Santa Fe/Taos Family Travel Guide

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Santa Fe Museum of Fine Arts (courtesy, SFCVB-Chris Corrie)
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Santa Fe/Taos Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Learn about Native American art and culture at Santa Fe's museums.
  • Be dazzled by the Museum of International Folk Art's colorful collection.
  • Raft the Rio Grande River.
  • Explore the centuries-old Taos Pueblo.
  • Discover ancient cliff dwellings and hike the trails at Bandelier National Monument.
  • Try a green chili cheeseburger in Santa Fe.

Family Overview: Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico

By Candyce H. Stapen
Northern New Mexico's mountains and windswept mesas capture some of the "Land of Enchantment" state's most magical scenery and major historical sites. On a visit to Santa Fe, 55 miles north of Albuquerque, and to Taos, another 68 miles north of Santa Fe, families can combine explorations of ancient cliff dwellings and centuries-old pueblos with hot-air balloon rides, horseback riding, biking, and hiking. This region, at an altitude of about 7,000 feet and graced with sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, is also rich in Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo flavors—including the Southwest's famous fire-hot green chili cheeseburger! Read More

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Hotels

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Hotel Santa Fe

1501 Paseo de Peralta
Santa Fe, NM 87501 Map

Distance: 0.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Bishops Lodge Resort and Spa

1297 Bishop's Lodge Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501 Map

Distance: 4.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza

100 Sandoval Street
Santa Fe, NM 87501-2131 Map

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Museum of International Folk Art

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706 Camino Lejo
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Distance: 1.7 mi. (from destination center)

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This branch of the Museum of New Mexico may not seem quite as typically... Read More

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LorettoLine

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211 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

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For an open-air tour of the city covering history and sights, contact this company that has been... Read More

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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

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217 Johnson St
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Santa Fe/Taos

Distance (mi.)
Albuquerque International Airport 57.8 map
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 226.7 map
El Paso International Airport 270.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Santa Fe/Taos

Distance (mi.)
Santa Fe Airport 8.5 map
Alamosa Municipal Airport 120.8 map
Durango La Plata Airport 142.9 map

Flight Deals to Santa Fe/Taos

Originating From
Milwaukee (MKE) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $211
San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $225
Philadelphia (PHL) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $238
Baltimore (BWI) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $243
Sacramento (SAC) to Albuquerque (ABQ) $261
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