Jennifer H. Tomes

So you and your significant other want to take a break but just don't know where to go to enjoy a date that's romantic, quaint and relaxing. Let the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum be the answer to your dilemma. This museum is dedicated to the prolific New Mexico artist as it houses an impressive 1,149 of her paintings, drawings and sculptures, as well as additional works by several other artists. Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee in the cafe and then take in this unforgettable collection of art that will not only add some color to your time together, you'll both be creating a memory that the two of you are not likely to forget.

Downtown Subscription isn't your average newsstand. This surprisingly expansive shop offers a staggering selection of over 1,000 titles of popular magazines and newspapers from all over the world. This place is popular with travelers who are looking for something to read on the flight home or locals who want to broaden their outlook. The shop also sells a great selection of quality coffees.

Visiting the Tesuque Pueblo attraction is very much like time traveling. You will see how this little "pueblo," or small town went about its everyday business through the work its inhabitants did in order to provide for their families. You'll see an organic farm, traditional pottery studios and various other interesting stops. This pueblo dates back to 1694 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. You may want to learn more about the standard pueblo etiquette before your visit.

Santa Fe's the Palace of the Governors is a museum truly built on history. The building was constructed in 1619 by Governor Pedro de Peralta and it stands as the oldest continuously used public building in the United States. Revisit the Spanish colonial period or the Mexican American War when you view the stunning collection of over 17,000 objects that are housed in this dramatic and interesting venue.