Santa Fe Travel and Vacation Guide At a Glance
Best Time to Visit Santa Fe New Mexico
Summer is a popular time to visit Santa Fe because of the Santa Fe Opera, which schedules performances through July and August. Make reservations in advance because most weekends are booked to capacity. Don't forget that Santa Fe is a great place for skiiers, who hit the trails from Thanksgiving to Easter. Click Here to find hotels in Santa Fe. If you need additional visitor information for Santa Fe, Click Here.
Average Santa Fe Weather
Santa Fe averages 300 days of sunshine per year, thus, Santa Fe is blessed with lots of warm summer days and cool evenings (bring sweaters and long pants for your nights here). Winters see more sunshine, mild to cold temperatures and many bouts of sparkling snow which lure in skiers who hope to tackle the Santa Fe Ski Basin.
Transportation
Getting in and out of Santa Fe can be a little tricky. The most direct entrance into Santa Fe is through the Santa Fe Municipal Airport, just south of the city. Most travelers arrive at the Albuquerque International Sunport which is located about 50 minutes south of Santa Fe (a little more if there is construction on I-25, which there often is).
As for getting around the city itself, renting a car is your best option. Downtown is easily navigated by foot, but for day trips or getting to hotels in the Cerrillos Road area, travelers will find it easiest to have their own transportation. A city bus system does exist, but even locals have a hard time figuring it out.
In-Season Costs
If you're staying in downtown Santa Fe during the summer, rates might be a little higher. Because this is the city's high season, tourists should know in advance that the prices jump during this time of the year. However, the off-season comes with some pretty reasonable rates.
New Mexico Tourism - Santa Fe Attractions, Activities and Day Trips
Cerillos and Madrid: One quick trip away from Santa Fe lands you at the former ghost towns of Cerrillos and Madrid. Head south out of town on Cerrillos Road (State Road 14). Continue south through the rolling hills. Both Cerrillos and Madrid are finding a new revival. You can dedicate two or three hours to this little jaunt, or expand it to a full day of exploring and shopping.
Taos: Take highway 84/285 (local call it St. Francis Drive) north out of Santa Fe. You'll pass Camel Rock - the truly cool rock formation which really does look like a camel - on your left. Travel northward through Pojoaque, a sort of blip in the road where you can get gas and food or stop at the information center and trading post. Heading north again eventually brings you to a steep ascent out of the Rio Grande Valley, up toward the town of Taos. There is much to see and do in Taos if time permits. If you plan ahead, Taos has a number of very nice motels and an overnight stay would allow for more exploration time, though be warned, this little town has a way of becoming a bit claustrophobic during the height of tourist season.
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Things to do in Santa Fe NM, Sightseeing and Santa Fe NM Tourism
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Fun Things to do during your Santa Fe NM Vacation - Top Santa Fe NM Tourist Attractions and Activities
Popular attractions in Santa Fe NM include Case Trading Post Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail and Pecos National Historical Park. View all attractions in Santa Fe NM.
Fun things to do in Santa Fe NM include Regal Santa Fe Stadium 14, Santa Fe Balloons and Design Warehouse. View all things to do in Santa Fe NM.
Places to stay in New Mexico - Top New Mexico Accommodations
Some of the most popular places to stay in Santa Fe NM include The Inn at the Delta, Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza and Adobe Inn & Studios. View all places to stay in Santa Fe NM.
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