If you are ready to explore the city with deep curiosity and zero rigid schedules, here are Drives & Detours top five must-see attractions in Santa Fe that perfectly lend themselves to an independent adventure.

Santa Fe is a city of low-slung adobe architecture, vibrant turquoise jewelry, and the intoxicating scent of roasting piñon wood. But for all its undeniable charm, it has a few quirks that can easily trip up a first-time visitor.

While some of those historic spots hold their own charm, the true culinary heartbeat of Santa Fe often lies just off the beaten path.