Things to Do in Santa Fe

Make a Tribal Reservation

The distinctive architecture of Taos Pueblo.

© Mark Nohl for New Mexico Tourism Dept.

Historic, hauntingly beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, will satisfy your cultural, culinary, and recreational urges for things to do.

So pack your hiking boots alongside your cowboy boots for a Santa Fe vacation. These are the ten best outdoor adventures in or near the Roadrunner State’s capital city.

Indian Nations

New Mexico harbors 22 sovereign Indian nations including Taos Pueblo, whose centerpiece is its oft-painted and photographed adobe dwelling. The pueblo may be ancient, but its casino is cutting-edge. And you can visit both.

Also see the 10 Best Things to Do in New Mexico, some of which are located a distance from the Santa Fe area.

• Make a Tribal Reservation
• Bike, Hike, and Never Forget It
• Pony Up for a Memorable Ride
• Climb into an Ancient Cliff Dwelling
• Tee Up Where Conquistadors Roamed
• Whoosh Down Natures Own Slopes
• Relive the Old West on a Thrilling Train Ride
• Fulfill your Promise to Take a Balloon Ride
• Earn Bragging Rights Whitewater Rafting
• Toast the USAs Newest, Coolest Wine Region