Stop 3 · Days 448–452

Santa Fe & Taos

The oldest capital in America — adobe, green chile, and a world-class art scene — plus a thousand-year-old living pueblo and a gorge bridge up in Taos.

Where to stay

A Santa Fe adobe hotel near the Plaza
Walkable to the galleries and restaurants.
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You gotta eat this

Green (or red) chile & posole
New Mexican cuisine at its source — order it 'Christmas' for both.

The days here

Each day opens its own hour-by-hour page

448Day 448 — The Plaza & the ArtFull day · 6h 15m planned
449Day 449 — Meow Wolf & MoreFull day · 2h 30m planned
450Day 450 — Taos, Pueblo to Ski ValleyFull day · 7h planned
451Day 451 — Free DayFree day
452Day 452 — Down to AlbuquerqueDrive day · 1h drive

What this stop is made of

Cities & Metros
State Capitols
Landmarks & Monuments
Museums & History
Skiing & Winter Sports
Quirky Americana & Roadside Oddities