Things to do in Santa Fe

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1. Santa Fe Plaza

Santa Fe Plaza is a spacious gathering point with markets, a bandstand and a park at the heart of the city. At the square’s center find an arts stage and a statue that acts as an American Indian War Memorial. Many musical performances and political events take place in the lively square. Around the plaza are restaurants, boutiques and galleries. Use the benches and tables in this tranquil, grassy haven for a picnic.
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2. Loretto Chapel

The origin of the helix-shaped staircase in the 19th-century Loretto Chapel continues to baffle historians more than a century after its construction. The Sisters of Loretto and the site’s many visitors consider the enigmatic construction of the stairs a miracle. Others offer more practical explanations. The former church, which is of Gothic Revival design, is now primarily used as a wedding chapel and a museum for the staircase.
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3. Canyon Road

Canyon Road is the heart of Santa Fe’s distinguished art scene, with over 100 galleries open to the public. Restaurants and boutiques line the scenic street that lures visitors with its elegant atmosphere and array of artworks. Find an eclectic range of themes, from Native American art and Hispanic works to modern art of international acclaim. The road also acts as a scenic trail toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
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4. Santa Fe Opera

The Santa Fe Opera is a majestic open-air venue hosting concerts and festivals in the summer season. The main theater is a marvel of innovative design that enhances the acoustics and offers a view of the night sky and the Jemez Mountains. The excellent vista generates an absorbing atmosphere alongside lovely music and fine acting. The program features a range of breakthrough operatic acts and reliable classics.
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5. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi is a 19th-century church of Romanesque Revival design. Its style is a stark contrast to the surrounding clay adobe structures that date back to an earlier era. Its standout features are its arches, pediment, rose window and towers on either side of the façade’s center. Inside the church, investigate the stained-glass windows.
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What to do in Santa Fe

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Santa Fe Plaza which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and religious elements

Santa Fe Plaza

Home to many landmarks in the heart of the city, this spacious square evokes echoes of the Spanish colonial era with its markets, bandstand and live music.

Santa Fe Plaza
Ski Santa Fe

Ski Santa Fe

Hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe during your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

Ski Santa Fe
Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your travels in Santa Fe. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.

Meow Wolf
Loretto Chapel showing a church or cathedral

Loretto Chapel

A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.

Loretto Chapel
Canyon Road featuring street scenes

Canyon Road

This charming road was once lined with typical adobe residences. Now art galleries, studios, restaurants and boutiques make it the most exclusive part of town.

Canyon Road
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Santa Fe Opera

Listen to the enchanting sounds of classic opera in an open-air theater with views of the Jemez Mountains, the sunset and the stars.

Santa Fe Opera
New Mexico State Capitol

New Mexico State Capitol

After visiting New Mexico State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Fe. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene.

New Mexico State Capitol
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

Take a tour of this 19th-century church in the center of Santa Fe to see its statues and brightly colored stained-glass windows.

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
New Mexico Museum of Art which includes art

New Mexico Museum of Art

Admire the exceptional Pueblo design of the adobe structure that houses one of the oldest art galleries in New Mexico.

New Mexico Museum of Art

Areas of Santa Fe

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Downtown Santa Fe

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Visitors to Downtown Santa Fe rave about its fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries. You might also want to make some time to see Lensic Performing Arts Center or Georgia O'Keefe Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Downtown Santa Fe
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Southside

Southside is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Meow Wolf and International Museum of Collage, Assemblage & Construction, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Fe.

Southside
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Historic Eastside

While visiting Historic Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Canyon Road and Old Fort Marcy Park.

Historic Eastside
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North Hills

If you're spending some time in North Hills, Old Fort Marcy Park and Santa Fe National Forest are top sights worth seeing.

North Hills
The annual burning of Zozobra

Northeast Santa Fe

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Northeast Santa Fe and surrounding area, you can visit Old Fort Marcy Park and New Mexico Museum of Art.

Northeast Santa Fe
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South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Center for Contemporary Arts and New Mexico Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.

South Capitol