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Whatever kind of shopping you enjoy most, you're sure to find something for you in the Santa Fe area and you'll not only come away with some terrific purchases, but you will also have loved the shopping experience you had in the process. image courtesy of Keshi - The Zuni Connection Prairie Dog Glass Come to this shop and enjoy browsing through all the wonderful hand-crafted glass creations, then take a class yourself and produce your very own glass art that will be a lifetime reminder of your experience in Santa Fe. Keshi - The Zuni Connection Keshi is the shop to go for authentic and beautifully hand-crafted Zuni crafts and the owners are extremely knowledgeable about all things to do with the Zuni peoples. The owners work very closely with the actual Zuni pueblo today, and sell their products at prices set by the artists themselves. image courtesy of Seret & Sons Origins This is one of the oldest shops in Santa Fe, NM, and it still has an atmosphe...

To help plan your Santa Fe vacation with family, the sampling of family-friendly activities described below will give you a good idea of the kinds of adventures available in the area, and at least provide the basis for your own research. Whether you're looking for laid back Santa Fe attractions or for more active participation, there are endless ideas for engaging every member of the family, so that all will be enchanted by the beauty, the excitement, and the inviting atmosphere of the Southwest. El Rancho de las Golondrinas This is one of the best family activities you'll find in the region, because it amounts to an outdoor living history museum, with numerous buildings and artifacts restored from the 18th century, and living historians dressed in period costume. Visitors can witness the daily routines of Spanish ranch inhabitants of the time, grinding corn, making leather, and even producing various objects made of metal. Santa Fe Farmer's Market The whole f...

People from all around the US and all around the world arrange Santa Fe getaways so as to restore mind, spirit, and body at one of the numerous spas in the area. The elevated atmosphere, natural springs, dry climate, sun-drenched days, and star-filled skies, all serve to enhance Santa Fe's legendary powers of healing and rejuvenation. When you're considering things to do in Santa Fe New Mexico, you won't want to overlook a stop at one of these renowned spas. You'll have the option to set up a simple hour-long massage, an entire day of pampering, or even to stay for a week at the resort of your choice. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa This is a secluded sanctuary located just north of the city, and the waters flowing into the sanctuary are considered to be sacred by Native Americans. One of the oldest natural health spas in the United States, Ojo Caliente has been rejuvenating visitors for centuries. The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado...

At the start of the new year, this is the best time to think about travel plans. Santa Fe offers events and festivals all year ‘round. Some of these festivals are related to art, some to celebrations of food and drink, some to music, and some are staged to celebrate Native culture or other ethnic cultures. In truth, there are so many Santa Fe, New Mexico activities and festivals offered, that it might be hard to choose which sounds most appealing, but a few of the most popular are described below. Santa Fe Indian Market For almost 100 years, this festival has been staged as a celebration of Native artists from around the region, from other parts of the U.S., and even from Canada. The works of more than 1,000 artists are on display at this festival, which routinely attracts at least 150,000 visitors from all around the globe. A particular highlight of this festival is that visitors have the opportunity to mingle and converse with the actual artists and make all purchases direct...

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...

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...

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...