Staples

Santa Fe's highly appealing outdoor amenities are celebrated year-round at Hyde Memorial State Park. You'll find several excellent spots to enjoy a picnic or just relax as you toss the frisbee around with the kids and enjoy the scenery. There's also more fun to be had on the hiking trails that offer still another chance to get closer to the amazing natural beauty of the park. Camping is another attraction, as the park offers 350 acres of woods and meadows. Plus, the park is located just three miles south of the Santa Fe Ski area which makes it a great stop during ski season.

Great scenery and a welcome chance to get a little exercise outdoors await you when you visit the Arroyo de los Chamisos Trail. This trail winds through the southwestern part of Santa Fe. The 2.5 mile paved path follows a chamisa-lined arroyo and offers spectacular mountain views. So whether you want to walk or ride your bike, this is the trail to take. Also, dogs are allowed but must be on their leashes at all times.

The two of you probably won't realize how stressed out you are until you both visit the Absolute Nirvana Spa for a truly romantic afternoon or evening. Your session here will prove to be the ultimate date, where you will be pampered as you choose from treatments like a Thai massage, hydrotherapy, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage or a gentleman's facial that are all designed to melt the stress away. Also, this relaxing venue features a tea room and gardens that will make your visit even more relaxing as you and your sweetheart can enjoy a hot cup of tea and a stroll in the garden before or after your treatments.