The second oldest city in the U.S. and the oldest capital city, Santa Fe has successfully preserved much of its 410-year history. To experience 17th- and 18th-century New Mexico, head to El Rancho de las Golondrinas, about a 30-minute drive from the city’s famed Plaza. This living museum, set on 200 acres in a rural farming valley, includes authentic adobe buildings and historic reenactments.
Unlocking The Magic Of Santa Fe From
Plazas To Pueblos
Known for its Pueblo-style architecture, arts scene and borderhopping food, Santa Fe is a vibrant cultural center. We partnered with Ford to create this one-of-a-kind expedition.
The sun shines an average of 300 days a year in Santa Fe, making it a prime destination for tourists while providing plenty of painterly light for the city’s scores of local artists. With a unique blend of Anglo, Spanish and Native American cultures, Santa Fe is brimming with history as well as art and food, all set against a beautiful mountain backdrop.
Modern General
For a more up-to-date experience, check out Modern General, a beautifully curated hybrid of café, market and general store. Fill up on Modcakes, the shop’s reimagined version of flapjacks, before heading out for more sightseeing.
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
When the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi opened near the historic Plaza and Palace of the Governors, it was blessed by a Pueblo medicine man, a Franciscan priest and a local artist to represent the multicultural history of the area. The 58-room hotel incorporates local textiles and artwork as well as wood-beamed ceilings and cozy fireplaces.
Santa Fe Opera
The Santa Fe Opera is a quick 15-minute drive north. This breathtaking open-air theater has been hosting world-class opera for 60 years. The annual season typically runs from late June to the end of August and hosts five operas in a rotating lineup.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The Georgia OʼKeeffe Museum is open year-round, but from March to November, you can book tours of her home and studio in Abiquiu, just north of Santa Fe.
Santa Fe has a dry desert climate so make sure to always drink water and stay hydrated, especially if youʼre exercising outdoors.
Stop in at the Loretto Chapel to admire the mysterious spiral staircase that has no visible means of support and wooden pegs instead of metal nails.
WMV. visvim
Get ready for a day of one-of-a-kind shopping as you crisscross the city in your entirely new 2018 Ford Expedition. Lots of cargo space– including built-in storage bins–make it easy to manage the day’s haul. For women’s clothing check out WMV.visvim, the cult Japanese label that recently opened its first women’s-only store in an old Victorian house.
Shiprock
Then wander over to Shiprock, a gallery selling beautiful Native American textiles and jewelry, among other treasures.
With the incredible amount of galleries and shops in Santa Fe, youʼll need plenty of room to carry away all your fabulous finds. The entirely new 2018 Ford Expeditionʼs available PowerFold® 3rd-row seats recline and let you easily access plenty of extra storage space.
Places to see
MODERN GENERAL
637 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505
WMV. VISVIM
222 Shelby St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
RADISH & RYE
548 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
ROSEWOOD INN OF THE ANASAZI
113 Washington Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
SANTA FE OPERA
301 Opera Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87506
TIA SOPHIAʼS
210 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
SHIPROCK
53 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
SANTA FE VINTAGE OUTPOST
202 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
EL RANCHO DE LAS GOLONDRINAS
334 Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507