3 Day Santa Fe Must Do Get Away!
- NM Experiences
- Feb 15, 2023
- 6 min read
Updated: Aug 21
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Day 1
The quintessential breakfast spot is Café Pasqual’s, which serves traditional New Mexican cuisine. Get in line before 9:00AM or you will have to wait an hour! After breakfast, take a stroll over to The Palace of the Governors. It is within the Santa Fe Historic District and it served as the seat of government for the state of New Mexico for centuries. For many visitors to Santa Fe, the Palace is best known for its block-long portal where Native American artisans sell handmade jewelry and other crafts. Behind the adobe walls, visitors can find interpretive galleries, the Palace Press, and a large courtyard that connects with the rest of the museum campus. Although work has been done to improve heating and cooling, lighting, and visitor access, care has been taken to maintain the building’s historic character.
Next, head over to WholeFoods and pick up a few handmade sandwiches for the lunch picnic at the Aspen Vista Picnic Ground. This is one of the most beautiful drives in the Santa Fe area with views of the southwestern mountains as you drive threw one of the largest aspen groves in the U.S. At this point you’re probably feeling a bit worn down. On your way down from the Santa Fe Ski Basin stop off at Ten Thousand Waves for a soak in one of their many soaking tubs filled with naturally heated spring water or receive a massage from one of their licensed massage therapists. Then head home for a nice break and a chance to recharge your batteries for tonight’s events. For dinner tonight were going to be eating at one of the City Different's famed locations Joseph’s Table. Here you will find traditional cuisine with a New Mexican twist. With spectacular service whether you’re in the bar or have chosen a more intimate experience seated next to the fire place, you’ll love it. After dinner were going to head on over to El Farol a night cap with the locals, with a live band and a warm crowd it’s the perfect end to a long day of exploration.
Cafe Pasqual's
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Menu: pasquals.comPhone:
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Tuesday 8AM–3PM, 5:30–9:30PM Wednesday 8AM–3PM, 5:30–9:30PM Thursday 8AM–3PM, 5:30–9:30PM Friday 8AM–3PM, 5:30–10PM Saturday 8AM–3PM, 5:30–10PM Sunday 8AM–3PM, 5:30–9:30PM
Palace of the Governors
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Monday 10AM–5PM Tuesday 10AM–5PM Wednesday 10AM–5PM Thursday 10AM–5PM Friday 10AM–5PM Saturday 10AM–5PM Sunday 10AM–5PM
Opened: 1610
Architectural styles: Pueblo Revival architecture, American Colonial, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
Whole Foods Market
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Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products - beer wine & spirits
Service options: In-store shopping · Curbside pickup Monday 7AM–10PM Tuesday 7AM–10PM Wednesday 7AM–10PM Thursday 7AM–10PM Friday 7AM–10PM Saturday 7AM–10PM Sunday 7AM–10PM Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Safety dividers at checkout · More details
Aspen Vista Picnic Ground
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Santa Fe National Forest Headquarters 11 Forest Lane Santa Fe, NM 87508 (505) 438-5300
Fire Info Hotline (877) 971-FIRE (3473)
Ten Thousand Waves
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Monday 9AM–9PM
Tuesday 9AM–9PM
Wednesday 9AM–9PM Thursday 9AM–9PM
Friday 9AM–9PM
Saturday 9AM–9PM
Sunday 9AM–9PM
Health & safety: Appointment required · Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · More details
Joseph's Culinary Pub
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Menu: places.singleplatform.com
Reservations: opentable.com
Elevated New American fare is served in a warm setting with a refined farmhouse feel & eclectic art. Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery
Hours Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 5–9PM Thursday 5–9PM Friday 5–9PM Saturday 5–9PM Sunday 5–9PM
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · More details
El Farol Restaurant
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Menu: elfarolsantafe.com
Phone: (505) 983-9912 Reservations: resy.com
Compact bar & tapas restaurant featuring live performances by musicians & flamenco dancers.
Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No delivery
Hours Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 3–9PM Thursday 3–9PM Friday 3–9PM Saturday 3–9PM Sunday 3–9PM
Day 2
Start your day at Downtown Subscription for coffee and a breakfast burrito.
Our walking tour begins with stroll over to the San Miguel Chapel, the oldest mission church in the Southwest, then north to the Loretto Chapel.
Next is the Cathedral Basilica, founded in 1610 it is the oldest basilica in the Southwest.
Stop for a margarita on the patio at the Inn of the Anasazi...We think it is the best margarita in town!
The next museum on our tour, the O'Keeffe Museum, a visual masterpiece of Georgia O’Keeffe’s work inspired by her life here in New Mexico.
We're going to take a quick walk over to the Café de Artists on Canyon Road for a fabulous French lunch and exquisite dessert!
Then, walk up Canyon Road and explore all the art galleries. When you’re done here head back to the Casa and rest up for tonight’s formal dining experience.
For dinner we will be eating at Geronimo’s where you will get to taste the best elk in all of Santa Fe.
Downtown Subscription
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Santa Fe's oldest coffee house. Service options: Takeout · No delivery Hours: Monday 7AM–4PM Tuesday 7AM–4PM Wednesday 7AM–4PM Thursday 7AM–4PM Friday 7AM–4PM Saturday 7AM–4PM Sunday 7AM–4PM
San Miguel Chapel
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San Miguel Mission, also known as San Miguel Chapel, is a Spanish colonial mission church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Originally built around 1610, it is often referred to as the oldest church in the United States, though it is likely that little of the original structure is still present.
Hours: Monday 1–3PM Tuesday 1–3PM Wednesday 1–3PM Thursday 1–3PM Friday 1–3PM Saturday Closed Sunday 3–5PM
Opened: 1610
Affiliation: Catholic Church Wikimedia Foundation
Style: Spanish
Loretto Chapel
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Located in: Inn & Spa at Loretto
Historic site for weddings & events with a notable spiral staircase with a legend behind it. Hours Monday 9AM–5PM Tuesday 9AM–5PM Wednesday 9AM–5PM Thursday 9AM–5PM Friday 9AM–5PM Saturday 9AM–5PM Sunday 9AM–5PM
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
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The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, commonly known as Saint Francis Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:30AM–4PM
Wednesday 9:30AM–4PM
Thursday 9:30AM–4PM
Friday 9:30AM–4PM
Saturday 9:30AM–5PM
Sunday 8AM–12PM Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture Opened: 1886 Founded: 1714 (parish) Status: Cathedral/Parish Dedicated: 1887 Function: Cathedral
The Anasazi Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
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Featured Margaritas
"Silver Coin"
Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Lemon, Lime
"Ultimate Gold"
Añejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, Lemon, Lime
"Tommy’s Skinny"
Silver Tequila, Agave, Lime
"Sandia & Pepino"
Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Watermelon,
Cucumber, Tajin Lime Salt
Hours Patio: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
daily Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
daily Dinner: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
daily Bar: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
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The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is dedicated to the artistic legacy of Georgia O'Keeffe, her life, American modernism, and public engagement. It opened on July 17, 1997, eleven years after the artist's death. It comprises multiple sites in two locations: Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Abiquiu, New Mexico.
Hours: Monday 10AM–5PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 10AM–5PM Friday 10AM–5PM Saturday 10AM–5PM Sunday 10AM–5PM
Cafe Des Artistes
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French restaurant Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Hours: Monday 7:30AM–5PM Tuesday 7:30AM–5PM Wednesday 7:30AM–5PM Thursday 7:30AM–5PM Friday 7:30AM–5PM Saturday 7:30AM–5PM Sunday 7:30AM–5PM
Health & safety: Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits Phone:
Geronimo’s
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Menu: places.singleplatform.com
Reservations: opentable.com
Eclectic New American fare served amid elegant, minimalist decor in a circa-1756 adobe home.
Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No delivery
Hours: Monday4:45–9:30PM Tuesday4:45–9:30PM Wednesday4:45–9:30PM Thursday4:45–9:30PM Friday4:45–9:30PM Saturday4:45–9:30PM Sunday4:45–9:30PM
Health & safety: Reservations required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits ·
Day 3
This day is a day which you can reserve to take it easy at the house or if you still need some New Mexican Experiences to tell the friends about, we’ll take a gorgeous drive to Ghost Ranch in Abiqui, New Mexico. This drive allows you to see some of the most unique mountain ranges in the country.
Ghost Ranch
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Hours: Monday 9AM–4PM Tuesday 9AM–4PM Wednesday 9AM–4PM Thursday 9AM–4PM Friday 9AM–4PM Saturday 9AM–4PM Sunday 9AM–4PM
Have fun! Relax & Enjoy the Land of Enchantment!
