10 Best Things To Do In Santa Fe, New Mexico with Your Parents

Enchanted by the idea of traveling to the mystical city of New Mexico? 

Great! Santa Fe is a stunning city full of artists, their artistry and wonder and is waiting for you to take it all in.  Whether you drive to get there on an epic road trip or plan to take a flight, you are in for a magnificent treat in this culturally unique and historically rich capital.  Often voted as one of the best US cities for shopping and an art lovers haven, you will have plenty to see and browse and eat. 

Oh! And before you go, make sure to drink tons of water.  Believe it or not, Santa Fe is located at 7,198 feet above sea level! You'll want to do your best and avoid chances of altitude issues. 

Visitor Information Centers

Plaza VIC - 66 E. San Francisco St., (505) 955-6215

Railyard - VIC 410 S. Guadalupe, (505) 955-6230

Convention - Center VIC 201 W. Marcy St., (505) 955-6202

10 Best Things to Do In Santa Fe, NM

1. Eat at Harry's Roadhouse and buy the cookbook.  You will be so glad you did when you make their amazing pancake recipe!

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2. Stop by The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi and take note of Estella's sculpture of the first Native American Saint.  Her work is stupendous. 

Estella Loretto sculpture

Estella Loretto sculpture

3. Hit up the Santa Fe Farmers Market

Farmers Market Fun

Farmers Market Fun

4. Check out the Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Santa Fe Botanical Garden

5. Visit the Museum of International Folk Art

Estella Loretto Sculpture

Estella Loretto Sculpture

6. Walk around and browse the shops at The Plaza 

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7. Eat as much green chile as you can! Check out Sazon. Buy some and take it home!

burrito with green chile

burrito with green chile

8. Experience a night at the Santa Fe Opera

amazing night's in Santa Fe

amazing night's in Santa Fe

9. If you can't make the Santa Fe Farmers Market, walk around the Railyard Arts District. 

walking around the railyard

walking around the railyard

10. Visit the Georgia O'Keefe Museum 

Georgia O'Keefe Museum

Georgia O'Keefe Museum

I hope you have an amazing time in Santa Fe, NM.  Be sure to let me know some of your favorite spots and adventures. 

bon voyage, 

T. 

Taryn W.

Lover of travel, dogs, photography, dancing, the unusual, and brilliant conversation.

https://www.tarynweitzman.com
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