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2018 Bobcat Inn Guest Reviews

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Our guests mean everything to us. They are the reason why we stay in business and we are always looking for ways to improve our service. The Bobcat Inn is a proud business and we love maintaining our high standards for quality. Here are some of the kind words that guests had to say about The Bobcat Inn in 2018. Jay V.B. "Very lovely location, friendly and helpful innkeepers, great food, and overall a wonderful experience we'd highly recommend. I got the birthday package for my wife, and the innkeepers did a great job making everything memorable." VirginiaTravels "We recently stayed here for 8 days and it was a great experience. The setting is quiet and beautiful, yet close to downtown Santa Fe. There are also a number of moderately-priced very pleasant restaurants even closer by. Ryan and Jess are totally efficient and professional, yet also very friendly and concerned about their guests. The beds are extremely comfortable and the breakfasts were definite

Best Nightlife Spots in Santa Fe, NM

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When you're considering things to do in Santa Fe, one of the things you should definitely take into account is the vibrant nightlife scene in the city. It has been said that in a single block, you can discover virtually every kind of upscale and casual bar in existence, and enjoy yourself immensely at each one. The atmosphere in Santa Fe is pretty much entirely casual all the time, so there's no need to worry about what to wear, and certainly no need to purchase a new wardrobe for the experience. After you've spent a day at all the other Santa Fe, New Mexico attractions, why not reward yourself by spending some time taking in the after-hours pulse of the city? Below is a list of some of the places you should make a point to visit while on your Santa Fe vacation. CrowBar This bar's name is something of a play on words, with a giant painting of a colorful crow behind the bar, and the walls liberally decorated with more paintings in the Day Of The Dead theme. Alt

The Best Fall and Winter Activities in Santa Fe

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By the time fall rolls around to the Santa Fe area, much of the summer heat has dissipated, and you can really enjoy a comfortable visit to the region, even if you include some fairly vigorous Santa Fe, New Mexico activities on your itinerary. By the time it gets cool enough for the first frost to appear on plants, most of the tourist crowd has usually disappeared from the area, so if you're the type who likes to avoid crowds, this might be the perfect time of year to plan your visit and really enjoy the Santa Fe area. Here are some of the best activities to enjoy during the fall and winter when you visit Santa Fe. Skiing in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains This mountain range offers a number of ideal locations for skiing, and you can find slopes to accommodate all kinds of skill levels among the numerous venues offering winter-time fun near Santa Fe. While some of the more popular ski sites in the country may have the advantage of greater publicity, you'll be able to fi

Best Day Trips in the Santa Fe Area

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When you're planning a Santa Fe, New Mexico vacation, and you're wondering about things to do in the area, one of the things you will certainly want to include is a day trip to some of the fantastic nearby attractions. There just happen to be some extremely fascinating day trip venues very close to the city and this will allow you to not only have a great time at the venue itself, but you'll also love cruising through the fantastic landscape along the way, and making periodic stops to take photos of the spectacular scenery. Here are some of the best day trips for you to consider during your Santa Fe getaway: Taos and the High Road This is a round-trip journey of about 165 miles, and along the way, you'll see Chimayo, which is a traditional village of weavers who have won numerous awards for their artwork, and the 'miraculous dirt' surrounding church property, which is said to have healing powers. You pass through the towns of Córdoba, Truchas, and Ojo Sarco

Learn About Santa Fe, NM History at Local Museums

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Your planned Santa Fe, New Mexico activities should include several stops at area museums, so as to experience the flavor and the rich history associated with the region. Santa Fe is famous for its historical museums, which faithfully preserve the art and the culture in a number of facilities run by the state of New Mexico, as well as some that are privately maintained. You will be especially pleased if you have any kind of appreciation for Western, Spanish Colonial, Native American, or world folk art. Your only problem will be trying to decide which of the many museums to include on your itinerary. Here are a few of our favorites: El Rancho de las Golondrinas 'The Ranch of the Swallows' is a living history museum which was originally established more than 300 years ago as a way station on the road to Mexico City. In present times, it's open from June through September, and you'll see the past literally come to life here, with authentic buildings restored on orig

Best Restaurants in Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Santa Fe, New Mexico is a wonderful place to visit for anyone seeking to enjoy the beauty of nature's wonders, abundant sunshine, a region with centuries of history and culture, and all the modern appeals like shopping, activities, and attractions, and world-class dining. Even better would be to take it all in from your base at the finest of Santa Fe, NM accommodations, the Bed & Breakfast establishment called Bobcat Inn. After taking advantage of the great morning fare available at your Santa Fe, NM B&B, you can venture out into the city to enjoy other offerings, especially the terrific restaurants: The Compound This featured restaurant on Canyon Road has been hailed by national magazines as having the best chef in the entire Southwest, and that fact is constantly borne out in the menu, which offers a good sampling of Southwest dishes as well as some spectacular Mediterranean fare. Both locals and visitors to the area take advantage of the extensive wine list, whic