The City Different is a different kind of destination for gay travelers. You won’t find a gayborhood, or even a gay bar for that matter. Santa Fe’s lack of a visible gay scene is one of its best features, because it is all about appreciating the other fine things in life: art, food and culture.
That’s not to say there aren’t gays in Santa Fe. In fact, there are many gays, mostly couples, who live and love in Santa Fe. For a taste of gay, check out the Rouge Cat, where they have cocktails up top and a cozy disco down under. Or book a room at the gay-owned Inn of the Turquoise Bear, which is the former home of gay author Witter Bynner, most remembered for days-long, literati-filled gay parties decades ago.
Other than that, the gay extends pretty much as far as your own nose! Put those culinary skills to test by taking a class at the Santa Fe Cooking School, or take your creativity by the hand with a pottery class at Heidi Loewen Porcelain. Food and art are what makes Santa Fe so special, imbuing each interaction with a sense of romance.
With more restaurants per capita than anywhere in the nation, there are countless opportunities to sink your teeth into a memorable meal. Art is also an essential component of the Santa Fe experience, as world-renowned Canyon Road anchors the third biggest art market in the world. Artists from all over the world, working in an impressive variety of mediums, call Santa Fe home. They follow in the footsteps of other legends, such as Georgia O’Keefe and Ansel Adams, who have been inspired by the rugged Sangre de Cristos and the live-free vibe of the area.
As a gay traveler, you will be enthralled by the unique combination of culinary, creative and culture, so bring a loved one and surrender to the enchantment!