3-Day Scenic and Cultural Exploration of New Mexico

Day 1: Santa Fe Culture

Santa Fe, New Mexico on June 7, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Cafe Pasqual's

Start your day with a traditional New Mexican breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients in a vibrant setting, open from 7am to 3pm.
USD25, 1h

9:30am

Visit the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Explore a comprehensive collection of works by Georgia O'Keeffe, an iconic artist inspired by the New Mexico landscape. The museum is open from 9am to 5pm.
USD15, 1h30m

11:30am

Walk through Santa Fe Plaza

Enjoy the historic heart of Santa Fe with its traditional adobe buildings, galleries, and shops.
Free, 1h

12:30pm

Lunch at The Shed

Savor authentic New Mexican dishes such as red chile enchiladas in this popular restaurant open daily from 11am to 3pm for lunch.
USD20, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Loretto Chapel

Admire the mysterious spiral staircase and the beautiful chapel interior, open from 9am to 5pm.
USD5, 45m

3:00pm

Relax at Canyon Road

Explore numerous art galleries and boutiques in this historic street perfect for strolling and light shopping.
Free, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Geronimo

Enjoy a fine dining experience with upscale American Southwestern cuisine in a cozy adobe home setting, open from 5pm to 9pm.
USD50, 1h30m
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Day 2: Taos Adventure

Taos, New Mexico on June 8, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Taos Diner

Classic American diner breakfast with hearty portions, open from 7am to 3pm.
USD15, 1h

9:00am

Visit Taos Pueblo

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a living Native American community with adobe buildings dating back over 1,000 years. Open 9am to 5pm.
USD16, 2h

11:30am

Hike the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge area

Enjoy spectacular views of the gorge and the famous bridge. Suitable for a light walk and photos.
Free, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Lambert's of Taos

Contemporary cuisine featuring Southwestern flavors in an elegant setting, open 11am to 2:30pm for lunch.
USD30, 1h

3:00pm

Visit Millicent Rogers Museum

Exhibits focus on Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo art and culture from the Southwest, open 10am to 5pm.
USD10, 1h

5:00pm

Relax at Taos Plaza

Enjoy local shops, cafes, and outdoor scenery in the central gathering spot of Taos.
Free, 45m

6:30pm

Dinner at The Love Apple

Cozy farm-to-table restaurant featuring seasonal Southwestern dishes, open from 5pm to 9pm.
USD40, 1h30m
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Day 3: Albuquerque Highlights

Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 9, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Frontier Restaurant

Popular local eatery known for New Mexican breakfast burritos, open from 6am to 2pm.
USD12, 1h

9:00am

Explore Old Town Albuquerque

Historic district with adobe buildings, shops, museums, and galleries, ideal for walking and cultural immersion.
Free, 2h

11:30am

Visit Albuquerque Museum

Comprehensive exhibits on regional history and art, open from 9am to 5pm.
USD10, 1h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Sadie's of New Mexico

Famous for its spicy New Mexican food and generous portions, open 10am to 9pm.
USD20, 1h

2:30pm

Ride the Sandia Peak Tramway

Take a scenic aerial tram ride offering panoramic views of Albuquerque and the Sandia Mountains, open 8am to 8pm.
USD25, 2h

6:30pm

Dinner at El Pinto

Classic New Mexican cuisine in a beautiful hacienda setting with a lovely outdoor patio, open from 11am to 10pm.
USD35, 1h30m
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