This Charming City In New Mexico Is A Top Spring Destination Perfect For A Weekend Getaway

It’s also a foodie paradise full of restaurants and breweries! 🍺

Texas Editor Fernanda Leon in Santa Fe, NM. Right: Santa Fe, NM.

Texas Editor Fernanda Leon in Santa Fe, NM. Right: Santa Fe, NM.

Fernanda Leon | Narcity, Sean Pavone | Dreamstime
Desk Editor, Texas

If saying goodbye to the busy city life for a few days to indulge in a weekend filled with good food, brewery visits and picturesque views sounds like the perfect plan, this charming city in New Mexico is the place to go.

Located just an hour away from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Santa Fe makes for the perfect escape with friends, family or your sweetheart for an adventure you’ll never forget.

This small but quaint place is the oldest capital city in the United States and was recently named a Top 10 spring destination for 2023 by Condé Nast Traveller.

As soon as you get to the city, visitors can tell that Santa Fe looks like no other destination they’ve visited before.

The site’s urban development clearly respects the historic environment and the Pueblo-style architecture — adobe and wood constructions used in the past — that surrounds this dreamy destination, which also houses plenty of restaurants specialized in cuisines from all over the world.

Santa Fe offers options even for the most demanding palates. So, no matter if you are looking for comfort food, Mexican, American, Asian, French, Indian, Italian or Middle Eastern, among others, rest assured that you will find them here.

If you’re a beer enthusiast, finding this refreshing cold drink won’t be a hard task, as the city has plenty of options like Santa Fe Brewing Company and Hidden Mountain Brewing for those who want to just chill and enjoy a good brew.

Additionally, if adventure is what’s calling your name, Santa Fe is also a perfect getaway for those who enjoy hiking, fishing, golfing, biking and even rafting.

You need a little bit of nightlife? The area has four casinos filled with gaming action.

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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  • Fernanda Leon

    Texas Editor

    Fernanda Leon (she/her) was the Texas Editor at Narcity Media. She was born in El Paso and speaks English and Spanish fluently. With a BA in Multimedia Journalism from The University of Texas at El Paso, Fernanda has more than 8 years of experience in the news industry where she has worked for companies like MVS Radio and NBCUniversal. She was nominated for an EMMY Award and has interviewed important personalities in the entertainment and news industry. You can find her at coffee shops, traveling, or having brunch when she's not working.

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