One can either take the Low Road along the Rio Grande River to Santa Fe, or pt for the High Road that curves through small art-based communities in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. We opted for the longer scenic drive of the High Road. It was about two hours without a stop, but that would be a mistake.
From yoga mornings to kombucha nights, Santa Fe’s been an on-trend hippie town forever. Santa Fe, founded in 1610, is the oldest capital city in the United States. The city is rich in history and architecture and boasts wonderful museums, arts, and churches. Santa Fe offers plenty of opportunities to sample New Mexican cuisine. Blue corn tortillas, red and green chile sauces, posole, and beans are served at many restaurants. The Shed had outdoor dining seats for us (Covid) and is located on the Plaza.
Some not-to-be-missed museums include the New Mexico Museum of Art, the Museum of International Folk Art, (both of which we have visited), and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, among many others. Along Canyon Road and throughout the downtown area are numerous art galleries.
If old churches interest you, you’ll want to visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, and the Loretto Chapel. The San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the U.S., is must-see.
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