Santa Fe Guide

Explore the Best of Santa Fe – Right from Our Doorstep

Santa Fe blends rich cultural heritage with world-class dining, art, and outdoor adventures. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, here are some of our favorite things to see, eat, and experience—many within walking distance of Pueblo Bonito Santa Fe.

People walking along downtown Santa Fe street with adobe shops and galleries.

Top Attractions

People walking along downtown Santa Fe street with adobe shops and galleries.

Santa Fe Plaza

The historic heart of the city, lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants.

Canyon Road Art Galleries

Over 100 galleries featuring Southwestern art in a walkable, charming setting.

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum

Showcasing the works and life of America’s iconic artist.

Railyard District

An extension of the Railyard area featuring contemporary galleries, SITE Santa Fe museum, cafes, and public art installations in a revitalized industrial setting.

A black sign with blue letters reading 'Canyon Road' in front of an adobe building with a window, plants, rocks, and a sculpture of two intertwined figures. Art galleries along Canyon Road in Santa Fe New Mexico

Meow Wolf: House of Eternal Return

An immersive art experience like no other combining surreal storytelling, secret passages, and mind-bending visuals—perfect for families and art lovers.

Interior of the Georiga O'Keefe gallery with white walls and track lighting, displaying various colorful paintings and artworks.

Santa Fe Opera

World-renowned open-air opera house offering summer performances with breathtaking sunset and mountain views as your backdrop.

Outdoor farmers market with tents, vendors, and shoppers, at the Santa Fe Railyard District near the Pueblo Bonito Inn.
Interior of Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return immersive art installation in Santa Fe featuring neon lights.
Santa Fe Opera House with mountain views at sunset

Where to Eat

Sazón

Award-winning fine dining with Mexican soul. Chef Fernando Olea, 2022 James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Southwest, crafts artful dishes highlighting regional moles and authentic flavors in an intimate, elegant setting.

Radish & Rye

A stylish neighborhood bistro offering creative New American dishes made from scratch—think small plates, wood-fired entrees, and local craft cocktails in a relaxed yet upscale setting.

Café Pasquals

A beloved Santa Fe institution serving organic Southwestern dishes. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, bold flavors, and commitment to local sourcing.

Sage Bakery

A cozy bakery destination for freshly baked artisan breads, pastries, and sandwiches. Perfect for grabbing breakfast to-go, enjoying a light lunch on the patio, or savoring a sweet treat mid-afternoon.

Paloma

Modern Mexican cuisine in a vibrant, artsy setting. Paloma’s menu features creative small plates and cocktails crafted with house-infused spirits.

Izanami

An upscale izakaya-style Japanese restaurant located at Ten Thousand Waves spa. Known for its shareable small plates, premium sake selection, and serene mountain setting.

Outdoor Adventures

Ancient cliff dwelling built with reddish adobe bricks, overlooking a landscape with blue sky and clouds.

Pecos National Historic Park

Walk among ruins of a 17th-century Spanish mission and Pueblo village, with scenic trails highlighting New Mexico’s layered history and natural beauty. (30 min drive)

Santuario De Chimayó

A historic adobe church known for its miraculous healing dirt and beautiful setting along the High Road to Taos. A peaceful pilgrimage site. (40 min drive)

Bandelier National Monument

Discover ancient cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, and canyon trails at this fascinating archaeological site showcasing Ancestral Puebloan life. (50 min drive)

Ghost Ranch

Explore stunning red rock formations and desert landscapes that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. Offers hiking trails, horseback riding, and cultural tours. (1 hr 15 min drive)

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in downtown Santa Fe New Mexico

Taos Pueblo

A UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring multi-story adobe dwellings continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years. A remarkable window into living Native culture. (1 hr 30 min drive)

Rock formations with caves and holes in a desert landscape, including a wooden ladder leaning against the cliff and a warning sign.

Ski Santa Fe

High-altitude skiing and snowboarding just 30 minutes from town, offering beautiful slopes, cozy lodges, and panoramic mountain views. (30 min drive)

Red rock formations at Ghost Ranch near Santa Fe New Mexico
Multi-story adobe dwellings at Taos Pueblo UNESCO World Heritage Site
Skiers on snowy slopes at Ski Santa Fe resort

Ready to Experience Santa Fe?

Our historic adobe inn puts you steps from the Plaza, Canyon Road, and the Railyard District. Book your stay today and enjoy authentic Southwestern hospitality in the heart of it all.