{"id":13179,"date":"2019-07-01T15:12:40","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T22:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=13179"},"modified":"2019-07-12T15:39:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T22:39:52","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-santa-fe-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/news\/the-ultimate-guide-to-santa-fe-new-mexico","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you ask me, New Mexico is a completely underrated destination with hidden gems in every corner. It\u2019s home to some of the best food I\u2019ve eaten, the largest hot air balloon festival in the world, a solid four seasons sans any real weather danger, a laid back vibe and friendly faces. It also boasts tons of Native American history and art, with a major concentration in Santa Fe<\/strong><\/a>. I recently had the chance to visit and experience everything the art-centric town has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city of Santa Fe itself isn\u2019t huge in size by any means but it still packs a spicy punch when it comes to things to do. Check out our picks for the can\u2019t-miss stops the next time you find yourself in the Land of Enchantment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hotel Santa Fe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to stay within walking distance to downtown (the main shopping and art hub), there are many options available. I checked into Hotel Santa Fe<\/strong><\/a> for a few nights, which is the only Native American-owned hotel in downtown Santa Fe and about a 15-minute walk to the plaza. The charming property opened March 1991 and is located in the Railyard District. Owned by the Picuris tribe, the hotel houses a multi-million dollar collection of Native American art and is a deep dive into the world of the Picuris people.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those looking to stay further out, Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder<\/strong><\/a> is located 15 minutes north of downtown. A handful of restaurants, multiple pools, a 61,000-square-foot Vegas-style casino, Wo\u2019P\u2019in Spa, award-winning 27-hole Towa Golf Course, tons of meeting space and a large Native American Art Collection are all spread throughout the property. Rooms maintain the sense of place with a warm Pueblo-style design. Pop culture enthusiasts may even recognize the hotel from Season 19 of The Bachelor<\/em> (Chris Soules\u2019 season).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Stays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For properties within steps of the plaza, great options include La Fonda on the Plaza<\/strong><\/a>, Inn of the Anasazi<\/strong><\/a>, The Inn of the Five Graces<\/strong><\/a>, Hotel St. Francis<\/strong><\/a> and the Inn & Spa at Loretto<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n