Our lil' slice of Enchantment
New Mexico is special, and we're excited to show you why.
Whether you're into guided horse rides, a tour of O'Keeffe’s Abiquiu home, a shopping trip to Shiprock’s rug room or a world class sake flight at Izanami, both experienced and first-time visitors can rest assured we're taking out the guess work by sharing this list of our favorite experiences, in Santa Fe and beyond.
EAT + DRINK
- Izanami | upscale izakaya fare + green teas, Japanese craft beers + sake flights
- La Boca | Modern Spanish Cuisine, Tapas + an award-winning all Spanish wine list
- The Compound Restaurant | James Beard award–winning chef is the cherry on top of this immaculate space designed by Alexander Girard
- The Pantry | a Santa Fe comfort food staple since 1948, right next door to El Rey Court
- La Choza | award-winning red & green chile in the Santa Fe Railyard
- Paper Dosa | South Indian cuisine + warm atmosphere with vegetarian options
- Paloma | vibrant Mexican-inspired restaurant + bar, modern dishes + cocktails
- Jambo Cafe | African homestyle fare, including jerk chicken, oxtail + pies
- LA MAMA | a quaint, bright space with natural wine, bites, coffee + flowers
- OZU |Japanese cafe and market serving fresh handmade authentic cuisine like onigiri
- Palace Prime | A Santa Fe Tradition Reborn, this Santa Fe institution brings you steak, seafood and killer cocktails.
SEE + DO
EXPERIENCE
- Ten Thousand Waves | Japanese-adobe bathhouse and spa surrounded by the beauty of nature
- Meow Wolf | a mind-bending, explorable art experience for people of all ages in Santa Fe
- Farmer’s Market | Santa Fe Farmers’ Market is one of the oldest, largest, and most successful growers’ markets in the country
- Ghost Ranch Horse Ride | ride out and take in the shining red and yellow cliffs of Abiquiu--the inspiration for many O'Keeffe's works
- Georgia O’Keeffe House Tour | witness the historic homestead of O'Keeffe, a time-honored space committed to her aesthetic and design
- The Jean Cocteau Cinema | a small, single-screen independently operated movie theater located in the heart of Santa Fe, NM
- San Miguel Mission | the oldest church in the United States on its original foundation, still holding services
- Traditional Hoop Dances by Lightning Boy Foundation | the Hoop Dance continues to be known as a healing art form and is said to have it's origins in the Pueblos of Northern New Mexico
ART
- SITE Santa Fe | a New Mexico-rooted and artist-led contemporary art museum + admission is free
- Meow Wolf | a mind-bending, explorable art experience for people of all ages in Santa Fe
- Museum of International Folk Art – Girard Collection | an unorthodox exhibition designed by Alexander Girard, showcasing over 10,000 works from the Alexander and Susan Girard Collection
- St. Francis Cathedral | a historic stop and sight to see, the cathedral was built in the late 1800s in the Romanesque Revival style, in downtown Santa Fe
- Form & Concept | a gallery showcasing a multitude of contemporary arts and practices
- Hecho A Mano | gallery showcasing New Mexican and Mexican print, textile and ceramics artists
- IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) | a museum focused on bringing increased awareness + appreciation of contemporary Native art, history and culture through presentation, collection and acquisition, preservation, and interpretation
- Santuario De Chimayo | A National Historic Landmark on the road to Taos made in the beautiful Spanish Colonial architecture style
- Palace of the Governors | recognized as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation the Palace of the Governors is the home of the Museum of New Mexico
SHOP
- Santa Fe Vintage | curated vintage clothing + ephemera, by appointment
- Sabo | a curated plant store and gift shop
- Double Take | large selection of vintage & consignment
- Mottainai | curated vintage goods
- Shiprock | gallery located at the Santa Fe Plaza, featuring Navajo + Native American artistry
- Lost Padre Records | new + vintage vinyl, 45s, cassettes + local music
- Red River Mercantile | apparel + accessories
- Collected Works Bookstore | 16 years running as the best bookstore in Santa Fe
- Photo Eye Book Store | oldest photo book store in the U.S., founded in 1979
- Garcia Street Books | independent + locally-owned
- Kaune’s Neighborhood Market | gourmet boutique grocery store since 1896
- Modern General | organic food, contemporary wares + books
- Betterday Vintage + Coffee | sip great coffee while you shop great vintage finds