Location: Downtown
Top Things to do in Downtown
Top 10 Things to do in Downtown, New Mexico (NM)
Venture into the unspoiled beauty of 7,000-foot Rocky Mountain vistas, marvel at the contrast of ancient native culture mixed with modern arts, feast on legendary cuisine and relax in rustic sophistication. A visit to Santa Fe, Travel & Leisure's #1 Cultural Getaway, feels a lot like a visit to Europe. The Spanish Colonial charm of this historic destination has been enchanting travelers for over 400 years. And Santa Fe shows no signs of slowing down.
Restaurants in Santa Fe
1. Joe Wade Fine Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
After 48 years, Joe Wade Fine Art has closed our downtown Santa Fe brick and mortar location! In midsummer 2019, we will relaunch our website and offer an extensive collection of secondary market fine art pieces.
2. Mountain Trails Gallery
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
3. Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
We are the only professional symphony orchestra-with-chorus in Northern New Mexico, with top-flight musicians whose resumes include outstanding conservatories and renowned orchestras, led by Principal Conductor Guillermo Figueroa. Fall through spring, we offer a wide range of orchestral music that excites the most avid lover of great music and inspires the young and young at heart. We serve nearly 4,000 school children per year through our award-winning mentoring programs, free ensemble performances in the Santa Fe Public Schools and our annual Discovery Concerts for 4th graders at The Lensic. Our operating structure is inclusive and unique in this country, with seven seats on our Board reserved for musicians. Our orchestra and chorus members are not only professional artists, but real decision makers--fully engaged at every level of our organization.
4. Andrew Smith Gallery, Inc.
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
The Andrew Smith Gallery is the leading photography gallery selling 19th and 20th century classical and contemporary original photographs. Located in the historic plaza district of Santa Fe, NM, the Andrew Smith Gallery has been in the business of buying, selling, and exhibiting fine photography since 1974. We specialize in buying, collecting, and selling a wide range of work according to our artist's, visitor's, and collector's varied interests.
5. Allan Houser Sculpture Gardens and Gallery
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Just a 30 minute drive from Santa Fe, off the historic Turquoise Trail, the Allan Houser Sculpture Garden and Gallery offer the rare opportunity to experience the work of an American Master Artist. The gardens feature approximately seventy bronze, steel, and original stone sculptures, set among lush Juniper Pines and breathtaking mountain vistas. The gallery contains four rooms of smaller sculptures, drawings, and paintings. This property is closed to the general public, but private tours are available Monday-Saturday year round. It is recommended to contact us at least four days in advance to book a tour. Please note: the gravel paths of the gardens are not handicap accessible. We can provide a golf cart (seats up to five people) for visitors with mobility limitations.
Reviewed By SeattleFoodie3934 - Seattle, United States
Be forewarned that reservations are required. Allan Houser was an amazing Native American artist and sculptor. His history and works are on display and should not be missed! We accompanied friends who made the reservations. The tour was amazing and educational. It was the highlight of our trip to the Santa Fe area!
6. Santa Fe Plaza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,097 reviews
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Plaza is the heart and soul of the city. The gathering spot for residents and tourists alike is surrounded by city landmarks, shops and restaurants.
Reviewed By jh453
My 20-something daughters and I spent an enjoyable hour in and around the charming Plaza on a gorgeous Spring day. There is something there for every budget and many time constraints and tastes. You can sit on one of the plentiful benches, on the grass, or at one of the metal tables and relax and people watch for free. You can spend a little or a lot of money at the stores that flank the Plaza or at the sidewalk vendors who sell mostly silver jewelry (most of it, apoarently, made by local Native Americans in tribal styles). You can eat in one of the nearby restaurants. The day we were there, there was just one food truck in one corner of the Plaza, selling only fajitas and tamales. I wish I knew the name, because their food was excellent- smoky, delicious, generous, and a great bargain, with fajitas at $5 and tamales at $2 or $2.50 each. I hope that truck is a regular and that my description is enough to let you find it and enjoy a tasty (and economical) lunch. I noticed that all the tables were wheelchair-accessible.
7. Santa Fe Playhouse
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
8. Cross of the Martyrs
9. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
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4.5 based on 3,902 reviews
This cathedral was built in 1886, and is known for its beautiful Romanesque architecture.
Reviewed By 674sharons - Atlanta, United States
It is a beautiful church, with its inspirational stained glass windows, grand arches and baptismal. Then there was the docent, Mary, who made our visit very special, by giving us a personal tour that was educational, explaining about La Conquistadora, learning the history of how it became a Basilica, the history of the relics, the history of the stained glass windows especially the story of La Conquistadora, how she is cared for, the celebrations that are around her. There was so much more. It was a sacred visit and we felt so connected to the cathedral and the holy spirit residing here. Thank you for a supernatural experience. If you can join a tour of the cathedral it is well worth the time spent.
10. Loretto Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,035 reviews
This chapel contains a mysterious spiral staircase built without nails, dowels or any visible support.
Reviewed By StevenP3559 - Pueblo, United States
This small chapel is known by people world round for its "miraculous stairway" that winds to the choir loft above the church's nave. It is a beautiful little chapel and well worth a visit while in downtown Santa Fe.
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