Santa Fe in a Week (More or Less) : A Guide to Historically Significant Places, Events & Things to Do

Santa Fe, having earned a reputation as one of the top ten travel destinations for over a quarter of a century, is a cornucopia of captivating sights, smells, sounds and experiences. The City Different offers: ART -- Over 250 galleries-the second-largest art market in the United States; CULTURE -- One of the few tricultural communities in the United States, Anglo, Hispanic and Native American; ENTERTAINMENT -- Ranging from the world-class Santa Fe Opera to daily programs at the Lensic Performing Arts Center; EVENTS -- Daily, weekly and yearly events ranging from Indian Market to the Fiesta de Santa Fe -- celebrated every fall since 1712; HISTORY -- Oldest capital in the United States, since 1610; LODGING -- Over 100 hotels and motels with prices to accommodate every budget; MUSEUMS -- Over 14 museums with world-class exhibits ranging from fine arts to Native arts and crafts; REST & RELAXATION -- From hotel spas to mineral springs to pamper your physical and romantic inclinations; RESTAURANTS -- Over 200 gourmet dining experiences, many with world-class chefs; SCENIC DRIVES -- Over 100 side trips through some of the most scenic landscapes in the American Southwest; SHOPS -- Hundreds of shops offering every imaginable commodity and shopping experience from Indian jewellery on the plaza to coyote statues at the flea market.