While no Centennial State spots were featured on a Yelp.com list of top American foodie cities, one spot is quite drivable, making for a great weekend getaway for many Coloradans.

On Yelp’s list of the top ten ‘foodie’ spots, Santa Fe, New Mexico ranked 9th, best known for their Pueblo-influenced New Mexican cuisine.

The best move in this foodie-friendly city is to go for anything with locally-sourced green or red chiles. Popular dishes include Frito pies, smothered burritos, and huevos rancheros, but don’t forget to travel north to try the fry bread at Taos Pueblo – a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s about an hour and a half away, but between the culture, scenery, and local cuisine, it’s worth it.

As far as Sante Fe goes, finding great places to eat can be as easy as wandering around the Sante Fe Plaza area. This part of town is full of life – touristy, but for good reason. It’s hard to go wrong when popping into a random restaurant that sounds tasty in this area.

On top of great food, live music, and an ample amount of art, there are plenty of local outdoor recreation opportunities in Santa Fe that get tourists out into nature. The average Coloradan is sure to fit right in.

A few popular spots to visit in this area include Bandelier National Monument and Santa Fe National Forest, but again, a simple walk around Santa Fe Plaza on a bustling day can also provide enough entertainment to fill an afternoon. Plus, the Rio Grande Gorge and the stunning bridge that spans it is only a short drive away. Or, Coloradans might be interested in checking out the original Santa Fe Meow Wolf location, given that its counterpart has been making waves in the Denver art scene in recent years. There’s also a Georgia O’ Keeffe Museum and a Museum of Indian Arts and Culture.

In other words, come for the food, but stay for much more.

About a three hour drive from Trinidad, four hours from Durango, five hours from Colorado Springs, and six hours from Denver, a weekend trip to Santa Fe is a great addition to a Coloradan’s travel-themed bucket lists.

See Yelp’s full list of ‘foodie’ cities here.

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