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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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Santa Fe Plaza which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and street scenes

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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Loretto Chapel showing a church or cathedral

3. 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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4. 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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Canyon Road featuring street scenes

5. Bandelier National Monument

The Bandelier National Monument is an expansive stretch of scenic land containing the preserved territory of the Ancestral Pueblo peoples. Within majestic canyons, its main attractions are the fascinating cliff dwellings where Native Americans once lived. The homes contain remnants of these communities that teach us about life more than 1,000 years ago. Visit the park, which sweeps across more than 33,000 acres (13,000 hectares) of rocky terrain at the foot of the Jemez Mountains in New Mexico.
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Bandelier National Monument

What to do in Agua Fria

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Santa Fe Plaza which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and street scenes

Santa Fe Plaza

4.5/5(1,686 reviews)

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
One of a kind destination: art installation meets mystery house. It’s a multi-sensory experience and wonderfully bizarre.

Meow Wolf

4.5/5(576 reviews)

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

4.5/5(764 reviews)

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
Santa Fe Opera showing a city

Santa Fe Opera

4.5/5(179 reviews)

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
Ski Santa Fe offers a nice variety of runs for a wide range of levels. The winding, scenic drive to get there is as good as

Ski Santa Fe

4.5/5(209 reviews)

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
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
A great evening visiting the art galleries topped with a stop at a brew pub draft in the Santa Fe Railroad Artisan Museum district.

Santa Fe Railyard

4.5/5(489 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Fe, you can do some window-shopping at Santa Fe Railyard. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.

Santa Fe Railyard
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

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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
This is a fun hike and place to visit. You have to hike through the water upstream to get to the lower falls. It is a peaceful area and the water is good for getting wet, although it’s cold. We visited in early June.

Nambe Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nambe Falls during your travels in Santa Fe. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.

Nambe Falls

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Santa Fe which includes a monument, a garden and a memorial

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