The Inn is located in an incredible location within walking distance of almost anything you would like to do in historic Santa Fe. Parking is convenient and efficient with valet parking included in the amenity fee. The interior of the hotel is clean but a tad dated. While not luxurious, its a beautiful hotel and will please most travelers. The rooms are also clean and comfortable with a cute, plush teddy bear awaiting your arrival. The coffee bar, Crafted, in the hotel is a major plus serving flavorful coffees and tasty pastries. Furthermore, although we didn't visit it during our stay, the "Living Room" in the hotel is a hub of activity serving drinks, lite bites and even has live music. All in all, a pleasant stay in this historic hotel.

As owner of an independent 5-star resort in Asia (Plantation Bay, “a Real Resort with a Real Spa”), I have a lot of sympathy for independent hotels, but felt that I was not correctly treated here. First, the location is very very good, right in the center of Old Santa Fe and surrounded by restaurants and art galleries, some churches. I chose a Vista King, which for about $535 (including a $35 resort fee when there’s no resort to speak of) I assumed would deliver value for money at least in room fittings and view. It turned out that my patio area had no privacy and overlooked a parking lot. So much for Vista. The room itself was very tired-looking, not like the booking.com photo at all, and so was the hotel, with a generally depressing interior appearance, though the outside looks great. Again speaking as a professional hotelier, I would venture the entire hotel hasn’t been remodeled in at least 40 years. The bathroom layout is poor and the fixtures were several plumbing generations old. The bed was comfortable but too high off the floor. Many elements were not consistent with a 4-star description, such as a fireplace with just a candle in it, plain painted-plywood doors and panels, lamps with Daylight bulbs, just one electrical outlet for the credenza holding the refrigerator, the coffee-maker, and a lamp (so to run the coffee-maker I had to unplug the lamp). The staff are pleasant and efficient, which made up a bit, but I felt I was overcharged. If my room was not typical of the hotel, then the front desk staff gave me a “last-to-sell” room on the assumption that as an Asian I wouldn’t know any better. I do know better. I’m going to keep calling out every hotel that gives me an inferior room for the price, and/or an inferior room because of my race.

We stayed here a couple of nights on a business trip so the room was paid for but it was indeed a small room for several family members. The balcony was nice and the view was phenomenal. It's charming but there are a few bugs to work out in the service department. Overall, okay and it is a historic place. Next door has the miraculous staircase that we went to go see. It's walking distance to the beautiful plaza.

The king room was very spacious. We had a corner balcony that looked out over the pool and had a great view of the mountains. Many amenities at this hotel. We used the spa and had fabulous massages and facials. We ate some light bites and had a drink at The Living Room. Staff is friendly and helpful, valet is great and rooms are clean. The location is everything. You are central to all the shops and churches if you stay here. Would book again!

Loretto has been lovingly restored, upgraded, and maintained. It truly is a beautiful Santa Fe style place. The beds were super-comfy with top-quality linens, the bar is delightful with lots of comfy couches and a big, warm fireplace. The pool & hot spa area is modern and offers private spaces. Topping it all off is a truly grand coffee shop, helpful and friendly staff throughout the without hovering or obsequiousness. The restaurant is good for a quick bite, and you're steps away from great dining options. This is now my new 'home' when I come to Santa Fe.

The only positive thing I have to say is there’s free coffee. Otherwise, this was a really strange lodging experience. For how expensive it is, you would expect just a minuscule of luxury. It is listed as “high-end,” but that was absent here. The stay in this hotel was only comparable to living in some sort of cave or hut. The staff was kind, though the tall male host was very odd. The valet also was never at their post and made getting the car a long and unpleasant process. The place doesn’t smell very pleasant, just kind of musty. The lack of any mirror in the room was inconvenient. The IRON had black gunk on it that absolutely RUINED a perfect pair of white pants meant to wear to a wedding… And lastly, they put this cute little stuffed bear on the bed in your room, and don’t tell you that if you take it home, they charge you $35! I slept with that bear for the entirety of my stay just to find out it’s not included, and that they’re going to put it back in the room if I don’t want to be charged. I wonder how many drooled on it before I did. 2/10. Save your money.

The Inn was absolutely wonderful to stay in, and the staff was the best. Hunter helped us upon check in with places to go, and Nikki was great to provide places to have breakfast and Ben served us the most delicious meal I have had in a long time. Even the General Manager stopped what he was doing to help when we accidentally locked the key in our room. It was expensive but the quality was worth it and more. These three, Hunter, Nikki and Ben went above and beyond with their helpfulness and service. if you want the perfect place to stay in Santa Fe, this is the place to be.

Will return. What a treat: we enjoyed two hours private tour at the museum of Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986). She's my top three artist. I even bought a matching flowery dress when I went to see one of her exhibits in New York a few years ago. This museum was opened in 1997. It's small (Santa Fe is a small town!) and the paintings they've, are rather small too. I think the museums in New York and DC have far more magnificent 气势磅礴 works of hers. "Mother of American modernism", was born in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, University of Virginia and the Teachers College, Columbia University. Her eventual husband Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946) was a photographer and modern art promoter, who held an exhibit in New York for her in 1917. He would divorce his fellow photographer/artist Emmeline Obermayer in 1924 and married O'Keeffe the same year. The frames: they look thin. The docent said they were designed by the artist herself. Reportedly can prevent bugs as well as wine (they do rent out the museum space). O'Keeffe was often the harshest judge of her own work, and even went so far as to destroy paintings that did not meet her standards. In some cases this was because a work had been damaged-including damage that she considered to have been done by careless conservators. She had been visiting New Mexico (Santa Fe, Taos, etc.) during her marriage. After his death in 1946, she soon moved to New Mexico for the rest of her life; spending the last few years in Santa Fe and passed away there. Among list of artists who enjoyed success and recognition during their own lifetime, she was the only female artist among the 10 men: Pablo Picasso Leonardo da Vinci Michelangelo Claude Monet Pierre-Auguste Renoir Rembrandt Salvador Dalí Andy Warhol Georgia O'Keeffe Henri Matisse Paul Cézanne Till 1986, her works fetched the highest amount at the auctions, among female artists. Now her works only trail behind Yayoi Kusama (1929-) and Joan Mitchell (1925-92), one is still alive and one dead six years after her. She enjoyed cooking, perhaps was also the farm to table pioneer. The exhibits of her kitchen wears, pots, pans and notebooks are hers but her Leica camera on display wasn't, the museum explained that she used the same model. Love the honesty. One thing I thought she was above the rest was she didn't sign her works, because she believed her distinctive and unique style would be easily recognized. Which is so true. The female docent said, "she said, 'you don't sign your face, do you?'" A little (or a lot) like Marguerite Duras (1914-96), or any elderly person who relies on a much younger companion. O'Keeffe hired an assistant Juan Hamilton (John Bruce; 1946-) in 1973, after suffering vision lose. He was 27, a divorced potter at the time. She left her estate to him, but to avoid lengthy litigation, he gave up much of that estate (houses and paintings ...) because "if he were to fight that fight, he would spend 10 to 15 years, which would be an entire career, and neither Miss O’Keeffe (how he loved to call her) nor he would ever want that." O'Keeffe was captivated by the view of Cerro Pedernal (Flint Mountain), which has been a sacred and significant site to many Indigenous and Hispano communities for thousands of years. O'Keeffe's own immense love and respect for this mountain is exhibited in her numerous depictions of the view from her front yard. According to the docent, her ashes are spread here.

My visit to this museum left me pensive, caught in the quiet gravity of O’Keeffe’s vision - a vision that clings to reality while daring to transcend it. One piece stopped me in my tracks: a gray crucifix pierced by a dark red heart. I stood before it, transfixed. Its stark lines seemed to pulse with unspoken stories-sorrow, sacrifice, perhaps love’s quiet endurance. The painting’s neat composition belied its emotional weight. The museum weaves O’Keeffe’s life into a vivid tapestry. Her robes, and her art supplies are displayed with care. Then there are the bones. Her collection of bones struck me as primal, and profound. The Georgia O’ Keeffe museum isn’t just a collection of art; it’s an invitation to pause, to feel, to question.

I learned so much about Georgia. I loved seeing different stages of her art work. I also loved how many people were there sharing our common love of her art. I liked the way. It was laid out and you could enter different rooms to view different stages. Seeing her art up close, seeing her belongings and her supplies. I just loved this experience. I would highly recommend this museum and BEFORE the house tour. That is how we did it. A lot of the art we saw at the museum played into the tour of her house. The staff were friendly and informative. You like art, then head here.

I did the free audio tour. A lot of information is packed into the audio descriptions, and you actually want to walk faster than the audio tour allows. I encourage you to take a seat on a bench and look at the work while the audio is going. They even have classical music as part of the tour, naming classical music and artists she and Arthur Steiglitz had in their home and listened to while she painted. Every piece is magical, simple or classic, or preeminent Georgia O'Keefe. They have a movie bio of her life playing, and they also have a movie about the Téwa, renamed Pueblo by Spanish colonizers, artists who made various art pieces and wrote letters, between 2023 and 2025, as an answer to Georgia O'Keeffe's cultural appropriation and disrespect of Indigenous traditions while living in New Mexico. It was eye opening and a massive display of basic, approachable , and repairative reparations. And the best part of the exhibit was the Téwa art intermingled with the Georgia O'Keefe pieces that they challenged.

Small, but engaging museum in downtown Santa Fe. The day we visited, a weekday, tickets were available at the door, but best to reserve online, since they can sell out. A 10-minute video upon entry is a really great introduction to the artists life and her 98-year journey to eventually call New Mexico home. The museum foundation is planning to build a larger museum about a block away. All the artwork comes with useful backgrounds on the art and artist, which make the exhibits accessible to all ages. I spent about an hour in the museum and small gift shop, but an ethisiast could draw it iut to 2 hours.

A visit to Santa Fe is not complete without spending time at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Born in Wisconsin, influenced her paintings her entire life. She combines Wisconsin with Santa Fe to paint with a unique blend and style. Making her a true feminist and role model to young women throughout the world.

This museum is beautiful and informative. I was pleasantly surprised at the museum's acknowledgement of the Tewa people and their culture. There were some beautiful pieces by Tewa artists on display also. The staff were all very nice and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit!

This is the main artsy street in town. Lovely little road to stroll around and look at the works of local artists.

We took a relaxing stroll down Canyon street to view the Adobe Art galleries at museum quality installations and dreamed of owning a piece. Great way to spend a few hours to wind down after walking around old Santa Fe square and its historic churches.

We did admire the pretty adobe houses, bought a beautiful painting of such a house, and found a nice place to eat.

Great art galleries and El Farol a great place for a drink or to dine!

Nice place to take a long stroll and admire outdoor art, as well as multiple galleries to visit with various kinds of artwork for sale.

A mile long one way street that filled with 80+ galleries of all kinds, a few eateries, the Ahmyo Wine Garden, and shops that sell cloth and jewelry. It begins at the junction with Paseo De Peralta, and pretty much ends at Santa Fe Teahouse & Bistro (821 Canyon Rd) and Art Box (901 Canyon Rd) on either side of E Palace Ave. Paseo De Peralta (means Peralta’s Promenade or Peralta’s Walk) is a major street in Santa Fe, named after Don Pedro de Peralta (1584?-1666), the Spanish colonial governor of New Mexico who established Santa Fe as the capital in 1610. The customers are mostly tourists.

Great place to experience a myriad of art. The Compound restaurant is amazing.

This is a beautiful architectural and artistic place to visit. Though I am not Catholic, the basilica is a place of beauty and peace to worship Jesus. Everywhere you look there is a memorial to Christ sacrifice. Which is essential to redemption. As a Protestant, I would have loved to see a memorial to His resurrection. This is victory over death and proof that God has accepted this sacrifice and promises to fulfill all that was given to Jesus, we have our assurance that our salvation is secure.

The cathedral is beautiful inside, radiating a deep sense of community. There’s a prayer book where visitors can write down the names of loved ones they want prayers for. A heart-shaped wooden stand holds rosaries in different colors - I picked a pink one. The crucifix glows in a glorious shade of orange, surrounded by images of saints, while the stained-glass windows fill the place with vibrant light. There is also a lovely store inside that adds to the charm of the place.

This is a Beautiful place to sit with the Lord. The architecture, the ambiance, the music... brought me to tears. There is also a really neat gift shop to buy Catholic gifts. Love my "Lady"bug rosary! ❤🐞

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Beautiful grounds and exterior architecture; couldn’t go inside this time, but fully intend to return. The setting alone makes it well worth the visit.

What a beautiful Cathedral inside and outside. We went in a Saturday 4PM schedule for Sunday Mass. An archbishop officiated the mass. The members of the choir's voices, are so heavenly. One of the best mass I have attended to. They are so welcoming!

This church offers a European-like atmosphere, making it a standout attraction. From the outside, it’s large and picturesque, while the inside provides a peaceful retreat from the city’s chaos. A unique feature is the Baptismal Font, which I haven’t encountered in other churches. It’s definitely a must-visit for anyone seeking tranquility and a distinctive experience.

Beautiful and serene. We only spent 2 days in Santa Fe. We were able to see alot if the plaza. Take your time here.its worth the price.

The plaza offers a surreal and peaceful atmosphere, featuring quaint shops constructed with Adobe architecture. Occasionally, you can enjoy the serene experience of Native Americans playing and singing their spiritual music. It’s an ideal spot for a leisurely stroll during the morning and evening hours, as it remains uncrowded at these times.

Absolutely stunning place. This place has the vibes, the feel of the celebrations. Vibrant, colorful and playful - that’s the feel that you get while at the Santa Fe plaza. Multiple gift shops, art galleries, churches & cathedrals, shopping places and exceptional eateries. The plaza cafe being the best example. There is always a mood of celebration in the air. We loved the vibrance of the place. La Fonda being the central point of attraction for a great downtown.

The Santa Fe plaza, with its quaint little stores, colorful artwork, and sun-warmed adobe pillars, makes for a charming stroll that can fill a day beautifully. The atmosphere is lively, and we came across a market where artisans were selling jewelry. The walkability of the plaza makes it easy to pop into art galleries, and catch a glimpse of historic landmarks. The place could be even more lively with pop-up sports, or dance battles.

Nice place to take the whole family, to experience a different culture. There's lots of shops, museums, art galleries and excellent restaurants and cafes to choose from. We even got to see a traditional dance performed by one of the native tribes of New Mexico.

A National Historic landmark in downtown Santa Fe district and a must see for first time visit to the area. A small lovely green space to sit and relax. Today the central Soldier’s Monument remains damaged after protestors toppled down the obelisk and defaced the base in October 2020 during an Indigenous People’s day event. The monument was controversial due to a plaque referring to "savage Indians," and the protesters used ropes and chains to pull down its tiers. The Palace of the Governors sits across the plaza while the plaque marking end of the Santa Fe Trail on the other end. Free to visit. No parking.

No visit to Santa Fe would be complete without starting here. Plus you’ll overhear the “local” tour guides (easy to spot as they’re all wearing Steve Erwin adjacent outfits) talking to large groups and decide you’re much better off navigating the city solo. Also plenty of dubious Chinese souvenirs masquerading as local turquoise etc in the colonnades. Still, it is beautiful. And very central 🤣🤦‍♀️

Amazing place! Great place to shop hand made artistic things from jewelry, Art works etc. love the vibe and many good options for food! Take a walk and experience the Santa Fe culture!

Meow Wolf Santa Fe is truly one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had! From the moment we stepped inside, it was like entering another world—a psychedelic, mind-bending playground where every corner held a new surprise. Even as adults, we found ourselves grinning ear to ear, exploring like kids again, uncovering hidden passages and discovering secrets tucked away at every turn. The creativity, detail, and imagination that went into this place is just unbelievable—it’s interactive art on a whole new level. It was equal parts fun, mysterious, and awe-inspiring. If you ever get the chance to go, don’t hesitate—everyone should experience this magical adventure at least once in their life.

I have heard about this place for many years and have wanted to go. It's so worth it! Was all that it was said it was to be. Such a great experience. We were glad there weren't kids running around and screaming until a little towards the end. We went right away at 10am on a Monday and were there for 3 hours! Just magical. The details are amazing. My friend and I are artists and were really inspired!!

What an amazing experience! We have heard of MW for many years but have never visited. Being big fans of escape rooms, I suggest not getting too tied up into solving the mystery. Even though you can solve puzzles, we found ourselves having more fun discovering the different rooms. There is so much to see and interact with it would take away from the experience if you tried to do it on a day. We visited on an afternoon on a Monday in November and we felt we had the place to ourselves. The phone app, which we found did not work consistently, was nice to have to gain more insight into the puzzles/storyline. We explored for 3.5 hours and only managed to solve a few puzzles and felt we got through all the rooms. To solve the mystery, you would need multiple visits. All the more reason to revisit!

Very awesome. As someone who has been to the Denver one many times, I would say I line this one even more. Super fun and unique. You really have to go to know what it’s like but I loved this recent visit (which was my second).

A magical journey through the imagination of many. This is the OG, and I think the experience speaks for itself. A fun spot for a date, especially during a weekday when there's less kids. But also seems to be a great spot to take your kiddos and let them explore all the fun rooms and spaces. I would suggest 2-4 hours for sure. If you want to really dive in to the experience, download the app and start using it at the mailbox.

Are there words? This place was nothing like I have ever seen. The art was ... Living, you were in it. I enjoyed opening a door and walking into a dream, an imaginary thought, a fantasy. It was AMAZING. You enter a "Regular" house (we didn't do the story) and every door leads you to a different world yet they were all the one. The builders of this beautiful madness are brilliant. I had so much fun here, it awakened imagination and excitement. I enjoyed every minute of this. You want a day of fun where you can COMPLETELY shut out the world? Go to Meow Wolf!

It's another fantastic and timeless world for adventure experiences! 🤩 Your ordinary imagination totally disappears when you step in there. It's a very artistic, exotic, future's zone they've created in one spot in the Westernized city of Santa Fe. ✨

Really a fun and unique museum. The galleries are all very different. My wife and I have been to many art museums but this brings a completely different perspective. We particularly enjoyed the exhibit on South African phone wire weaving which is an amazing demonstration of taking waste and making art from it. We spent about 2 hours wandering which seemed to be a nice amount of time. We were also nicely surprised to find out Wednesday is New Mexican Seniors get in free day.

Amazing and fun place to be. We loved the temporary exhibition the most. There are also some interactive activities throughout. Highly recommended! The museum was free when we were there on Saturday.

This museum is a world tour of the remarkably diverse and talented creations of amateur artisans. The displays are beautifully presented and well-described through interactive QR codes.

This museum is truly unique and unlike anything I’ve seen before. It showcases folk art from around the world, and the sheer number of objects on display is impressive. The guidebook is comprehensive, providing detailed information about the origins of the art. If you’re interested in this kind of art, you could easily spend a lot of time here. They also had a fascinating temporary exhibit featuring South African art made from telephone wire, which was both unique and wonderful to see. I highly recommend visiting this place.

We attended the Accessibility Awards and as it was my first visit I was just delighted with the history, beauty and excitement going on! I would have given a 5* but the security woman kicked us out of the museum because we had waters. When she realized she might have been drastic she then took that time to ask if it was just water. She could have asked in the first place. She invited us to finish our tour and I politely declined. Not even an apology. NOT EVEN a HELLO! No one wants to be made to feel like their visit there was unwelcomed. Other than that interaction everyone was very helpful and made the show enjoyable!

Museum of International Folk Art is an excellent art museum featuring folk art from around the world. It also has an excellent gift shop with items similar to what are displayed in the museum. The museum staff is very friendly and go out of their way to help!

Great museum. We loved the unique exhibit in the basement with the stop motion video. We also enjoyed that many of the exhibits had interactive elements. We enjoyed looking at everything but we wish there were some simple labels (like country of origin and year) in the largest exhibit. It wasn't ideal to always have to be referencing the accompanying booklet. Lastly, telelphone wire art is a very interesting concept that I had never heard of before.

New Mexico History Museum opened in 2009, documenting history of New Mexico, from native American culture to WWII to current, the American culture. Manifest destiny was an ideal in the 19th-century United States that people of US would inevitably settle the continent from the Atlantic Ocean, to the Pacific: destined to expand westward across North America, and that this belief was both obvious ("manifest") and certain ("destiny"). Fred Harvey (1835-1901) might have been the American Michelin guy: whose Harvey House (1876) restaurants served rail passengers in Santa Fe area. Uncle Sam & his 48 daughters, by Fray Angelico / Manuel Chavez; Jack Chow, B-17 bomber. The compound includes: Palace of the Governors Fray Angélico Chávez History Library ↓ Palace Press Photo Archives Fray Angélico Chávez (1910-96) was a Hispanic American priest, historian, who wrote poems, and paint: "The library is named after Franciscan priest Fray Angélico Chávez to honor his life and contributions to New Mexico as an author, archivist, and artist. His personal papers, the Fray Angélico Chávez Collection, are now part of the library collection where he conducted much of his research."

This place is awesome. As a local born and raised in Santa Fe, I love how this place represents and showcases New Mexico. The exhibits are always interesting, and rotate frequently enough to keep it fresh. As a long time Zozobra fanatic, I was more than excited to check out the exhibit. Worth the visit alone. The Oppenheimer exhibit was also very interesting. Love that there’s stuff for kids too.

Had an amazing tour by the incredibly knowledgeable Roy, look for the gentleman in the black desperado hat, there were amazing engaging displays from the first Native Americans of the region to the modern day. The museum is also connected to the palace of the governors which is amazing in its own right. 10/10

Probably the best museum we visited in Santa Fe. This museum is in a great location, and gets into just enough information through a variety of media to show anybody something about the area they didn't know. A great New Mexico Primer for a newbie. We enthusiastically recommend.

Very cool place offering a detailed timeline of New Mexico’s history. Plan on taking a few hours here to try and get the whole experience in. The plus is that it is in Santa Fe.

My wife and I really enjoyed this museum during a recent Honeymoon trip. If you see just one museum in Santa Fe (you will see more of course) this is the one to see. One learns the grand sweep of New Mexico history from the many displays. The big takeaway we had was that the Spanish were in New Mexico (including Santa Fe) for quite a long time. The attached "Palace of the Governors" is quite old, much older than the U.S. as a country. I was frustrated by not finding a book along the lines of "A Short History of Santa Fe" anywhere in the places we visited, including the museum's gift shop (I did see a Short History of New Mexico). I ended up buying a book online called "Yesterday in Santa Fe: Episodes in a Turbulent History" by Marc Simmons which met my need for a book like that. So far so good. Stay at a B&B or hotel close to the downtown to make walking tours and museum access easy as parking downtown is a challenge.

Excellent displays on the full range of history of wonderful New Mexico, with many artifacts to go along with the wall panels. We took a self-guided tour and spent just under two hours and learned quite a bit.

We've been going to the Santa Fe Opera for many years, and it has always been a delightful experience. The facilities are beautifully maintained. And the performers are remarkably talented! When you factor in the sheer beauty of the landscape nestled in the mountains, along with the ability to watch the sunset as the curtains rise, there are so many elements that make an evening at SFO such an unforgettable experience. It's worth every penny!

I can't imagine a venue that can possibly surpass this beauty. We saw an end of summer Marriage of Figaro with lightning storm backdrop at sunset. The acoustics, the view, the fresh air, the translator screens made an incredible experience . Even my 13 and 11 year old kids left in good spirits, despite their reluctance to attend. Can't wait to return.

We attended The Marriage of Figaro at the Santa Fe Opera last Saturday and had a great evening overall. The production felt fresh and kind of experimental. The performance took place on a large rotating platform, and the stage elements like walls and dividers were mobile and repositioned between scenes. Performers or crew would unlock and move them into place, which added a dynamic feel to the transitions. I'm not a musician, but the orchestra and singers all sounded excellent to me. The venue is beautiful. We’ve been a few times, and the views of the surrounding mountains and the sunset never disappoint. The open-air setting is really special, though now and then you might hear loud cars from the highway nearby. After sundown, we even spotted some bats flying above the crowd, which was fun to watch. Seating was generally comfortable, but I found the synthetic leather upholstery made it a bit warm after sitting for a while. Sightlines were still good even from the far side of our row, and the translation screens were easy to read and helpful. We arrived around 5 p.m., giving us time to tailgate with our group before the show. We brought wine, snacks, and a folding table and chairs, and many other groups were doing the same, which created a friendly and festive vibe before the performance. The restrooms were clean and seemed to handle the crowd well during intermission. There were also drink stations offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, though I only grabbed water. Every staff member I interacted with was kind and helpful. Getting out afterward took a little while, about 30 minutes, since there was only one way out, and a long line formed through the nearby casino area. It wasn’t a big deal, but something to keep in mind if you're in a rush. Overall, it was a memorable evening and one I’d recommend, especially to anyone curious about trying opera in a unique setting. It might not be for everyone, opera can be long and sometimes slow for newcomers, but the setting, quality of the performance, and overall experience make it worth checking out. Bring a breathable layer if it’s hot, arrive early if you want to picnic, and enjoy the scenery.

The opera is an incredible venue with amazing talent. The tailgating is fun too! A wonderful way to connect with other opera fans.

Great place awesome sunset and the show was grt in the open space 😍 i loved the red chilly cake yumm from the cafe.

Beautiful venue located in a picturesque desert setting. They offer a great variety of operas each season. Plan to arrive early with a picnic lunch/dinner to soak in the atmosphere.

A destination venue for locals and visitors alike! Enjoy a beautiful dinner in Santa Fe beforehand and make the 15 or so minute trip after to see your show. Or, bring a picnic and tailgate with the regular locals at one of the many picnic benches (or bring your own table and chairs!) and enjoy the sunset on the mountains as you eat. Box charcuterie meals are available for purchase from the opera house, but you pay for the convenience. Bathrooms are gendered stalls. There are water fountains and water bottle refill stations. Enjoy a libation and snack between acts, and make sure you stop in the wonderful gift shop on the way out for a memento of your experience. Make sure to check what time your show ends if you're driving in from ABQ. Some shows get out at midnight and it's almost an hour drive back to Albuquerque.

Wow, the artwork and architecture are just gorgeous. All free! 3 floors of NM artists, weaving, rugs, glass, pottery, all kinds of painting mediums, abstracts, photog, governor's suites on 4th floor has special art. The rotunda art is unbelievable. Art down every corridor. Do not miss this.

This state capitol building is shaped like a circle from above. Most other state capitols I've visited are rectangular shaped or look a lot like the U.S. Capitol building. The round shape makes this state capitol building extremely unique. We visited on a Sunday, so we could not enter the building. But, the exterior is surrounded by statues and there seems to be a sculpture garden to the east of the building along Old Santa Fe Trail.

Not the loveliest building on the outside, unique and round though. It has a nice big rotunda-type center and a very cozy feeling in the 3rd floor hallways and seating areas, which are plentiful. Possibly the best contemporary art works of any (of the 30+) capitol buildings we have visited. I like that it appears tobe functional, almost elegant, and was paid for by a foundation, rather than public funds.

The artwork here is amazing. Take some time to stop in and take the tour.

Beautiful artwork within the Capitol. The Rotunda is magnificent.

This is a beautiful capitol. Unique circular architecture. A must see if you are a capitol tourist fan!!

So, I'm a recent transplant to New Mexico. I reside in Albuquerque. I took the Rail Runner train up to Santa Fe, yesterday, for the first time for my hastily thrown together last minute planned day trip. I absolutely loved Santa Fe. And I do mean I loved it. New Mexicans should be proud to call a city like Santa Fe their capital. So, I started my day upon disembarking from the train sort of just stretching my legs and walking heading nowhere in particular. And voila! There's the Roundhouse right in front of me. I so loved my experience touring this beautiful state capitol. I had no idea that it held such a fantastic collection of art. I probably spent an hour just taking in all the amazing art. I went on to tour The New Mexico Museum of Art and they were both equally impressive. Best capitol I've ever visited outside of our nation's capitol. If you're visiting Santa Fe I completely recommend a visit here.

The Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe is one of America's oldest public buildings of European origin. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960 and recognized in 2015 as a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. A National Historic Landmark and international tourist destination, the Palace of the Governors is a fine example of Spanish Colonial architecture, and much detail of the building's Spanish, Mexican, and Territorial periods is in evidence today. Restoration and archaeology together have revealed the worth of this significant historic artifact that welcomes visitors into period rooms re-created with elements of the Palace's illustrious past, complete with period furnishings and museum-quality collections.

This review is for Native American Artisans Portal Program, outside of the Palace of the Governors, in Santa Fe. Will return - shopped there daily -:) Some calls it Native American Vendors Program of the Palace of the Governors @ New Mexico History Museum. It’s a block away from our hotel. Vendors are mostly kind. Their self made products, mostly with turquoise are wonderful. The opaque, blue-to-green turquoise is a mineral. Persian stones from Nishapur (of Iran) is used as a guiding reference for evaluating turquoise quality. Navajo and Hopi tribes are known to produce high quality turquoise jewelry. The top two of the following 4 kinds of turquoise are widely used in Santa Fe area: Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Kingman Turquoise Bisbee Royston They (including the stores as well) prize Sleeping Beauty for its consistent sky-blue color. However, it's no longer being mined (?), while Kingsman has brilliant blue color, but it isn't as precious as SL due to the fact that they're still abundantly being mined. One native vendor explained how the program work: They’ve a committee, to determine the eligibility (sometimes vendor has to go before the committee to demonstrate their skills - like making a piece). The covered corridor has 63 spaces, each marks with a white number. If the vendors are more than the spaces, they’ll have to do a lottery, which means a particular vendor may not come tomorrow. In General, a particular vendor doesn't come everyday. On the last day there, I purchased a bracelet from a generous man, who explains the logos are his name and his daughter's. When I pay, he tells me a less amount voluntarily. I was a little hesitate. Although I like bargains and discounts, but I don't ask for it with small vendor, especially with the artist him or herself. "Are you sure?" I asked. Actually I was not 100% sure what he had quoted me earlier. "Yes, it looks so nice on your wrist." I paid what he asked. Thank you.

This palace in Santa Fe is a fascinating place to visit, offering a unique architectural experience and a rich historical context. It’s an excellent spot for those interested in learning more about the area’s past. Adjacent to the palace is a Native American history museum that provides insights into their history, integration into the United States, and their contributions during WWII. This museum is particularly educational for children, offering a perspective not typically found in history books.

Half of the museum is closed right now for renovations. But they still charge full price. There were only really 2 small exhibits. It's worth it if you buy the 30$ culture pass for all the local museums. Nice roof top view

Palace of the governor artists. Mostly sell on the weekends. Some sell during the week. Local indigenous artists ✅ Buy directly from the artists! Perfect.

Outstanding journey across the history of New Mexico: from the Pueblos to the Second World War, passing through Po’Pay, the Mexican American War, Pancho Villa, the Manhattan Project. Nice temporary exhibitions.

BEST PLACE IN SANTA FE TO FIND AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN ART, JEWELRY AND MORE TO PURCHASE!!! Yes, it’s a museum too. I did not go in the museum, but I’m sure it was fabulous. The gift shop, however, is AMAZING. TripAdvisor recommended it, so I reluctantly walked in thinking the prices would be ridiculous. I was wrong. The quality of their merchandise is top notch and prices extremely reasonable. The two clerks were informative and lovely! When I return to Santa Fe, I will be going back here! Highly recommend! This framed sand art was $44. It’s 12” x12”.

Enjoying to see a collection of Native American art. Especially the clay artistry to catch one's eye. The history of pottery is fascinating. Native American pottery pottery has been used to express cultural identity, religious beliefs, and social status. The museum has an unique collection of beautiful, well-preserved, and rare items that really display Native American arts and culture.

This museum, located next to the International Folk Art Museum, features Native American art and culture. While I found a more impressive exhibit downtown Santa Fe, this museum didn’t quite meet my expectations. Considering the price, the downtown experience was superior. However, the surrounding area of the museum was pleasant and enjoyable.

I really enjoyed this museum. There was a great interactive room for children (and the young at heart). The displays were informative. Loved the video displays of Indigenous people speaking about their culture. I was truly inspired.

Amazing exhibits, though 2 were closed (which they didn't mention when I bought admission). I should also add that the lady running the gift shop was very rude @ 4:50 pm on Friday, June 6th. She told me the store was closing @ 5 til, giving a loud and unprompted explanation...then 1 minute later told me her till was closed (which was her and passive aggressive announcement for me to leave). No idea why she had to be so unwelcoming. Definitely not spending my money there!

It is an amazing collection of SW first American items. Very well curated. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thank you, everyone--artists and other contributors, staff, and supporters--for such an amazing experience!

I loved the exhibitions! And the pieces there were so special. The museum was free on Saturday so you don’t have to pay.

What an amazing collection of Native American artifacts. Items from 500 A.D. You need to go and see it for yourself. The Hoop dancing was the reason I traveled to the center. Loved everything about it.

Major shout out to Helen at the San Miguel Chapel. You are truly setting the bar for excellence when it comes to regards to customer’s service and experience you were so filled full of knowledge and wisdom about this historic site and we greatly appreciate all of your historic references. This is one of the oldest churches in that in Santa Fe, New Mexico, if you go cross country or you find yourself in Santa Fe, New Mexico, I highly recommend you put it on your bucket list

Historic old Spanish mission in Santa Fe. This place was pretty cool. The chapel hosts a lot of the old altar and art and there are windows by which you can see the old original steps. Centuries-old beams still uphold the chapel.

This this wonderful to visit. They charge $5 to get in but it helps maintain this church. The history is amazing and it is very quiet.

This Catholic Church (opposite from The Pink Adobe) is possibly the oldest church in the US, destroyed during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. The current building dated from 1710, with major renovations. The docent who's working in the garden, is retired from San Francisco, "I volunteer here, do whatever, taking care of the garden, and docent a tour ..."

Another great destination while walking the plaza. Amazing place with some great history.

Pretty good condition for its age. Simple clean lines similar to California missions.

Enjoyed our time here and learned a ton about the history of this beautiful church. You have to ring the bell! 🔔

Never been skiing before in my life, but our family had a blast here. Lars was such an excellent instructor that helped my entire family gain the experience we needed to feel at least somewhat confident in our abilities with skiing. The next day some of us were even brave enough to ski down the Santa Fe Trail. It was listed as a beginner trail, and it was an excellent experience for sure that won't forget anytime soon. Hope to go back in the following years.

We came on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The drive up from Santa Fe was wonderful. The Aspens were in full bloom and the mountains are perfect. Although very busy, all of the staff were helpful and polite. The ski lift was great, we had a blast!

This is the most laid back and family oriented ski mountain. We’ve skied all over CO, UT, & CA. There are ski runs for all levels and it never gets over crowded like other resorts - longest wait is 20 minutes on the main chair but much less for the lifts to the top half of the mountain. The only downside is the limited dining space and food options.

Really great place to take a ski lift outside of ski season. Very nice and quiet ride. Beautiful views at the top. Had some nice trails to hike. Only issue I had was you had to buy the card even if you were only visiting once. They could do day passes with a QR code they could scan off your phone. That way you could buy ahead of time. Also, no instructions on using the iPad when you arrive. I did not buy tickets ahead of time and when arrived was not sure if I had to bring to the window. It would be nice to have more clear instructions for first timers.

I had a great experience here. I visited before Christmas 2024 and I could say that at least the main facility wasn’t super crowded. I didn’t go past the beginner slope as it was my first ski experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and even the locals there. I took the beginner class as it was my first time skiing. I don’t know what I would’ve done without the class tbh. There’s no lodging but the proximity to downtown is this place’s strongest selling point. I took the blue bus to get to the mountain.

In love with the trails here on the off season!! I'm hoping to maybe try to ski when the snow comes!

I LOVE Sky Santana Fe, took my kid to chipmunk corner he had a blast.

It was an in and out of visit, having just done a heaven on earth two hours private tour at Georgia O'Keeffe museum. The adobe style of building is more interesting, which was completed in 1917, by architect Isaac Rapp. In front of the museum is New Mexico's walk of fame of the artists. Of course I found Georgia O'Keeffe - my most favorite artist!

Went to see the Gustave Baumann display. An amazing and multi talented artist. From woodblocks, to painting, then puppets; a magnificent local artist to represent Santa Fe. Beautiful display and courtyard. A must see museum in Santa Fe. Friendly and helpful staff. A beautiful gift shop.

I didn't know about Gustav Baumann and his intricate woodcut art, but I am now a big fan! Enjoyed every moment.

I’m already planning on another visit. We really enjoyed our visit to the museum. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Eugenia shonnard’s work was very inspiring. Gustave Baumann’s work as well. In fact, they’re having more of Baumann’s work coming end of September. So we will be back. Very excited.

Fully enjoyed the Gustave Baumann exhibit. What a prolific craftsman and artist. As an occasional linocut stamper myself, it felt good to see his careful work, the remarks on works that didn't fly, and the evolution of his art over the decades. Really delightful. The other works in the museum of a more Southwestern theme were enjoyable as well, and of good quality. I would enjoy returning and hope they keep this exhibit for some time to come. Museum staff were courteous and helpful.

Way too much Gustave Baumann and not much else. Cool inner courtyard and good upstairs with John Sloan, George W. Bellows, etc.

Small but delicate museum. 12 USD/person for out of state adult.

De Vargas Street House is a museum that claims to be the “oldest house in the U.S.” While the accuracy of this claim is uncertain, it’s a charming little piece of American history. The entry fee is donation based, I contributed $10 since I visited alone, but the suggestion is $2 per person. Inside, there’s a small gift shop with souvenirs. It’s a quaint stop, I would say a bit of a tourist trap, but still an interesting place to visit just to say you’ve been there!

A have to go destination while walking around the plaza. Very cool to see and explore the history of Santa Fe.

Nice little old house. Very dusty. Could be updated. But it is free.

Cool place to stop & look around. Free entry. There is a gift shop

I visited here with my wife on a Thursday afternoon. I had no idea this place was here until we walked by and saw a sign on the street. I thought the house was really neat and given that it is the oldest house in the US is really special! However the building is composed of only 2 small rooms depicting the old life with artifacts and the rest is gift shop. The building was very small and easily congested, with the main focus being the gift shop. I rate it 4 stars because I did not find anything special or memorable about this place, our entire visit lasted about 15 minutes. If I had to pay for this experience I would be fairly disappointed, but the fact that it was free admission made it worthwhile. To stop here is more so to say you've been in "the oldest house in the United States".

If you're traveling to Santa Fe New Mexico you've got to visit the old churches in downtown Santa Fe NM... Don't forget to take your camera. They're absolutely beautiful! if you have a chance light a candle. Unfortunately they close early at 4:00 pm...

The museum isn't large but it's free and neat to look at. The shop is one of the best I'd been in, and I'd been all over Canyon Road, downtown Santa Fe and Taos. And the guy who owns it is super friendly! It's a little hard to get to right now - there are several streets blocked off nearby due to its proximity to the Capitol building. But it's worth seeking out, if just for the shopping!