Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Santa Fe. In 36 Hours.

There are a dozen American cities in which I would like to spend a month or two. Santa Fe, New Mexico is one of them.

Years ago, my wife and I had the good fortune of visiting Santa Fe for a few days and loved it. Great local restaurants, small hotels with fireplaces, shopping, art, mountain vistas. And for me, old churches, Santa Fe, has some beautiful and historic ones.

I have mentioned, in previous posts, the New York Times feature 36 Hours. This week's city of focus is Santa Fe, and below are the spots they especially liked in their weekend visit.

  • New Mexico History Museum ........................ Museum
  • Canyon Road ................................................... Art
  • Restaurant Martín ........................................... Restaurant
  • Eldorado Hotel / Inn of the Anasazi ............... Hotels
  • Santa Fe Farmers’ Market .............................. Farmers Market
  • Vinaigrette ....................................................... Restaurant
  • Mellow Velo .................................................... Bicycle rental. Maps.
  • La Boca ........................................................... Restaurant
  • Milagro 139 ..................................................... Entertainment
  • San Marcos Café ............................................. Breakfast
  • Jackalope ......................................................... Shopping
  • Zocalo .............................................................. Homes
For the story, complete list, and descriptions go here: New York Times, 36 Hours in Santa Fe.

3 comments:

Lynn said...

Love, love, *love* Santa Fe. Took myself there for a week, back in spring 1998, to celebrate finishing my associates degree. Santa Fe + Taos = Heaven.

Francis Shivone said...

Lynn --yea, we made the drive to Taos. Loved it, too. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Weird - the wife and I just returned from Santa Fe for the Memorial Day holiday. We go every year (not always Memorial Day, but sometime - it's about a 6 hour drive south from Denver). Love the place. And great food. Green chile's... yum!

And, oh yes, almost always pair it with a quick visit to Taos (or sometimes Albuquerque)

- RJG