There’s more to do than shopping after the dishes are washed. Entertain visitors and make new memories with these diversions.

MAKE A PLAY DATE

Santa Fe Children’s Museum’s newly redesigned Backyard features more than an acre of fenced outdoor space that includes a zipline, amphitheater, sandbox, garden, beehive, and playground. “The concept was nature-based play,” says executive director Hannah Hausman, who notes that out-of-towners of all ages enjoy engaging with the Land of Enchantment. “Informal learning is so important for kids, but also for adults.” TRY THIS: Desert Bloom Play Cafe, in Los Alamos, is part coffee shop, part indoor play space. “It’s about creating memories, building friendships, and giving people a place to slow down and enjoy time together,” says owner Lauren Lippiatt, of the shop that opened in July.