Santa fe attractions
Santa Fe attractions are unlike any in the Southwest. Every street has stories to tell, and attractions abound throughout the city. Just turning a corner can have you walking walk through hundreds of years of history, and recent art works reside along generations-old crafts. Many start at the heart of the city, Santa Fe Plaza. Here you can find one of the city's most popular attractions, the St. Francis Cathedral. And, for more historic sights, turn down the oldest street in Santa Fe, Canyon Road, with some of the city's best galleries and restaurants housed in original buildings. For more historic attractions don't miss the Loretto Chapel and El Rancho de Las Golondrias. For a more modern, but just as unique experience, check out the Georgia O'Keefe Museum, and the Ten Thousand Waves Hot springs and Spa. These are just a few of all the spectacular Santa Fe attractions, and you won't want to miss a single one!
El Rancho de las Golondrinas
334 Los Pinos Road
Santa Fe
www.golondrinas.org
Literally translated, this historic sight is named for the swallows that migrate here each year: "the ranch of the swallows". Original buildings from the late 1600's, and costumed characters re-enacting the days of old.
St. Francis Cathedral
213 Cathedral Place
Santa Fe
Commissioned in 1869 and taking more than fifteen years to build, this glorius cathedral houses some amazing religious relics, including the contry's oldest Madonna. Incredible architecture, stained glass windows, and a visit is absolutely free!
Canyon Road
100 Canyon Road
Santa Fe
The oldest street in Santa Fe, and featuring the city's oldest house, this 2 mile stretch of history is now the place for upacale galleries, shops, and restaurants.
Loretto Chapel
207 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe
www.lorettochapel.com
No longer belonging to the Catholic church, but a great private musuem. Don't miss the incredible spiral staircase winding from the floor of the chapel to the choir loft.
Georgia O'Keefe Musuem
217 Johnson Street
Santa Fe
www.okeefemuseum.org
This musuem feaures not only the work of its namesake, but of other prevalent artists. Rotaing exhibits, as well new worksabout twice a year. Great cafe and gift shop as well.
Ten Thousand Waves
3451 Hyde Park Road
Santa Fe
www.tenthousandwaves.com
This Japanese hot springs spa is located in the hills of Santa Fe, and an amamzing place to get the best in spa treatments.
