If you're into all kinds of outdoor sports, Santa Fe is the place to be. Water rafting, camping, hunting, fly fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, golf, skiing - whatever time of year it is, you're sure to find lots to do. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Year Round Vacation Ideas in Santa Fe

Prevention Magazine rated Santa Fe in the top 100 best walking cities in the country. So, take advantage of the great weather, parks, trails, and downtown area as you get acquainted with this fabulous city on foot.

Check out the many Ghost Tours, Ghost Walks, and historical tours. Entertaining and educational, you'll find a wide variety of information on paranormal activity in Santa Fe, considered one of the most haunted cities in America, possibly due to the fact it was supposedly built over Indian burial grounds. Tour Santa Fe's distinctive homes for their architectural beauty, visit the Lo Posado and La Fonda Hotels, both presumably haunted. Many fascinating stories surround the Governor's Palace. Hear the tales of the headless horseman who haunts Alto Street near the riverbank.

Spring Vacation Ideas in Santa Fe

The Santa Fe Canyon Preserve on Upper Canyon Road offers a tranquil nature preserve experience with 190 acres of open space. Of historical value with its Victorian-era dam, it's great for hiking, bird watching, catching a glimpse of wildlife as you look for deer, bear, and beaver, and generally enjoying the wildflowers and plant life in the serene atmosphere.

Read about the grand opening of the New Mexico History Museum on our May Vacation Ideas page.

The month of May brings the Civil War Weekend, a re-enactment of battles near Santa Fe. Call 505-471-2261 for more detailed information.

Summer Vacation Ideas in Santa Fe

In June the Rodeo comes to town. Something for everyone. New events for the kids, carnival atmosphere, concession stands, vendors, lots of food and souvenirs, and an expanded beer garden. 505-471-4300.

Early July brings Santa Fe's annual Wine Festival with more than a dozen participating wineries, live music, food, and arts and crafts. 505-471-2261.

Fall Vacation Ideas in Santa Fe

Have fun at Santa Fe's Wine & Chile Fiesta in September. 505-438-8060. More details on our September Vacation Ideas page.

Winter Vacation Ideas in Santa Fe

Visit Hyde Memorial State Park on Hyde Park Road for winter fun - ice skating, snowshoeing, sledding, and cross-country skiing. Magnificent views in a quiet, natural setting, only 8 miles outside of Santa Fe.