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Cities of Gold Hotel
Just north of Santa Fe, this comfortable hotel features Sangre de Cristo
Mountain views and places you steps from casino gaming, dining, and entertainment near the Poeh Cultural Center at Pojoaque Pueblo.
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Climbing
Northern New Mexico's stunning scenery calls out to climbers in a way they can't resist. From the 300-foot-high basalt cliffs of Diablo Canyon Recreation Area to the majestic granite crag in Pecos River Canyon, Santa Fe County is celebrated climbing country, offering some of the best elevated adventures in the world. Rock lovers consider Diablo Canyon and its otherworldly beauty one of the best climbing areas in New Mexico and Pecos River Canyon's roadside crag, with five separate cliffs to climb, is a rock-lover’s bliss.
For information about places to climb in Santa Fe County, visit: MountainProject.com/area/106297098/santa-fe-area
For a guided outdoor climbing adventure, visit: ClimbSantaFe.com
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Off-Road Jeep Tours
A jeep tour in Santa Fe County will take you deep into alpine forests and rugged high desert terrain, revealing some of the area's most majestic sites. Take a guided tour to learn about the history and wildlife of the area, including coyotes and wild horses. If you're traveling in your own jeep, pick up maps at the Santa Fe National Forest office. With the top down and little between you and the open air, this adventure can liberate your soul.
Helicoptor Tours
Cruise New Mexico's famous turquoise skies on a helicopter tour, and see the sites from a bird's eye view. This exhilarating adventure will take you over the mighty Rio Grande or across the striking Ortiz Mountains for a brand new perspective of the land below. You could also book a night tour and take in a romantic view of twinkling city lights and bright stars that light up the dark skies of Santa Fe County.
Airventures
See the famous sites of the Southwest in a unique air/land expedition of the Four Corners region that combines backcountry flying, jeeping and photography. Explore the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Mesa Verde, the Painted Desert, Arches and Canyonlands, Native American lands and more. As you visit unexcavated ruins, cliff dwellings, enchanted mountains, sculpted deserts, towering volcanoes, you'll learn about the rich geology, archaeology and history of these sacred places.
Train Tours
Get ready for an Adventure of a lifetime! Climb aboard and expect the unexpected as you travel the historic rail between Santa Fe and Lamy NM. Entertainers, music, great food, and drink await you on Sky Railway.
Sky Railway
Santa Fe County’s newest attraction is an immersive adventure on the rails. Sky Railway has transformed the historic rail line between Santa Fe and Lamy into a series of specialty trains designed to entertain and delight passengers of all ages. From murder mysteries to wild west adventures, Sky Railway offers one-of-a-kind experiences designed by a creative team led by co-owner George R.R. Martin, the author behind “Game of Thrones.” The railway also has trips for those looking for a little more laid-back experience such as skygazing and sunset excursions. These offer an opportunity to soak up the beauty of Santa Fe County from a whole new perspective aboard refurbished historic train while being catered to by the Sky Railway team.
Vigilante Guides
Vigil (thoughtful) - Vigilant (watchful) - Vigilante - (local), here to connect, inspire, and serve.
Our family name and lineage – can be traced back 12 - 15 generations in New Mexico (1598!) and all the way back to Northern Spain. In celebration of our Spanish descent and history in New Mexico we created the name: Vigilante Guides!
Why? Because we live life differently. We are caretakers.
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Edgewood
Settled at the turn of the 20th century by pioneer families, Edgewood was incorporated as a town in 1930. Today, many descendants of those early homesteaders still live here. The town celebrates its history each July with Cowboy Days, featuring Chuckwagon BBQ shows, horse events and other fun activities. In August, Edgewood pays tribute to “the Mother Road” with its Route 66 Run, Rally & Rock, which includes a parade on historic Route 66. The Wildlife West Nature Park, a popular year-round attraction operated by the New Mexico Wildlife Association, provides a habitat for mountain lions, black bear and some other species of animals that are native to New Mexico, along with native plants.
El Nido
Housed in a historic building, this iconic fine-dining restaurant in Tesuque Village, 10 minutes from downtown Santa Fe, serves innovative cuisine in a handsome setting. The menu offers grilled steaks and seafood, handcrafted pasta and wood-fired pizza, featuring fresh ingredients from local farms. What began as a 1920s roadhouse and then became Tesuque's lively dance hall continues to attract visitors from near and far. You can dine on a lush patio surrounded by greenery, or inside, by a cozy kiva fireplace.
Happy Hour, 4:30-6 p.m.; Dinner 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
El Parasol (Pojoaque)
A local's favorite for some 50 years, this is a place to taste the flavors of northern New Mexico and Mexico. With six locations in three New Mexico counties, El Parasol's beginnings date to 1958, when the young brothers Pedro and Lorenzo Atencio started selling their mother’s beef tacos and red pork tamales under a patio umbrella on the main street in Española, New Mexico. The rest is history, and the family recipes have been published in Gourmet, Bon Appétit and other publications.
Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
El Parasol (South)
A local's favorite for some 50 years, this is a place to taste the flavors of northern New Mexico and Mexico. With six locations in three New Mexico counties, El Parasol's beginnings date to 1958, when the young brothers Pedro and Lorenzo Atencio started selling their mother’s beef tacos and red pork tamales under a patio umbrella on the main street in Española, New Mexico. The rest is history, and the family recipes have been printed by Gourmet, Bon Appétit and many others.
Monday –Friday, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-8p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
El Rancho De Las Golondrinas
This acclaimed living history museum reveals what life was like in early New Mexico. Located on 200 acres in a rural farming valley south of Santa Fe, the museum features 18th-century colonial buildings and villagers clothed in the styles of the times . Annual festivals and theme weekends give an in-depth look at the celebrations, music, dance, food and other aspects of life in the period when this part of the U.S. was ruled by Spain and Mexico.
El Rancho De Las Golondrinas
This acclaimed living history museum, dedicated to the heritage and culture of Spanish Colonial New Mexico, reveals how life was lived in early New Mexico. Located on 200 acres in a rural farming valley south of Santa Fe, the museum features 18th-century colonial buildings and villagers clothed in the styles of the times . Annual festivals and theme weekends give visitors an in-depth look at the celebrations, music, dance, food and other aspects of life in the period when this part of the U.S. was ruled by Spain and Mexico.
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El Santuario De Chimayó
High in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains some 40 miles north of Santa Fe, El Santuario de Chimayó is considered one of the truly holy places in America. Known as the “Lourdes of America,” the tiny mission church is a center for many points of pilgrimage and prayer. Built on a site believed by several cultures and faiths to have miraculous healing powers, the church draws thousands of people making a pilgrimage each year during Holy Week. Visitors are always welcome.
Eldorado
With wide open skies and mountain views that stretch on forever, this friendly community south of Santa Fe is known for great walking trails and a selection of unique shops and excellent restaurants. A popular tap room draws locals and visitors with an impressive selection of award-winning pours from Santa Fe Brewing Co. Live music is often on tap, too, and a seasonal farmers' market sets up tents outside the pub, offering locally grown greens, organic beef, artisan bread and chocolate, and other fresh fare. Each spring, the Eldorado Studio Tour showcases paintings, pottery, jewelry, wearable art, photography and other work by more than 100 artists who've made the area their home, drawn by the beauty of the sunsets and the peaceful pace of life.
Eldorado Coffee Corral
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm
Eldorado Farmers Market
Farmers, bakers, chocolate makers and others transform La Tienda Shopping Plaza into an emporium of edible delights. This market brings friends and neighbors together, catching up as they shop an array of fresh seasonal greens, fruits, flowers, craft cheese, baked goods and other handcrafted items.
Open Fridays 4-7 p.m., June through Mid-October
Engine House Theater In Madrid
In the heart of the old mining town of Madrid sits the Engine House Theater, a rollicking place to take in a classic, Victorian, or Western melodrama, whatever your age. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll boo and hiss the villain, but ultimately, you’ll leave this theater filled with hope and happiness.
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Fable Restuarant & Market
The market is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and closed Sunday. The restaurant plans to be open from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday.
Fall Colors in Santa Fe County
Fishing
Drop a line in our high mountain lakes and crystal clear streams, and the Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout are yours for the taking. You'll be fishing in some legendary waters, from the mighty Rio Grande to the storied Pecos River and scenic Nambé Falls and Lake Recreation Area. Whether you're a solitary angler or looking for a custom guided trip, you'll find that Santa Fe County has some of the finest fishing spots in the Rockies.