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Discover 6 Exciting New Experiences in Santa Fe, the City Different

Santa Fe, a historic city over 400 years old, continues to evolve with vibrant color and creativity. This fall, dive into fresh culinary delights, captivating art exhibits, and innovative adventures. Stay ahead with the latest happenings in the City Different.

New Culinary Adventure: Brews Cruise

Discover 6 Exciting New Experiences in Santa Fe, the City Different

(Photo courtesy of Routes Bicycle Tours)

Craving craft brews on two wheels? Routes Bicycle Tours, an award-winning operator at the historic La Fonda on the Plaza hotel, offers the Brews Cruise series spotlighting Santa Fe's top craft beers and ciders. Running every other Saturday through November, these tours blend scenic outdoor rides through historic sites, VIP brewery visits, handcrafted pizza, and chats with master brewers and cider makers.

Highlights include stops at Blue Corn Café & Brewery, Chili Line Brewing Company, Pizzeria & Trattoria da Lino, Santa Fe Cider Works, New Mexico Hard Cider, and Santa Fe Brewing Company. Each 3.5-hour tour features beer flights, exclusive tours, pizza, and partner gifts.

New Bakery: Biadora Bakery Discover 6 Exciting New Experiences in Santa Fe, the City Different

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Where art meets culinary mastery, Biadora Bakery shines. Chef Salvador Biadora, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate with Manhattan training, brings Filipino-American flair to Santa Fe at 1807 Second Street. Indulge in buttery croissants, lemon cream cheese cookies, almond brownies, and fruit-topped mini Danishes. Standouts: Butter Crust Tart with Vanilla Custard and Fresh Fruit or Milk Chocolate Mousse with Banana Flambé Gélee and Butter Sponge.

New Tasting Room: Hotel St. Francis Discover 6 Exciting New Experiences in Santa Fe, the City Different

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As Charles Dickens noted, "Champagne! In the moment of victory?" Gruet Winery's new Santa Fe tasting room at Hotel St. Francis (210 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe's oldest National Register hotel) celebrates New Mexico sparkling wines in the historic district.

New Immersive Art Experience at Inn on the Alameda

Unlock your artistic side with guided tours by renowned local artist Lisa Flynn at the Inn on the Alameda. Explore Canyon Road and more, learning art history and inspirations, followed by en plein air painting amid stunning Santa Fe landscapes. Groups up to eight; rates from $30/person/hour individually to $10/group. Art supplies: $10. Contact the Inn on the Alameda for details.

New Exhibit: Alchemy of Decay Discover 6 Exciting New Experiences in Santa Fe, the City Different

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The Alchemy of Decay exhibit at the Rotunda Gallery in the New Mexico State Capitol explores transformation through sculpture, altered books, printmaking, and textiles—celebrating decay and artistic redemption. On view through December 9, 2016.

New Performance Venue: El Flamenco de Santa Fe Discover 6 Exciting New Experiences in Santa Fe, the City Different

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Experience authentic Spanish flamenco at Flamenco de Santa Fe, now open at 135 W. Palace Avenue. Season opener: Friday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m., featuring passionate song and dance.

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