Weekend Getaway｜Adobe Charm in Santa Fe (8/100) ✨

Santa Fe is perfect for a short escape—soak in hot springs, wander art-filled streets, savor tapas, and pair tea with dumplings. A clay-adobe desert dream! 🌵🎨 Day 1｜Eat Globally, Soak Like a Goddess, and Reset ☕ Breakfast | Dumpling Tea & Dim Sum: A Chinese surprise in the desert! Who knew you could find xiao long bao and dumplings in Santa Fe? Their tea is decent too. 🥟🍵 🍽️ Lunch | El Farol: Spanish soul, Santa Fe style! Open since 1835, this place oozes old-world charm. Must-tries: ✔ Patatas Bravas (crispy potatoes) ✔ Gambas al Ajillo (garlic shrimp) ✔ Braised pork belly (sweet, but worth a try) ✔ Local green chile—try it! 🌶️ Evening Flamenco shows + sangria = instant trip to Spain. 💃🍷 🌅 Evening | Ten Thousand Waves: A magical onsen escape! Hidden in the mountains, this Japanese-inspired spa is next-level relaxing. Book a Private Soak for sunset views, hot/cold plunges, and silky skin. Their spa massages? Heavenly. Left feeling 3 lbs lighter—like Spirited Away IRL. ♨️✨ Day 2｜Warm Hearts, Full Bellies & Art Walks 🍳 Brunch | Café Pasqual’s: A New Mexican wake-up call! Huevos Rancheros with green chile sauce = spicy perfection. The vibrant, folk-art decor is Insta-worthy. Pro tip: Go early—it’s packed! 🌶️🍳 🎨 Morning | Canyon Road: Where every step is art. A 1-mile stretch with 80+ galleries and boutiques—just wander and snap away! Highlights: ✔ Ventana Fine Art: Pink walls + contemporary pieces = artsy selfie spot. ✔ Giacobbe-Fritz Fine Art: Sculpture garden with dreamy light. ✔ Nedra Matteucci Galleries: Giant bull sculptures + serene gardens. ✔ Canyon Road Contemporary Art: Edgy, young artists’ hub. ✔ The Teahouse: Sip matcha in a vine-covered courtyard—feels like Provence! ☕🌿 No plan needed here—just get lost and enjoy the surprises! ✨ My 2024 goal? Visit a new city every weekend! Can I explore yours next? Let’s boba + city walk! 😆 #SantaFeTravel #WeekendGetaway #HotSpringsVibes #ArtEscape #HiddenGemsUSA #CanyonRoad #TapasLove #DumplingParadise #TravelDiaries #SoloAdventure 🌎📸