Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Santa Fe, New Mexico (NM)

February 11, 2022 Dorsey Hagwood

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. Evoke Contemporary

550 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2618 +1 505-995-9902 http://www.evokecontemporary.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 13 reviews

Evoke Contemporary

Provocative + Compelling Contemporary Art of International Acclaim

2. Que Sera Alpaca

66 Jacinto Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87508-9179 +1 505-310-3369 [email protected] http://www.queseraalpacas.com
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Que Sera Alpaca

3. Santa Fe National Cemetery

501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1455 +1 505-988-6400 http://www.interment.net/data/us/nm/santafe/santanat/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 169 reviews

Santa Fe National Cemetery

Civil War buffs will appreciate the little known history of the 28 Confederate soldiers from Texas buried in this spot.

Reviewed By AngelaAshville_Ohio - Stoutsville, United States

What a beautiful Memorial Day! All the American flags fluttering in front of the white gleaming headstones is such a peaceful, serene, and restful sight. It’s very humbling and breathtaking. My Grandpa was laid to rest here in 1994. This cemetery is outstanding. The rows and rows of headstones all perfectly aligned in military fashion and look so elegant. What a perfect day to be here. A good time to reflect on the sacrifices people have made for our country and our freedoms. God bless them all. I never thought I’d write a review of a cemetery, but this one is close to my heart.

4. Santa Fe Plaza

100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 +1 505-955-6200 [email protected] http://santafe.org/perl/page.cgi?p=maps;gid=2401
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,097 reviews

Santa Fe Plaza

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.

5. Rodeo de Santa Fe

3237 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507-4891 +1 505-471-4300
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Rodeo de Santa Fe

6. Canyon Road

Santa Fe, NM +1 505-750-7152 [email protected] http://www.explorecanyonroad.com/
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4.5 based on 3,969 reviews

Canyon Road

Canyon Road is Santa Fe's historic arts district. Home to over eighty art galleries, as well as boutiques, restaurants, and historic adobe homes, it is the cultural center of Santa Fe. The galleries on Canyon Road show everything from traditional southwestern Pueblo pottery and quintessential Western art to contemporary abstraction and computer and digital art. Take time to explore; there's a little something for everyone here.

Reviewed By 66abi

A short walk from downtown this mile or so of art galleries offers a bit of everything, from crafts to really good fine art. We found happy surprises in nearly every one. My painter friend and I are art lovers so looked at everything with interest and took two days to do it, which was made easy by the presence of good restaurants and a wonderful tea house. We never knew what was behind the next doorway, in the next room and often were wonderfully surprised.

7. El Rancho de las Golondrinas

334 Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507-4363 +1 505-471-2261 [email protected] http://golondrinas.org/
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4.5 based on 338 reviews

El Rancho de las Golondrinas

This living history museum, located just south of Santa Fe, recreates 18th-century ranch life. Guides, dressed in period clothing, show how people lived in early New Mexico.

Reviewed By Preraphaelite11

Walk into El Rancho de las Golondrinas and you'll open a door and step back 300 years to experience authentic Southwest history. See first-hand how people lived, the buildings they constructed and their purpose, how they made their clothes, cooked their food and worshipped. You'll get a unique taste of everyday life in a community in the 1700s, learn about the inhabitants' hardships, their hopes and fears while exploring this exceptionally, well-maintained and preserved historic ranch. I spent 4 hours walking the grounds and talking with the knowledgeable and friendly staff. I'm a historian and learned more about New Mexico's fascinating history when visiting El Rancho de las Golondrinas.

8. Cross of the Martyrs

600 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1957 +1 505-955-6200 http://santafe.org/perl/page.cgi?p=maps;gid=2893
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4.5 based on 173 reviews

Cross of the Martyrs

A monument dedicated to the Franciscans killed in the 1680 Pueblo Revolt.

9. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2026 +1 505-982-5619 http://www.cbsfa.org
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,902 reviews

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

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. Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

100 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-5503 +1 505-988-2027 http://www.ologsf.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

Built in 1795, this church houses the oldest shrine to the Virgin Mary in the United States.

Reviewed By onelastplace

This is the oldest continuously operating shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the country. It is administered by the parish behind it and what a wonderfully welcoming Community. There is a small gift shop behind the shrine with a friendly worker to answer any questions. It has an interesting history of you take the time to ask some questions,

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