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Santa Fe: #1 City in the U.S. – 2025 Fall Events, Festivals & Travel Guide

Fall in love with Santa Fe - recently crowned #1 by Travel + Leisure! Santa Fe, New Mexico, has officially been named the #1 City in the United States by Travel + Leisure for 2025 in their readers’ choice awards! Once you’re here, you’ll understand why. Teeming with centuries-old adobe architecture, a thriving creative and arts scene, award-winning dining, and easy access to stunning natural landscapes, Santa Fe is a treasure trove of adventures to be had.  This fall, expect its magic to be turned all the way up!

Santa Fe's golden hues will delight you this fall!


A Season for the Senses

Fall in Santa Fe is a multisensory experience and one of the best times to visit! Picture golden aspens blanketing the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the earthy aroma of piñon smoke curling into the sky, and red and green chile roasting as you swap stories with friendly locals and snap photos of iconic blue doors. Every one of your senses comes alive here, drenched in color, warmth, and delight.


A City Beaming with Culture and Creativity

Santa Fe is home to more than 20 museums and over 250 galleries, making it one of the most artistically rich cities in the world. From the iconic Georgia O’Keeffe Museum to the immersive world of the original Meow Wolf, there’s endless inspiration to feed your senses. Wander Canyon Road, one of the most concentrated stretches of fine art in the U.S., or explore Museum Hill, home to world-class collections of folk art, Native art, and Spanish Colonial treasures.


Want to dive even deeper into New Mexico's fascinating art and history? Grab the New Mexico Culture Passa $30 annual pass that grants access to 15 of the state’s top museums and historic sites, including many right here in Santa Fe.

This fall also brings incredible performing arts seasons:

It’s no surprise Santa Fe was the first U.S. city designated a UNESCO Creative Citya title it continues to earn with every painting, sculpture, recipe, and cultural celebration that comes to life in the City Different.

Welcome to Santa Fe - the first designated UNESCO Creative City in the U.S.!


Bucket-List Events Happening This Fall

Santa Fe’s fall calendar is packed with can’t-miss festivals, markets, and cultural gatherings for Fall 2025, and many just steps from the Plaza:


Award-winning dining awaits you!


World-Class Dining in the Heart of the Southwest

Santa Fe’s dining scene is truly world-class. Whether you’re craving a green chile cheeseburger, elevated New Mexican fare, or global flavors, you’ll find it here - often with adobe walls and charming crackling fireplaces as your backdrop.

Top spots to try this fall:

  • Sazon – Elevated Mexican cuisine by a James Beard-nominated chef.

  • Geronimo – Fine dining in a 1756 adobe home on Canyon Road.

  • Café Pasqual’s – Organic, locally sourced meals in a lively, colorful setting.

  • Paloma – Creative, Mexican-inspired menu highlighting fresh, local ingredients.

Where to Stay in Santa Fe this Fall

Fall is one of the most sought-after seasons to visit Santa Fe, so securing your accommodations early is key! No matter your home preference: steps from the Plaza, tucked into the foothills with mountain views, or surrounded by art and history, we offer an exciting collection of vacation rentals to suit every taste.

Our homes are thoughtfully designed, well-stocked, and located in some of Santa Fe’s most desirable neighborhoods. Many feature private courtyards, cozy fireplaces, art-filled interiors, hot tubs, and easy access to both outdoor adventures and cultural attractions.

We are so excited to welcome you to your Santa Fe home away from home!


Santa Fe: #1 for a Reason

Santa Fe is more than a destination; it’s a feeling.


When you step foot here, you'll be surrounded by a vibrant history and inspired by wild creativity, all accompanied by a warm, hospitable welcome. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, fall is the time to experience what makes the City Different shine.

Explore our Collection of Santa Fe Vacation Rentals to book your fall getaway and see for yourself why we’re proud to call Santa Fe America’s #1 City - and why so many of our guests return again, and again, and again!

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