Oh Hey, Santa Fe! A 3-Day Guide to "The City Different"

Check into The Inn of the Five Graces, one of Santa Fe's most magical stays, where historic adobe buildings, imported ornate textiles, and jewel-box interiors make the hotel feel like an experience in itself. Start with the Inn's complimentary breakfast before wandering into the Plaza for an afternoon of shopping and browsing Native American jewelry, local art, vintage finds, and beautifully curated boutiques. An absolute must is a stop by Seret & Sons, a vast emporium for rugs, mosaics, furniture, and antique doors, as well as items from Asia, the Middle East, and India.

For a little woo woo, stop into Mark's Coffee by Mavericks, a cozy coffee shop with a storefront full of crystals, incense, and spiritual treasures. Choose a crystal that speaks to you, and embrace the Santa Fe energy. End the day with dinner at The Pink Adobe, a Santa Fe institution dating back to 1944 that was recently renovated and reopened with a reimagined culinary direction.

Start with a historic walking route through Santa Fe's oldest streets. Begin at The Oldest House, then walk across to San Miguel Chapel, commonly recognized as Santa Fe's oldest church. From there, continue toward Loretto Chapel to see the famous “Miraculous Staircase”, the spiral staircase that has made this tiny chapel one of the city's most iconic stops. Enjoy lunch at the Anasazi Restaurant & Bar at the Rosewood Inn Of The Anasazi. The restaurant features contemporary American cuisine with local New Mexican ingredients.

After lunch, head to Canyon Road, Santa Fe's legendary art district. Spend the afternoon wandering the galleries and studios. There are more than 250 galleries across the city, making Santa Fe one of the top three largest art markets in the United States.

Dinner tonight is at Geronimo on Canyon Road. Set inside a historic adobe home, it's the kind of place where the setting, service, and food all feel distinctly Santa Fe.

If you're in Santa Fe on a Saturday, start your morning at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market in the Railyard. The market is one of the city's most beloved Saturday rituals, and the Railyard itself is a hub for shopping, food, art, and events.

Spend the rest of the day exploring the Railyard and Guadalupe Districts, browsing local boutiques, artisan shops, and galleries. It's a completely different side of Santa Fe from the historic Plaza and Canyon Road, more contemporary, creative, and design-forward.

For your final dinner, make a reservation at Sazón for Chef Fernando Olea's elevated Mexican cuisine and famously complex moles. It's the perfect grand finale to three days of history, art, design, and very, very good food.