A Guide To Santa Fe
Sightseeing
If you would like to go on a hike close to the vacation rental, I'd recommend the area around Shaggy Peak. It's stunningly beautiful and there are some amazing views! Please feel free to take one of the printed maps located at the back of this guide.
To access the hiking trails, just keep going along Canada Village Rd for another five miles. A word of caution: The road will turn into a dirt road almost immediately and it can be fairly rough in places—so make sure that your vehicle has enough clearance to handle it. When there is a great deal of snow, I'd not recommend attempting the drive.
Shaggy Peak
If you would like to go on a hike close to the vacation rental, I'd recommend the area around Shaggy Peak. It's stunningly beautiful and there are some amazing views! Please feel free to take one of the printed maps located at the back of this guide.
To access the hiking trails, just keep going along Canada Village Rd for another five miles. A word of caution: The road will turn into a dirt road almost immediately and it can be fairly rough in places—so make sure that your vehicle has enough clearance to handle it. When there is a great deal of snow, I'd not recommend attempting the drive.
The Santa Fe Plaza is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico in the style of traditional Spanish-American colonial cities. The plaza, or "city-square", was originally, and is still to this day, the center gathering place in town. Many know it as "the heart of Santa Fe".
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Plaza de Santa Fe
63 Lincoln AveThe Santa Fe Plaza is a National Historic Landmark in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico in the style of traditional Spanish-American colonial cities. The plaza, or "city-square", was originally, and is still to this day, the center gathering place in town. Many know it as "the heart of Santa Fe".
Bandelier National Monument is a 33,677-acre United States National Monument near Los Alamos in Sandoval and Los Alamos counties, New Mexico. The monument preserves the homes and territory of the Ancestral Puebloans of a later era in the Southwest.
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Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdBandelier National Monument is a 33,677-acre United States National Monument near Los Alamos in Sandoval and Los Alamos counties, New Mexico. The monument preserves the homes and territory of the Ancestral Puebloans of a later era in the Southwest.
The Santa Fe Ski Basin gives you easy access to the high elevation mountains (10,000-12,000 feet) of northern New Mexico. It is a great place to see mountain wildflowers in meadows, forests, and along streams. You can even visit alpine tundra if you ride the chair lift. July and August are the best wildflower viewing months.
Ski Basin Road
Ski Basin RoadThe Santa Fe Ski Basin gives you easy access to the high elevation mountains (10,000-12,000 feet) of northern New Mexico. It is a great place to see mountain wildflowers in meadows, forests, and along streams. You can even visit alpine tundra if you ride the chair lift. July and August are the best wildflower viewing months.
Sun Mountain looks more like a bulging hill, but don’t be fooled. The hike uphill is short, but steep — very steep. While it’s not even a mile to the top, there are several calf-burning inclines that can make it feel much longer, especially if you’re feeling low on energy after a long work day. Because of its intensity, Sun Mountain takes much longer to hike than other sub-two-mile treks. Winding up the switchbacks, views of town become increasingly vast. Chamisas bud out in every direction, and large boulders prop themselves on the sidelines. From the top of Sun Mountain, you can see waves of the Jemez Mountains and bits of the Sandia Crest. The peak is arguably one of the best spots to watch the sun make its final descent. On a clear night — which is pretty much every night in Santa Fe — you can watch the sky change from tangerines and corals to fading shades of blue. Be sure to bring a headlamp, as the descent can be tricky in the dark.
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Sun Mountain Trailhead
Old Santa Fe TrailSun Mountain looks more like a bulging hill, but don’t be fooled. The hike uphill is short, but steep — very steep. While it’s not even a mile to the top, there are several calf-burning inclines that can make it feel much longer, especially if you’re feeling low on energy after a long work day. Because of its intensity, Sun Mountain takes much longer to hike than other sub-two-mile treks. Winding up the switchbacks, views of town become increasingly vast. Chamisas bud out in every direction, and large boulders prop themselves on the sidelines. From the top of Sun Mountain, you can see waves of the Jemez Mountains and bits of the Sandia Crest. The peak is arguably one of the best spots to watch the sun make its final descent. On a clear night — which is pretty much every night in Santa Fe — you can watch the sky change from tangerines and corals to fading shades of blue. Be sure to bring a headlamp, as the descent can be tricky in the dark.
If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza, this breathtaking Romanesque cathedral stands out among the city's adobe skyline. Constructed beginning in 1869, the cathedral's main purpose was to help bring Catholicism to the Southwest. Sitting next to the cathedral is the small adobe chapel – all that remains of a previous church that was destroyed during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt – which contains the oldest representation of the Virgin Mary in the United States.
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
131 Cathedral PlIf you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza, this breathtaking Romanesque cathedral stands out among the city's adobe skyline. Constructed beginning in 1869, the cathedral's main purpose was to help bring Catholicism to the Southwest. Sitting next to the cathedral is the small adobe chapel – all that remains of a previous church that was destroyed during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt – which contains the oldest representation of the Virgin Mary in the United States.
San Miguel Mission, also known as San Miguel Chapel, is a Spanish colonial mission church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Originally built around 1610, it is often referred to as the oldest church in the United States, though it is likely that little of the original structure is still present
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San Miguel Chapel
401 Old Santa Fe TrailSan Miguel Mission, also known as San Miguel Chapel, is a Spanish colonial mission church in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Originally built around 1610, it is often referred to as the oldest church in the United States, though it is likely that little of the original structure is still present
Neighborhoods
Canyon Road, in addition to a fine selection of galleries, also offers Santa Fe’s finest jewelry and dining establishments, suggesting a complete experience for your Canyon Road visit.
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Canyon Road
Canyon RoadCanyon Road, in addition to a fine selection of galleries, also offers Santa Fe’s finest jewelry and dining establishments, suggesting a complete experience for your Canyon Road visit.
Spas
Ten Thousand Waves is inspired by the great Japanese mountain hot spring resorts. Ten minutes from downtown Santa Fe, but only minutes from the National Forest. There is nothing quite like this on the North American continent.
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Ten Thousand Waves
21 Ten Thousand Waves WayTen Thousand Waves is inspired by the great Japanese mountain hot spring resorts. Ten minutes from downtown Santa Fe, but only minutes from the National Forest. There is nothing quite like this on the North American continent.
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs is one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country. It has sulphur-free, geothermal mineral waters, flowing from a subterranean volcanic aquifer for thousands of years. Over 100,000 gallons per day come to the surface, revitalizing those who soak in the long believed, healing waters.
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Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
50 Los Banos DriveOjo Caliente Mineral Springs is one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country. It has sulphur-free, geothermal mineral waters, flowing from a subterranean volcanic aquifer for thousands of years. Over 100,000 gallons per day come to the surface, revitalizing those who soak in the long believed, healing waters.
Art Exhibits
Meow Wolf is an arts production company that creates immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms.
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Meow Wolf
1352 Rufina CirMeow Wolf is an arts production company that creates immersive, multimedia experiences that transport audiences of all ages into fantastic realms.
Museums
Of all the museums run by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, this one is probably the most unique. Southwestern art is definitely represented, but the Museum of International Folk Art also showcases more than 135,000 objects and has interesting displays representing daily life in societies all over the globe. At this museum, you'll encounter African, Asian, Middle Eastern, contemporary Hispanic and Latino, European, North American and Spanish Colonial pieces ranging from household objects, ceramics and paintings to toys, puppets and costumes. Don't worry about boring your kids: the large collection of colorful toys from around the world is sure to spark their interest.
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Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino LejoOf all the museums run by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, this one is probably the most unique. Southwestern art is definitely represented, but the Museum of International Folk Art also showcases more than 135,000 objects and has interesting displays representing daily life in societies all over the globe. At this museum, you'll encounter African, Asian, Middle Eastern, contemporary Hispanic and Latino, European, North American and Spanish Colonial pieces ranging from household objects, ceramics and paintings to toys, puppets and costumes. Don't worry about boring your kids: the large collection of colorful toys from around the world is sure to spark their interest.
Having moved from the East Coast, Georgia O'Keeffe was inspired by Santa Fe's blazing landscape, and soon her portrayals of New Mexico earned her a reputation as one of the top Southwestern artists. Even those with just a minor love of art should stop by this museum, which is housed within a former adobe Baptist church and features the largest O'Keeffe collection in the world. More than 1,000 drawings, paintings and sculptures, as well as another 2,000 works by her peers are housed here. The museum also screens a film detailing O'Keeffe's life, story and growth as an artist.
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Museo Georgia O'Keeffe
217 Johnson StHaving moved from the East Coast, Georgia O'Keeffe was inspired by Santa Fe's blazing landscape, and soon her portrayals of New Mexico earned her a reputation as one of the top Southwestern artists. Even those with just a minor love of art should stop by this museum, which is housed within a former adobe Baptist church and features the largest O'Keeffe collection in the world. More than 1,000 drawings, paintings and sculptures, as well as another 2,000 works by her peers are housed here. The museum also screens a film detailing O'Keeffe's life, story and growth as an artist.
Constructed in 1610, the Palace of the Governors was the original capitol of New Mexico. The adobe structure was the site of the only successful Native American uprising, which took place in 1680, and it has been in public use longer than any other structure in the country. Today, the National Historic Landmark showcases 400 years of the state's history (officially as part of the New Mexico History Museum) with the help of such artifacts as a stagecoach dating back to the days of the Santa Fe Trail and an altarpiece made in 1830 for a church in Taos.
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Palace of the Governors
105 W Palace AveConstructed in 1610, the Palace of the Governors was the original capitol of New Mexico. The adobe structure was the site of the only successful Native American uprising, which took place in 1680, and it has been in public use longer than any other structure in the country. Today, the National Historic Landmark showcases 400 years of the state's history (officially as part of the New Mexico History Museum) with the help of such artifacts as a stagecoach dating back to the days of the Santa Fe Trail and an altarpiece made in 1830 for a church in Taos.
Music
The Santa Fe Opera House is a world-renowned venue that plays host to a variety of operas each summer. The company has presented operas – comedies, dramas, tragedies and more – every summer since 1957. The venue itself is an open-air theater surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountain ranges, which means it offers some gorgeous views, and it can accommodate around 2,200 spectators.
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Santa Fe Opera
301 Opera DrThe Santa Fe Opera House is a world-renowned venue that plays host to a variety of operas each summer. The company has presented operas – comedies, dramas, tragedies and more – every summer since 1957. The venue itself is an open-air theater surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountain ranges, which means it offers some gorgeous views, and it can accommodate around 2,200 spectators.
Markets
No matter your reason for visiting Santa Fe – whether it be to see the art or ski the slopes – set aside some time to check out the Santa Fe Farmers Market—open weekends. You'll find dozens of vendors selling everything from locally grown produce, flowers and cheeses to cider and tongue-numbing green chile salsa. There is also a snack bar selling coffee and other local treats.
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Mercado de productores de Santa Fe
1607 Paseo De PeraltaNo matter your reason for visiting Santa Fe – whether it be to see the art or ski the slopes – set aside some time to check out the Santa Fe Farmers Market—open weekends. You'll find dozens of vendors selling everything from locally grown produce, flowers and cheeses to cider and tongue-numbing green chile salsa. There is also a snack bar selling coffee and other local treats.