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Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Santa Fe

A road-trip stop through New Mexico.

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Things to do in Santa Fe

Santa Rosa Blue Hole
Check into Santa Fe lodging, wander the Plaza edges (not the touristy center)
Museum Hill (Museum of International Folk Art)
Secreto Lounge or local coffeehouse for a break
Santa Fe Plaza and Palace of the Governors
Canyon Road galleries
Santa Fe Plaza & Palace of the Governors
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return, Santa Fe

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Where travelers stay

Lodging 1

El Rey Court, Santa Fe

Lodging 2

Santa Fe inn or boutique hotel

Lodging 3

Santa Fe boutique hotel or inn near the Plaza

Lodging 4

Top Villas — Santa Fe Vacation Rentals

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