Santa Fe - New Mexico - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

When you visit Santa Fe, New Mexico, you can escape to a land of awe-inspiring mountains, deep canyons and world-class hotels, restaurants and museums. Nestled at an altitude of 7000 feet in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe is alive with history and culture. You can see the influence of the Spanish and the Native People in this city of about 70,000. From the ancient cliff dwellers, the Conquistadors and the pioneers, Santa Fe has a wealth of heritage and tradition for you to explore.

Take a hot air balloon ride over the city to see all the sights from above or take a train ride along a 36 mile route between Santa Fe and Lamy. See the changing exhibits of Native American art and artifacts, at the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. The Museum of International Folk Art has the largest collection of clothing, toys, tools and art in the world. Explore the extensive collections of art at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Santa Fe Gallery Association.

Explore the ruins of the cliff houses at the Bandelier National Monument, where the Anasazi once lived. Learn about the history of the Spanish ranchers at the El Rancho de las Golondrinas. There are religious historic sites here as well with the San Miquel Chapel, one of the oldest churches in the country and the Santuario de Guadeloupe, the oldest shrine in the country devoted to Our Lady of Guadeloupe.

When you are in Santa Fe, you have to explore the remnants of the Santa Fe Trail at the Amelia White Park and take a tour of the J.W. Eaves Movie Ranch. Winter or summer, there are plenty of activities for you to enjoy. The Santa Fe Ski Area is perfect for winter sports and in summer it is a great cycling area. Take a guided fishing trip or enjoy hiking in the wilderness in the Hyde Memorial Area.

Santa Fe Outlets has bargains galore from all the major brand name companies in the country and the specialty stores you find at Sena Plaza have something for everyone. In addition, there are many smaller boutiques and sporting good stores in the city where you can buy western wear or the latest in sports equipment.

The thrill of the scenery and the wealth of things to see and do will give you a vacation to remember.