'Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument' historic site has several conical rock formations that are a result of volcanic activities. There are superb trails that will help you get glimpses of contoured canyons that have been formed by wind and water erosion for over many centuries. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is another notable site that has been constructed on the site of another church that was destroyed during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. There are numerous world-class museums too in the city like New Mexico Museum of Art, Museum of International Folk Art, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, etc. Santa Fe condo rentals and house rentals are available in plenty to give you the best of accommodation facilities. From Santa Fe, Taos is only a few hours drive. There are superb ski resorts in Taos. For lodging, you can check-out the various Taos vacation rentals.
Shopping in Santa Fe is real fun. From arts and crafts, pottery, jewelry, rugs to a variety of furniture, you will get everything in the local shops. One of the most popular places for shopping is Tesuque Pueblo Flea Market. For dining, the city has eclectic restaurants that are known for awesome southwestern fare and New Mexican delicacies. However, if you crave French, Italian, Asian, Middle-Eastern or Indian food then you will find several eateries offering these cuisines. In the month of July, a large number of Hispanic artists visit Santa Fe to celebrate July Spanish Market. They display their unique range of traditional handcrafted items that showcase their splendid work. Booking Santa Fe New Mexico vacation rentals will be truly worthwhile during this time. However booking is advance is always recommended to avoid the rush.