Santa Fe, United States - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-09-28

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

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Day 1

Stops
7
Walking
22 min
  1. 1
    New Mexico Museum of ArtArt museum
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  2. 2
    Palace of the GovernorsPalace · Downtown
    50 m (🚶 2 min)
  3. 3
    New Mexico History MuseumMuseum · Downtown
    250 m (🚶 5 min)
  4. 4
    St. Francis CathedralChurch
    200 m (🚶 5 min)
  5. 5
    Loretto ChapelChapel · Downtown
    250 m (🚶 3 min)
  6. 6
    San Miguel Mission
    450 m (🚶 6 min)
  7. 7
    Santa Fe PlazaPark · Downtown
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Day 2

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
    4.4 km
  2. 2
    Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary
    24 km
  3. 3
    El Rancho de las GolondrinasOpen-air museum
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Day 3

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Canyon RoadNeighbourhood · Historic Eastside
    1.6 km (🚶 22 min)
  2. 2
    Santuario de GuadalupeTemple
    400 m (🚶 7 min)
  3. 3
    Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumArt museum · Downtown
    8.3 km
  4. 4
    Santa Fe Opera
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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: New Mexico Museum of Art, Palace of the Governors, New Mexico History Museum, St. Francis Cathedral. Day 2: Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, Randall Davey Audubon Center & Sanctuary, El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Day 3: Canyon Road, Santuario de Guadalupe, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe Opera.

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, New Mexico History Museum (Downtown) and El Rancho de las Golondrinas.

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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