Location: Santa Fe
Top Things to do in Santa Fe
Top 10 Things to do for Honeymoon in Santa Fe, New Mexico (NM)
Venture into the unspoiled beauty of 7,000-foot Rocky Mountain vistas, marvel at the contrast of ancient native culture mixed with modern arts, feast on legendary cuisine and relax in rustic sophistication. A visit to Santa Fe, Travel & Leisure's #1 Cultural Getaway, feels a lot like a visit to Europe. The Spanish Colonial charm of this historic destination has been enchanting travelers for over 400 years. And Santa Fe shows no signs of slowing down.
Restaurants in Santa Fe
1. Santa Fe Opera House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,069 reviews
A beautiful outdoor venue that offers music festivals in July and August.
Reviewed By adam-mo2 - Phoenix, United States
I really didn’t know what to expect when visiting the opera house but let me tell you that it was amazing. I have only been to one other opera house in my life but this was an eye opener. Beautiful venue and great atmosphere which I enjoyed a lot. The Opera house should definitely be on your travelers list when visiting Santa Fe.
2. Absolute Nirvana Spa & Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 205 reviews
Experience sublime bliss in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. Featuring traditional Asian spa rituals and luxurious rose petal baths, we are dedicated to the ancient healing art of using plants, herbs and spices for inner and outer beauty. In addition, we offer therapeutic, hot stone and Thai massage, as well as a selection of rejuvenating and anti-aging facials. Our staff of Master-level therapists, all with 17 to 30 years of experience, will nourish your body and soul.
Reviewed By klpp - Convoy, United States
I treated myself to a 90 minute deep tissue massage after a long day of travel. The facility was a serene hacienda style structure and a staff that was attentive and intuitive to the body’s needs. I did not want to leave, but did feeling totally relaxed and rejuvenated with the best massage I’ve ever experienced.
3. Yogihiker
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Spending time in the woods has always been a source of calm, connection, and wonder. The same can be said of yoga. Yogihiker brings the two enriching experiences together on the trails of Santa Fe. We invite people to start their day experiencing the incredible outdoors, tuquoise blue skies, and beautiful trails and to leave a Yogihike fully refreshed with more vitality to enjoy what our amazing "City Different" is known for, the arts, culture, and cuisine. We offer a variety of outdoor experiences - Traditional Yogihike: 3 mile roundtrip hike, with 1 hour private yoga instruction at the top of the mountain. Rate is $135 per person, 2 person min. 3 Element Yogihike, Approx 4 hours, 1.5 mile hike, with 1 hour at the top of the mountain private yoga, followed by a Native American inspired Medicine Wheel guided meditation and a vegan picnic lunch, and 1.5 mile hike down.$195 per person, 2 person min. Ask us about private groups, extended Yogihike or special occasion themed Yogihikes.
Reviewed By lfruzz
Amy was such a great Yogihiker! We were in Santa Fe for two days and a Yogihike was time well spent! The hike was so beautiful! It was not a difficult hike (for anyone who might be worried about that) It was a great balance of hike and yoga (not strenuous) My husband is not a huge yogi, so I was a little worried about the level of the class. Amy was very inclusive, her cues for poses and breath were so helpful! We both had an amazing experience and definitely recommend it for those who love yoga and the outdoors!
4. New Mexico Wine Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 302 reviews
New Mexico's number one wine & scenic tour company! New Mexico is the oldest wine wine producing state in the US, dating back to 1629. A history so rich and wine so delicious! The perfect getaway what ever the season. Public & Private Tours all year-seven days a week! Fun with friends & family! Relax in comfort, spend a delightful afternoon of wine tasting along with other adventures that New Mexico Wine Tours offers. A fun-filled wine & scenic tour of local award winning wineries & attractions. Celebrate with friends & family, bachelorette, reunion, birthday, first date, anniversary, retirement, work party or girl's day out! We offer public, customized large and small tours, organize all types of day trips from start to finish. Solo travelers or group of two, join one of our public tours! You will meet some of the friendliest people here in New Mexico, average of 355 days of sunshine & blue sky. We strive in showing you, your friends & family a wonderful day tour of New Mexico. Please take a look at all the different tours we offer. Try our Rafting & wine tasting tour or a hands on traditional native cooking class, feast meal & wine tasting. Combine wine tasting with a favorite activity or attraction, also offering many tours without wine tasting. New Mexico Wine Tours provides transportation to all your favorite events and festivals, or just a night out on the town with door to door service! What ever the occasion, New Mexico Wine Tours will try our very best to make it happen!
5. Liquid Light Glass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 332 reviews
Liquid Light Glass, owned and operated by Elodie Holmes since 1987, is a contemporary glass studio and gallery offering world class glass art and glass blowing classes. Liquid Light Glass is part of the Baca Street Arts District- a community of local artists and small businesses primarily located on or near Baca Street in Santa Fe, NM.
Reviewed By NXTTRP - St. Petersburg, United States
I have a modest amount of glass-blowing experience, having over 35 recent hours of hot-shop exposure and instruction. Recognize that this is not extensive experience, just enough to know the terminology, but not enough to feel “accomplished “ in any aspect of this art. A survey of the hot-shop and showroom identified a well organized and talented group of artists. I have participated in other one-on-one glass blowing experiences, but this class with CIa as my tutor had a very favorable outcome. I was able to assist in the creation of a rather handsome wine decanter, a project that was individually “well over my pay grade.” Cia first interviewed me, to gain not only some idea of my skills, but to understand my primary goals of the session. As the hour went on, she was able to further identify my strengths and weaknesses on the fly and provided me with the necessary instruction and hands-on assistance when needed throughout the lesson. I highly recommend the Liquid Light Glass organization, studio and artists. It’s a fascinating art and LLG shows it in the best possible (liquid) light.
6. Prairie Dog Glass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 364 reviews
Prairie Dog Glass is a glass blowing studio and gallery. In addition, we offer a One Hour Glass Blowing Experience, come in, take a look at our “glass blowing menu”. Pick out some pieces, experts help you make them! Classes are charged at the rate of **$195/hour. We carry a beautiful line of indoor/outdoor glass products to enhance any home or yard! You may watch us work, ask questions, get involved, 7 days/week. Please call for an appointment. We can accommodate large groups, corporate events, parties?! Let Prairie Dog Glass make you a custom holiday gift item or corporate award. Promote your business! Prairie Dog Glass can put your logo on a custom paperweight or other glass object.
Reviewed By YP0000 - Bellaire, United States
Our family of 5 really enjoyed this! The glass making process was explained in great detail and we loved the opportunity to have this great hands on activity with beautiful, substantial glass pieces to take home.
7. El Flamenco De Santa Fe
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
EL FLAMENCO DE SANTA FE is the ultimate spot for premier flamenco music & dance direct from Spain. Live flamenco music & dance, tapas & drinks. Home to Antonio Granjero + Entreflamenco
Reviewed By Sharubugirl
The performance we saw last Saturday was the best we have ever seen in the US, despite living near San Antonio for several years where I acquired an appreciation for this style of dance. Passionate and extremely well executed. Excellent choreography. The highlight of our visit to SF.
8. Wander New Mexico
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 337 reviews
**Check our website for the most to up to date schedule and the best prices** Wander New Mexico is a Santa Fe-based travel company that creates immersive culinary experiences. We love introducing travelers to Santa Fe's fascinating history and cultural fabric through great food and drink. On our tours you will see, smell, and taste the food and drink that shape this unique city and region, and hear stories from the chefs, producers, farmers, and others that create it.
9. Santa Fe Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,097 reviews
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Plaza is the heart and soul of the city. The gathering spot for residents and tourists alike is surrounded by city landmarks, shops and restaurants.
Reviewed By jh453
My 20-something daughters and I spent an enjoyable hour in and around the charming Plaza on a gorgeous Spring day. There is something there for every budget and many time constraints and tastes. You can sit on one of the plentiful benches, on the grass, or at one of the metal tables and relax and people watch for free. You can spend a little or a lot of money at the stores that flank the Plaza or at the sidewalk vendors who sell mostly silver jewelry (most of it, apoarently, made by local Native Americans in tribal styles). You can eat in one of the nearby restaurants. The day we were there, there was just one food truck in one corner of the Plaza, selling only fajitas and tamales. I wish I knew the name, because their food was excellent- smoky, delicious, generous, and a great bargain, with fajitas at $5 and tamales at $2 or $2.50 each. I hope that truck is a regular and that my description is enough to let you find it and enjoy a tasty (and economical) lunch. I noticed that all the tables were wheelchair-accessible.
10. Canyon Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,969 reviews
Canyon Road is Santa Fe's historic arts district. Home to over eighty art galleries, as well as boutiques, restaurants, and historic adobe homes, it is the cultural center of Santa Fe. The galleries on Canyon Road show everything from traditional southwestern Pueblo pottery and quintessential Western art to contemporary abstraction and computer and digital art. Take time to explore; there's a little something for everyone here.
Reviewed By 66abi
A short walk from downtown this mile or so of art galleries offers a bit of everything, from crafts to really good fine art. We found happy surprises in nearly every one. My painter friend and I are art lovers so looked at everything with interest and took two days to do it, which was made easy by the presence of good restaurants and a wonderful tea house. We never knew what was behind the next doorway, in the next room and often were wonderfully surprised.
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