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Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, is one of the gems of the Southwest. It has an incredible mix of history and culture, and makes a great base for visiting other destinations nearby.
We only spent a day and a half in Santa Fe and our time there should have been much longer. There’s plenty to see and do for everyone of all ages, including art galleries, museums, great restaurants, historic sites, and more. I look forward to a return trip in the future.
Getting There
Santa Fe has a small regional airport, the Santa Fe Regional Airport, which lies ten miles to the southwest of the city. There are only flights from Denver or Dallas, so it’s better to fly into Albuquerque and drive.
Lamplighter Inn
We stayed at the Lamplighter Inn (formerly America’s Best Value Inn Lamplighter), a short drive from downtown Santa Fe. It did its job for the night as a clean place to stay with comfortable beds. The hotel also features an indoor pool and complimentary breakfast.
The Teahouse
Our first meal in Santa Fe was at The Teahouse, which is located on Canyon Road. They have a great selection of teas from all over the world, coffee, dessert, and a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I had a delicious chicken sandwich with a coffee while Martin and Gönül had tea and sandwiches.
Los Magueyes
For dinner, we ate excellent Mexican food at Los Magueyes, which is located downtown. I had a huge combo plate with enchiladas, a stuffed poblano pepper, a taco, a tostada, rice, and beans. I had to take some back to the hotel with me!
Popcorn Maven (Permanently Closed)
Popcorn Maven has a good selection of different flavors of popcorn just off Santa Fe Plaza. I think I stopped in there a couple times for snacks while I walked around Santa Fe.
