Lots to do in Santa Fe! Check out the Santa Fe Reporter's Best of Santa Fe 2025: Arts & Entertainment along with more tips below.
MUSEUMS
The following locations have offered complimentary admission to conference attendees between December 8 - 11, 2025. Be sure to show your conference name badge at each admissions desk and mention your conference participation. Thank them for their generosity while you're there!
- IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts (MoCNA) | 108 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- Museum of Indian Arts and Culture | 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87504
- Museum of International Folk Art | 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87504
- New Mexico History Museum | Palace of the Governors | 113 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- New Mexico Museum of Art | Vladem Contemporary | 107 W. Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- SITE SANTA FE | 1606 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (always free)
All New Mexico State museums and historic sites are included for free admission for ACA attendees! View the full list here.
GALLERIES
form & concept gallery - 435 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Zane Bennett Contemporary Art - 435 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
SHOPPING
String of Lights Holiday Market - 60+ makers, food, drink & Holiday fun at the Santa Fe Railyard Market Pavilion.
Friday, December 12th, 3-9pm
Santa Fe Artists Market - Saturdays at The Railyard 9am to 2pm
Santa Fe Reporter: Best of Santa Fe 2025: Shopping
ADVENTURES + ACTIVITIES
Santa Fe School of Cooking - Located in the heart of downtown, the Santa Fe School of Cooking is an internationally acclaimed, recreational culinary school and Market, specializing in foods of the American Southwest for over 35 years.
Great Southwest Adventures offers tours for individuals and groups. Get out in the beautiful landscapes and build your memories. Requires just three guests for a tour.
FOOD + DRINK
Kakawa Chocolate House - three locations
A specialty chocolate company located in the beautiful high desert town of Santa Fe, New Mexico whose passion is authentic and historic drinking chocolates elixirs.
Cafe Pasqual's - 121 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Santa Fe's Corner Cafe since 1979. Organic, fresh Southwestern food in a festive atmosphere.
Hours: Breakfast and Lunch everyday 8 am to 3 pm; Dinner everyday 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
0.1 miles from La Fonda
Paper Dosa - 551 W. Cordova Road Santa Fe, NM 87505
Stylish, casual place with a warm, artful vibe offering select South Indian meals, plus wine & beer.
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 5pm-9pm
2.1 miles from La Fonda
Izanami Restaurant - 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Upscale izakaya at Ten Thousand Waves offering Japanese bar bites, artisanal sake & craft beer.
4.3 miles from La Fonda
La Choza - 905 Alarid Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Monday–Saturday, 11am–2pm + 4:30–9pm
Award winning red and green chile, traditional food of the Southwest since 1983.
1.6 miles from La Fonda
Plaza Cafe Downtown - 54 Lincoln Ave | Santa Fe, NM 87501
Retro spot for upscale diner fare with vegan options
Daily 7am–9pm
0.1 miles from La Fonda
Amaya at Hotel Santa Fe - 1501 Paseo de Peralta Santa Fe, NM 87501
Native owned; Fresh seasonal ingredients and local Pueblo and Northern New Mexican culinary traditions served in an enclosed patio with a warm, sophisticated feel.
0.6 miles from La Fonda
APOTHECARY DINING - 133 W San Francisco St Santa Fe, NM 87501
Gluten-free restaurant serving globally inspired, health-conscious dishes with vegan options
Thursday-Monday 9:00am-10:00pm, Tuesday-Wednesday 3:00pm-10:00pm
0.2 miles from La Fonda
Remix Coffee House & Ramen - 222 N Guadalupe Street | Santa Fe, NM 87501
Sober option! Native-owned, Japanese-inspired menu with vegan and gluten-free options; Casual listening room
Wed-Sat 4pm-10pm
0.5 miles from La Fonda
Nuckolls Brewery - 1611 Alcaldesa Street | Santa Fe, NM 87501
Indoor/outdoor beer hall with live music and a focus on sustainability; small bites, salads, sandwiches; cashless
Daily 11:30am–9pm
0.8 miles from La Fonda
Cowgirl BBQ - 319 S Guadalupe St | Santa Fe, NM 87501
Large BBQ/New Mexican restaurant with billiards and live music nightly; gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options
Daily 11:30am–9pm
0.5 miles from La Fonda
Joe's Tequila Bar - 303 East Alameda Street | Santa Fe, NM 87501
Hotel restaurant/bar serving pan-American cuisine with 250+ varieties of tequila/mezcal/sotol; vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options
Daily 11:30am–9pm
0.5 miles from La Fonda
Secreto Lounge - 210 Don Gaspar Avenue | Santa Fe, NM 87501
Daily 3pm - 9pm
Craft bar in a hotel that specializes in "garden-to-glass" cocktails
0.1 miles from La Fonda
VARA Santa Fe Tasting Room - 329 W San Francisco St. |Santa Fe, NM 87501
Handcrafted wine/spirits and tapas menu in an intimate setting
Sunday 11am–4pm; Wednesday–Saturday 3pm–9pm
0.3 miles from La Fonda
Henry & The Fish - 217 W San Francisco St | Santa Fe, NM 87501
Tuesday–Saturday 8am–3pm
Healthy fresh breakfast and lunch
0.2 miles from La Fonda
Santa Fe Reporter: Best of Santa Fe 2025: Food & Drink