All the Spots in Santa Fe, New MexicoSanta Fe has been doing its own thing for centuries. Ancient cliff dwellings, a thriving art scene, and some of the most exciting food in the Southwest are just the start. This itinerary gets into the galleries, restaurants, historic sites, and neighborhoods that make New Mexico's capital worth slowing down for.Authorsthelittlebasket
DestinationsNew MexicoItinerary

Stay

Eldorado Hotel and Spa
Great location, heart of all the action. The Eldorado sits two blocks from the historic Plaza and a short walk from Canyon Road, with a rooftop pool and the full-service Nidah Spa to come back to after a day of exploring.
See More
Book

Day 1

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
The stunning gallery holds nearly 1,200 works spanning every period of O'Keeffe's career, from her early abstractions to the iconic New Mexico landscapes, and the collection rotates throughout the year so no two visits are exactly the same.
See More
Ozu
Delicious and fresh seafood with serious Japanese technique behind it. The menu is intentionally small and focused, channeling the spirit of intimate Japanese spots that do a few things really, really well.
See More
The Oldest House Indian Shop
One of the oldest buildings in the US, sitting on foundations believed to date back to the 1200s. The attached Indian Shop is a great spot to browse authentic Native American jewelry, pottery, and collectibles from notable artists across the Southwest.
See More
Spiral Staircase
The Loretto Chapel's famous spiral staircase is one of Santa Fe's great mysteries. Built in the late 1870s, it makes two complete turns and rises 20 feet with no visible central support, and to this day, the identity of the carpenter who built it remains unknown.
See More
Sazón
Make reservations, you won't regret it. The ambiance is a 10/10, and the food matches it. Sazon is helmed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Fernando Olea, whose contemporary Mexican cuisine and legendary mole tasting have made it one of the most celebrated restaurants in Santa Fe.
See More

Day 2

Tia Sophia's
The breakfast burrito here is insane, and Tia Sophia's has been serving it since 1975. Order it Christmas style, with both red and green chile, a term that was actually coined right here by a former waitress.
See More
Modern General Feed & Seed
A really great spot for a lighter meal, with fresh organic ingredients and a seriously good scratch-made menu. Part cafe, part curated general store, you might walk in for a smoothie and leave with a cookbook and a set of garden tools.
See More
Santa Fe Farmers Market
Go early for the best selection. One of the oldest and largest growers markets in the country, the Santa Fe Farmers Market has been running since the late 1960s and draws over 150 vendors from across Northern New Mexico every Saturday at the Railyard, starting at 8am.
See More
Alkemē
The tasting menu here is insane. Alkeme is a Vietnamese heritage kitchen delivering multi-course experiences across meat, seafood, and vegan formats, with flavors rooted in Vietnamese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Hawaiian Pacific Rim traditions.
See More
Shiprock Santa Fe
Beautiful rugs and blankets, and so much more. Shiprock Santa Fe has been dealing in historic and contemporary Navajo textiles, jewelry, pottery, and Native American art for over 30 years. Check hours before visiting.
See More
Tumbleroot Pottery Pub
A great place to grab a drink and enjoy good company, with a twist. Tumbleroot Pottery Pub pairs artisanal cocktails and drinks from the Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery with a clay studio, so you can make something while you sip.
See More
whiskey & clay
Beautiful ceramics with a distinctly Southwest feel, each piece hand-thrown and fired in a gas kiln right here in Santa Fe, blending porcelain and stoneware for rich, earthy tones.
See More

Day 3

Zacatlan
Delicious and authentic Mexican food with a serious creative edge. Rooted in the flavors of Zacatecas, Mexico, this casita-style spot weaves Mexican tradition and Southwestern influence into something you won't find anywhere else in Santa Fe.
See More
Bandelier National Monument
Bandelier National Monument preserves over 33,000 acres of canyon and mesa country where Ancestral Pueblo people lived for roughly 400 years, with cliff dwellings, cave rooms, and petroglyphs still visible throughout. Go during sunrise or sunset to beat the heat and enjoy it at a quieter pace.
See More