There are lots of cute shops to check out and some super luxe spas.
Honestly, my first trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico, happened because it was an easy stop along my road trip across the states. I didn’t have high expectations. BOY, was I wrong to underestimate it! Santa Fe is a must-see town and small enough that it’s perfect for a long weekend away! The architecture, arts, and food scenes are rich with Mexican and Native American culture. There are lots of cute shops to check out and some super luxe spas. I was particularly shocked at how many great restaurants there are, spanning from traditional New Mexican food at La Choza Restaurant to modern Indian at Paper Dosa. Make sure to take a drive outside the city to visit the ancient Puye and Bandelier cliff dwellings, as well as the thousands of petroglyphs at Petroglyph National Monument; these drawings and carvings are relatively recent at only ~400-700 years old! I have even more Santa Fe restaurant recommendations in this Ultimate Southwest Road Trip Itinerary!