For the month of January I had to highlight the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. It seems like the perfect destination for a winter get away. This article from the New York Times has great information on how to make the most of the “off season” tourist attractions and doing it cost effectively.
I love art, and Santa Fe has no shortage of it. From the famous Georgia Okeefe Museum to the native American exhibits you could spend days on end just experiencing the art culture that is buzzing throughout the area.
However you can’t spend all your time viewing galleries when there is so much outdoor recreation to experience. It is such a beautiful and unique part of our country that is unlike anywhere else I have been. If it’s beautiful sunsets you are looking for, you got it, if you are interested in hiking or skiing, well then, you are all set.
When I visited Santa Fe last year I didn’t get to spend a lot of time there, but we packed in as much as we could on our short trip and I would LOVE to go back. We were able to stay at a simple, but very comfortable hotel in the downtown area and everywhere we needed to go was in walking distance. There were all kinds of wonderful restaurants and shops and we had a great time.
I can’t end this little feature on Santa Fe without mentioning the chocolate. You can imagine any city that is famous for it’s chocolate has already won my heart. You can get decadent sinful hot chocolate at any corner and not just one kind, but many different flavors, including the famous Mexican hot chocolate made with spicey chile, yum! Oh, and while I am on the subject I have to mention the Chocolate Maven which is famous bakery, with all kind of must have menu items. The pastry chefs and the entire kitchen are on display behind glass near the dining area just adding to the atmosphere of this little hole in the wall restaurant.
Santa Fe; a relaxing, entertaining, memorable experience.
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