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Santa Fe is a city bursting with history, culture, and attractions. Visiting here is made all the better when you learn about this city’s exceptional heritage! The team at Discover Santa Fe has put together all our local knowledge and expertise to help enhance your journey to Santa Fe.

Our travel guides are the perfect complement to our Self-Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Santa Fe Plaza, where you’ll get to experience the city’s stories in real time! Keep reading for all our local insights and top travel tips. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

A group of people sit around a campfire in a rocky outdoor setting near Santa Fe, surrounded by towering conifers, engaging in lively conversation.
22 June 2021

Canyons, Conifers, and More: Where to Camp in Santa Fe

From Ponderosa to Pinon: The Santa Fe National Forest   From the hearts of ancient aspen groves to cozy streamside sites, from scenic overlooks to valley depths, the Santa Fe National...
A woman sleeps peacefully on a bed with white sheets and pillows, partially covered by a blanket in the soft lighting of a Santa Fe bed & breakfast.
22 June 2021

Hacienda Hospitality: Bed & Breakfasts in Santa Fe

Amongst the rich and unique adobe atmosphere of Santa Fe rests many a bed & breakfast; quiet, warm, and welcome getaways that offer the sweet comforts of Santa Fe on...
Green chile chicken enchilada dinner from Santa Fe
22 June 2021

Santa Fe Cuisine: One of a Kind

The Chile Capital No visit to the City Different would be complete without an exploration of its culinary heritage. Home of the “Chile Capital of the World,” New Mexican food...
Family Rafting Adventure with Kokopelli Rafting Adventures
22 June 2021

Whitewater Rafting

A Way to Play: Whitewater Rafting in Northern New Mexico! Winding through the ancient and rocky peaks of northern New Mexico flows the mighty and wild Rio Grande. Carved into...
Adobe-style building with wooden beams and yellow flowering bushes in the foreground against a clear blue sky, reminiscent of the charming attractions near Santa Fe Plaza.
22 June 2021

Santa Fe Plaza

Santa Fe has long been the artistic and cultural epicenter of the Southwest. The city square in the heart of town, the Santa Fe Plaza, is where tourists and locals...
A train approaches Santa Fe Railyard, where a large wooden water tower prominently displays the location's name.
21 June 2021

The Railyard

The Santa Fe Railyard is the modern-age counterpart to the much older Santa Fe Plaza. If the Plaza is Santa Fe’s historic and symbolic hub, the Railyard is fast becoming...
Sign reading "Canyon Road" on a metal and stone base, surrounded by dry plants, near a street and trees.
21 June 2021

Canyon Road

Santa Fe is known the world over as a mecca for artists, and Canyon Road is the beating heart of the city’s art scene. Just a short walk from the...
A snow-covered ski lift glides silently among tall trees under the clear blue Santa Fe sky.
21 June 2021

Ski Santa Fe

Nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains – the southernmost peaks of the Rockies – Ski Santa Fe offers a one-of-a-kind winter experience. The mountain ranks among the highest ski...