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For a spectacular adventure, Santa Fe County, is one of the most captivating destinations in the
country. In our blogs you will get local insider tips about what to see and do. Outdoor adventure, historic landmarks, luxurious spas, unique shopping, fascinating museums, exquisite galleries and oh yes, a celebrated cuisine—Santa Fe County has it all in abundance.

Adventure Is Calling!

Northern New Mexico is glorious any time of year, but spring in Santa Fe County is simply enchanting. The days grow warmer and longer, and the star-filled nights begin with sunsets that paint the horizon in a blaze of colors. Spectacular hiking trails, pristine fishing spots and the ruins of an ancient civilization await you. Add in a historic railroad town that's made a comeback, a world-class luxury resort and a long list of enticing things to do, and you'll agree, Santa Fe is the place to be this spring.

Staying Connected Matters

We can overcome the challenges of social distancing by coming together in uplifting ways. Whether you live in Santa Fe County or consider us your home away from home, let's stay connected to the places that we love through virtual and real-life experiences that can elevate body, mind and spirit.

Celebrate Spring in Santa Fe County

For a spectacular spring adventure, head to Santa Fe County, one of the most captivating destinations in the country. You'll find your way through centuries of history on scenic park trails. Gaze up at deep, dark skies illuminated by thousands of twinkling stars and glowing planets. Visit a celebrated living history museum and interact with blacksmiths, weavers and other costumed interpreters. Then walk in beauty beneath wondrous waterfalls. There's no place like spring in Santa Fe County.

A Winter to Remember in Santa fe county

There's something about winter in Santa Fe County. It's not just the soft, powdery snow that blankets our mountains or the sun-drenched days and dark, starry nights. And it's not just the blend of rich cultural traditions, or the sublime skiing and world-class spas. It's all of these things, and more, that combine to make the season here both magical and memorable. So plan a trip to Santa Fe County for a winter you'll remember. Read on to discover some must-dos when you visit.

Adventures Along the Turquoise Trail

Out along the Turquoise Trail, a remarkable journey awaits. Traveling this National Scenic Byway takes you back through the ages, where prehistoric geology blends with a millennium of mining history. From a spectacular state park to the colorful town of Madrid, you'll travel in the footsteps of ancient miners, gold prospectors and coal miners. Experience Spanish Colonial life in early New Mexico at a celebrated living history museum and visit a sculpture garden created by a renowned Native American artist.

Santa Fe County’s Summer Scene

Summer in Santa Fe County offers a feast for all the senses, from colorful cultural celebrations to extraordinary markets and one of the world’s leading summer opera festivals. A steady parade of summer festivals at a treasured living history museum celebrates the region’s many cultures and heritages. As summer winds down, things heat up when athletes from around the world compete in New Mexico’s fastest, and breathtakingly scenic, marathon.

Spring Into Wellness

As winter finally melts away, a getaway to greater Santa Fe can renew your body, mind and spirit. Spring is the season of renewal, and an itinerary that includes a soak in healing hot springs, healthy farm-to-table cuisine and an invigorating hike to ancient rock art provides a pathway to wellness found only in Santa Fe County.

Holiday Tastes & Traditions

There's no place like Santa Fe for the holidays. This magical, merry season brings wonder and joy with the warm glow of farolitos, the fragrant scent of burning piñon logs and the spellbinding beauty of softly falling snow. Take in a rollicking Christmas parade and a hallowed candlelit walk on Christmas Eve. Get outdoors and ski the Rockies then relax in a high-mountain hot tub. Toast the season with artisanal sake and sublime small plates or margaritas and New Mexico cuisine.