While its neighbors in the South-West struggle with extreme heat, Santa Fe remains relatively cool in summer. Lindsay Messina, co-founder of Fioraé Luxury Travelsays visitors can expect average highs in the 80s.
Throughout the summer, the city is full of art exhibitions, concerts, outdoor films, artisan markets and beerfood and wine festivals. Once the sun sets, look up; Santa Fe is a top destination for stargazing.
The area's celestial beauty is best appreciated outside of town, from one of New Mexico's certified “dark sky parks.” International Dark Sky Association. Or you can ride Santa Fe's new StarGazer train. During the two-hour tour, train passengers have access to an open-air outdoor flatbed car for unobstructed views.
In August, the 102 Santa Fe Indian Market features jewelry, pottery, textiles, paintings, sculptures and other creative works by more than 1,000 artists from at least 200 Native American tribes. Indigenous musicians will also perform on stages at the Santa Fe Plaza; models will strut their stuff in a fashion show; and food vendors will sell fry bread, Frito pies and Pueblo stews.
