Things To Do

Our Official Guide on Things To Do in Santa Fe New Mexico

Santa Fe has something for everyone to do

Whether you’re looking to dive into centuries of unique history, celebrate gorgeous local art, or explore the scenic mountains and desert surrounding the town, you’ll find plenty of one-of-a-kind things to do in Santa Fe. Trust us; you’ll want to start booking your return visit before you even leave!

We have an extensive list of what to see, do and where to even eat when in Santa Fe. We would love your feedback as well on unique Santa Fe things you find when you stay at our Bed and Breakfast.

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Discovering the rich history of Northern New Mexico is one of the top things to do in Santa Fe. Our city is brimming with centuries of history that you can experience at one of the many museums, historic sites, and walking tours in the area. Whether you want to hike through Bandelier National Monument or discover stunning local Native American art at one of the many exhibits on Museum Hill, you’ll find something fascinating that everyone in your group will enjoy. Please do not hesitate to ask for some more of our favorites; we are more than happy to give you recommendations!

Spending time outside is a must during your visit to the City Different. Just outside the city limits, you’ll find gorgeous mountains with tons of hiking trails, stunning golf courses, and fly fishing along the Pecos River. It’s all waiting for you here in Santa Fe! Check out some of our favorite outdoor things to do in Santa Fe below! Don’t forget to check out our blog.

Events

Year Round Santa Fe has unqiue and amazing festivals, musical performers and more.

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Wineries

Santa Fe has many award winning and unique wineries to explore.

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Art Galleries

Santa Fe is know as an art mecca. We highly the best galleries for you to visit

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Shopping

From Southwest to home goods you will find it all in Santa Fe

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Music

Throughout the year you will find many unique music events

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Golf

Santa Fe has many fantastic golf courses, see our list

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Tours

We have highlited some excellent tours for you to explore

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Events in Santa Fe

Spring

Native Treasures

The Native Treasures art market features over 200 of the most prominent Native American artists in the country. This annual Santa Fe event takes place every Memorial Day weekend.

Santa Fe Century

If you’re a biking enthusiast, then you need to register for this historic race through Northern New Mexico’s beautiful landscapes. The Santa Fe Century has 20, 30, and 50-mile rides during this mid-May event.

Canyon Road Sculpture Month

Canyon Road Sculpture Month is one of the newest annual Santa Fe events. Visitors and residents can revel in the unique sculptures and artwork along the beautiful Canyon Road art district throughout May for free.

Summer

International Folk Art Market

Showcasing artwork produced by 150 artists from more than 60 different countries around the world, the International Folk Art Market is an opportunity for exceptional artists to help provide themselves and their countries with financial support. You’ll find incredible works of art that you can purchase during this three-day celebration of culture in July.

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival takes place during a six-week stretch in July and August. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of concerts highlighting the works of famous artists and composers.

Santa Fe Indian Market

The Santa Fe Indian Market is the largest Native American Indian art market in the world. This Santa Fe event takes place every August and hosts an array of art created by over 1,000 artists from federally recognized tribes in the U.S. and Canada.

Santa Fe Fiesta and Burning of Zozobra

This unique Santa Fe event showcases the local cultural tradition of burning a tall marionette of Zozobra, who is a creation of artist Will Shuster. Zozobra represents evil and gloom, and by burning him, locals kicked off the Labor Day festivities by getting rid of their troubles and worries. It’s a different experience, to say the least, so do some homework on it before attending.

Winter

The Santa Fe Film Festival

The Santa Fe Film Festival takes place every year in February, and celebrates the cinematic arts with movie viewing, workshops, panels, and parties!

Santa Fe Restaurant Week

Foodies and culinary enthusiasts will love indulging at some of the top restaurants in the City Different. Santa Fe Restaurant Week takes place in February and allows visitors and residents to sample small tastes at many dining establishments in the area for a discounted price!

Holiday Tree Lighting on the Plaza

Ring in the Holiday season with the grand tree lighting in Santa Fe Plaza! This fun Santa Fe event takes place around Thanksgiving weekend every year.

Wineries in Santa Fe

How to Find the Best Santa Fe Wineries

The City Different offers visitors many ways to experience New Mexican culture. Whether it’s a tour of the historic heart of downtown, a walk through one of the museums highlighting Native American art and history, or taste of spicy green chile, there’s always something unique around every corner. If you want to experience something outside of the classic list of sights and attractions in our area, take a trip to one of the nearby Santa Fe wineries. You’ll find a surprising array of award-winning wines in a handful of establishments that will leave you wanting more!

For more exciting things to do, places to see, and cuisine to sample, request access to our complimentary Santa Fe Vacation Guide!

You Need to Visit These 4 Santa Fe Wineries

Vivac Winery

You will love visiting the Vivac Winery! The tasting room right outside of Santa Fe is small yet magical. Overgrown gardens outside make your entire tasting experience enchanting, where you can sample a variety of wines to taste. We recommend indulging in the six-wine tasting and pairing it with a cheese plate or decadent chocolates. You’ll want to keep coming back for more!

Gruet Winery

If you like a good glass of sparkling wine, you will love the Gruet Winery. The vineyard is in Albuquerque, but you can discover their incredible tasting room in Santa Fe! Located just a five-minute drive or 10-minute walk from Four Kachinas, the intimate tasting room has options for both sparkling and still wine tastings. Gruet Winery crafts each wine with expert care, so you can enjoy knowing that this is one of the best Santa Fe wineries in the area.

Black Mesa Winery

You can find the Black Mesa Winery 45 minutes north of the City Different. This award-winning establishment is one of the most popular Santa Fe wineries. Their vineyard only uses grapes grown here in New Mexico and considered some of the best in the state; they have more than 25 awards to prove it! Wines are available in their tasting room by the taste, glass, or bottle. You’ll definitely want to grab at least one of their labels to bring a taste of New Mexico home with you.

Raise Your Glass to a Relaxing Getaway

After spending your day flexing your wine tasting skills, bring a bottle back to Four Kachinas Inn. You can enjoy a beautiful sunset in our garden courtyard while sipping one of your new favorite labels! Then, head back to your guest room, filled with authentic Native American decor, where you can get a relaxing night of sleep. Wake up to a tasty gourmet breakfast and head out for another day of exploring Santa Fe!

Browse our collection of guest rooms today and start planning your getaway today! We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful mountain oasis.

Art Galleries in Santa Fe

Santa Fe is synonymous with the arts. The traditional Southwestern adobe architecture, stunning landscapes, and a unique way of living continue to inspire countless artists to create masterpieces. You can discover these incredible treasures when you visit any of these Santa Fe, New Mexico, art galleries! With more than 250 galleries featuring all types of art including traditional, western, contemporary, Native American, Spanish colonial, and folk, you can spend day after day immersed in the arts.

For even more ways to experience the arts, request access to our complimentary Vacation Guide. It has everything you need to know about planning your Santa Fe getaway of a lifetime.

Our Favorite Santa Fe, New Mexico, Art Galleries

Traditional Art

Meyer Gallery 505-983-1434 225 Canyon Road	Gerald Peters 505-954-5700 1011 Paseo de Peralta	Nedra Matteucci 505-983-2731 1075 Paseo de Peralta
Manitou Galleries 505-986-0440 123 West Palace	McLarry Fine Art 877-983-2123 225 Canyon Road

Sculpture

Ventana Fine Art 800-746-8815 400 Canyon Road	Patricia Carlisle Fine Art Inc. 888-820-0596 150 West Marcy St. Suite 103	Prescott Gallery & Sculpture Garden 505-424-8449 1127 Siler Park Ln
Wiford Gallery 505-982-2403 403 Canyon Road

Photography

Andrew Smith Gallery
505-984-1234
122 Grant Avenue

photo-eye Gallery
505-988-5152 ext. 202
541 S Guadalupe St

Monroe Gallery of Photography
505-992-0800
112 Don Gaspar

Western/Southwestern Art

Altermann Galleries
855-945-0448
345 Camino Del Monte Sol

Joe Wade Fine Arts
505-988-2727
102 East Water

Zaplin-Lampert Gallery
505-982-6100
651 Canyon Road

Santa Fe Contemporary Galleries

LewAllen Contemporary 505-988-3250 1613 Paseo de Peralta	Gaugy Gallery 505-984-2800 418 Canyon Road	Turner Carroll Gallery 505-986-9800 725 Canyon Road
Owen Contemporary 505-820-0807 225 Canyon Road

Native American

Blue Rain Gallery 505-954-9902 544 S Guadalupe St	Robert Nichols 505-982-2145 419 Canyon Road	Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery 505-986-1234 100 West San Francisco St
Niman Fine Art 505-988-5091 125 Lincoln Ave Ste #116	Morning Star Gallery 505-982-8187 513 Canyon Road	Sherwood’s Spirit of America 505-988-1776 128 West Palace Avenue

Folk Art

Tad Tribal Art 505-670-3488 129 West San Francisco	Folk Arts of Poland 505-984-9882 118 Don Gaspar Ave

Art Glass

Liquid Light Glass 926 Baca St. Ste 3 505-820-2222	Tesuque Glassworks 1510 Bishops Lodge Rd 505-988-2165

Shopping in Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a shopper’s paradise! Whether you’re in the market for distinctive clothing, jewelry, home décor, or just nice souvenirs, it’s all here. Sophisticated shopping awaits at nearby Canyon Road and the Guadalupe/Railyard districts, while the Tesuque summer flea market and the farmer’s market are perfect places to find eclectic treasures and tastes. Read about the best shopping in Santa Fe.

Clothing

Purple Sage 505-984-0600 110 Don Gaspar Ave	Overland Sheepskin Co. www.overland.com 505-986-0757 74 East San Francisco St	Laura Sheppherd Salon de Couture 505-986-1444 65 West Marcy Street
Bohdi Bazaar 505-982-3880 564 N Guadalupe St	Nathalie www.nathaliesantafe.com 505-982-1021 503 Canyon Road	Uli’s Clothing Boutique: Santa Fe (505) 986-0577 208 West San Francisco St

Jewelry

Patina Gallery
877-877-0827
131 West Palace Ave

Santa Fe Goldworks
www.santafegoldworks.com
505-983-4562
66 East San Francisco Street

Furniture/Home Décor

Nambe www.nambe.com 505-988-5528 104 West San Francisco Street	Jackalope www.jackalope.com 505-471-8539 2820 Cerrillos Road	Southwest Spanish Craftsmen southwestspanishcraftsmen.com 505-982-1767 314 South Guadalupe
Cielo Handcrafted https://www.yelp.com/biz/cielo-home-furnishings-santa-fe 575-551-8390 836 Canyon Road	American Country Collection www.accsantafe.com 505-984-0955 620 Cerrillos Road	Galisteo Home Furnishings https://www.yelp.com/biz/galisteo-home-furnishings-santa-fe 505-992-3300 132 East Marcy

Specialty

Lucchese (boots) www.lucchese.com 505-820-1883 57 Old Santa Fe Trail	Back at the Ranch (boots) www.backattheranch.com 888-962-6687 209 East Marcy Street	Goler Fine Imported Shoes www.golershoes.com 505-982-0924 125 East Palace Ave
Montecristi Custom Hatworks (hats) www.montecristihats.com 505-983-9598 322 McKenzie Street

Books

Collected Works collectedworksbookstore.com 505-988-4226 202 Galisteo Street	Garcia Street Books www.garciastreetbooks.com 505-986-0151 376 Garcia Street	Nicholas Potter – (rare books) 505-983-5434 227 East Palace Ave
Ark Books www.arkbooks.com 505-988-3709 133 Romero Street

Music in Santa Fe

Santa Fe offers numerous opportunities to enjoy an array of performing and visual arts. The world-renowned Santa Fe Opera offers more than a handful of performances during a two month run in July and August each year. A local symphony orchestra and chorus, world-class chamber-music group, ballet and contemporary dance ensembles, and other various choral and theater groups round out the performing arts offerings. There is also a lively cinema scene in the city.

For more exciting ways to experience entertainment in our city, request access to our complimentary Santa Fe Vacation Guide.

Santa Fe Pro Musica www.santafepromusica.com 505-988-4640 800-960-6680	Lensic Performing arts Center www.lensic.com 505-988-1234	Santa Fe Desert Chorale www.desertchorale.org 505-988-2282 800-244-4011
Chamber Music Festival www.sfcmf.org 505-982-1890 888-221-9836	Santa Fe Opera www.santafeopera.org 505-986-5900 800-280-4654	Santa Fe Film Festival www.santafefilmfestival.com 505-988-7417
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet www.aspensantafeballet.com 505-983-5591Concordia Santa Fe Wind Ensemble concordiasantafe.org/ 505-913-7211	Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble www.sfwe.org 505-954-4922

Plan the Ultimate Santa Fe Getaway

If you want to experience the best of Santa Fe in an authentic setting near the heart of the city, look no further than Four Kachinas Inn. Our beautiful property features accommodations that are second to none in the area, offering an incredible Southwestern atmosphere and a delicious gourmet breakfast every morning.

Golf in Santa Fe

Santa Fe is home to some of the top golf courses in the entire Land of Enchantment. Visitors can take enjoy a fantastic game of golf while taking in gorgeous views of the scenic mountain vistas surrounding our beautiful area. Whether you’re new to the sport or a pro seeking a new challenge, Santa Fe is home to a collection of award-winning links.

You’ll discover both public and private courses providing a variety of play and settings. Most courses offer private and group lessons, pro shops, and restaurants. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, conditions are ideal for a great round of golf, followed by music, cocktails, and a fantastic meal in one of Santa Fe’s incredible restaurants.

Don’t forget to request our complimentary Santa Fe Vacation Guide for more tips and advice to help you plan your getaway to our mountain oasis!

Enjoy Golfing New Mexico!

Santa Fe Country Club http://santafecountryclub.com 505-471-0601	Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe www.linksdesantafe.com 505-955-4400
Towa Golf Resort http://www.golfadvisor.com/courses/20613-boulder-at-towa-golf-resort/ 505-455-9000	Cochiti Golf Club www.cochitigolfclub.com 505-465-2239
Black Mesa Golf Club http://www.golfblackmesa.com/ 505-747-8946	Black Mesa Golf Club http://www.quailrunsantafe.com/Home.aspx 505-986-2200

Plan the Ultimate Santa Fe Golf Trip

Tours in Santa Fe

If you want to visit Santa Fe and the surrounding area but want to leave the navigating to others, there are numerous tour operators eager to help. You will enjoy the services of knowledgeable guides steeped in the history, culture and workings of this special place. You can start out by taking a walking tour of the historic Plaza area, followed by a regularly scheduled motorized tour covering the adjoining areas and Canyon Road Galleries. There are more extensive tour offerings including excursions to galleries and artist’s studios, restaurant and chef visits, wineries, ghost haunts, homes and gardens, and outdoor adventure destinations.

Review the list of tour operators that we have provided to find a match to your interests, budget and time. Many operators will customize the tour to your tastes. So if you are seeking just a short walking tour of the downtown or a more extensive air tour of the remote areas of New Mexico and the surrounding states, there’s a tour operator willing to assist. They can enhance your understanding and appreciation for this area’s richness and beauty.

We have provided a list of some of the many tour operators and identified their area of specialty. We have also provided descriptions of five self-guided day trips branching out from Santa Fe to the northwest, northeast, east, south and west.

Cultural Treasures www.santafeculturaltreasures.com 505 231-0855	Historic Walks of Santa Fe www.historicwalksofsantafe.com 505 986-8388	Loretto Line Tour Company www.toursofsantafe.com 505 983-3701
Odyssey Trails www.odysseytrails.com 855 297-5673	Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing www.outspire.com 505 660-0394	Patricia Leigh Photography https://www.facebook.com/Patricia-Leigh-Photography-303761133028097/ 505 310-1555
Santa Fe Studio Tour www.santafestudiotour.com 505 466-4877	Santa Fe Walkabouts www.santafewalkabouts.com 505 216-9161
Custom Tours by Clarice, Inc. www.santafecustomtours.com 505 438-7116	Santa Fe Tour Guides, LLC www.santafeguides.org 505 466-4877	Santa Fe Traveler 505 474-4155
Native Destinations www.nativedestinations.com 505 570-0538	Great Southwest Adventures, Inc. www.swadventures.com