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El Farol prides itself in always celebrating the spirit of Santa Fe. The full-service menu at this excellent restaurant includes an impressive selection of tapas and full entrees. There is also live music every night, performed by some of the area's best blues and Latin performers, making it an ideal stop on the nightlife scene. Also, check the schedule for the immensely popular flamenco shows.

That elusive trout won't be that difficult to find on the end of your line when you head out on a recreational fishing excursion with the pros from The Reel Life. Trout are plentiful in the Rio Chama, northwest of Santa Fe, and the pros from Reel Life will direct you to the best spots for an awesome catch. You can also arrange a day trip to nearby waters for more excellent fishing.

Sometimes, nothing can express the perfect sentiment like a card or a postcard. In an era where everyone seems to be emailing or texting one another, the Marcy Street Card Shop gives you the chance to do something different and memorable. Choose from their highly impressive selection of cards, postcards, and other items that will surely put a smile on the face of someone special, as well as give them a great keepsake of your feelings for them that truly demonstrates a much more personal touch.

There are museums, and then there are "living museums" that the kids (and mom and dad) will surely find interesting. El Rancho de las Golondrinas is such a place. See attractions like original colonial buildings on this site that date back to the early 18th century as well as other buildings that have been reconstructed to reflect the style of that time period. The buildings and other items presented here tell the fascinating story of the early settlement of New Mexico. The museum is closed from November through March.