Santa Fe, New Mexico Attractions
Santa Fe is home to a wide array of world-class diversions. The Lodge at Santa Fe is centrally located near the historic Santa Fe Plaza, and offers a complimentary shuttle to and from all of the Plaza's offerings. Farther afield, you'll find the amazing sites of Bandelier National Monument, and in town, all kinds of cultural discoveries.Historic Santa Fe Plaza -
The heart of Santa Fe is the historic Plaza, 400 years young. There's almost always something going on at the Santa Fe Plaza, including the Traditional Spanish Market and the Santa Fe Indian Market. Restaurants and shops are in and around the Plaza, which is just 2 miles from the Lodge at Santa Fe, which offers a complimentary shuttle to the Plaza . Go to www.santafe.orgGeorgia O'Keefe Museum -
One of America's most beloved artists of the 20th century, Georgia O'Keefe's influence has reached around the globe. Since 1997, visitors have been able to get up close to her amazing paintings of nature that plumb the depths with subtext, and learn more about the life of this fascinating woman. Go to www.okeeffemuseum.org
New Mexico Museum of Art -
Formerly known as the Museum of Fine Arts, the New Mexico Museum of Art is located on Santa Fe Plaza. The building is an amazing example of Pueblo Revival architecture, known as "Santa Fe style." The Museum's collection includes works by New Mexico artists. Visit www.nmartmuseum.org.Santa Fe Opera -
Lose yourself in awe-inspiring professional operatic productions at the Santa Fe Opera. The season often includes classics such as Puccini's La Bohème, a well as modern hits like Menotti's The Last Savage. For more information, go to www.santafeopera.org.Indian Market -
Located in the historic Plaza, the Santa Fe Indian Market is the place to find all kinds of remarkable treasures. In addition to textiles, jewelry, and crafts, visitors will enjoy live entertainment. The Indian Market is held during the third weekend in August, and Indian Week-with films, music, and fashion-takes place the week before. Go to www.swaia.org.
Traditional Spanish Market -
Held twice a year, the Traditional Spanish Market is a wonderful place to find depictions of Spanish arts and crafts. Held on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the Market's wares include tinwork, furniture, and souvenirs. Almost all are made by New Mexico craftspeople. For more information,call (505) 982-2226.
New Mexico History Museum -
Located on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the New Mexico History Museum is one of the newest additions to the learning destinations of Santa Fe. The Museum opened its doors in the spring of 2009, and tracks New Mexico's history, starting with the indigenous communities that first inhabited the land, through the arrival of the Spanish, and onward to today. Go to www.nmhistorymuseum.orgSt. Francis Cathedral Basilica -
The beautiful St. Francis Cathedral is the mother church or main seat of the U.S. Southwest Dioceses. On the grounds, the small adobe chapel is part of the rebuilt cathedral that dates back to 1714, and houses one of the oldest statues of the Virgin Mary in the country, brought here in 1625 from Spain. For more information, go to www.cbsfa.orgZozobra Burning -
Since 1712, the Santa Fe Fiesta has been marked with many traditions, but none more show stopping than the burning of Zozobra. This sky-high marionette represents the release of any troubles each and every year. The traditional "burning of the man" has taken place each year since 1924. Visit www.zozobra.com for more information.Bandelier National Monument -
Trails and views abound at this archaeological treasure. The Bandelier dwellings and petroglyphs are the markers of the ancestors of the Pueblo Indians in the 1100s CE. Visitors have the opportunity to see a plethora of flora and fauna including wolf spiders, rock wrens, fence lizards, and scorpion weed. Go to www.nps.gov/band to find out more.
