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/SantaFeTourism /CityofSantaFe /CityofSantaFe /CityofSantaFe /VisitSantaFeNM EXPLORE 08 Welcome to Santa Fe 10 The City Different 14 What’s New? 20 Santa Fe Tops Travel Lists 32 Eight Northern Pueblos 62 Map of Santa Fe 120 Map of Northern NM PLAN 16 2022 International Year of Glass 18 Indigenous Celebration 2022 68 Family-Fantastic Santa Fe 80 Proposals & Weddings 84 Santa Fe Margarita Trail 86 Go Afield! (Day Trips) 92 Featured Businesses 96 Calendar of Events 102 Meet Different 104 High-Altitude Tips 106 Get Here! 108 Lodging Guide DISCOVER 24 History 28 Culture 38 Visual Arts 42 Performing Arts 46 Cuisine 56 Neighborhoods 64 Rejuvenate 72 Santa Fe Marketplace 74 Outdoors TABLE OF CONTENTS SANTA FE MARGARITA TRAIL | 84 Choose from 40+ signature margaritas at popular restaurants and bars! WHAT’S NEW? | 14 Ride the Sky Railway, Game of Thrones’ George R.R. Martin’s latest adventure. FAMILY-FANTASTIC SANTA FE | 68 Bring the fam and have endless fun in Santa Fe. HISTORY | 24 Founded in 1610, Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the US. UNCOVER YOUR DIFFERENT 4
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starrier night. And our array of unique shops, galleries, museums, hotels, spas, and restaurants creates an unmatched blend of charm and Santasophistication.Feisknown for its Native American, Spanish, and International Folk Art markets and performing arts seasons. The other events we host—food and spirit, outdoor recreation, equestrian, music, and more—offer something to entice every visitor. Whatever you do to explore and enjoy Santa Fe, I can promise you a memorable experience—one you couldn’t have anywhere else. We are dedicated to helping you travel safely and have the time of your life in our remarkably hospitable city. Again, welcome to Santa Fe!
If you’re like most visitors to our historic city, you’ll find this resource of great help in planning your stay. But caution: You’ll quickly learn that one visit to Santa Fe is not enough!
Just what sets Santa Fe apart? Some say it’s our living history: We are the oldest state capital in the country, built on Tewa land, and imbued with profound Native American culture. And there’s our proud Hispanic heritage. Others highlight the blend of Hispanic and Native American influences that have produced our singular cuisine, art, culture, architecture, and spirit. Still others are enchanted by our 7,000 foot elevation in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, offering countless options for outdoor recreation during our four distinct THE UNIQUENESS OF THE CITY DIFFERENT
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FINDDIFFERENT.OUTWHY Different
When you travel, at least one of your reasons is to immerse yourself in something different from what your hometown and daily lifestyle can offer. And you’ll achieve just that when you visit Santa Fe. The nickname is not a recent slogan born of consultants brainstorming in a conference room with a whiteboard, but of a rich and authentic history. In the early 1900s, the “City Beautiful Movement” was sweeping the United States and all state capitals were invited to join. Advocates were convinced that improved urban planning and architecture more representative of their communities would attract and readily ensconce new residents and tourists. In Santa Fe, city officials embarked on a different approach with the realization that it was already beautiful, and owned a unique and historic “Santa Fe Style” that just needed codifying. “The City Different” represented Santa Fe’s departure from the norm. In 1912, as New Mexico became a state, Santa Fe released a style preservation plan. Derived from its heritage, the prescribed Territorial and Spanish Pueblo Revival look that originated with the Pueblo Indians, the area’s first people, became a strong component of advertisements promoting the city as a unique tourist center of the Southwest. So, when you visit Santa Fe, consider the reasons that it’s different. One is certainly that it is still entranced and influenced by its past every day. Remarkably, this approach does not keep the city from modernizing or from growing, but helps it do both with purpose and intention.
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An embrace of denim, turquoise jewelry, Western hats and Hundredsbootsofmiles of hiking and biking trails Highest point is 12,075 feet at the top of Ski Santa Fe, just 16 miles from downtown
320+ days of sunshine and 365 days of breathtaking landscapes in the foothills of the Southern Rocky Mountains
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One of the first projects in the 1912 plan was a portal for the Palace of the Governors. Located on the historic Plaza, it is the oldest continuously occupied government building in the country.
On a chilly day or evening, Santa Fe has the aroma of piñon and juniper as the wood burns in the many fireplaces that warm the indoor spaces DID YOU KNOW?
Located at 7,000 feet elevation at the juncture of the historic Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail trade Oldestroutesandhighest elevation capital city in the United States, founded in 1610
An internationally known art hub of 250 galleries, 20 museums, the acclaimed Santa Fe Opera, and art markets, including the International Folk Art Market, Spanish Market, and Indian Market
A living history of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures in a now multicultural city
A gastronomic center of award-winning chefs at more than 400 restaurants Northern New Mexico’s use of chile in its cuisine
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This 412-year-old city just keeps evolving with a fiery source of creativity at its core. And 2022 has arrived with a lot of fun, ingenuity, and vision to behold and experience. Here’s wishing that you try a dash of the new alongside the remarkable tried and true. As you might imagine, we have some wonderful brewers and distillers among us, which creates quite a lively scene. Playing off the popularity of our Santa Fe Margarita Trail, we’ve created the Santa Fe Craft Beer & Spirits Tour to help you navigate The City’s Different’s ever-growing liquid experience, with as many as 20 participating destinations. Download the official Visit Santa Fe! app and don’t miss a stop!
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Our Railyard District gets more exciting by the day! Hop aboard Sky Railway, Santa Fe’s new adventure entertainment trains. These two former Santa Fe Southern Railway engines have been reimagined with a team led by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin, and feature visuals that reference his work in the form of a graffiti-artinspired dragon and a wolf, created by renowned artist Joerael Numina. Rolling merrily along the 18-mile stretch of track between The City Different and Lamy depots, Sky Railway trains offer holidaythemed experiences, murder mysteries, and more.
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The festival offerings don’t stop there: Plan way ahead to get your tickets for the Santa Fe Winter Arts Festival, February 10–19, 2023. A few of Santa Fe’s leading arts organizations, including Performance Santa Fe, Santa Fe Pro Musica, and The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, invite you to attend exciting live performances spanning multiple genres of music, dance, and more. Now you can walk The City Different with even greater ease and pleasure. Conveniently located at the corner of Water Street and Don Gaspar near the historic Plaza, you can find multi-stall public restrooms. A welcome upgrade for a destination that enjoys 2.5 million visitors a year, many of whom could be on a scavenger hunt designed by the locals at DiscoverSantaFe (discoversantafe. us). Great for families, groups of friends, and work teams who are eager to learn more about Santa Fe and relish a collaborative, fun experience. It’s a mobile phone-based game that offers rich history, arts, and fun facts in travel-sized bites as you walk through town. With everything that 2022 brings, it’s either time to return or time for your first visit!
Just a block away, the New Mexico Museum of Art has expanded into a second exciting location called the Vladem Contemporary, which will feature contemporary and postwar artwork. The 35,000-square-foot exhibition space, a former 1930’s brickand-steel warehouse, allows for largescale installations, multimedia projects, education, and performance-based works that are central to 21st-century artistic practice. The architecture is equally 21st century! In pockets across The City Different and throughout the year, you can find Indigenous art and culture events related to Indigenous Celebration 2022, a coordinated initiative inspired by Santa Fe Indian Market’s Centennial and designed to reposition Indigenous art to its rightful place as the original American Art. The year 2022 also happens to be the 60th anniversary of the Institute of American Indian Arts, and the 50th anniversary of its contemporary Native arts museum, MoCNA. From big anniversaries to festivals. The very first Santa Fe Literary Festival opens on May 20 with a lineup of literati from near and far, including keynote speaker Colson Whitehead, Sandra Cisneros, George R.R. Martin, John Grisham, Joy Harjo, Douglas Preston, Lawrence Wright, and Valeria Luiselli, exploring an array of important societal issues through lunches, lectures, and walking tours.
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"Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Re-imagined in Glass” is a spectacular display of more than 100 works of glass art crafted by 33 Native artisans at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture on Museum Hill through June 16.
Glass is a fascinating art form that inspires, intrigues, and challenges both those who shape it and those who view it. Glass can be a liquid and a solid. It transforms light. Glass can be blown into various forms, cast from sculpted materials, and shaped in many other ways. It can be as tiny as small beads and as large as outdoor sculptures that tower over the viewer. Glass can tell stories, or inspire them to be told. It’s ubiquitous and critically important in “sectors such as aerospace, automotive industries, health care, and architecture,” yet not wholly acknowledged and appreciated for its role. To correct the record and raise awareness about the history and future of glass, the United Nations has declared 2022 to be the International Year of Glass. In the US, it is also the 60th anniversary of the studio glass movement—glass used as an artistic medium—said to have been started by Harvey Littleton, often called the “Father of the Studio Glass Movement.” He was the son of the head of research and development at Corning Glass Works, now a multinational technology company. Santa Fe, with its concentration of glass artists, will be at the center of New Mexico’s celebration of the International Year of Glass. Many of The City Different’s art galleries and museums will turn the spotlight on their glass offerings and feature special presentations by artists.
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Amateur glass art-making with co-owner Patrick Morrissey at Prairie Dog Glass
“Capturing the Light: Glass Art Inspired by Nature” at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden (also on Museum Hill) presents outdoor glass sculptures throughout the site that
SEE IT AND DO IT IN SANTA FE Glass Alliance-New Mexico , which fosters an interest in glass art, has a number of special events planned and provides updated news about the International Year of Glass and local glass events (glassnm.org).
Glass—in the form of fiberoptic cable—makes the internet what it is Glass—intoday. the form of solar cells—is a source of energy from the sun.
Glass is an artistic medium that is unique in its ability to combine light, color, shape, and size to engage with people’s emotions at many levels. express the many relationships people have with pollinators and other aspects of our ecosystem. Through mid-June. Visitors to Santa Fe can become “momentary glass artists” by making their own glass art under the watchful eye of professionals at:
Being in Santa Fe is your opportunity to become immersed in one of America’s great centers of glass art creation.
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Lucy Lyon’s Nightclub, 2012, cast glass and aluminum DID YOU KNOW?
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Visit Glass Alliance-New Mexico (glassnm.org) for more information about Santa Fe’s 2022 International Year of Glass events.
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Other monumental events occuring in 2022 include the opening of two groundbreaking galleries at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the 60th anniversary of the Institute of American Indian Arts, and the 50th anniversary of its contemporary Native arts museum, MoCNA. IC22 will highlight these and the many additional incredible Indigenous events and celebrations taking place in 2022, with a focal point being the Santa Fe Indian Market in August of 2022. Participate in the making of history and in support of acknowledging Indigenous art as the original American Art. Visit indigenouscelebration22.org.
More than a thousand years ago, Pueblo Indians, the area’s original people, established permanent communities on the land that is now Santa Fe’s Plaza and downtown. Though much has changed, the early influence of these Indigenous groups in Santa Fe remains integral to the ethos and pathos of The City Different. Among other traditions, such as Feast Days and ceremonial dances, these groups have nurtured, perfected, and prioritized their art. For years, Santa Fe has officially recognized this rich cultural contribution in many ways, among them, the establishment of the Indian Market, which, in 2022, is celebrating its Centennial! In honor of this historic anniversary and others, Indigenous Celebration New Mexico (IC22)—a coordinated initiative designed to encompass and promote all of New Mexico’s Indigenous arts and culture events in Santa Fe and other cities like Albuquerque, Gallup, and Taos—will propel Indigenous art to its rightful place as the original American Art.
santafe.org | 19 The following organizations will participate in IC22 throughout 2022. Check their websites for more information. Blue Rain Gallery, Leroy Garcia Institute of American Indian Arts Institute of American Indian Arts Foundation International Folk Art Market Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Museum of New Mexico Foundation and Santa Fe-based museums: • Museum of Indian Arts and Culture • Museum of International Folk Art • New Mexico History Museum • New Mexico Museum of Art • Vladem Contemporary Native Art New Mexico Objects of Art Shows, LLC School for Advanced Research Ralph T. Coe Foundation SITE Santa SouthwesternFe Association of Indian Arts Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian Shiprock Santa Fe
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In the summer of 2021, when Good Morning America highlighted Santa Fe in their Rise & Shine segment, hundreds jumped at the opportunity to welcome host John Quiñones as he arrived on the historic Plaza at 4 a.m.! Yes, that is just the tip of the enthusiasm and gratification Santa Fe feels for the attention and accolades it has received over the past year. While it is deserved due to the authenticity of our culture, history, and the wonderful experiences in our vast outdoor spaces, we still appreciate the love! May Santa Fe land on the personal
favorite destinations list! "World's Greatest Places 2021." —TIME Magazine #2 best city on the "Top 15 Cities in the United States" list —Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards #4 best city in the "Top 10 Small Cities in the U.S." survey —Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers' Choice Awards Santa Fe Margarita Trail is #1 on the "21 Booze-Filled Experiences In The US For Anyone Who Likes A Drink Every Now And Then." —BuzzFeed #3 top destination in the world in "The 22 Best Places To Travel In 2022" list —Forbes Magazine ACCOLADES 20
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Bottom right: Unidentified Ancestral Pueblo artist, Wingate Black-on-red bowl, ca. 1050–1175, mineral pigment and fired clay, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture Collection 43321/11.
Above: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith (Citizen of Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation, MT), I See Red: Indian Head Nickel, 1994, Heard Museum Collection, gift of Lynne and Albion Fenderson, © courtesy of the artist and Garth Greenan Gallery. Top right: Bringklutar, unidentified artists, Norway, late 19th–early 20th century, Museum of International Folk Art (A.1955.1.447), gift of Florence Dibell Bartlett. Middle right: Chef Konrad handing a platter to a Harvey girl, La Fonda, Santa Fe, ca. 1930–1948, NMHM/DCA Negative Number 055607.
museumofnewmexico.org NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART Poetic Justice: Judith F. Baca, Mildred Howard, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Through June 13, 2022 Transgressions and Augmentations: Mixed-Media Photography of the 1960s and 1970s July 23, 2022 through January 8, 2023 On the Santa Fe Plaza 505.476.5072 • nmartmuseum.org MUSEUM OF INTERNATIONAL FOLK ART Dressing with Purpose: Belonging and Resistance in Scandinavia Through February 19, 2023 On Museum Hill • internationalfolkart.org505.476.1200 NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM Setting the Standard: The Fred Harvey Company and Its Legacy Long-term exhibition On the Santa Fe Plaza 505.476.5200 • nmhistorymuseum.org MUSEUM OF INDIAN ARTS AND CULTURE Painted Reflections: Isomeric Design in Ancestral Pueblo Pottery Through March 12, 2023 On Museum Hill • indianartsandculture.org505.476.1250
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Formally founded in 1610 by Spanish conquistador Don Pedro de Peralta, Santa Fe (Spanish for holy faith) is the oldest state capital in the US.Miguel Chapel
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The first road established by Europeans in the now United States—El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro—follows portions of Interstate 25 today. “The Royal Highway” allowed for trade and cultural exchange between Mexico City and The City Different. 25
Pueblo Indians occupied the downtown and Plaza areas as early as 1050, building settlements collectively named Ogapoge (Tewa for White Shell Water Place) with ready access to the Santa Fe River. Standing in the 412-yearold Plaza, you will find yourself gazing at the nation’s oldest public building—the Palace of the Governors, a treasure in the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Spanish for blood of Christ). For the next 70 years, Spanish inhabitants and Franciscan missionaries subjugated and converted the Pueblo Indians, an Indigenous population of 100,000 people with nine distinct languages. In 1680, the peoples of 46 Pueblos joined forces in revolt, driving the Spanish colonists back to what is now the country of Mexico. Much of the city was burned in the uprising, and yet, the Palace of the Governors remained.
Just 12 years later, appointed Governor of New Mexico, Don Diego de Vargas, reconquered the region and grew the city, establishing a lasting Spanish presence. Battered by raids and revolts from the surrounding Indigenous nations and intent on maintaining its empire in Santa Fe, the Spanish pursued a policy of religious tolerance and coexistence with the Pueblo peoples. In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain and continued to retain control of Santa Fe until 1846, when, during the Mexican-American war, the United States government conquered the city and claimed the entire state. Two years later, New Mexico became a territory of the United States through the Treaty of Hidalgo Guadalupe, and in 1912, it achieved statehood.
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Apache Mountain Spirit Dancer at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture
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In 1943, Los Alamos laboratory director J. Robert Oppenheimer rented this Spanish hacienda to house the administrative hub of the Manhattan Project under an assumed name. Today, you’ll have to look hard to find the plaque identifying its former notoriety, but it’s worth a hunt to reflect on what a difference several decades make. This top-secret location for welcoming and transferring scientists, engineers, and their families up to Los Alamos laboratory is now quite a public, vibrant place.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Franciscan friars built the first church on this site at the time of the city’s founding in 1610. It was rebuilt in 1714, after the Pueblo Revolt, and named in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Santa Fe. A few structural changes since, one somewhat original structure remains—a small adobe chapel dedicated to Our Lady La Conquistadora, DID YOU KNOW?
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At 412 years old, this one-story adobe edifice in SpanishPueblo Revival style continues to have an illustrious life. The oldest building in the continental United States, erected for the colonial government, is now home to the New Mexico History Museum. A contemplative peruse through the Native American Artisans Portal Program is a must. Do not resist the desire to take an authentic piece home (nmhistorymuseum.org).
You need not be a history buff to love these opportunities to get to know Santa Fe better. Though its history has been punctuated by conflict and bloodshed, Santa Fe has come to embrace and passionately celebrate its disparate cultural roots, one reason it today flourishes as The City Different. (To learn more reasons, see page 10.)
Palace of the Governors on the Historic Plaza
Built on the site of a Pueblo ruin, the Plaza was Santa Fe’s nexus, hosting everything from revolts and conquests to a bustling venue for local commerce and trading. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark where the city hosts many celebrations, including the holiday tree lighting ceremony, live music, Indigenous dancing performances, Fiestas, and a city-wide annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast.
Since 1607, several hotels have graced the current site of the La Fonda (Spanish for the inn), in its auspicious spot on the El Camino Real, but not until the early 1922 did it exhibit its relative current look in the Pueblo-Revivalist style under the influence of John Gaw Meem and Mary Elizabeth Jane Coulter. In 1925, when the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway leased the property to the hospitality magnate Fred Harvey Company, the hotel grew in popularity. Today, it remains a wildly popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Make sure you amble through to enjoy the interior details and consider a drink on the roof at the Bell Tower (lafondasantafe.com).
La Fonda on the Plaza
Santa Fe Railyard In 1880, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway pulled its first train into the Santa Fe depot, and a steady era of economic and social change ensued until just after World War II with the advent of the interstate highway system and airlines. Today, it is a hub again with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express trains to and from Albuquerque and Sky Railway hosting passengers on speciality trips to Lamy and back. While you can visit the original depot and the historic Gross Kelly Warehouse for a taste of the past, the visionary revitalization and transformation of the area will also move you. Enjoy a great meal, a movie, some art, or shop at the neighboring Farmers' Market. In the summer, live music rocks the Railyard (railyardsantafe.com).
San Miguel Chapel (the Oldest Church) History holds that the adobe structure in a location called Barrio de Analco (Spanish for neighborhood on the other side of the river ) was originally constructed in the early 1600s by Spanish-allied Tlaxcalan Indians from Mexico under the direction of Franciscan Padres. The present building dates from 1710, and over the years, the Oldest Church has hosted many congregations. Support of ongoing preservation efforts mean the completely adobe structure could last many more lifetimes (sanmiguelchapel.org).
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santafe.org HISTORY featuring a statue of the oldest representation of the Virgin Mary in the United States, brought from Spain in 1625. Open weekdays, and always shining bright for selfies out front (cbsfa.org).
exemplarSantaAstheoldestcapitalcityintheUnitedStates,FeisendlesslystudiedasanofSouthwesternculture. Through centuries of trade and governance, it has evolved from a history of influential Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures to a city with multicultural influences. CULTURE CULTURE Santuario de Guadalupe
Pueblo Feast Days, Santa Fe Fiestas, and other traditions have roots older than the United States, but newer traditions, such as the annual Burning of Zozobra—Old Man Gloom—and the Christmas Eve Canyon Road Farolito Walk have become equally representative of and important to Santa Fe. Within miles of The City DIfferent are eight Native American Pueblos, each with its own tribal council and customs, and yet all in the region share opinions, and appreciation of the same captivating mountain vistas and sunsets. And all have their own form of reverence for the land. And this land, with its diverse terrain and arid climate has, in part, bred and popularized Santa Fe’s vibrant outdoor culture. The award-winning clean air and 320+ days of sunshine annually add to solidifying The City Different as a gem for nature lovers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, and health devotees.
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As a visitor, you’ll sense all of these aspects—as you sightsee, visit museums, shop, hike, and dine. Sometimes the diversity of Santa Fe’s culture will feel overt—all in one day, you might watch a Flamenco show, witness a performance at the world-acclaimed Santa Fe Opera, and experience a traditional Native American Pueblo dance. And sometimes the effect will be more subtle, in the way you are casually and warmly greeted by an open-air artist on the street. But it’s all part of the same thing—the culture of Santa Fe.
Over the last century, Santa Fe has attracted some of the world’s finest artists, writers, photographers, and filmmakers. Georgia O’Keeffe, Ansel Adams, Fritz Scholder, Cormac McCarthy, the Coen Brothers, and George R.R. Martin are among the countless creatives who have found inspiration in the Land of Enchantment. Intuitively they must know that freedom of creative expression is considered a right here; it is encouraged in every way possible.
CULTURE HOW WE BEHAVE BECAUSE WE LIVE HERE (a lighthearted look) Your favorite hike is along the Santa Fe Margarita Trail. "Burn Him!" is an appropriate chant. Join us for the Burning of Zozobra, September 2! You believe in ristras over wreaths. You have a handy list of the top five places to go for the best chile. You have been known to ski and play golf in a single day. You revel in Opera even if Opera feels like an acquired taste. You reserve a budget—however modest—for the summer markets: International Folk Art, Indian, and YouSpanish.answer the question “Green or Red?” with “Christmas.” You regard an inch of rain as “an absolute downpour!" 30
The Eight Northern Pueblos are cultural treasures, and every Santa Fe visitor should see at least one of them. The history of Nambé (Nanbé Owingeh), Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan), Picurís, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Taos, and Tesuque Pueblos dates back more than a thousand years.
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In 1598, Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate began colonizing what is now Northern New Mexico. When Catholic missionaries arrived in the early 1600s, they renamed Pueblos with saints’ names, built churches, and introduced Feast Days to celebrate the patron saints of Pueblo Catholic MostMissions.Feast Days are open to the public and are popular. The ceremonies incorporate Pueblo spiritual practices (special dances) and Catholic ones. Today, some also include processions or other Therefeatures.aremany other seasonal celebrations and special events, such as arts and crafts fairs.
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day feature traditional dances, and perhaps a torchlight parade or Los Matachines dance-drama. Guests should familiarize themselves with Pueblo visitor etiquette rules. Ask permission before taking photos of any kind, and prior to sketching or painting a fee or permit may be required. Respect restricted areas, which are generally considered sacred. Also respect private homes. Remain silent during dances and ceremonies and do not applaud. Don’t climb on structures or take anything from the land with you as a souvenir Do not expect events to begin or end on time. With the exception of Picurís and Taos, all Eight Northern Pueblos are within 30 miles of Santa Fe. Each has its own history, unique structures, crafts, and events. For a complete schedule of Pueblo Feast Days and Tribal Celebrations, please visit santafe.org.
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Pojoaque Pueblo Eagle Dancers DID YOU KNOW?
The Tewa language is spoken at the Nambé, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Ohkay Owingeh, Santa Clara, and Tesuque Pueblos. There are many language instruction programs in regional schools designed to introduce children to and give them support in their Native tongue.
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Crafts: beadwork, pottery, weaving Events: Feast Days & Dances on January 1 and 6; February 2; June 13; August 9 and 10; December 24, 25, 28 Indigenous Peoples' Day 34
• Oke-Oweenge Crafts Cooperative carries the work of artists from the Eight Northern Pueblos • Fishing by permit at San Juan Lakes • Area petroglyphs are at least 10 millennia old
Location: approximately 15 miles north of Santa Fe Highlights: A cultural, religious, economic, and social nexus beginning in the 14th century • Nambé Pueblo Recreation Area campsites available in summer (fee) • Hike and picnic in spectacular Nambé Falls; fish and swim in Nambé Lake (fee) • Guided tours can be arranged to walk the looped trail around the buffalo herd, established in 1994 Crafts: micaceous Nambé polychrome pottery, traditional textiles, woven belts, beadwork Events: Feast Days & Dances on January 6; Easter; July 4—Nambé Falls Independence Day Celebration; October 4; December 24 and 25 Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Place of the Strong People
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505-852-4400; ohkay.org Location: approximately 25 miles north of Santa Fe Highlights: Formerly San Juan Pueblo, returned to its original name in 2005 • One of the largest Tewa-speaking Pueblos • San Juan Bautista Parish, a neoGothic style church, ceremonial kivas, and adobe houses
Crafts: lustrous redware pottery, weaving, paintings Events: Feast Days & Dances on January 1; February first or second weekend; June 13 and 24; December 24, 25, 26, 28 Picurís Pueblo For Those Who Paint 575-587-2519; picurispueblo.org Location: 60 miles north of Santa Fe Highlights : The state’s smallest Pueblo tribe • Handrestored, 200-year-old adobe San Lorenzo de Picurís Mission Church • Museum • Buffalo herd • Trout-stocked PuNa Lake with picnic areas • Self-guided tour of archeological sites • On the National Register of Historic Places
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santafe.org | 35 Pojoaque Pueblo Water Drinking Place 505-455-3334; pojoaquepueblo.org Location: 15 miles north of Santa Fe Highlights: Population of approximately 2,700 • At Poeh Cultural Center & Museum: traditional arts of Tewa-speaking Pueblos, exhibitions and artist demonstrations • Hosts traditional Indian dances on weekends • Visitor Center • Largest Indian arts and crafts shop in Northern New Mexico Crafts: pottery, sand paintings, rugs, kachinas, embroidery, beadwork, sculpture Events: Feast Days & Dances on July 28; December 11 and 12 San Ildefonso Pueblo Where Water Cuts Down Through 505-455-3549; sanipueblo.org Location: 23 miles north of Santa Fe Highlights: One of most visited Pueblos • Known for blackon-black pottery first created by the late Maria Martinez and husband Julian • Central plaza, adobe buildings, ceremonial kivas, replica of mission-period church • Visitor Center • Fishing lake • On the National Register of Historic Places Crafts: pottery, jewelry, moccasins, weavings, carvings, paintings Events: Feast Days & Dances on January 22 and 23; December 24 and 25 Santa Clara Pueblo Valley of the Wild Roses or Singing Water Village Location:505-753-7326 27 miles north of Santa Fe Highlights: Home of well-known potters Anita Suazo and Margaret Tafoya • Historic section with adobe houses surrounding two main plazas, two ceremonial kivas, and a church • Guided tour of ancient 740-room Puye Cliff Dwellings • On the National Register of Historic Places Crafts: polished black and red pottery, baskets Events: Feast Days & Dances on June 13 and August 12 THE EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS Sculptor Roxanne Swentzell of Santa Clara
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Highlights: Multistoried adobe buildings continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years • Only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark • San Geronimo (St. Jerome) Chapel, completed in 1850 • Self-guided and guided tours • 40+ shops
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Highlights: One of the state’s smallest pueblos • In its present location since 1200 CE • On the National Register of Historic Places • Arts and crafts shops at the Pueblo • Tesuque Casino (adjacent to the Santa Fe Opera) Crafts: silverwork, traditional clothing, pottery, paintings, sculpture Events: Feast Days & Dances on the first Saturday in June; November 12; December 24 and 25 PUEBLOS
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Crafts: silver jewelry, mica-flecked pottery, moccasins, boots, drums, paintings, crafts, sculpture Events: Feast Days & Dances on January 1 and 6; May 3; June 13 and 24; annual powwow on the second weekend in July; July 25 and 26; September 30; December 24 and 25 Tesuque Pueblo Village of the Narrow Place of the Cottonwood Trees
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From the region’s earliest Paleo-Indian inhabitants to early twentieth-century Modernists to contemporary artists, New Mexico has long inspired creators near and far. And Santa Fe has been a top art market for decades with 250 galleries, and an extensive array of museums and immersive art experiences.
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Canyon Road With more than 100 galleries, Canyon Road boasts the densest concentration of art in the city. Charming and diverse, the galleries are ensconced in historic adobe homes emblematic of The City Different, along a pleasant half-mile-long stretch. Poke into shops or linger for matcha tea, tapas, a glass of wine, or lunch at one of Canyon Road’s eateries. Then continue on your way to experience some of the finest sculpture, paintings, photography, pottery, and textiles the Southwest has to offer.
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The Plaza area is also home to the New Mexico Museum of Art, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, the New Mexico History Museum, and IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts. Annual art markets transform downtown into a bustling labyrinth of pop-up tents, vendors, and patrons. Some larger markets, such as Traditional Spanish Market and Santa Fe Indian Market, draw thousands of local, national, and international visitors.
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The heart of the historic downtown is the Plaza, surrounded by a trove of art spaces. Venture up a stairway or into a side galleria for even more. Under the blocklong portal of the Palace of the Governors, purchase authentic art and jewelry from New Mexico’s Pueblo artisans through the Native American Artisans Portal Program, operating for more than six decades. You can also buy beautiful handcrafted artwork from local New Mexican artists through the Santa Fe Plaza Park Artisan Program.
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With its modern aesthetic, the Railyard Arts District is home to many contemporary galleries that take advantage of the industrial
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As a part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network, Santa Fe recognizes the significance of creative culture and the positive influence on its citizens and the local economy.
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Folk Art, the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Enjoy lunch at the Museum Hill Cafe and take in the views. Build in time to stroll through the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Through mid-June, see the exhibition “Capturing the Light: Glass Art Inspired by Nature.” There are several permanent sculptures on the property and art exhibitions cycle through. warehouse-style spaces near the Santa Fe Depot, the end of the line for the New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter rail service. Look out for the graffiti-art-inspired murals of a dragon and a wolf that have transformed two former Santa Fe Southern Railway train cars, now resurrected as Sky Railway. Renowned artist Joerael Numina pays homage to the works of Sky Railway co-owner and Creative Director George R.R. Martin. The contemporary art space SITE Santa Fe is a must-see. Enjoy lunch at a local brewery or eatery, and a visit to the Santa Fe Farmers' Market, open Tuesdays and Saturdays. Check out the Santa Fe Artists Market on Saturdays, and on Sundays, the Railyard Artisan Market. Baca Street District, the southern extension of the Railyard, is home to many artists’ studios, galleries, shops, and restaurants. Proximity to Santa Fe’s extensive Rail Trail makes this a great stop for bicyclists and walkers.
Santa Fe’s Railyard Arts District was voted the #9 “Best Arts District” in the USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards.
Siler Rufina Nexus Describing itself as “a creative innovation district in central Santa Fe that celebrates and cultivates artists, performers, craftspeople, trades-people, makers, and innovators of all kinds and the organizations, businesses, and actions that promote a healthy, vibrant community,” the Siler Rufina Nexus is up and coming! It’s anchored by Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return, offering a unique dimension to the Santa Fe art scene, with a keen eye focused on the future.
Museum Hill Off Old Santa Fe Trail and only a short drive from downtown Santa Fe is Museum Hill, which hosts the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, the Museum of International
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YEAR-ROUND New Mexico Capitol Art Collection nmcapitolart.com MAY Native Treasures Art Market nmculture.org El Rito Studio Tour elritoartassociation.org Canyon Road Spring Art Festival visitcanyonroad.com JUNE CURRENTS New Media Festival currentsnewmedia.org JULY International Folk Art Market folkartmarket.org Santa Fe Art Week santafeartweek.com Art Santa Fe artsantafe.com Traditional Spanish Market spanishcolonial.org Contemporary Hispanic Market contemporaryhispanicmarketinc.com AUGUST Objects of Art Santa Fe objectsofartsantafe.com Whitehawk Antique Show whitehawkshows.com Antique American Indian Art Show antiqueindianartshow.com 100th Santa Fe Indian Market swaia.org SEPTEMBER Santa Fe Fiesta Fine Arts & Crafts Market santafefiesta.org Studio Tours in Taos, Pojoaque, on the High Road, and in Pecos OCTOBER Santa Fe Studio Tour santafestudiotour.com Studio Tours in Abiquiú, Galisteo, Eldorado Review Santa Fe Photo Festival visitcenter.org Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out visitcanyonroad.com NOVEMBER Dixon Studio Tour dixonarts.org Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival recyclesantafe.org Santa Fe Winter Indian Market swaia.org Meow Wolf PLAN
PERFORMING ARTS PERFORMANCELa Emi of WhetherEmiArteFlamencoyouseek music, world-class opera, dance, theater, or even a circus performance, Santa Fe excites, inspires, and entertains with its extensive variety of performing arts. Build your trip to The City Different around these events!
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Live Outdoor Music Series Free, live music is a staple during the Santa Fe summers. Try the Santa Fe Plaza Concert Series (ampconcerts.org) on the Plaza for some of the best local and national talent— from jazz to bluegrass to rock ’n’ roll. At the Railyard, you can find a similarly excellent series (ampconcerts.org), and listen while drinking and eating at one of the area’s great restaurants. For a grassy, family-friendly concert experience, try the series at SWAN Park or Music on the Hill at St. John’s College. Opera & More Featuring stunning views, the open-air Santa Fe Opera presents world-class performances in an architectural wonder of a building, set in a peaceful and rugged landscape. There’s not a bad seat in the house! Plan your trip for July or August to catch the annual performance season of international operatic superstars. Nationally renowned band concert performances show through September (santafeopera.org).
There is no shortage of organizations presenting music in The City Different throughout the year! New Mexico Performing Arts Society nmpas.org Performance Santa Fe performancesantafe.org Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival santafechambermusic.com Santa Fe Desert Chorale desertchorale.org Santa Fe Pro Musica sfpromusica.org Santa Fe Symphony santafesymphony.org Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble sfwe.org Theater Visit Theatre Santa Fe (theatresantafe.org) for the lowdown on the 20+ local theater companies, offering everything from Shakespeare to contemporary productions throughout the year. Fe Plaza Concert
Circus Arts Throughout the year, local circus troupe Wise Fool New Mexico awes audiences with its socially conscious performances that include puppetry, theater, and of course, the circus arts. Their annual Circus Luminous attracts enthusiastic crowds every Thanksgiving weekend.
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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival DID YOU KNOW? You can choose from more than a thousand different live performances in Santa Fe throughout the year.
Flamenco This passionate, age-old dance form of illustrious pageantry and costume is authentically alive in Santa Fe. Internationally known and native New Mexican dancer María Benítez produced many proteges, among them native born La Emi, who performs at The Lodge at Santa Fe and through Heritage Hotels (emiarteflamenco.com). You can also enjoy a dinner performance at El Flamenco Spanish Cabaret downtown (entreflamenco.com), and at El Farol on Canyon Road (elfarolsantafe.com).
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Venues Built in 1931, the historic Lensic Performing Arts Center in the heart of downtown, just off the Plaza, hosts everything from the symphony to movie nights. State-ofthe-art production capabilities meet a classic vibe in this 800-person capacity Spanish-Moorish-style theater. Other large performance venues include the 450-seat St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, and the 400-seat James A. Little Theater on the New Mexico School for the Deaf campus. 44
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“Red, green, or Christmas?” is a question you should expect to be asked when you order New Mexican fare. This does not represent curiosity about your favorite color or holiday—your server is asking you our official state question. In other words, what is your preference in chile?! We take this question very, very seriously, in large part because chile production has a significant impact on New Mexico’s economy. In 2020, New Mexico produced 68,000 tons chile, with an estimated value of $52 million, making it the top cash crop in the state.
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Most of the magic happens 250 miles to Santa Fe’s south in the “Chile Capital of the World,” Hatch, New Mexico. Across the state, restaurant owners and individuals alike eagerly await the arrival of the autumn crop to replenish their troves.
So what makes a chile red or green, and how are they processed?
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It’s all about timing: Red chiles are simply green chiles that have remained on the vine longer and ripened fully. However, once picked, these two chiles are processed very differently. Green chile is typically roasted as a fresh whole chile, then peeled, and served diced. Red chile is dried and processed into chile powder, then cooked into a thick roux-based sauce. Meat-based stock is often used to make chile sauce—be sure to ask your server. Find chile in unsuspecting spots Chile appears in foods and drinks where you might not expect to find it, and its excellent, fresh kick will likely surprise and delight you. Be adventurous—seek the green chile apple pie, cheesecake, cornbread, and other freshly baked breads at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market. Or enliven your taste buds with a green chile Cobb salad or mac and cheese. Red chile powder might appear in pumpkin soup, chocolate truffles, chocolate ice cream, jelly, margaritas or martinis, while red chile flakes might adorn the top of vanilla-frosted cupcakes or add a palate-pleasing note to dark chocolate. with an “e”
For the uninitiated, heat may be what determines your selection. Neither red nor green is consistently hotter. Because most local restaurants prepare their chiles in-house, each stop on your dining tour will have its own version of this New Mexico staple. Ask your server which option packs the most punch. If heat isn’t driving your decision, your response to the official state question ought to be “Christmas,” meaning a combination of green and red, perfect for those seeking the best of both worlds.
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Eat it like a local Ask any local which restaurant to visit for the best chile, and you had better be prepared to take some notes! Ask any local how much chile they eat, and the answer is invariably, “tons!” Ask how hot they like it, and you might be surprised by the passion you witness. It is a thing! Come autumn, most households have purchased their roasted green chile for the year, and it’s stored and stacked in individual bags in their freezer. Their powdered red chile can be found in the cupboard, marked mild, medium, or hot. Clearly chile is a staple here in Santa Fe, and it can be so in your hometown! Want to take home some freshly roasted chile as a spicy reminder of your visit? Plan your next trip to The City Different at fall harvest time and bring an empty cooler. And when at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market or a local grocery store, pick up some red chile powder or flakes, a
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And it’s excellent. Home to the only AAA Four Diamond restaurants in the state of New Mexico—Geronimo on Canyon Road or Terra at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado— Santa Fe also boasts several chefs who have been nominated for the James Beard “Best Chef: Southwest” awards, with Chef Mark Kiffin owner/chef at The Compound Restaurant receiving top honors. Truly all of our chefs are artists, always honing their craft, and integral members of our community, heralded for their talent and service. You can taste the pride. You can also find classic steakhouses, cozy brew and gastro pubs, as well as eateries specializing in mouthwatering BBQ, and delicious dining options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free needs. Ask any local for a restaurant recommendation or visit santafe.org/dine.
Two Santa Fe restaurants placed in the top 25 on the Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice list of “Best Fine Dining Restaurants - United States.” Sazón ranked at #4 and Geronimo at #11 in 2021. The Compound
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While remarkable meals inspired by regional ingredients from green and red chile to blue corn abound, you can also sample international flavors and modern fusion options at hundreds of award-winning, one-of-a-kind, locally owned restaurants right here in The City Different. From gourmet pizza and handmade pasta to savory pot stickers and spicy pakora, Santa Fe offers diverse cuisine from around the globe, including Japanese, Indian, African, French, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, South American, Mediterranean, Spanish, and more.
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Why have a plain old margarita, when you can have a Red Chile Rimmed Margarita!?
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Why have a plain old burger, when you can have a Green Chile Cheeseburger!? We all have our preferred burger toppings— bacon and blue cheese or classic lettuce, onion, and tomato—but in Santa Fe nothing tops off a perfectly cooked cheeseburger like green chile, so much so that The City Different has an annual competition known as the Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown to determine which local eatery will reign supreme. In 2021, The Inn & Spa at Loretto’s Luminaria won the Peoples’ Choice Award! DIFFERENCES IN
Why have plain old eggs, when you can have Huevos Rancheros!? Served on a platter the only conveyance that could tame this feast the Huevos Rancheros (Spanish for rancher’s eggs) is fit for a ravenous sightseer. Generally built on the foundation of fried corn tortillas, an egg is prepared to your wishes and doused in red or green chile (or “Christmas”) amid a healthy dose of refried or whole black or pinto beans, and topped with salty, crumbly cotija cheese. Garnish can be diced tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, or avocado slices. Although Huevos Rancheros’ roots are in rural Mexico, this hearty meal appears everywhere!
The City Different has long been a margarita hotspot, but this spicy addition to the classic salted rim releases your endorphins before quenching the fire with delicious lime and tequila goodness. (Passionate about margaritas of all types? Get yourself on the Santa Fe Margarita Trail, a self-guided tour of 40+ of the best margs at the most popular restaurants in Santa Fe. Download the app or purchase a Passport at one of TOURISM Santa Fe’s Visitors Centers.)
Participating restaurants invite you to feast on prix-fixe meals at a fraction of the cost.
JANUARY New Mexico Brewers’ Guild Winter Brew nmbeer.org Samples the suds brought to you by breweries from around the state.
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Explore the foods of New Mexico. SEPTEMBER Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown ediblesmackdown.com Chefs compete to make the best green chile cheeseburger. You taste and vote! Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta santafewineandchile.org A week of events celebrating Santa Fe restaurants and exquisite wines from around the world. Don’t miss the Grand Tasting! YOU A FOODIE? YOUR TRIP AROUND THESE CULINARY EVENTS
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AUGUST Santa Fe Wine Festival golondrinas.org Sample handmade New Mexican wines from 20 vintners around the state. Panza golondrinas.orgLlena
JUNE Cocktails & Culture Culinary Festival: Taco theliquidmuse.comWars A competition featuring celebrated chefs and signature cocktails by renowned mixologists. ARTfeast Edible Art Tour artsmartnm.org Roam the galleries, nibbling on gourmet, chef-inspired snacks to raise money for visual arts education.
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Check out the Airport Road area, where you’ll feast for days! And over at the Siler Rufina Nexus, you’ll find multiple trucks committed to feeding the merry crowd at Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return. Midtown has its fair share of culinary joints on wheels, and on the Eastside, there is a bevy that sates our hardworking lawmakers from the nearby state capitol building. Make peace with broadening your palate to include Greek, Native American, Mexican, Indian, Japanese, Salvadorean, African, and Central American foods. Think pupusas, sushi, hoagies, falafel, po’boys, tacos, burritos, roasted plantains, beignets, calabacitas, pizza, green chile cheese burgers, barbecue brisket sandwiches, baby back pork ribs, rugelachs, rolled ice cream, and frybread. Oh, and a whole truck for the vegan oriented. Direction for the hungry and wayward? Download the official Visit Santa Fe! app and hop on the Food Truck Tour! We’ll make sure you don’t miss a stop! Food Trucks Chile Toreado near MasRailyardChile
CUISINE In your lifetime, you’ve likely been shocked by the gastronomic excellence of at least one meal cooked in a food truck, right? In Santa Fe, this is a daily occurrence— in part because The City DIfferent is a foodie town and boasts no shortage of talented chefs, but also because the demand is high for a super-tasty on-the-go repast. Our 320+ days of sunshine also help—the comfy temps only heighten your al fresco carne-asadastuffed-sopapilla dining experience!
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If you wanted to make it a goal to lunch at all of the food trucks in Santa Fe, you’d need to stay about a month! Yes, a month. There are dozens of food trucks in Santa Fe! And you’d be making a commitment to really see the entirety of The City Different as there are food trucks stationed and moving all across town.
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You can imagine with all of these tireless and passionate efforts that Santa Feans have access to quite a bit of fresh food. Well, you are right. And you can, too! All you have to do is dine out! Because among the thousands of Farmers' Market goers are many of The City Different’s longtime, award-winning chefs, who have a favorite farmer for each ingredient on their menus. Some chefs have formed deeper relationships, collaborating on grow and harvest plans to ensure not only the sustainability of the farm, but the promise of their restaurant’s brand as a destination for ethically and locally sourced, fresh food. If local food is a priority for you, definitely visit the Santa Fe Farmers' Market and do a little bit of research to determine if the restaurant you’ve booked has a farm relationship! DIFFERENT LOCAL FOOD! Santa Fe Farmers' Market was voted Farmers Market” Today 10 Choice Awards.
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Agriculture continues to play a large role in New Mexico’s economy. In fact, it is the state’s third-largest industry with the Census of Agriculture reporting 25,044 farms in the Land of Enchantment. That’s a lot of farmers, and many of them operate successful niche farms within 100 miles or fewer of Santa Fe. Since the late 1960s and the early days of the farm-to-table movement, farmers have gathered on Saturdays in the capital city of Santa Fe to sell their produce. And today is no different, except that now more than 150 vendors gather each Saturday year-round in their very own building and space at the Santa Fe Railyard. (A robust market happens on Tuesdays, too.)
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From Tumbleroot’s High Desert Gin to Santa Fe Spirit’s Silver Coyote Pure Malt Whiskey and Altar Spirit’s Ritual Vodka, Santa Fe offers an ample array of Southwestern craft distilling. But making the spirits is only the start—and you can actually tour some distilleries to see how it’s done. And then you can visit their tasting rooms for a one-of-a-kind cocktail and be all the more appreciative of the craftsmanship.
Santa Fe’s Craft Beer & Spirits Tour will help you navigate The City Different’s ever-growing liquid experience, with as many as 20 participating destinations. Download the official Visit Santa Fe! app to find out more.
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Straight from the Vine Grapevines were first planted in New Mexico in 1629, making it the oldest wine country in the United States. Santa Fe is home to a number of wine tasting rooms, featuring locally vinified options. To learn more about the Land of Enchanment’s wine country regions, visit nmwine.com.
From hop-filled IPAs to opaque stouts, Santa Fe’s local brewers take the craft of making beer seriously. And local cideries offer a variety of fruit-derived fermentations from sweet to dry. As well, two local breweries produce hard kombucha, a refreshing alternative.
Travel the Margarita Trail Pick up your Santa Fe Margarita Trail Passport at any of TOURISM Santa Fe Visitors Centers or download the app for a guide to 40+ unique and classic takes on this Southwestern staple (santafemargaritatrail.com)!
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The Santa Fe Margarita Trail was listed in the #1 spot on BuzzFeed’s “21 Booze-Filled Experiences In The US For Anyone Who Likes A Drink Every Now And Then.”
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PRESCOTT GALLERY & SCULPTURE GARDEN Prescott Gallery & Sculpture Garden is a favorite in the cutting edge Siler Arts District. Using the visual and emotional impact of brilliant color on moving steel, Prescott produces sculpture that reflects a singularly fantastic interpretation of the world. His 24,000 sq. foot studio includes a 5,000 sq. foot gallery space and sculpture garden. Visit our other amazing gallery on historic Canyon Road! 1127 Siler Park Lane | Open Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm | 505.424.8449 409 Canyon Road | Open 7 days a week | 505.983.0577 prescottstudio@gmail.com | prescottstudio.com
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Burro Alley: A nod to the beasts that bore the city’s wood on their backs, this pedestrianonly street features a selfie-worthy mascot at the West San Francisco entrance, where once the fuel was sold. These days, eateries and a gallery modernize the historic street.
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SEE & DO Sena Plaza: Named after the original owners, this historic courtyard still features its enchanting hacienda, now a restaurant called La Casa Sena, as well as shops and a beautiful garden.
The Loretto Chapel and The Staircase: Dating back to 1873, this gothic-style building remains a draw for the religious, the spiritual, and the curious with a mysterious spiral staircase. Cathedral Park: Amble down the leafy walk amid vendors selling local goods on the cool green grass. Or enjoy some solitude.
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New Mexico Museum of Art: Opened in 1917, the state’s first building dedicated to art. Marvel at the Pueblo-Revival style and wander the many exhibitions.
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Lensic Performing Arts Center: A cornerstone of downtown Santa Fe since 1931. Catch a performance or a show in this beloved, renovated historic space.
As the oldest capital city in North America, Santa Fe holds a trove of history. But no part of town is as permeated with Santa Fe’s past as the 412-year-old Plaza and surrounding downtown area, the original city center. From the oldest church in the United States to the Palace of the Governors—America’s oldest continuously occupied public building— downtown is full of classic architecture, much of which is now inhabited by eclectic restaurants, galleries, boutiques, hotels, and bookstores. Amble along the river under the shade of cottonwoods and pop into a shop or cafe. Be sure to take some extra time to see the unique New Mexico State Capital— the only circular state capitol building in the United States—known as the Roundhouse. No visit is complete without some time at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, a testament to the 20th century artist’s enchantment with Northern New Mexico, and Santa Fe’s with her. Make this neighborhood your home for the duration of your visit, and you will be very well taken care of as there are an abundance of world-class hotels.
Patrick Smith Park: Access via Canyon Road or Alameda Street this quiet, treelined park for a playground, basketball courts, a picnic area, proximity to the Santa Fe River, and acres of green grass. Named after Monsignor Patrick Smith, a pastor of the adjacent Cristo Rey Church for many years. Project Tibet: A spiritual and cultural hub for the region’s Tibetan community. Tour the gardens and peruse the store.
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Santa Fe Friends Quaker Meetinghouse: The Santa Fe Friends Meeting began their worship here in 1966 in the former home of a Quaker artist named Olive Rush. Check for worship times, touring the meetinghouse and garden, and the rental apartment (santafefriends.org).
Johnnie’s Cash Store: In business since 1946 on 420 Camino Don Miguel, this brick-by-brick adobe store is a must-visit for refreshing drinks and snacks, a bit of lore, and tamales, too.
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The Canyon Road neighborhood is the heart of Santa Fe’s gallery scene, boasting the highest density of galleries (100+) in the country along a half-mile, tree-lined pedestrian-friendly stretch. Once all private homes, the charming adobe buildings now host pieces ranging from contemporary to traditional, Western to Native American, traditional to abstract, created by artists from all over the world. Artist-led events and outdoor festivals, including the annual Christmas Eve Farolito Walk, add to the magic of this historic neighborhood, while small eateries, cafes, and award-winning, fine-dining restaurants ensure that visitors of Canyon Road stay nourished and lively as they peruse the widest variety of art Santa Fe has to offer.
The Historic Santa Fe Foundation: The mission is to preserve, protect, and promote the historic properties and diverse cultural heritage of the Santa Fe area. In 1854, James Johnson connected building upon building here to house his large family. A new owner in the 20th century dubbed this property El Zaguan (Spanish term for a passage or hallway). Visit for the long view on Santa Fe through images and archives, and for a meander in the colorful, storied garden, with history and green thumb attention dating back to the 1890s (historicsantafe.org).
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Gormley Lane: For a nice and historic jaunt, take this narrow street over to the beautiful neighborhood along Acequia Madre. In 1903, Frank Gormley opened his general store here, and the warehouses are still extant.
Baca Street District: Reach this renewed, former industrial area via the charming and urban Acequia Trail, which is lined by the flowing Acequia Madre and old-growth elms to the west and New Mexico School for the Deaf to the east. Start at the end of Railyard Park through the blue underpass that runs below busy St. Francis Road. In a short mile, you’ll find the bustling Baca Street District—shops, restaurants, contemporary retail outlets, and artist live-work spaces.
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Jean Cocteau Cinema: Established in 1976, the eclectic movie house is now owned by the renowned George R.R. Martin of the Games of Thrones series. Expect films you might not otherwise find. The full bar and popcorn/snack counter are a welcome touch (jeancocteaucinema.com)!
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Santa Fe Rail Trail: This 18-mile trail follows the historic Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway line to Lamy. The first 3.5 miles are asphalt. Be prepared with the proper bike for the rolling, rocky remainder.
SEE & DO SITE Santa Fe: A tall order, but its goal is to present “the most innovative visual art of our time in new and engaging ways.” Carve out a few hours for an exhibition, a lecture, or a show (sitesantafe.org).
Contemporary lofts, galleries, and museums mark the neighboring Railyard and Guadalupe districts, home to the Santa Fe Farmers' Market, Violet Crown Cinema, and many of Santa Fe’s most popular restaurants and pubs. The Railyard Artisan Market and Santa Fe Artists Market, along with El Museo Mercado and a spread of small local shops, make this an optimal neighborhood for shopping as well. The 10-acre Railyard Park offers community gardens and two outdoor performance spaces (one with sumptuous green grass), both the perfect setting for a family picnic. Adjacent to the Santa Fe Depot—the northern terminus of the New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter line and once the end of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway line—is the New Mexico School for the Arts, a state-chartered high school. Take a look at how its architecture has incorporated the former Sanbusco Market Center, a busy building supply warehouse from the late 1800s.
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Santa Fe’s Railyard Arts District was voted the #9 “Best Arts District” in the USA Today 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards.
Sky Railway: Also owned by George R.R. Martin are the artfully refurbished rail cars entertaining passengers to and from the Lamy station. Hop aboard (skyrailway.com)!
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SEE & DO Rockin’ Rollers Event Arena: As if the fad never ended, roller skating enthusiasts and other playful folk love this destination for its quirky alien-focused decor, great music, and light display. Renting rollers for public skates, private parties, and gatherings for 23 years.
Santa Fe River Trail: From Patrick Smith Park on the Eastside to Siler Road on the Southside, you can bike or walk this very well-maintained and beautiful trail. Stop at Frenchy’s Field Park along the way to use the play equipment or walk the maze. Soon the trail will stretch 10 miles, connecting the city to Highway 599.
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Teatro Paraguas: This 55-seat theater is on a mission to support community performing and literary arts with bilingual productions for and by adults and children. Find out what’s happening here while you’re in The City Different (teatroparaguas.org).
Wise Fool New Mexico: This community arts program has only grown and become more beloved. Visit wisefoolnewmexico.org for performances and hands-on experiences in the arts of circus, puppetry, and theatre.
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SILER RUFINA NEXUS AND MIDTOWN From industrial roots still visible today, the Siler Rufina Nexus has grown into a hub of art, theater, tech, and design. Burgeoning as a place to play night and day, this ‘hood is dynamic, always changing. Check out the casual restaurants and Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return for great places to hang out and catch live music. Great for families, too! Midtown Santa Fe provides a wider variety of brewpubs, coffee shops, performance spaces, and galleries, nestled within the bustling area between St. Michael’s Drive and Cerrillos Road.
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Artisan: Even if you would not call yourself an artist, this chock-full-of-materials shop may inspire you to be one. Supplies, classes, and a resident Burmese python—really (artisansantafe.com)!
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Santa Fe Climbing Center: Come one, come all to Northern New Mexico’s only indoor rock climbing gym. Handy to know a thing or two, but not necessary. Rent shoes or wear your own closed-toe ones (climbsantafe.com).
SOUTHSIDE Santa Fe’s Southside meets many local residents’ dining, shopping, and daily living needs. Outlet stores, national chains, and family-friendly restaurants, and lodging are balanced with pockets of residential neighborhoods and grassy community parks, complete with playgrounds and other recreational options. The Southside is also home to Santa Fe Regional Airport. The neighborhood’s main artery, Cerrillos Road, connects downtown Santa Fe to the Southside and beyond, linking the city to the artist communities of Cerrillos and Madrid on the Turquoise Trail. This makes for the perfect scenic route to Albuquerque as well.
A bit of shoptalk for you—the elegant name is an acronym hailing from its planning days (Southwest Area Nodule). There is a lot of green space, a paved walking trail, a baseball field, basketball courts, and a playground. And it features a special addition only 10 other cities nationwide have received—a Keith Haring Outdoor Fitness Court. An 18-hole disc golf course is coming soon.
Jackalope: Established in 1976, and one of only two like it, this vast open-air marketplace of eclectic rugs, home decor, pottery, fountains, novelties, and more is worth a visit, particularly if you reached Santa Fe by car because you may easily find yourself “needing” a bit of everything! Don’t miss Prairie Dog Glass, where you can create your very own glass art (jackalope.com).
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Santa Fe offers an abundance of relaxation and renewal choices— massage and spa treatments, yoga, soaking, meditation, and various retreat options and workshops. The City Different is particularly special because just moments from downtown, you can find serenity in nature, walking among the piñonjuniper and ponderosa/coniferous forests and along the rivers. Bodywork Massage is a necessity, a key to health! You’ve come to relax, and there’s no quicker way than with a fantastic massage. In the skilled hands of one of Santa Fe’s many highly trained massage therapists, you will remember what relaxation feels like. From deep tissue massage to aromatherapy massage, Santa Fe has it all and then some! Choose from private practice therapists or those at resorts and hotels with in-house spas. Visit santafe.org for a complete listing of local businesses offering massage and spa services. Stretch Learn how good your body can feel! After an active day trip, or a sporty day out on the trail, stretch your limbs at one of The City Different’s many yoga studios. From beginner to advanced, vinyasa to kundalini, Santa Fe offers a range of classes throughout the day taught by highly accredited santafe.orginstructors.|
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In Santa Fe’s small, artistic urban community, nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, one naturally feels a sense of connection and peace. Long recognized as a place of spiritual awareness and awakening, The City Different offers multiple guided experiences for getting in touch with your thoughts—you can find meditation and healing retreats and workshops in a variety of disciplines and practices year-round. Or just amble up to a mountain perch for expansive, azure sky vistas or find a spot to sit among the fragrant piñon trees and breathe deeply—inner peace awaits you in the landscapes of Northern New Mexico!
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Thousand Waves was selected #18 on the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards list of “Top 20 Destination Spa Resorts in the United States.”
Ten Thousand Waves, Ojo Santa Fe, and Ojo Caliente offer communal and private soaking options, and all are within easy, scenic driving distance. Or check with your local lodging—many have spa and sauna services on-site.
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Discover what Northern New Mexico’s Indigenous peoples have long known: A soak in natural mineral hot springs has a magical power to heal and rejuvenate.
AN ICONIC SANTA FE LANDMARK, RE-IMAGINED Savor elevated Southwestern cuisine at SkyFire, the signature restaurant of Bishop’s Lodge. Embark on a sunrise horseback ride overlooking the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. Engage in playful al fresco art classes with renowned local artists. Curate an intimate celebration with loved ones in our charming event garden. aubergeresorts.com/bishopslodge | 1.888.741.0480 | bl.reservations@aubergeresorts.com
FAMILY A well-planned trip to Santa Fe can be fantastically fun and memorable for the entire family, no matter the ages of the children, no matter the season, no matter your interests—active and athletic, outdoorsy and environmental, artsy and historic, exploratory and adventurous. FAMILY
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ENJOY playgrounds and recreation centers with tennis, basketball, swimming: Ft. Marcy Complex and Park/Mager's Field, Frenchy's Field, Patrick Smith Park, Railyard Park, Salvador Perez Park, Ragle Park, and SWAN Park. CHEER ON some minor league baseball with the Santa Fe Fuegos. OUTDOORSY EXPLOREENVIRONMENTALAND
ACTIVE AND ATHLETIC CLIMB the walls at the Santa Fe Climbing Center. Rentals and instruction available. SWING from the ropes at LiggettVille amid a food court in Santa Fe Place Mall.
You’ll find endless possibilities in multiple neighborhoods to walk or stroll amid restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, and public art installations along leafy, shaded sidewalks. And much, much more. What type of experience is your family game for?
SKATEBOARD the parks. Check out DeVargas Park or General Franklin E. Miles Park. Need some schooling? Try Skate School. ICE SKATE the rinks at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center. Rentals available. Snack bar.
Bandelier National Monument’s petroglyphs, home dwellings in rock cliffs, and standing walls for evidence of Ancestral Pueblo people from 1150 CE to 1550 CE. HIKE an easy 1.3-mile loop around the Santa Fe Canyon Preserve. PICNIC & PLAY at the Randall Davey Audubon Center. Bird, wildlife, and nature walks, shaded picnic areas and the Nature Discovery Area, including a treehouse and a seed library. Meow Wolf 69
ROLLERSKATE among aliens at Rockin’ Rollers Event Arena. Rentals and snacks. SWIM in the lazy river, slide the froggy and spiral features, and loop ‘round the toilet bowl at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center Leisure Pool. Sloped entry for little ones and their caregivers. BOWL, billiard, dart, and bocce at The Alley Lanes. Great food, too!
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SLED, hike, and camp at Hyde Memorial State Park or Black Canyon Campground, just minutes from downtown. SKI at Ski Santa Fe. Just 16 miles from downtown, terrain for all levels. Rentals and instruction. Two cafes. GOLF the 9-hole Great 28 at Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe. Rental carts and clubs. Great cafe. FISH the nearby waters with guidance and equipment from The Reel Life.
WALK and gaze at local flora and enjoy special event programming at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. BIKE 25 miles of dirt trails at La Tierra Trails or pump and practice at Alto Park. All levels welcome.
ENJOY musical theater featuring local kids with Pandemonium Productions. Buy tickets for seasonal performances. SEE dance performances featuring local kids at National Dance Institute New Mexico. EXPLORE the history of the area at El Ranchos de las Golondrinas, celebrating 50 years. Interactive exhibits, festivals. Their sister spot Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve is a must-go, too. WALK the Cross of the Martyrs, just off the Plaza for the history and views.
ARTSY AND HISTORIC FLY like an acrobat at Wise Fool New Mexico. Trapeze, gymnastic classes, and performances.
FAMILY TOUR one of The City Different’s many museums and ask about kid-friendly approaches to the exhibitions. DANCE and picnic with the community during the summer at the St. John’s College-sponsored Music on the Hill and with the AMP Concert series on the historic Plaza and in the Railyard. ROAM and play at Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return. READ and shop at Bee Hive Books. Check for storytimes. VISIT the local libraries near the Plaza, on the Southside, and in Midtown. DRAW and paint at Dragonfly Art Studio. EXPLORATORY RIDEADVENTUROUSAND
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While a trip to Santa Fe is the ideal way to experience the charm and authenticity of The City Different, it’s not always a possibility. In between in-person visits, you can check out the Santa Fe Marketplace online platform. It's brimming with unique products from local artists and retailers, including apparel and accessories, art, collectibles, books, food and beverages, sports and outdoors, home décor and garden, and more. Everyone relishes a memento, souvenir, or some special piece that reminds them of their memorable, perhaps life-changing time spent away from home. It’s so fun to retell the tales of your visit through the scarf around your shoulders, that painting on your wall, the cookbook you’ve used to build your Northern New Mexico menus. And this is just what the Santa Fe Marketplace is designed to help with. Through the user-friendly website, you can find one-stop shopping and the convenience of a vast array of products, as well as the satisfaction of knowing every dollar spent goes to Santa Fe businesses you love. Check out Santa Fe Marketplace before you actually arrive in Santa Fe, so you can plot which stores you’ll want to visit when you’re here. Or did you forget to buy something or wish you had gotten a second item for a friend? Do you regret not buying that special item you almost purchased?
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—Carol, New York Wow, my necklace is even more beautiful in person—and it gets lots of compliments from friends. The artist’s creativity and workmanship are exquisite.”
It’s been a great experience to present our fine art, photography, home décor, and jewelry through the Santa Fe Marketplace. Everyone wants a treasure from Santa Fe, and I feel so grateful for the reach of the Marketplace.”
—Judith, California The best cookbook ever! I would highly recommend it to anyone trying to get the flare of New Mexico cooking with love!”
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—George from North Carolina I love this cross/pendant. I had my eye on it for some time. It’s better than I even thought it would be. Very happy with my purchase.”
I purchased a beautiful scarf for my wife’s birthday as a reminder of our love for Santa Fe. I wish you could have seen her face when she saw it—a wide smile and “oh my, it’s gorgeous!” I don’t hit many home runs, but this scarf was out of the park.”
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The City Different and the county in which it resides offer a wondrous outdoor playground to be discovered. Amid the towering Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east, the Rio Grande Valley to the south and west, and the Jemez Mountains for your sunsets, enthusiasts can often ski, bike, hike, fish, and paddle all in the same week.
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SNOWSPORTS Located just 16 miles from the heart of downtown, Ski Santa Fe offers some of the finest ski slopes in the Southwest, and some of the fluffiest snow. With a base elevation of 10,350 feet and a peak elevation of 12,075 feet, Ski Santa Fe offers expansive vistas of all the beauty that is Northern New Mexico, plus terrain for every skill level with 83 actual trails (more if you make your own through the trees!). The rental shop is well equipped, as is the onsite retail shop. Choose from two eateries with outdoor decks for soaking in the rays while refueling with delicious regional dishes.
Love snowy sports, but prefer no lift? Park at Ski Santa Fe and access the Winsor Trail for miles of wilderness snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Just down the road toward town, try the two-mile Norski loop, designated for the cross-country skier only. Close by is the out-and-back Aspen Vista Trail, wide with a gradual grade, perfect for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Or for fun with kiddos of any age, Hyde Memorial State Park, located halfway between downtown and Ski Santa Fe, sports a sledding and tubing hill sure to put a smile on the young thrill-seeker.
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From the mountain slopes of Ski Santa Fe to the foothill trails of Santa Fe’s Dale Ball Trail system and the waterways of Northern New Mexico, there is an abundance of beautiful terrain for you to enjoy, all under blue skies. So take advantage of the clean, clear air, and get your personal adventure started.
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The Chamisa Trail, just a 15-minute drive from downtown in the direction of Ski Santa Fe, delivers National Forest access and the ponderosa pines and aspens that come with it. You may really begin to feel the altitude on this trail, but it’s a nice, gradual grade, and offers the option of an ample loop.
In the fall, the aptly named Aspen Vista Trail (more of a fire road) is the path to take to bathe in the turning aspens and catch views of the whole valley aglow. It’s about 6.5 miles to the top, but an easy out and back for turning around at any point.
TRAILS FOR HIKING Santa Fe is a very pedestrian-friendly city, but for many, the extensive trails in and around The City Different are the preferred places to get in those steps. From foothills to mountain peaks, Santa Fe County has more than 300 miles of hiking trails for the outdoor enthusiast to explore.
The Dale Ball Trail system offers 24 miles of hiking with access points throughout the foothill neighborhoods east of downtown, including the popular Sierra del Norte parking lot or as locals call it, The Corral. You will find handy permanent maps at various trail junctions, so you can always find a way to extend or shorten your jaunt.
To access the numerous trails on Atalaya Mountain, your best bet is to park in the lot at the entrance to St. John’s College. Plot your course using the map at the trailhead. Go a bit afield and travel the Turquoise Trail to Cerrillos Hills State Park, just 16 miles from Santa Fe. Along five miles of gently sloping trails with views of Sandia, Ortiz, Jemez, and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges, there are shuttered silver, copper, manganese, iron, galena, and gold mines, all explained with interpretive signs.
Easy to Difficult: The private Glorieta Adventure Camps, just 22 from Santa Fe, offer public access to 20 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails for moderate to advanced fitness and experience levels. Roll along through aspen stands, pine forests, and granite canyons with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Glorieta
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For those desiring to ride at higher elevations, the beloved Blue Bus offers shuttle service to trailheads along Hyde Park Road, concluding at Ski Santa Fe. The lengthy and varied Winsor Trail holds a big draw for the more experienced rider. If road cycling, enjoy miles of scenic vistas, including a 16-mile one-way spin up to Ski Santa Fe at a peak elevation of 10,350 feet or a distance along the Turquoise Trail on the way to Cerrillos or Madrid or through Galisteo Basin.
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Try Santa Fe’s La Tierra Trail system, an expansive 25 miles of trails, pump tracks, and jump courses that were once part of the 31,000-acre Buckman Ranch. This is a great option for riding in the cooler months because the elevation is on par with the city’s, and therefore a bit warmer. There are three distinct parking lots/trailheads— Cuchara (Spanish meaning spoon ), Calabasas (Spanish meaning squash), Frijoles (Spanish meaning beans)—each one offering different access to the same great system of trails. Nice for walking, too.
Easy: The 18-mile out-and-back Rail Trail, part asphalt and part dirt, can be enjoyed with a ruggedish mountain bike, and the whole family. If you ride the length, along the Atchinson, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway, you’ll end up in Lamy, but you can turn around at any point and make the trip any length you desire. Good for walking, too.
A quick look at the number of bike shops in Santa Fe should suggest biking is a wholly embraced activity in these parts. All of them will rent to you, but it’s best to call ahead and reserve what you need as the popularity of this sport has only increased.
Just 14 miles from Santa Fe, with views of the Ortiz Mountains, explore more than 40 miles of thoughtfully designed trails in the Galisteo Basin Preserve (formerly Thornton Ranch), developed by Commonweal Conservancy. This area represents “the largest publicly accessible, privately owned trail network in the American Southwest” and it’s easily navigable through the sandstone, grasslands, and arroyos with trail maps at most junctures. Park in any lot for different access points to the entire system. Great for hiking, too.
MarketWatch selected Santa Fe one of the “The best little cities to live if you love the outdoors.”
The Special Trout Waters of the Pecos River and Rio Chama offer pristine fly fishing through conifer forests and red-rock canyon, respectively. As does the stretch of the water in the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, located within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. With its shade and easy access, Monastery Lake is the perfect family fishing destination. And Cowles Ponds are designated for children under the age of 12. There are plenty of local guiding companies to put you on the stretch of water most suited to your interests.
FISH For the angler, opportunities to fly fish in freshwater lakes, ponds, small streams, and rivers are plentiful. You might be surprised to learn that the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish regularly stocks some non-native species, including rainbow, brown, brook, and lake trout, as well as kokanee salmon. Should you catch the two species native to New Mexico, the Rio Grande cutthroat trout and the Gila trout, consider yourself special.
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BOAT When people think of New Mexico, waterways are typically not the first thing that comes to mind. But the local water enthusiasts know that paddling/rafting and fishing abound in the Land of Enchantment. Tubing is a blast as well, particularly on a few-mile stretch of the Rio Grande from the Taos Junction bridge to the town of Pilar or on a stretch of the Rio Chama below the Abiqui ú dam, where a whitewater wave feature has kayakers flocking. The Rio Grande and Rio Chama offer paddlers a diverse selection of half-day, full-day, and multi-day trips, ranging from mellow Class I to technical Class IV rapids sure to put even the most experienced paddler to the test. There are plenty of local guiding companies to put you on the stretch of water most suited to your interests.
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Natural Backdrop A river runs through the heart of the city, the mountains show up in every photo (even when you are atop one!), the sun shines 320+ days a year (but even the clouds are gorgeous), and ample trees and flowers grace every neighborhood. Santa Fe is a wonderfully natural setting for your big moment. Weather Santa Fe is known for blue skies and perfect weather. It is said: “Happy is the bride that the sun shines on.” Chances are great that this will be your experience in The City Different.
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Charm As the oldest state capital in the United States, Santa Fe holds stories and secrets that will pique your curiosity for years to come. The hotels, restaurants, and spas evoke the past with ancient Pueblo- and Territorial-style architecture balanced by exquisitely tasteful contemporary accents. Plan to be enchanted.
Planning a surprise proposal or your nuptials? Both will be emblazoned on your heart for a lifetime, so getting the occasion just right—personalizing the event perfectly—is absolutely your goal. Consider The City Different for a remarkably memorable experience AND destination.
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Realize your vision for the perfect experience in Santa Fe. The City Different’s world-class resorts and in-town hotels offer endless convenience with excellent catering, beautiful outdoor/indoor spaces, charming rooms to accommodate just you and your soon-to-be betrothed or all your guests, and award-winning spa services. You’d like an historic religious setting? Absolutely possible. Perhaps a ranch atmosphere that suits the entire family? Yes indeed. Whatever your vision, Santa Fe will deliver.
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While all are magnificent in their own right, many have won awards and received countless accolades. If you and yours identify as foodies, absolutely weave some Santa Fe cuisine into your special time. Things to Do Again, your vision is Santa Fe’s solution. Avid and outdoorsy? Options for mountain recreation abound. Chill and exploratory? Check out a hot springs resort and amble the many shops around the Plaza and the Railyard. Fun and boozy? Get on the Margarita Trail and belly up to a few bars for some surprising takes on the age-old margarita. Artsy and cultural? Purchase a $30 CulturePass for admission to several museums and historical sites. Or spend the day perusing the 100-plus galleries on Canyon Road and the handful in the Railyard’s contemporary scene. If you answer to all things, well, you’ll just have to stay a bit longer!
Perhaps you’ve heard tell that The City Different has 400+ restaurants. ‘Tis true!
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Regardless, we appreciate and applaud the past, and continue to build on our experiences with this fantastic and storied spirit in the present.
“Kentucky has its bourbon. Napa Valley has wine. And, Santa Fe has margaritas— darn good ones, too.”
That buzz in your margarita has a long and wildly disputed history, as does the margarita itself! While origin stories do tend to vary, there is one piece of the tale on which we can all agree—tequila is distilled from the extracted sugars of the heart of the blue agave plant.
Margarita’s Origin Stories
The theories number in the dozens. One consideration: Margarita is Spanish for daisy, and a daisy is a common drink combination of any alcohol, lime or lemon juice, and a sweet liquid. Or was the hostess’ name Margarita? Or was the cocktail named after the girlfriend of the first imbiber? Or was Margarita the bartender? Yes, yes, and yes. Even Santa Fe’s resident expert Al Lucero, author of The Great Margarita Book: A Handbook with Recipes, shares a half-dozen explanations for our amusement. (You receive an autographed copy of this book when you’ve earned 20 stamps on the Margarita Trail.)
Tequila’s Origin Stories
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Some tales corroborate that the fermented juices of the agave were once used by the Aztecs for religious ceremonies and medicinal practices, and then, fast forward, doubledistilled in the 1600s by the Spanish in the town of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. In the 1700 and 1800s, came commercial distillation and distribution with the brand-name families you likely know—José Cuervo and Don Sauza. According to many sources, José Cuervo introduced tequila to New Mexico at the turn of the 20th century. Gracias!
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Our bartenders love visitors of the Santa Fe Margarita Trail. We welcome them with La Choza’s Roca Bonita Margarita, crafted with Roca Patron Reposado tequila, Bauchant, and our fresh, house-made sour mix with real lime and lemon juices. It’s not long before everyone is sharing stories about their tasty adventures and planning the next stamps on their Margarita Trail Passports.”
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280+ margarita lovers have earned a free autographed copy of The Great Margarita Book by Al Lucero by earning 20 stamps.
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DAY TRIPSGOAfield! Santa Fe will keep you captivated for days, however, a day trip here and there from your base in The City Different can make for an inspiring excursion. NORTHERN NEW MEXICO DAY TRIPS TO ENRICH YOUR SANTA FE STAY El Santuario de Chimayo Taos PuebloLas Vegas Cowboy Reunion Parade Los Alamos, Manhattan Project National Historic Park Bandelier National Monument TRUEMexicoNewTRUEMexicoNew 86
Located 45 minutes south of Santa Fe, KashaKatuwe Tent Rocks National Monument offers visitors a full immersion into the geological processes that shape the unique natural landscapes found across Northern New Mexico. The coneshaped tent rock formations, created by volcanic eruptions that occurred more than six million years ago present an otherworldly hiking experience.
In New Mexico, Old Spain is still very much alive along the High Road to Taos. On the scenic 56mile route that winds through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, stop at Chimayó, a town known for generations of legendary weavers and for El Santuario de Chimayó. Sugar Nymphs Bistro in Peñasco is the perfect lunch stop, and the massive adobe walls of San Francisco de Asis Church in Ranchos de Taos are a must-stop photo-op. Once in Taos proper, grab a cup of joe at World Cup Cafe, amble through the shops on lively Bent Street and take a spin around the Plaza, then consider a diversion up to the sweet village of Arroyo Seco, where you can refresh yourself with one of Taos Cow’s all-natural, housemade ice cream treats.
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The 1.2 mile Cave Loop Trail is rated an easy walk, while the more difficult 1.5 mile Canyon Trail offers a steep climb to the mesa top, yielding stellar views of the Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, and Sandia mountains. Visitors take note that pets are not allowed within Tent Rocks. Los Alamos Home of Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Manhattan Project’s historical development of the Atomic Bomb during World War II, Los Alamos is also the gateway to three different National Parks: Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Bandelier National Monument, and Valles Caldera National Preserve. Visitors can get a glimpse into the workings of the National Laboratory via the Bradbury Science Museum, and if you’ve more of an appetite, learn about the ancient and recent history of the town and surrounding area at the Los Alamos History Museum. The Pajarito Environmental Education Center is perfect for kids with myriad interactive exhibits, hosted hikes, and planetarium shows!
Make your day trip a loop by taking the Low Road back to Santa Fe, stopping in the villages of Dixon or Embudo along the way.
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Turquoise Trail: Cerrillos and Madrid Head south down Highway 14, also known as the Turquoise Trail, to the neighboring artist communities of Cerrillos and Madrid for a perfectly quaint, and sometimes quirky New Mexico town experience. Madrid’s watering hole, the Mine Shaft Tavern, offers visitors and locals alike live music, drinks, and dining. Learn about the region’s history of mining for gold, silver, and turquoise at the Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum, located within the Casa Grande Trading Post in Los Cerrillos, a fun stop for artifacts, relics, and gems—also, a mini petting zoo of sorts! Las Vegas Once the largest community in the Southwest due to the railroad, Las Vegas is 65 miles east of Santa Fe. It’s a history buff’s dream with 900 buildings on the Historic Registry and two beautifully restored historic hotels—the Plaza Hotel (circa 1882) on the original Plaza and the Castañeda (circa 1898, a Fred Harvey Hotel) on the rail. Stop in for a bite or stay the night. Bridge Street offers some great shopping, Storrie Lake some fun fishing or canoeing, nearby Hermit’s Peak some excellent hiking, and on the way, check out that castle you can see from the road—it houses United World College, a former resort.
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Abiquiú Take a drive and discover the iconic rock formations of Abiquiú—a source of inspiration for generations of photographers, filmmakers, and artists, like Georgia O’Keeffe! Stop off at Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center to hike among many of the vistas she painted before heading to Abiquiú Dam & Lake Recreation Area for a refreshing dip. Roam the white rock formations of Plaza Blanca, another popular hiking area, or through the Benedictine Monastery of Christ in the Desert, nestled next to the Rio Chama Wild and Scenic River, offering pristine surroundings for a self-directed retreat.
FAMILY OUTING Ski Santa Fe’s Fall Activities
On your way, stop at the difficult-to-find trailhead of Tsankawi (a part of Bandelier). Grab a map at the entrance to draw your attention to interesting spots along the way. Use caution when hiking Tsankawi—this challenging trail is exposed in some areas, so ensure the weather is thunderstorm free.
Take the whole fam up to Ski Santa Fe to participate in their fall activities. The Super Chief Quad chairlift ride takes you to 11,250 feet, offering expansive views of changing aspen groves, distant cottonwoods, and New Mexico’s Jemez Mountains to the west of Santa Fe. Disc golf, a beer garden, grill, and live music round out this great day trip option, just 30 minutes from downtown.
GIRLS TRIP Natural Hot Springs
Just outside of Jemez Springs lie the San Antonio Hot Springs, a trio of crystal-clear pools that offer a pleasantly heated soak after a solid drive or hike in. Another good option in the area is Spence Hot Springs. Up around Taos, in the town of Arroyo Hondo, the intrepid make the short hike in to the Black Rock Hot Springs, which sit shimmering on the Rio Grande. These two pools are clothing optional. You may need to be patient for your chance to take a dip, so it’s fortunate that the river is a beautiful spot for waiting.
Spring, summer, and fall, you can find a handful of nearby Northern New Mexico communities hosting seasonal art studio tour events. Taos, Abiquiú, Dixon, and Galisteo are just a few of the many artist communities that support annual weekend-long studio tours. Artists open their workspaces to the public, offering them a rare glimpse of their creative habitat. Beyond supporting artists directly, these festivals present the perfect excuse for exploring more of the natural beauty that is Northern New Mexico. Not up for a drive? Schedule your trip during the annual Santa Fe Studio Tour and explore artist studios within The City Different.
There is no shortage of amazing hot spring resorts in Northern New Mexico, but the more adventurous at heart may want to soak in a naturally occurring, free-to-the-public hot spring.
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Just one stunning hour from Santa Fe, you’ll find the ancient cliffside dwellings within Bandelier National Monument. Meander the main Pueblo Loop Trail and you will discover an 850-year-old Ancestral Pueblo metropolis. Popular stops along the trail include Big Kiva and Alcove House, a large recess resting 140 feet above the floor of Frijoles Canyon accessed by climbing four wooden ladders. Breathtaking views and a reconstructed kiva offer a taste of what life was like for the 25 residents of this historic high-rise.
Don’t want to drive to the top? Stop off at Hyde Memorial State Park or Aspen Vista picnic area for a bite to eat and an amble through the aspens along a wide and gently rising trail. santafe.org |
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La Fonda on the Plaza 100 E San Francisco Street 505-982-5511 / lafondasantafe.com800-523-5002
As Santa Fe’s only Native American-owned hotel, we provide more than just incomparable accommodations and a super location, we offer a chance to see the city through the eyes of the people who know it best, the Picurís Pueblo.
Step into the past and experience the splendor of the American Southwest at La Fonda on the Plaza, the only hotel situated on the historic Santa Fe Plaza. Experience the allure of old world charm where tasteful, modern conveniences blend with New Mexican style. Dine in La Fonda’s gorgeous atrium dining room, La Plazuela. Fresh and flavorful, La Plazuela takes an innovative approach to New Mexican cuisine, cooking up traditional recipes with an enticing new twist. The City Different is full of businesses owned by people who are passionate about their work and their lives in Santa Fe.
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Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe 828 Paseo de Peralta druryplazasantafe.com505-424-2175
Discover New Mexico’s Largest Entertainment Hotel – Vibrant, spectacular, and locally inspired – at Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder. Merging the excitement and glamour of a Las Vegas casino with the relaxing ambiance and opulent amenities of a world-class spa and golf hotel, we welcome you to a 587-acre oasis featuring infinite diversions and indulgences.
A historic renovation, the Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe offers unique accommodations including private terraces and premium suites. The hotel is LEED® Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council for energy-efficiency in the design and is located within walking distance of the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe. Grab a casual meal or a quick bite to eat in a cozy setting at The Kitchen + Bar, conveniently located on the first floor of the hotel. Free amenities include hot breakfast, 5:30 Kickback®, free Wi-Fi, rooftop pool, hot tub and 24-hour fitness center. Hotel Santa Fe 1501 Paseo de Peralta 505-982-1200 / hotelsantafe.com800-210-6439
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315 Restaurant & Wine Bar is a French Bistro that is strongly influenced by the seasonal availability dictated by its local farmers market. Menu items and specials change monthly in response to the rapidly changing seasons due to our high desert climate. The expansive wine list features over 250 selections from around the world with a strong emphasis on France. The full bar offers a selection of specialty cocktails and a thoughtful selection of rare whiskeys. Outdoor dining is available with weather permitting.
Whether you’re looking to re-connect with nature or dive into New Mexico’s cultural heritage in downtown Santa Fe, Villas de Santa Fe is a family-friendly resort with something for everyone. Make yourself at home and relax in our spacious one or two bedroom suites with fully-equipped kitchens.
Las Palomas offers 53 fireplace casitas 3 blocks from Santa Fe’s Historic Plaza. This charming inn offers accommodations perfectly designed for both couples and families alike. Our Breakfast & Coffee Bar offers a deluxe continental breakfast each morning. Santa Fe Vacation Rentals 417 E Palace santafevacationrentals.com505-982-3966Avenue
Las Palomas 460 W San Francisco Street 505-982-5560 / 855-982-5560 laspalomas.com
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Accommodating guests from all over the world for the past 27 years! A local, full service property management company offering vacation rentals, 30-day furnished rentals, and long-term (12-month) unfurnished rentals.
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GALLERIES Brant Mackley Gallery 1405 Paseo de Peralta brantmackleygallery.com717-554-2176
Offering exceptional antique American Indian and World Tribal Art. We are always seeking to purchase quality material and we accept consignments. We can also assist in appraisals and collection consultation.
Southwest Wing Safaris’ exciting scenic air/land expeditions explore New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona. Discover Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Mesa Verde, Arches/ Canyonlands, Painted Desert, Pueblo/Navajo/Hopi/Apache lands. Plus, unforgettable local flightseeing. Breathtaking inaccessible scenery: unexpected ruins, cliff dwellings, enchanted mountains, rainbow-layered mesas/buttes/ monuments/spires, sculpted deserts, rugged canyons, towering volcanoes, and more! Full aerial natural history narration through two-way cabin intercom. Geology, archeology, history. Backcountry flying – Jeeping – Photography. Experience the awe! See Tripadvisor.com. FAA/ NPS approved airventures. Since 1974. Open all year. Call for reservations.
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ATOURSWell-Born Guide/Have Ph.D., Will Travel PO Box 1601, Santa Fe 87504 swguides.com505-988-8022 Want a unique tour experience with a local professional historian? Regularly scheduled walks, hikes, step-on services. Walks: Artists and Acequias; Bars and Brothels; Bread and Chocolate; Garden Tour; Ghost Tour; Historic Headstones; Jewish Legacy; Women’s History. Custom tours available.
Obscura Gallery represents the finest contributions to the history of photography through both contemporary and vintage works. In addition to our artist representation, we can also offer guidance in the photography field including collection building, consulting, estate representation, appraisals, and consignments.
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Obscura Gallery 1405 Paseo de Peralta obscuragallery.net505-577-6708
Travel hometownnecessities,settingOntheSantaFePlaza TM 1050 Paseo de Peralta 851 W San Mateo 1300 Rufina Circle, Suite www.kakawachocolates.comA4 Relax & Refresh at Inn on the Alameda The closest hotel to Canyon Road Just 2 blocks from HistoricthePlaza Comfortably elegant rooms and suites Complimentary Breakfast Dining and full bar in Joe’s Tequila Bar 800.289.2122Locallyowned and operated for more than 30 innonthealameda.comyears 303 E Alameda at Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
An array of performing arts and educational programs. Events throughout the year, including Vijay Iyer Sextet on May 20. performancesantafe.org Santa Fe Plaza Concert Series June–September Free, summer-long music festival on the Plaza featuring national and local musicians. amp.org Santa Fe Railyard Concert Series July–August Free music on the Railyard Plaza amid breweries and eateries. amp.org
Ongoing in 2022: O’Keeffe Collections. A series of galleries organized by theme to offer a deeper understanding of O’Keeffe’s art, life, and times. okeeffemuseum.org
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Museum of International Folk Art Ongoing in 2022: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including #mask: Creative Responses to the Global Pandemic through January 15, 2023. moifa.org
Museum of Indian Arts & Culture Ongoing in 2022: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass through June 16. indianartsandculture.org
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DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. We strongly encourage you to check the event website to confirm dates, as events may be cancelled or postponed due to COVID-related restrictions. Specific dates may have been established after the printing of this guide. For more information, visit santafe.org.
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art Ongoing in 2022: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Trails, Rails, and Highways: How Trade Transformed the Art of Spanish New Mexico through August. spanishcolonial.org New Mexico History Museum / Palace of the Governors Ongoing in 2022: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including In Search of Domínguez and Escalante: Photographing the 1776 Expedition Through the Southwest through June 19. nmhistorymuseum.org New Mexico Museum of Art Ongoing in 2022: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Ansel Adams: Pure Photography through May 22. nmartmuseum.org SITE Santa Fe Ongoing in 2022: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Helen Pashgian: Presences through March 27. sitesantafe.org Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian Ongoing in 2022: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Abeyta | To’Hajiilee K’é through October 2. wheelwright.org LIVE
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Ongoing in 2022: Permanent and rotating exhibits, including the 10th Anniversary of Encaustic Arts Magazine through March 6. moeart.org
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Santa Cruz Feast Day: Blessing of the Fields, foot races, and Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. May 7 Canyon Road Spring Art Festival
Transfer of Canes to new Pueblo tribal officials. Dances at most Pueblos, including Taos (Turtle Dance), Picurís, Ohkay Owingeh (Cloud of Basket Dance).
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January 22 San Ildefonso Pueblo: Vespers with Firelight Dances and procession. January 23 San Ildefonso Pueblo: Annual Feast Day. Buffalo, Comanche, and Deer Dances.
January 6 Three King’s Day celebration honoring new Pueblo tribal officials. Most Pueblos open to the public with various dances, including Picurís, Nambé (Buffalo, Deer, Antelope), and Taos (Deer & Buffalo).
February 3–13 Santa Fe Film Festival and Film Week
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July 1–August 27 Carmen, The Barber of Seville, Falstaff, Tristan Und Isolde, and M. Butterfly. santafeopera.org Santa Fe Pro Musica Classical music programs presented through May in historic Santa Fe venues, including Holy Week— Diderot String Quartet, April 14–16. santafepromusica.com
EasterAPRIL weekend and Sunday Various dances at most Pueblos, including Nambé (Bow & Arrow Dance).
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A tour of homes filled with art benefiting art programs for Santa Fe youth. artsmartnm.org MayMAY 3
The museum-quality work of 200 Native artists is shown and sold. nativetreasures.org
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Shop local produce and dried goods every Tuesday and Saturday. santafefarmersmarket.com
Art exhibits, receptions, and a live auction. visitcanyonroad.com May 20–23 Santa Fe Literary Festival A lineup of some of the world’s most accomplished storytellers. sfliteraryfestival.org May 22 Santa Fe Century 20-, 50-, and 100-mile bike rides. santafecentury.com May 27–30 Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival
The Santa Fe Symphony Symphonic and choral music with world-renowned guest performers, including Celebrating Stravinsky on April 28. santafesymphony.org
An extensive program of films, panels, workshops, and parties at various venues. santafefilmfestival.com
Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival July 17–August 22 Celebrated chamber music stars in concerts,extraordinaryincludingthe Escher String Quartet on July 24. santafechambermusic.com
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Visit indianpueblo.org for more information about Feast Days and celebrations. Confirm before attending and follow etiquette. JanuaryJANUARY1
Value-priced dinners and lunches at restaurants.participating nmrestaurantweek.com
FirstFEBRUARYorsecond weekend Ohkay Owingeh Deer Dances February 2 Candelaria CelebrationDaywith dances at Picurís Pueblo.
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It’s a tasty tradition. pancakesontheplaza.com
Second weekend Annual Taos Pueblo Powwow
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Santa Fe Wine Festival Sample New Mexico wines and buy directly from vintners. golondrinas.org
July 6–10 International Folk Art Market A global gathering featuring the work of master folk artists. folkartmarket.org July 11–15 Santa Fe Art Week Art events and experiences across the city. santafe.org July 15–17 Art Santa Fe International contemporary art fair. Galleries from around the world showcase contemporary art. artsantafe.com July 16–17 ¡Viva México! Fiesta Celebrate the music, arts, crafts, and food of our neighbor to the south. golondrinas.org July 16–17 Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media. artsandcraftsguild.org OF EVENTS 98
June 24 St. John the Baptist Feast Day: Ohkay Owingeh Annual Feast Day, Taos Pueblo Corn Dance. Date TBD New Mexico Cocktails & Culture Festival: Taco Wars. Annual taco competition featuring celebrated chefs and signature cocktails by renowned mixologists. theliquidmuse.com Date TBD ARTsmart Edible Art Tour Sample food from local restaurants while touring art galleries downtown and on Canyon Road. artsmartnm.org Date TBD Challenge New Mexico Arts & Crafts Festival Annual juried show of 150 artists, held on the Plaza. challengenewmexico.com Date TBD Picurís Pueblo High Country Arts & Crafts Fair Date TBD Music on the Hill Musicians perform while families picnic on the grass. sjc.edu
Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media. artsandcraftsguild.org
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CURRENTS New Media Festival and New Media Week Interactive installations, VR environments, robotics, and more. currentsnewmedia.org
Herb & Lavender Fair
The gardens at El Rancho de las Golondrinas provide scent and taste. golondrinas.org
July 4 Pancakes on the Plaza
Blessing of the Fields and Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. June 4–5 Spring & Fiber Festival
Experience traditional ranch activities, like sheep shearing, wool dyeing, spinning, and weaving. golondrinas.org June 13 St. Anthony Feast Day: Events at Taos (Corn Dance), Ohkay Owingeh (Corn Dance), Santa Clara (Comanche Dance), Picurís (children’s footrace). June 17–26
Persingula Feast Day: Annual Feast Day and Corn Dance at Jemez Pueblo.
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Date TBD HIPICO Santa Fe Summer Series International world-class equestrian show jumping. hipicosantafe.com
The Antique American Indian Art Show Santa Fe | 100 + YEARS of Indigenous Masters More than 65 exhibitors show American Indian art. antiqueindianartshow.com August 9 San Lorenzo Vespers & Sunset Dances at Picurís Pueblo. August 10 Anniversary of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680: Picurís Pueblo Annual Feast Day with a ceremonial foot race, pole climb, and traditional dances. August 12 Santa Clara Feast Day: Buffalo, Harvest, or Corn Dance at Santa Clara Pueblo. August 12–15 Objects of Art Santa Fe More than 70 exhibitors show contemporary and historic art. objectsofartsantafe.com August 12–15 Whitehawk Annual Antique & Ethnographic Art Shows Exhibitors of antique Indian and ethnographic art. whitehawkshows.com
Art Indigenous Santa Fe Gallery-focused show features contemporary North IndigenousAmericanart. aisfe.co August 20–21
Date TBD Rodeo de Santa Fe Pro Rodeo PRCA pro rodeo. rodeodesantafe.com
Santa Fe Music Week
A variety of concerts and musical events around the city. santafe.org SeptemberSEPTEMBER2
Zia Regional Rodeo Fosters the Western lifestyle within the gay community. nmgra.org August 27–September 3
Contemporary Hispanic Market Showcase for Hispanic artists working outside the colonial traditions. marketinc.comcontemporaryhispanic
July 25 Santiago Feast Day: Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. July 26 St. Anne Feast Day: Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. July 28 Peoples’ Day: Summer Feast Day and various dances at Pojoaque Pueblo.
August 18–21
98th Burning of Zozobra Zozobra, a giant puppet stuffed with paper on which is written the past year's woes, is torched in the night as thousands cheer. burnzozobra.com September 3–4 Fiesta de los Niños Featuring the best of the best of what Las Golondrinas offers. golondrinas.org
Largest Native American arts market in the world, celebrating its 100th. swaia.org August 26–28
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July 23–24 Traditional Spanish Market Oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States. spanishcolonial.org July 23–24
August 6–7 Panza Llena (Spanish for full belly) Explore the foods of New Mexico. golondrinas.org August 8–10
Santa Fe Indian Market
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OctoberOCTOBER1–2 Harvest Festival Fall and the harvest season at El Rancho de las Golondrinas. golondrinas.org October 1–9 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta The largest balloon gathering on earth. balloonfiesta.com October 4 St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day. Nambé Pueblo Annual Feast Day, with Buffalo, Elk, and Deer Dances. October 8 El Rancho de las Golondrinas golondrinas.orgMatanza–50thFiestaAnniversary
September 21–25 Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta Food and wine events, cooking classes, and guest chef demos. santafewineandchile.org
Santa Fe Independent Film Festival Films, panels, and parties in the heart of downtown Santa Fe. santafeindependent.com Date TBD Santa Fe Studio Tour Artists open their studios to the public for viewing and shopping. santafestudiotour.com Date TBD Abiquiú Studio Tour Artists’ studios are open to visitors. abiquiustudiotour.org
September 18 Gran Fondo NY–Santa Fe Fun cycling events, including the 97-mile Gran Fondo and 64-mile Medio Fondo road races. gfnysantafe.com
Santa Fe Indigenous Peoples' Day Weekend A celebration of the citizens and cultures of the 23 Tribes, Nations and Pueblos in New Mexico. santafe.org October 16 Historic Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out More than 150 artists create art en plein air on Canyon Road. visitcanyonroad.com October 19–23
Fiesta de Santa Fe The oldest continuously celebrated community event in the nation features food, music, parades, and religious celebrations. santafefiesta.org
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September 17–18 Santa Fe Renaissance Faire Costumed revelry and Celtic games, medieval villages, Spanish kings and queens, and more. golondrinas.org
Date TBD High Road to Taos Art Tour A scenic drive and studio tour of the mountain villages. highroadnewmexico.com Date TBD Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown Local chefs compete to make the best burger. ediblesmackdown.com
September 3–11
September 17–18, 24–25 Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media. artsandcraftsguild.org
October 8–10
September 30 San Geronimo Feast Day: Art fair, ceremonial foot race, and pole climb at Taos Pueblo. Date TBD CloudTop Comedy Festival Workshops, panels, and stand-up and improv comedy performances happen all across town. cloudtopcomedy.com
Santa Fe Fiestas Fine Art & Crafts Market Artists and craftspeople fill booths around the Plaza with their wares. santafefiesta.org
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Date TBD GLOW The Santa Fe Botanical Garden’s light show with entertainment,refreshments,and shopping. santafebotanicalgarden.org
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December 25–31 Christmas Day through New Year’s Day Dances at many Pueblos. December 26 Turtle Dance at Ohkay Owingeh. December 26 Corn Dance at Santo Domingo Pueblo. December 28 Holy Innocents Day with Children’s Dances at Picurís Pueblo and Turtle Dance at Ohkay Owingeh. December 31 New Year’s Eve on the Plaza Ring in the new year with bonfires, hot chocolate, and a countdown to midnight. santafe.org Date TBD Christmas at the Palace A free, Palaceandeveningfamily-friendlywithSantaMrs.ClausattheoftheGovernors. nmhistorymuseum.org
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Date TBD Review Santa Fe Photo Symposium Juried portfolio review conference. visitcenter.org Date TBD ShowHouse Santa Fe/ Designers’ Week Tour a home filled with collaborative interior design exhibits, plus special events. showhousesantafe.com
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November 24 Ski Santa Fe opens Ski season begins on Thanksgiving Day if the snow is sufficient. skisantafe.com
Various dances at Tesuque Pueblo and Jemez Pueblo. Date TBD Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival Arts, crafts, and fashion recycled and upcycled. recyclesantafe.org
Date TBD 30th Annual Eldorado Studio Tour Artists open their studios for viewing and shopping. eldoradoarts.org
November 25 Annual Holiday Lighting Lighting event at the Plaza, with music by local artists. santafenm.gov
Date TBD SWAIA Winter Indian Market Native American-made arts and crafts show at La Fonda on the Plaza. swaia.org
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2nd Annual Canyon Road Fireside Artist Chat Artists at participating galleries chat about their work. December 11 Vespers, Procession, and Dances at Pojoaque Pueblo. December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. Pojoaque Pueblo Annual Feast Day, Mass, and various dances. December 24 Canyon Road Farolito Walk Glowing farolitos light up Canyon Road beginning at dusk. visitcanyonroad.com December 24 Dances, Matachines,includingatmost Pueblos, as well as midnight mass and bonfires.
Date TBD Las Posadas A pageant re-creating the Holy Family’s search for shelter winds through the Plaza. nmhistorymuseum.org
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It’s walkable! Downtown Santa Fe offers 2,000 rooms within walking distance of the historic Plaza and the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. It’s historic! Stroll through 412 years of history and culture during conference breaks and days off. It’s world class! Attendees can experience the finest restaurants, art galleries, museums, performances, and shops. It’s fun for the significant other or the whole family! Great destination with endless activities in and around town. It’s unique! Host your reception at a private gallery or museum, and even in the original Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return. Local catering companies serve gourmet cuisine at the venues. It’s customizable! Convenient individual hotels can accommodate group meetings of up to 500 people.
Getting here is easy! Fly into the Santa Fe Regional Airport via a direct flight or connections from Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, or Denver. Or try the Albuquerque International Sunport, less than an hour away and a beautiful drive. Convenient transfers available.
One of the best ways to ensure good attendance at your meeting or convention is to hold it somewhere people are eager to visit. Santa Fe, full of rich culture and centuries of history, is just that place. Attendees can find small city charm and spirit, historic properties, world-class cuisine, and museums and galleries nonpareil.
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santafe.org | 103 3,000-square-foot lobby for easy check in and State-of-the-artgathering LEED Gold Certified building with upgraded LED lighting and HVAC Americanscontrolswith Disabilities Act compliant All services—audio/visual, food and beverage, entertainment, transportation— are open contract, pending approval Accommodates up to 2,000 attendees, or 1,000 meeting goers with a food and beverage component In the heart of historic downtown Santa Fe One-of-a-kind meeting space with traditional Pueblo architecture, Southwestern décor, and original artwork from local artists 40,000 total square feet 18,000-square-foot, column-free ballroom (with multiple configurations) 11 configurable breakout rooms on first and second floors, ranging from 300 to 1,000 square 6,500-square-footfeet brick-laid, landscaped interior 3,000-square-footcourtyard wraparound terrace For more information, such as 3-D views of the Community Convention Center and contact details for the TOURISM Santa Fe sales team, visit MeetDifferent.org. Why the Santa Fe Community Convention Center?
—DAVID JENNINGS, CAE, SPHR, VICE PRESIDENT, EDUCATION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE
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—DAVID ROGERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DUAL LANGUAGE EDUCATION OF NEW MEXICO
“Our annual La Cosecha Conference attracts 3,500–4,000 participants whenever Santa Fe is the hosting city. We hold hundreds of meetings at more than a dozen locations within blocks of the historic downtown Plaza. Participants move with ease while enjoying the beautiful and enchanting destination. We’ll never turn down Santa Fe!”
Organizers Say
“Our organization has been meeting in Santa Fe since the late 1980s. Whether we bring 100 people or more than a thousand, our members love it. TOURISM Santa Fe is a pleasure to work with. They have great connections with all the properties, and know all the fun stuff to do. The art, restaurants, local flavor, and the outdoor mecca are a huge draw to both our domestic and global membership. We love Santa Fe—its people, its charm, and its hospitality.”
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Thank you to the leadership and staff of each of the hotels, restaurants, museums, galleries, sites, and attractions we visited. There is so much to see and do! Beforehand, the largest barrier for me was the distance from Albuquerque, but I would much rather move quickly through gorgeous country than crawl through traffic in a larger city. I will look for opportunities to come back.”
The entire staff at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center is by far the best team I have worked with during my 13 years in the conference business. The sales team is professional, always responsive, starting with Yes as their answer to our questions. The on-site crew is dependable and timely with our requests from hundreds of attendees. I can wholeheartedly recommend the SFCCC for your next event.”
—DENISE FORLIZZI, OPERATIONS MANAGER, CONFERENCE MANAGER, THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL EDUCATION
—MARK HOLLAND, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ROCKY MOUNTAIN MINERAL LAW
• Check in with your young ones. Kids, toddlers, and babies are not necessarily able to communicate symptoms of altitude sickness. Fussiness could be an indication.
• Hydrate! Your body loses water through respiration at high altitude twice as fast as at sea level. The Institute for Altitude Medicine recommends you consume an additional 50 ounces of water per day.
The City Different sits at a glorious 7,000 feet in elevation above sea level. The views are abundant, but oxygen less so. Also, your exposure to ultraviolet rays is significantly greater. Take these easy precautions to thoroughly enjoy your visit to The City Different.
• Acclimatize! Avoid overexertion in your first 1 to 2 days.
• Vacation is a time to celebrate, but ease up on the alcohol consumption as it lowers your blood oxygen levels.
• Apply sunscreen liberally and don a brimmed hat. For every thousand feet of elevation, your exposure increases by 6 to 10 percent. Winter sports enthusiasts beware—rays bouncing off the snow can be pretty intense.
• Minor high-altitude sickness can be only mildly annoying, and typically resolves on its own. Be watchful of the symptoms and treat accordingly— headache, fatigue, lack of appetite, nausea, rapid heart rate, insomnia, vomiting. (You needn’t anticipate severe symptoms unless you are climbing way up into the mountains.)
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Private and charter flight services via Santa Fe Regional Airpor t are available through The Jet Center at Santa Fe Regional Airport (505-780-4455, jetcentersf. com) and Signature Flight Support (505-471-2525, signatureflight.com/locations/sf). 106
• Contact Good to Go Taxi (505-753-0022).
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Fly directly into the Santa Fe Regional Airport (flysantafe.com) from Dallas-Fort Worth and Phoenix via American Airlines and Denver via United Airlines. Convenient and minutes from town. YOUR TRIP
• Contact Uber or Lyft ride-hailing services.
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• Reserve a spot on the Groome Transportation shuttle bus (888-775-5696, groometransportation.com) or a seat with ABQ Express (505-850-3880, abqexpressshuttle.rural-transit.com). For ADA-compliant transportation, contact Corazon Concierge (800-762-7058, corazonconcierge.com).
*YOU MUST MAKE YOUR GROUND TRANSPORTATION RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE.*
• Reserve a car with one of 10 car rental agencies on-site.
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• Reserve a car with Hertz or Avis, the two rental car agencies on-site.
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• Reserve with RoadRunneR (505-424-3367, rideroadrunner.com), offering private ride services to town, 24 hours a day.
• Consider private car services—Private Car Service (505-660-3227, privatecarsf.com), New Mexico Black Car Service (505-316-1100, newmexicoblackcar.com), World Travel Management (505-913-9627, wtmllc.com), and Santa Fe Valet, which offers shuttle and limousine service (505-424-2171, accentnewmexico.com).
The Albuquerque International Sunport (abqsunport.com) is approximately 55 easy highway miles from Santa Fe.
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THE CITY DIFFERENT is easily accessible by plane, car, or rail. And once you’ve arrived, you may want to stay forever! BY AIR:
TOURISM Santa Fe offers a variety of resources for visitors to The City Different at three convenient Visitors Centers. (AND don’t forget to pick up a copy of your Santa Fe Margarita Trail Passport at any location!)
• Water Street Parking Lot, 100 East Water Street
• Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street
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While a vehicle might be essential for seeing what greater Northern New Mexico offers, it is not a necessity when spending time in Santa Fe. Much of The City Different is accessible by foot, though road, mountain, and electric bicycle rentals are also available from multiple local retailers. Need to pop over to Guadalupe Street from the Plaza? In the downtown area, hail a Santa Fe Pedicab (505-577-5056, santafepedicabs.com) and let your “chauffeur” do the pedaling.
When the destination is farther than your own two feet can take you, take Santa Fe Trails (505-955-2001, santafenm.gov/transit), bus transportation offering multiple and farther-reaching city routes for a nominal fee. The RTD Blue Bus (ncrtd.org) also offers transportation throughout Santa Fe and the surrounding area, with the Mountain Trail route providing hikers, bikers, and winter sports enthusiasts access to Santa Fe National Forest and the Ski Santa Fe ski area.
IN-PERSON INFO AROUND TOWN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
If you have time to travel, nothing beats crossing the country by train. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief (amtrak. com/southwest-chief-train) line runs from Chicago to Los Angeles, stopping in Lamy, 18 miles outside of Santa Fe. Arrange for a private or group charter from the train depot into town in advance through RoadRunneR (505-424-3367, rideroadrunner.com). Or, from Albuquerque, relax on the scenic journey north via the New Mexico Rail Runner Express (riometro.org) commuter rail, which offers ADA-compliant accommodations.
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• Plaza at Paso de Luz, 66 East San Francisco Street
Lodging Guide DOWNTOWN GREATER SANTA FE SANTA FE COUNTY •Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe. •Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices. •Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures. Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up HOTELS Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe | druryplazasantafe.com | 828 Paseo de Peralta | 505-424-2175 800-378-7946 El Sendero Inn | choicehotels.com | 311 Old Santa Fe Trail | 505-982-1851 Eldorado Hotel & Spa | eldoradohotel.com | 309 W San Francisco St | 800-955-4455 Fort Marcy Hotel Suites | asrlodging.com | 321 Kearny Ave | 505-988-2800 | 888-667-2775 Guadalupe Inn | guadalupeinn.com | 604 Agua Fria St | 505-989-7422 Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza Hotel | hilton.com | 100 Sandoval St | 505-988-2811 | 800-774-1500 Hotel Chimayó de Santa Fe | hotelchimayo.com | 125 Washington Ave | 505-988-4900 | 855-752-9273 Hotel Santa Fe, The Hacienda & Spa | hotelsantafe.com | 1501 Paseo de Peralta | 505-982-1200 855-825-9876 Hotel St. Francis | hotelstfrancis.com | 210 Don Gaspar St | 505-983-5700 | 800-529-5700 Inn and Spa at Loretto | hotelloretto.com | 211 Old Santa Fe Trail | 505-988-5531 | 866-582-1646 Inn at Vanessie | vanessiesantafe.com | 427 W Water St | 505-984-1193 Inn of the Governors | innofthegovernors.com | 101 W Alameda St | 505-982-4333 | 800-234-4534 Inn on the Alameda | innonthealameda.com | 303 E Alameda St | 888-984-2121 La Fonda on the Plaza | lafondasantafe.com | 100 E San Francisco St | 505-995-2325 | 800-523-5002 La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa | laposadadesantafe.com | 330 E Palace Ave | 505-986-0000 855-210-7210 Old Santa Fe Inn | oldsantafeinn.com | 201 Montezuma St | 800-734-9910 Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi | rosewoodhotels.com | 113 Washington Ave | 505-988-3030 800-688-8100 Santa Fe Motel & Inn | santafemotel.com | 510 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-1039 | 800-930-5002 The Hacienda at Hotel Santa Fe | hotelsantafe.com | 537 S Guadalupe St | 855-825-9876 The Inn of The Five Graces | fivegraces.com | 150 E De Vargas St | 505-992-0957 | 866-992-0957 The Sage Hotel | thesagesf.com | 725 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-5952 | 866-433-0335 Baymont by Wyndham Santa Fe NM | wyndhamhotels.com | 4150 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-4442 877-999-3223 108
santafe.org | 109 RoomsTotal Suites CapacityMeeting&Banquet Restaurant LoungeCocktail On-SiteEntertainment JacuzziorTub,HotSpa,Sauna, (I)Indoor(O)OutdoorPool: RoomsSmoke-Free (L)Limited(F)FullAccessibility: AllowedPets Kitchens Season)(HighRates Concierge Green PageonAdSee 182 • 300 • • • • O • F/L • $$$ • • 92 83 • 80 • O • • $$ 219 • 650 • • • • O • F • $$$ • 21 55 • 120 I • L • $$ • • 12 • • L $$ • • 158 • 300 • • • • O • F • • $$$ • • 56 • • • • L • • $$$ 21 161 • 150 • • • • O • • $$$ • 5, 92 80 • • • • • L • $$$ 21 136 • 300 • • • • O • F • $$$ • 21 21 150 • • • • • L • $$ • 100 • 50 • • O • L $$$ • 72 • 35 • • • • • L • $$$$ • • 95 180 • 500 • • • • O • F • $$$ • • 7, 92 157 • 300 • • • • O • L • $$$$ • • 58 • 30 • F • $$$ • • 58 • 60 • • • • F • $$$$ • • 9 25 • • L • • $$$ • • 35 • 100 • • • • O • F • $$$$ • 25 • • • • L • • $$$$ • • 83 145 • 50 • • • O • • $$ • 50 • I • L • $$
Lodging Guide DOWNTOWN GREATER SANTA FE SANTA FE COUNTY •Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe. •Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices. •Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures. Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up Best Western Plus Inn of Santa Fe | bwsantafehotel.com | 3650 Cerrillos Rd | 505-438-3822 800-528-1234 Comfort Inn Santa Fe | choicehotels.com | 4312 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-7330 | 877-424-6423 Cottonwood Court Motel | 1742 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-5571 Coyote South | coyotesouthsf.com | 3358 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-8811 Days Inn Santa Fe | wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn | 2900 Cerrillos Rd | 505-570-5428 | 800-329-7466 DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Fe | santafe.doubletree.com | 4048 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-4646 800-774-1500 EconoLodge Inn & Suites | choicehotels.com | 3752 Cerrillos Rd | 505-438-8049 El Rey Court | elreycourt.com | 1862 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-1931 | 800-521-1349 Fairfield Inn & Suites | marriott.com | 3625 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-3900 GreenTree Inn | greentreeinn.com | 3695 Cerrillos Rd | 505-596-9044 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Fe | holidayinnexpress.com | 3348 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-9004 888-465-4329 Hyatt Place Santa Fe | hyatt.com | 4320 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-7777 | 888-591-1234 Inn at Santa Fe | innatsantafe.com | 8376 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-9500 | 888-871-7138 King’s Rest Court | kingsrestcourt.business.site | 1452 Cerrillos Rd | 505-983-8879 Lamplighter Inn | lamplighterinnsf.com | 2405 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-8000 Motel 6 | motel6.com | 3007 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-1380 | 800-4-MOTEL6 Motel 6 | motel6.com | 3470 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-4000 | 800-4-MOTEL6 Motel 6 | motel6.com | 646 Cerrillos Rd | 505-982-3551 | 800-4-MOTEL6 Pecos Trail Inn | thepecostrailinn.com | 2239 Old Pecos Trail | 505-982-1943 Quality Inn | choicehotels.com | 3011 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-1211 | 877-424-6423 Ramada by Wyndham | ramadasantafe.com | 3450 Cerrillos Rd | 505-474-7570 Residence Inn Santa Fe | marriott.com/safnm | 1698 Galisteo St | 505-988-7300 | 800-331-3131 Santa Fe Courtyard | marriott.com/safcy | 3347 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-2800 800-777-3347 110
santafe.org | 111 RoomsTotal Suites CapacityMeeting&Banquet Restaurant LoungeCocktail On-SiteEntertainment JacuzziorTub,HotSpa,Sauna, (I)Indoor(O)OutdoorPool: RoomsSmoke-Free (L)Limited(F)FullAccessibility: AllowedPets Kitchens Season)(HighRates Concierge Green PageonAdSee 95 • I • L • $$ 83 • • • I • F • $$ 14 • • L • $ 89 • 100 • F • $$ 83 47 • O L • $$ 130 • 150 • • • O/I • F $$ • 50 • • O • L $ • 86 • • O • L • $$ • 81 • I • L • 85 O • F • $ 60 • • I • L 92 75 • • I • F • $$ 98 100 • • • O • F • $$ • 19 • $ 70 • • I • L • $$ • 104 O • F • $ • 96 • I • F • $ 46 • F • $ 23 • O • L • • $$ • 96 • 50 • • • O F • $ 76 O • F • $$ 120 • • O • F • • $$$ 209 • 300 • • • I • F • $$$
Lodging Guide DOWNTOWN GREATER SANTA FE SANTA FE COUNTY •Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe. •Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices. •Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures. Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up Silver Saddle Motel | santafesilversaddlemotel.com | 2810 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-7663 The Lodge at Santa Fe | lodgeatsantafe.com | 750 N St. Francis Dr | 888-563-4373 Western Scene Motel | 1608 Cerrillos Rd | 505-983-7484 Bishop’s Lodge, an Auberge Resort | aubergeresorts.com/bishopslodge | 1297 Bishops Lodge Rd 888-741-0480 Re-opening scheduled for late spring, 2021. Cities of Gold Casino Hotel | citiesofgold.com | 10-A Cities of Gold Rd | 505-455-0515 | 800-916-4339 Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe fourseasons.com/santafe | 198 State Rd | 592 505-946-5700 | 855-674-5401 Hacienda del Cerezo | haciendadelcerezo.com | 100 Camino del Cerezo | 505-982-8000 Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder | hiltonbuffalothunder.com | 20 Buffalo Thunder Trl | 505-455-5555, 877-THUNDER La Quinta by Wyndham Santa Fe | wyndhamhotels.com | 4298 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-1142 Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort | ojosparesorts.com | 242 Los Pinos Road | 877-977-8212 Ojo Caliente Mineral Resort Springs & Spa ojosparesorts.com | 50 Los Banos Drive, Hwy 414, Ojo Caliente | 877-977-8212 Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Spa and Resort | tenthousandwaves.com | 21 Ten Thousand Waves Way 505-992-5003 BED & BREAKFASTS Antigua Inn | antiguainn.com | 622 Castillo Place | 505-954-1231 Casa Culinaria The Gourmet Inn | ccsantafe.com | 617 Don Gaspar | 505-986-8664 Casa Cuma Bed & Breakfast | casacuma.com | 105 Paseo de la Cuma | 505-216-7516 Casa de Tres Lunas | casadetreslunas.com | 719 Paseo de Peralta | 505-989-4444| 800-779-2930 Dunshee’s Bed & Breakfast | dunshees.com | 986 Acequia Madre | 505-982-0988 El Farolito Bed & Breakfast Inn | farolito.com | 514 Galisteo | 505-988-1631 | 888-634-8782 Four Kachinas Bed & Breakfast Inn | fourkachinas.com | 512 Webber St | 505 988-1631 | 888-634-8782 Hacienda Nicholas Bed & Breakfast | haciendanicholas.com | 320 E Marcy St | 505-986-1431 888-284-3170 Inn of the Turquoise Bear | turquoisebear.com | 342 E Buena Vista St | 505-983-0798 800-396-4104 112
santafe.org | 113 RoomsTotal Suites CapacityMeeting&Banquet Restaurant LoungeCocktail On-SiteEntertainment JacuzziorTub,HotSpa,Sauna, (I)Indoor(O)OutdoorPool: RoomsSmoke-Free (L)Limited(F)FullAccessibility: AllowedPets Kitchens Season)(HighRates Concierge Green PageonAdSee 27 L • $ 125 • 250 • • • • O • F • $$ • 30 • L • $ • • 100 • 250 • • • O • F • $$$$ • • 67 124 350 • • • F $$ 65 • 200 • • • O • F • $$$$ • • 10 • 20 • • O • F $$$ • • 393 • 3000 • • • • O/I • F • $$ • • 131 • O • F • $$$ 52 • 120 • • • O • L $$$ 65 • 200 • • O/I • L • $$$ • 14 • • • • • F • • $$$ • • 5 • 30 • • • L • $$$$ • • 11 • • L $$$$ 7 • • • • $$ • • 10 • • • • $$$ • 3 • • $$ 8 • 20 • • • $$$ • • 6 15 • • $$$ • • 7 • • F • $$ • 10 16 • L • $$$
Lodging Guide DOWNTOWN GREATER SANTA FE SANTA FE COUNTY •Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe. •Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices. •Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures. Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up Inn on the Paseo | innonthepaseo.com | 630 Paseo de Peralta | 505-984-8200 | 855-984-8200 Las Palomas | laspalomas.com | 460 W San Francisco St | 505-982-5560 | 855-982-5560 Pueblo Bonito Inn | pueblobonitoinn.com | 138 W Manhattan Ave | 505-984-8001 The Parador | paradorsantafe.com | 220 W Manhattan Ave | 505-988-1177 Upaya Zen Center | upaya.org | 1404 Cerro Gordo Rd | 505-986-8518 Bobcat Inn | bobcatinn.com | 442 Old Las Vegas Highway | 505-988-9239 Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast | casaescondida.com | 64 County Road 100, Chimayó | 505-295-2572 Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe | hdasantafe.com | 78 Vista del Oro, Cerrillos | 505-424-8995 Java Junction Bed & Breakfast | java-junction.com | 2855 Highway 14, Madrid | 505-438-2772 Rancho de Chimayó Hacienda | ranchodechimayo.com | 297 Juan Medina Rd, Chimayó | 505-351-2222 888-270-2320 Rancho Gallina Inn & Eco-Retreat | ranchogallina.com | 31 Bonanza Creek Road | 505-438-1871 Rancho Manzana | ranchomanzana.com | 26 Camino de Mision, Chimayó | 505-351-2227 888-505-2227 VACATION RENTALS Individual vacation rentals are offered through various internet sites such as Airbnb and VRBO. Below are local vacation rental management companies. A Vacation Different | avacationdifferent.com | 1000 Cordova Place #245 | 505-209-9120 Adobe Santa Fe Two | homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p7285651 | 111 Jimenez St | 702-513-2793 AdobeStar Properties | adobestarproperties.com | 154 W Marcy Ste | 104 505-988-3024 Aqui Santa Fe | aquisantafe.com | Multiple Locations | 505-577-6774 Barker Management | santafepropertymanagement.com | 222 E Marcy Ste 5 | 505-983-2400 Campanilla Compound | campanillacompound.com | 334 Otero St | 505-988-7585 | 800-828-9700 Capitol Casa in Downtown Santa Fe | santafedowntown.com | 513 Webber St | 505-660-7652 Casas de Guadalupe | santafe-vacationrentals.com | 127 Park Ave | 505-235-2085 Casas de Santa Fe | casasdesantafe.com | 1323 Paseo de Peralta | 505-466-3666 | 800-363-9810 Casita Cynthia | casitacynthia.com | 103 Catron Unit 1 | 610-858-1831 114
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Lodging Guide DOWNTOWN GREATER SANTA FE SANTA FE COUNTY •Rates are based on average room rate and are relative to other lodgings in Santa Fe. •Many establishments offer significantly reduced rates in off-season, as well as a range of prices. •Your hotel may ask you to participate in water-conservation measures. Rates Key: $=up to $100 $$=$101–$200 $$$=$201–$300 $$$$=$301 and up Casita Ristra | victoria-rogers.com | 303 Staab Unit C | 505-989-1088 Catron Street Properties | catronstreet.com | 103 Catron St | 505-856-6000 Diamond Resort Villas de Santa Fe | diamondresorts.com | 400 Griffin St | 505-988-3000 Haciendas at Garcia Street 356-1/2adobegallery.com/blog/santa-fe-vacation-rentals-new-mexico-1-and-2-bedrooms&357GarciaSt|505-955-0550 Kokopelli Property Management | kokoproperty.com | 616 Don Gaspar | 505-988-7244 | 888-988-7244 Las Brisas | lasbrisasdesantafe.com | 624 Galisteo St | 505-982-5795 | 800-449-6231 Otra Vez | otravezensantafe.com | 202 Galisteo St | 505-988-2244 | 800-536-6488 Palace Property Management | santafepalaceproperties.net | Multiple Locations | 505-983-1771 Proctor Property Management / Adobe Destinations | adobedestinations.com | 505-471-9186 Santa Fe Vacation Rentals | santafevacationrentals.com | 417 E Palace | 505-982-3966 | 800-4STAYSF Two Casitas, Santa Fe Vacation Rentals | twocasitas.com | Multiple Locations | 505-984-2270 Upper Canyon Studio | vrbo.com/367275 | 535 Camino Cabra | 505-699-1635 Vacation Rental Santa Fe/Casita Cielo Grande | vacationrentalsantafe.com | 323 Kearny Rd 505-699-2289 Adobe Santa Fe | homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p4761122 511 | Camino Tierra Alta | 702-513-2793 Quail Run Resort | quailrunsantafe.com | 3101 Old Pecos Trail | 505-986-2200 | 800-548-6990 Santa Fe Luxury Rental | santafeluxuryrental.com | Multiple Locations | 505-983-0737 Santa Fe Luxury Vacation Homes | sflrhomes.com | 223 N. Guadalupe, #437 | 505-983-0737 TurnKey Vacation Rentals Santa Fe & Taos turnkeyvr.com/vacation-rentals/new-mexico/santa-fe | 150 Washington Ste | 201 888-512-0498 855-633-4319 Rancho Jacona | ranchojacona.com | 277 County Road 84 | 505-455-7948 SantaHOSTELSFeInternational Hostel | hostelsantafe.org | 1412 Cerrillos Rd | 505-988-1153 116
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BandelierCAMPGROUNDSNationalMonument—Juniper Campground (small groups) Los Alamos | 505-672-3861 ext. 0 | nps.gov/band north on NM 84/285 to Pojoaque, west on Route 502 to NM 4 Bandelier National Monument—Ponderosa Campground (large groups) Los Alamos | 505-672-3861 ext. 0 | nps.gov/band | open mid-April to late October north on NM 84/285 to Pojoaque, west on Route 502 to NM 4 Hyde Memorial State Park 740 Hyde Park Road | 505-983-7175 | emnrd.state.nm.us/spd | 8 miles northeast on NM 475 Los Sueños de Santa Fe RV Park & Campground 3574 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-1949 | lossuenosrv.com | 3 miles northeast of I-25, exit 278 N Pinon RV Park 13 Los Pinos Rd | 505-471-9288 | pinonrvpark.com | S on I-25, exit 271 Rancheros de Santa Fe Campground 736 Old Las Vegas Highway 505-466-3482 | rancheros.com | north on I-25, exit 290 RV Park 55 Ogo Wii Road | 505-455-2626 | roadrunnerrvparknm.com north on NM 84/285 12 miles Fe KOA 934 Old Las Vegas Highway 505-466-1419, 800-562-1514 | koa.com | open March 1 to November 1 north on I-25, exit 290 or 294 Fe National Forest—Aspen Basin Hyde Park Rd 505-438-5300 fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe 12 miles north on Hyde Park Rd Fe National Forest—Big Tesuque Hyde Park Rd 505-438-5300 fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe 11 miles north on Hyde Park Rd Fe Skies RV Park Browncastle Ranch 505-473-5946 877-565-0451 santafeskiesrvpark.com on I-25, exit 276, at the end of NM 599 and Community trailerranch.com south on I-25, exit 278
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New Mexico’s highest point—Wheeler Peak at 13,161 feet in elevation—is located Northern New Mexico, and is most commonly accessed by climbers via the Taos Ski Valley.
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