Why people love visiting arty New Mexico
Take a holiday to New Mexico and enjoy the area's museums, art galleries and history. This welcoming city is known for its shopping, restaurants and festivals. Take in top local attractions such as Santa Fe Plaza and White Sands National Park. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Sightseeing in and around New Mexico
Are you looking for top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that New Mexico has to offer. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Recursos de Santa Fe (1.9 mi / 3 km)
- Ski Santa Fe (10.7 mi / 17.3 km)
- Towa Golf Resort (12.6 mi / 20.2 km)
- Pajarito Ski Mountain (29 mi / 46.7 km)
- Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe (7.3 mi / 11.8 km)
- Don Quixote Distillery & Winery (16.9 mi / 27.3 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of New Mexico
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, New Mexico is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Old Fort Marcy Park (0.4 mi / 0.7 km)
- Santa Fe River Park (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Nambe Falls (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Pecos National Historical Park (16.9 mi / 27.1 km)
- Santa Fe Botanical Garden (1.6 mi / 2.6 km)
- Hermit's Peak (3.6 mi / 5.8 km)
Transport options to and around New Mexico
Fly into Santa Fe, NM (SAF-Santa Fe Municipal), the closest airport, located 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Taos, NM (TSM-Taos Regional), which is 55.4 mi (89.2 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Santa Fe Depot, Lamy Station and Las Vegas Station are the main stations in the city.