When Owen & I were dating long distance, we both met up in Santa Fe, New Mexico to spend the weekend together for Valentine’s Day. Emma & I drove down from Colorado and Kopa & Owen drove up from Arizona! We stayed in a classic adobe style home and we were lucky enough to get some snow fall as well. Santa Fe is wonderful to visit at any time of the year but there was something very lovely about this place during Valentine’s Day!
Where to Stay
What to do on Valentine’s Day in Santa Fe
Start the day by sleeping in and enjoying your airbnb or hotel room. There’s no need to wake up early on a day like Valentine’s Day! Once you’re ready, grab some breakfast and a coffee at one of the many delicious restaurants in town.
A couple of highly rated breakfast places in Santa Fe are:
“Mexican fare from local & organic ingredients along with a community table in a historic adobe.”
“Low-key, French country-style spot for housemade baked goods & light breakfast/brunch/lunch fare.”
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Take a stroll around town and visit the many stores Santa Fe has to offer! Santa Fe is filled with beautiful artwork mostly handcrafted by locals. While you’re shopping, find your significant other a gift to surprise them with at dinner later that night!
While you’re on your romantic stroll check out some of these places:
First things first! You must stop by the Santa Fe Visitor Center so you can hop on the Margarita Trail! At the visitor center, you can purchase your Margarita Trail Paper Passport. Throughout your day stop in at participating locations to get $1 off a signature margarita! Taste 50 of the best margaritas in the world.
Visit The Oldest House – One of the oldest houses in America, you can walk through the adobe structure and see what an original adobe home looked like from the 1600s. It is FREE to walk through and doesn’t take long to see but is very neat to experience.
Loretto Chapel Miracle Stairway – heard the story of the miracle staircase at the Loretto Chapel. I won’t give the story away, you’ll have to hear it for yourself at the chapel! The cost to visit is only $5 per adult ticket.
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum – personally experience Georgia O’Keeffe’s curated galleries. Admission is FREE and usually takes up to 60 minutes to view.
Art Galleries – Everywhere you turn you will discover a new art gallery form glass blowing, pottery, paintings, jewelry, etc! Step into any that grab your attention.
Now let’s add a little more romance!
Book a sunset horseback riding ride through the mountains with Broken Saddle Riding co.
Make sure you book in advance! Cost is about $80 a person for a little over 1 hour. Worth every penny!
To end the night...
Head over to the Santa Fe Plaza for your Valentine’s Day dinner!
Luminaria Restaurant & Patio
“Inventive Southwestern fare served amid rustic-sleek decor inside the Inn & Spa at Loretto.”
Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
“Elegant eatery featuring local cuisine with Southwestern flair, cocktails & a rooftop bar.”
The Anasazi Restaurant, Bar & Lounge
“Upscale Southwestern restaurant serving innovative dishes & drinks amid rustically luxurious decor.”
The rest of the night is up to you *wink wink
