Do You Know the Way to Santa Fe?

Last week I presented to you the first stop on our Fathers’ Day trip to Northern New Mexico—Taos.  Today’s blog contains highlights of our visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, which we hit Thursday afternoon and stayed until late Friday morning.

Per square mile, I will put Santa Fe up against any other destination in the U.S. when it comes to picture-taking opportunities, things to do, unique places to eat, and even the local thriving art community.  It is, quite simply, one of the most fascinating places you can ever hope to visit—from the innumerable art galleries on Canyon Road, to the quaint plaza of Old Town, to the Native Americans selling their crafts in front of the Palace of the Governors,to the historic Lensic Theater,  to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, to the traditional Santa Fe and Territorial architecture, to the restaurants that range from gourmet eateries featuring nationally renown chefs to outstanding New Mexican cuisine to even tapas bars.  And don’t even get me started on the wine scene—I could write a book on it, and very well may one day.

The trip to New Mexico’s capital is one we make three or four times a year.   There truly is that much to see and do.  In fact, we’re already planning with our neighbors Jim and Randi a trip for this October, possibly in conjunction with the world-famous Albuquerque International  Balloon Fiesta.

But for now, let me present to you some pictures I took of this national treasure just a few days ago: