10-day Santa Fe itinerary

A ready-made 10-day sightseeing plan for Santa Fe — top-rated attractions, one morning-to-evening schedule per day. Use it as-is or as a starting point; every stop links to full details, hours, and fees. Hungry? Pick your own spot to eat — we don't bake that decision into the plan for you.

1Day 1

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    The Santa Fe Trail5.0

    Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe

    Explore the legendary historic trade route ending in downtown Santa Fe.

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Santa Fe Trail4.9

    110 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe

    Trace the iconic nineteenth century trade route into historic Santa Fe

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Bandelier National Monument4.8

    New Mexico, los alamos

    Discover ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings nestled in dramatic canyon landscapes.

2Day 2

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad4.8

    500 Terrace Avenue, Chama

    Historic steam train journeys through the scenic Rocky Mountain wilderness

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    El Santuario de Chimayo4.8

    15 Santuario Drive, Chimayo

    A historic Roman Catholic shrine famed for its miraculous healing soil

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Lensic Performing Arts Center4.8

    211 West San Francisco Street, Santa Fe

    Santa Fe's historic premier venue for music, theater, dance, and film.

3Day 3

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Los Alamos Nature Center4.8

    2600 Canyon Road, Los Alamos

    Discover Northern New Mexico wildlife, interactive exhibits, and canyon views

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Pecos National Historical Park4.8

    Pecos, Pecos

    Explore centuries of Puebloan history, Spanish missions, and Civil War heritage.

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    San Miguel Mission4.8

    401 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe

    Visit the oldest church in the United States in Santa Fe

4Day 4

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Santa Fe Art Institute4.8

    1600 St. Michael's Drive #31, Santa Fe

    An artist residency in Santa Fe focused on social justice.

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Santa Fe Institute4.8

    1399 Hyde Park Road, Santa Fe

    A pioneering research hub exploring complex adaptive systems in Santa Fe.

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Santa Fe Opera4.8

    301 Opera Drive, Santa Fe

    World-class operatic performances set against stunning New Mexico mountain vistas

5Day 5

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi4.8

    131 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe

    Explore a historic Romanesque Revival cathedral in downtown Santa Fe

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    The Santa Fe Playhouse4.8

    142 East De Vargas Street, Santa Fe

    Historic community theater delivering diverse dramas, musicals, and comedies since 1922.

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway4.8

    New Mexico 87047, santa fe

    A picturesque scenic highway winding between Albuquerque and historic Santa Fe.

6Day 6

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Chaco Culture National Historical Park4.7

    New Mexico, nageezi

    Explore monumental Ancestral Puebloan architecture in remote northwestern New Mexico.

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Frank S. Ortiz Dog Park4.7

    160 Camino de Las Crucitas, Santa Fe

    A massive off leash park featuring scenic trails and mountain views

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument4.7

    0 New Mexico 22, cochiti pueblo

    Discover unique cone shaped rock formations and canyon trails near Santa Fe

7Day 7

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    La Tierra Trail4.7

    Santa Fe, Santa Fe

    Explore scenic outdoor trails ideal for hiking and mountain biking.

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Loretto Chapel4.7

    207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe

    Discover Santa Fe's historic chapel and its mysterious miraculous spiral staircase

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Los Alamos Historical Museum4.7

    1050 Bathtub Row, Los Alamos

    Explore local history from homesteading and ranching to the Manhattan Project

8Day 8

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm4.7

    4803 Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

    Historic organic lavender farm and boutique inn in New Mexico.

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return4.7

    1352 Rufina Circle, Santa Fe

    Explore an immersive multidimensional art experience hidden inside a surreal house

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Museum of International Folk Art4.7

    706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe

    Explore the world's largest collection of global traditional folk art.

9Day 9

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    San Francisco de Asis Mission Church4.7

    60 Saint Francis Plaza, Ranchos de Taos

    Historic Spanish Colonial adobe church famous for its striking organic architecture

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Santa Fe Plaza4.7

    63 Lincoln Avenue, Santa Fe

    Historic downtown gathering place surrounded by local shops, restaurants, and centuries of culture

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    The Santa Fe School of Cooking4.7

    125 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe

    Master authentic Southwestern culinary traditions at this renowned downtown cooking school.

10Day 10

  1. 9:00 AM
    2–4 hr stay
    The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian4.7

    704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe

    Explore contemporary and traditional Native American art in Santa Fe

  2. 1:30 PM
    1–2 hr stay
    Canyon Road4.6

    Canyon Rd, Santa Fe

    Santa Fe's historic arts district packed with galleries, studios, and dining

  3. 4:15 PM
    2–4 hr stay
    Canyon Road Arts District4.6

    601 Canyon Road, Santa Fe

    Santa Fe's famous historic neighborhood packed with fine art galleries.

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