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With its crisp, clear air and bright, sunny weather, Santa Fe couldn't be more welcoming or more unique. On a plateau at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains—at an elevation of 7,000 feet—the city is brimming with reminders of nearly four centuries of Spanish and Mexican rule, and of the Pueblo cultures that have been here for hundreds more. The town's placid central Plaza, which dates from the early 17th century, has been the site of bullfights, public floggings, gunfights, political rallies, promenades, and public markets over the years. A one-of-a-kind destination, Santa Fe is fabled for its rows of chic art galleries, superb restaurants, and diverse shops selling everything from Southwestern furnishings and cowboy gear, to Tibetan textiles and Moroccan jewelry.

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In Santa Fe you can ensconce yourself in quintessential Santa Fe style or anonymous hotel-chain decor, depending on how much you want to spend—the...read more

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Santa Fe Restaurants

Eating out is a major pastime in Santa Fe and it's well worth coming here with a mind to join in on the fun. Restaurants with high-profile chefs stand beside...read more

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Things To Do in Santa Fe

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  • The Art of Santa Fe

    The artistic roots of Santa Fe stretch back to the landscape and the devotion of those who roamed and settled here long before the Santa Fe Trail... Read more

  • New Mexico Art & Architecture: A Glossary of Terms

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  • If You Like

    Santa Fe's tourism office claims that the city has the third-largest art market in the country, trailing only New York City and Los Angeles... Read more

  • Rethinking Santa Fe Style

    In Santa Fe, everything from the ancient Palace of the Governors to today's Walgreens is clad in adobe and designed in the Pueblo Revival or... Read more

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