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Are you looking for that perfect getaway for your family? Have you ever visited Santa Fe? If you’re not familiar with the destination, you may be surprised to hear the wide range of fun activities available throughout ‘The City Different’ for just about every member of the family. That includes you! Here are some fun activities that you and your family can enjoy year round!

Interactive Art For All Ages

This is an art experience like you have never seen. “The House of Eternal Return” will surely amaze you, with numerous interactive exhibits that you will become a part of. (Photo courtesy of Kate Russell) This is an art experience like you have never seen. “The House of Eternal Return” will surely amaze you, with numerous interactive exhibits that you will become a part of. (Photo courtesy of Kate Russell)

Renowned art collective [blog_link text="Meow Wolf" url="https://meowwolf.com/" date="2016-03-08"] recently announced the opening of the highly-anticipated Meow Wolf Art Complex and its House Of Eternal Return installation.

135 artists are involved in creating 70 different individual immersive spaces, a 300-person music venue, an arcade with 14 games, four tree houses, an interactive cave system and more. This exhibition takes audiences of all ages into a fantastic world of exploratory imagination by way of a radical new form of storytelling where audiences are immersed within a multi-media art experience that unfolds through an interactive and magical narrative. Think of it as experiencing a sci-fi novel!

Game Of Thrones creator, longtime Santa Fe resident and supporter of the project George R.R. Martin says, “House Of Eternal Return is going to be like nothing you’ve ever seen before.” Don’t miss it!

 

Find Art, Culture and Museums In Santa Fe

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Exhibits at museums engage people of all ages. (Photo courtesy of The Museum of International Folk Art)

Families in Santa Fe can enjoy exhibits and displays at the [blog_link text="Museum of International Folk Art" url="http://www.internationalfolkart.org/" date="2016-03-08"], explore [blog_link text="El Rancho de las Golondrinas" url="http://www.golondrinas.org/" date="2016-03-08"] living history museum and partake in free family art programs at the [blog_link text="Georgia O’Keeffe Museum" url="https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/" date="2016-03-08"]. Santa Fe’s world-class art and history scene inspires creativity and sparks conversations in visitors of all ages. Kids can put down their electronics and start engaging with the art and people around them. The specially tailored kid-programs offered at each museum provide information on the art and artists in a digestible manner that’s age appropriate and fun!

Be sure to take the little ones to see the awesome collection of bugs and natural oddities at the Harrell House. (Photo courtesy of Harrell House Bug Museum)

Be sure to take the little ones to see the awesome collection of bugs and natural oddities at the Harrell House. (Photo courtesy of Harrell House Bug Museum)

Once families start their cultural journey together, they can bond over the exhibits and create memories together discussing the art, artists and how it makes them feel. Other kid-friendly attractions include the [blog_link text="Santa Fe Children’s Museum" url="http://santafechildrensmuseum.org/" date="2016-03-08"] , the [blog_link text="Harrell House of Natural Oddities" url="http://harrellhouse.com/" date="2016-03-08"], the [blog_link text="Santa Fe Climbing Center" url="http://climbsantafe.com/" date="2016-03-08"], and [blog_link text="Skate School Santa Fe" url="http://skateboardsafety.com/index.php" date="2016-03-08"] —a renowned skateboard facility with camps, lessons, safety training and more.

 

A four-season destination, Santa Fe is a gateway to the 1.6 million acre Santa Fe National Forest that offers outstanding terrain for [blog_link text="hiking" url="http://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Things_to_Do/Hiking/index.html" date="2016-03-08"], [blog_link text="mountain biking" url="http://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/About_Santa_Fe/Getting_To_and_Around_Santa_Fe/Bikeways_and_Trails/index.html" date="2016-03-08"], road cycling, day tripping or simply taking a picnic into the foothills. Santa Fe itself is filled with countless small, independently owned shops, has 14 museums, is the country’s third largest art market with more than 250 [blog_link text="galleries" url="http://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Galleries/index.html" date="2016-03-08"], home to over 250 [blog_link text="restaurants" url="http://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Dine/index.html" date="2016-03-08"] and is easily navigated on foot.  If you’re still thinking about Spring Break plans, be sure to check out the great deals and specials currently being offered as part of our Kids Free Spring Break [blog_link text="promotion" url="http://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Specials/" date="2016-03-08"]. Through mid-April, kids 12 and under can enjoy free lodging, meals, and a variety of culturally immersive activities.

There really is something for everyone in your family to enjoy!

Bring your questing spirit anytime this year and you will find newfound pleasures. Inspired to make a Santa Fe getaway? We hope so! Start planning today and order our [blog_link text="2016 Santa Fe travel guide" url="http://santafe.org/Visitors_Guide/index.html" date="2016-03-08"] and please check out our current [blog_link text="promotions" url="http://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Specials/" date="2016-03-08"].