Overview
Culture, Creativity, and the High Desert
With its adobe architecture, vibrant arts community, rich culinary traditions, and breathtaking desert landscapes, Santa Fe invites travelers to discover a different rhythm. It's a destination where culture, creativity, and meaningful experiences come together.
Destination Essentials
Country
United States
Region
New Mexico, The Southwest
Elevation
7,000 feet above sea level
Best Time to Visit
April–June and September–October
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Best For
Art Galleries, Wellness, Cuisine, Adobe Architecture, Desert Landscapes
Wellness & Experiences
Featured Wellness & Experiences
Santa Fe's high desert setting and ancient healing traditions make it one of the finest wellness destinations in the American Southwest. TastesOf has reviewed the experiences worth seeking.
More Santa Fe wellness & experiences coming soon
What to Do
Experiences Worth Seeking
Canyon Road
A half-mile stretch of galleries, studios, and gardens that has made Santa Fe one of the most important art markets in the United States. More than 100 galleries line the road, from contemporary painting and sculpture to Native American ceramics and jewelry. The walk at dusk, when the galleries glow warm against the adobe walls, is one of the great pleasures of the American Southwest.
The Historic Plaza
The heart of Santa Fe since 1610 — a shaded square surrounded by the Palace of the Governors, the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States, and the Museum of New Mexico. Native American artisans sell handmade jewelry and pottery beneath the portal of the Palace, as they have for generations.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
The world's largest collection of work by Georgia O'Keeffe, whose paintings of the New Mexico landscape defined a uniquely American vision of the Southwest. The museum occupies a beautifully converted adobe building in the heart of the city, and the permanent collection is extraordinary.
Meow Wolf
An immersive art experience unlike anything else in the American Southwest — a labyrinthine installation created by a collective of Santa Fe artists that has become one of the most visited art destinations in the country. Disorienting, playful, and genuinely extraordinary.
The High Road to Taos
A scenic drive through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains connecting Santa Fe to Taos — passing through ancient Hispanic villages, weaving mountain meadows, and the extraordinary Santuario de Chimayó, a pilgrimage site of deep spiritual significance. Allow a full day.
Where to Eat
Dining in Santa Fe
Santa Fe's culinary scene draws on centuries of Native American, Spanish Colonial, and New Mexican tradition — producing a cuisine unlike anywhere else in the United States.
More Santa Fe dining coming soon · The Shed · Geronimo · Coyote Cafe
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Getting Around
Santa Fe is served by Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) with connections through Dallas and Phoenix, and by Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), approximately 60 miles south via I-25. The historic downtown is best explored on foot. A rental car is recommended for day trips to Taos, Abiquiú, and the surrounding high desert.