tour
  • Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
  • Center for Contemporary Arts
  • El Rancho de las Golondrinas
  • Farolito Walk
  • Genoveva Chavez Community Center
  • Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
  • GiG

Where to Eat in Santa Fe (New Mexico)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴315
  • 🍴AGAVE Restaurant & Lounge
  • 🍴Chopstix
  • 🍴Cowgirl
  • 🍴Coyote Cafe
  • 🍴Felipe's Tacos

Where to Stay in Santa Fe (New Mexico)

  • 🏨Alexander's Inn
  • 🏨AQUI Santa Fe Luxury Vacation Rentals
  • 🏨Bishop's Lodge Resort
  • 🏨Casa Culinaria - The Gourmet Inn
  • 🏨Casa Cuma Bed & Breakfast
  • 🏨Casa Del Toro Santa Fe Bed and Breakfast

Santa Fe (New Mexico) Travel Guide Sections

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