Santa Fe, United States - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Santa Fe is an enchanting city in New Mexico, renowned for its unique adobe architecture, vibrant art scene, and rich cultural heritage. Come experience the fascinating blend of Native American, Spanish, and American history, and enjoy the breathtaking desert landscapes.

Top things to do in Santa Fe

Things to do in Santa Fe include Santa Fe Plaza, Canyon Road, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Santa Fe

Here is what 3 days in Santa Fe look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumArt museum · Downtown
    750 m (🚶 16 min)
  2. 2
    Cross of the Martyrs
    6.3 km
  3. 3
    Meow Wolf Santa FeSouthside
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Day 2

Stops
7
Walking
1h 10m
  1. 1
    Museum of International Folk ArtMuseum · Museum Hill
    2.5 km (🚶 46 min / 🚌 18 min)
  2. 2
    St. Francis CathedralChurch
    200 m (🚶 5 min)
  3. 3
    Loretto ChapelChapel · Downtown
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  4. 4
    Palace of the GovernorsPalace · Downtown
    500 m (🚶 7 min)
  5. 5
    San Miguel Mission
    450 m (🚶 6 min)
  6. 6
    Santa Fe PlazaPark · Downtown
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  7. 7
    New Mexico Museum of ArtArt museum
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
Walking
29 min
  1. 1
    Canyon RoadNeighbourhood · Historic Eastside
    1.9 km (🚶 29 min)
  2. 2
    Museum of Indian Arts & CultureArt museum
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Santa Fe?

Santa Fe Plaza, Canyon Road, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Meow Wolf Santa Fe, Loretto Chapel, Palace of the Governors and 9 more. Santa Fe Plaza: The historic heart of the city, a great place to stroll, people-watch, and shop for local crafts.

What can you do in 3 days in Santa Fe?

Day 1: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Cross of the Martyrs, Meow Wolf Santa Fe. Day 2: Museum of International Folk Art, St. Francis Cathedral, Loretto Chapel, Palace of the Governors. Day 3: Canyon Road, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.

Which areas should you explore in Santa Fe?

The itinerary for Santa Fe runs through Downtown, Southside, Museum Hill and Historic Eastside.

Which museums are worth visiting in Santa Fe?

Museums worth visiting in Santa Fe: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum (Downtown), Museum of International Folk Art (Museum Hill), New Mexico Museum of Art and Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.

Which churches are worth seeing in Santa Fe?

Churches worth seeing in Santa Fe: Loretto Chapel (Downtown), St. Francis Cathedral and El Santuario de Chimayó.

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