In October the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® creates an enchanted world of special shape balloon rodeos, twilight balloon glows, and vibrant balloon-filled skies.
A mind-bending, explorable art experience featuring over 70 rooms of immersive art
Georgia O’Keeffe is one of the most significant artists of the 20th century, renowned for her contribution to modern art. The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s collections include nearly 150 paintings and hundreds of works on paper (pencil and charcoal drawings, as well as pastels and watercolors.
Discover the benefits of hydrotherapy in their thermal pools, dine on farm-fresh cuisine and find utter relaxation in their waterside spa. They offer an abundance of spring-fed soaking experiences, including all-day soaking passes, private pools, tubs for one, and private cabanas beside Santa Fe’s largest saltwater swimming pool.
Gerald Peters Gallery is a distinguished American art gallery. Specializing in American Modernism, classic and contemporary Western Art and paintings of the Taos Society of Artists, the gallery routinely exhibits the work of Georgia O’Keeffe, Max Weber, William Zorach, Charles Russell and Walter Ufer.
When the New Mexico Museum of Art opened in 1917 it was the first building in the state dedicated to art. Its galleries, reception areas and St. Francis auditorium were made by the people of New Mexico for the promotion of the state’s rich culture to visitors and locals alike. Throughout its century long history, the museum has grown and redefined itself to adapt to changes in art and museum practices.
The museum holds the largest collection of international folk art in the world, numbering more than 130,000 objects from more than 100 countries. Their collection continues to grow according to the belief that through the traditional arts, we may illuminate human creativity and shape a humane world.
Visit one of the most special places in all of New Mexico. The Loretto Chapel takes pride in their unique history. Those who step foot inside this holy sanctuary find it hard to leave. There's something special about the little chapel, and they are passionate about truly touching the lives of those who visit.
A small, historic building in downtown Santa Fe with 18 tap handles, cider, and wine. Food trucks nightly. Great beer minute-ly. If you’re downtown and can’t make the trek out to the main brewery, this is your place. The Brakeroom is actually housed in an old cabin where railroad brakemen used to sleep. You can read all about them while you’re there.
The tradition of bathing in hot water goes back millennia due to the abundance of thermal waters in Japan. The Japanese learned early on about the powerful healing and release gained by sitting in hot water surrounded by the beauty of nature. Ten Thousand Waves has taken this model and transplanted it to New Mexico, where nature looks very different but is no less beautiful. They offer a unique 'Japanese-adobe' esthetic, combining the traditional with state-of-the-art technology.
The Shed is world renowned for its red chile enchiladas and other blue corn specialties, as well as tempting desserts and, of course, margaritas! A dining tradition in Santa Fe since its beginning when Polly and Thornton Carswell opened it on Burro Alley.
The Plaza Cafe, Santa Fe’s oldest restaurant, has been serving highly acclaimed, authentic traditional dishes since 1905. The Razatos family kept the traditional cooking methods and flavor combinations of New Mexico and added some recipes from Greece, all the while keeping with the classic American diner experience. This is why you’ll find everything from blue corn green chile carne asada enchiladas with a warm pillowy sopaipilla to chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gyro with a Greek salad on the side.
A collection of two dozen consumate artists’ unique work that intrigues, energizes and delights. These visual, tactile and expanding universes are from constellations of paper mache, mica, ceramics, oils, watercolor, wood, steel, hardware and stone. Some pieces are functional, some fictional – this is art to collect, gift – and behold.
Jambo Bobcat Bite is an iconic restaurant located in Santa Fe, New Mexico on Old Las Vegas Highway, a mile or so from the historic Old Santa Fe Trail, and only nine miles from the Santa Fe Plaza. The Bobcat Bite building was originally a trading post, and the 98 acres surrounding the restaurant were part of a working quarter horse ranch.
Building on more than a century of informative exhibitions, exceptional collections, and an iconic location in the heart of Santa Fe, the New Mexico History Museum is committed to service, community engagement, and rigorous scholarship.
The Santa Fe Children’s Museum builds upon a child’s sense of joy and discovery by cultivating habits of inquiry in the arts, sciences, and humanities.
The Pink is located in the center of the historic Barrio de Analco across the street from the San Miguel Mission, which is considered the oldest church in the United States. The restaurant was given its name by Rosalea because of the rose color of the house that is home to the Pink....
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, commonly known as Saint Francis Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
Tucked in the center of the city block, it’s a hidden gem waiting to be discovered and experienced. Their lounge, bar, and dining area overflow with plants and natural light. They offer seating at their bar, dining tables, and lounge couches. You won’t want to leave their relaxing atmosphere.