If you know where to look, New Mexico has quite a few lakes to fish, swim, and hike around. Especially during warm summer months, these lakes provide welcome relief from the high desert heat and a little oasis for water-lovers in the land-locked Land of Enchantment.
Read MoreThere are three world-class spas in the Santa Fe area, all of which are worth taking a trip to soak in hot pools, take in the ambiance, and maybe even book a treatment or two.
Read MoreSanta Fe stands at a little over 7,000 feet above sea level, making it the highest capital city in the United States. While most Santa Fe residents are well-acclimated to the elevation, it can take visitors by surprise.
Read MoreThe Land of Enchantment has some of the most stunning sunsets in the country. Cotton candy skies, sweeping vistas, and glowing high desert twilights are part of the package when it comes to visiting New Mexico.
Read MoreSanta Fe may be famous for its authentic New Mexican food, but every once in a while you just need to chow down on a good burger. Luckily, Santa Fe has options in that department, too. Many local restaurants pride themselves in their green chile cheeseburgers, a New Mexico classic featuring smoky, spicy Hatch green chile. We’re partial to a laid-back summer afternoon hike, followed by burgers and fries at one of the city’s many excellent burger joints. Bonus points for cool patio dining and locally brewed beer!
Read MoreMost people are familiar with Santa Fe’s stellar arts scene, with world-class art museums and galleries scattered all over the city. But you may not know that Santa Fe has an equally vibrant literary scene, home to a wide variety of independent and used bookstores that carry everything from academic texts on Ancient Greece to New Mexico history to the latest literary best-sellers. These bookstores are the perfect place to while away an afternoon in, and have a little something to offer everyone, no matter what kind of books you like to read. Like Santa Fe itself, these bookstores are diverse and eclectic, so you’re sure to stumble across something that strikes your fancy.
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