2025 Weekenders Guide to Exploring Santa Fe and Taos

2025 Weekenders Guide to Exploring Santa Fe and Taos

 

Planning a weekend getaway to New Mexico? You will love the vibrant cities of Santa Fe and Taos. In Santa Fe, dive into a world where art and culinary delights come together. With more restaurants per capita than any other U.S. city, Santa Fe has become a destination on the global culinary map.

If you're in the mood for coffee or something sweet, at Ohori's Coffee Roasters, enjoy freshly roasted artisanal coffee in a cozy atmosphere loved by locals for decades. For a unique treat, visit Kakawa Chocolate House and explore their historical drinking chocolates, inspired by ancient Mesoamerican recipes. Don't miss their tasting flight! If you're after a trendy café vibe, Modern General Feed and Seed offers a bright space with organic coffee, fresh-pressed juices, and health-conscious meals. And for pastry lovers, Wild Leaven Bakery is a must-visit for organic bread and pastries made from locally sourced heirloom grains.

For an incredible meal experience in Santa Fe, these restaurants are sure to please!  At Dolina, Experience a unique blend of New Mexican and Mediterranean flavors, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Their delicious breakfast and lunch options, including savory pastries, are not to be missed! Geronimo: Enjoy an elegant dining experience in a beautifully restored adobe home—perfect for a special date or anniversary. La Choza: Dive into authentic New Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. Locals rave about their award-winning red and green chile, along with hearty favorites like blue corn tacos and enchiladas.

When visiting Taos and Taos Pueblo, you’ll want to see Tea.o.graphy, a quality tea shop where you can explore a vast selection of loose-leaf teas and unique blends inspired by local herbs and flavors such as sage and lavender. And whether you’re an avid art collector or simply someone who appreciates beauty and authenticity, exploring Taos artist Mark Maggiori's art will connect you to the rugged beauty of New Mexico and the West.

As you explore the renown Santa Fe art and shopping scene, here are just a few of our favorites. Nedra Matteucci Galleries offers an enriching look at New Mexico's artistic heritage.  Shiprock Santa Fe has a world-class collection of jewelry, art, furniture, Navajo rugs, and blankets. A few doors down from Shiprock Santa Fe  is Malouf on the Plaza with a delightful collection of jewelry, art, textiles and clothing. Sixty miles northwest of Santa Fe, you can find Georgia O'Keefe's Home and Studio which has seasonal tours. Known as the Mother of American modernism, her paintings were inspired by desert landscapes.

Maile Market scarves are a perfect way to add a unique New Mexico-inspired touch to your outfit combining style and the uplifting beauty of New Mexico in a lovely travel-friendly accessory. They also make wonderful gifts for friends and loved ones.

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