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Overview

Missions, museums and Meow Wolf. All are players in the story of 'the city different,' a place that makes its own rules without forgetting its long and storied past.

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Best Things to Do

Santa Fe's inviting mix of traditional and contemporary cultural experiences creates a slate of engaging activities for your visit.

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Best Time to Visit

With its distinctive seasons and rich festival calendar, choosing the best time to visit Santa Fe takes a little research and forward planning.

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Transportation

Packed with info on everything from bus routes to local bicycle hire places, here's our guide to getting around in Santa Fe.

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Free Things to Do

From dancing at outdoor evening concerts to tackling rewarding forest hikes, here’s our guide to visiting Santa Fe for free.

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Best Neighborhoods

Santa Fe is an ancient and colorful city with a lot to explore. Immerse yourself in the area's culture and charm, one area at a time.

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Day Trips

Santa Fe is the gateway to New Mexico; easy day trips can take you to sacred sites, hot springs, ancient Native American settlements and epic landscapes.

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