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1. Museum of International Folk Art
This branch of the Museum of New Mexico may not seem quite as typically Southwestern as other Santa Fe museums, but it's the largest of its kind...
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2. Cross of the Martyrs
- During the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, 21 Franciscan Friars died in the fight between the natives and the Spanish. A single white cross sits on a terraced... read more
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3. Waxlander Gallery
Primarily featuring the whimsical acrylics and occasional watercolors of Phyllis Kapp, this is the place to browse if you like bold color.
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4. Canyon Road Contemporary Art
This gallery represents some of the finest emerging U.S. contemporary artists as well as internationally known artists. You'll find figurative,...
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5. Atalaya Mountain Trail
- Hiking trails in the Santa Fe area are good and plenty. One of the best all-around is Atalaya south of the Plaza about ten minutes by car. It ranges... read more
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6. Bataan Memorial Military Museum and Library
- In 1942, the Japanese took over 1,800 men from New Mexico captive on the island of Bataan. After the brutal death march and three years of captivity,... read more
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7. Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, inaugurated in July 1997, contains the largest collection of O'Keeffes in the world: currently 1,149 paintings, drawings,...
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8. St. Francis Cathedral
- Just east of the Santa Fe Plaza lies one of North America's oldest Catholic churches: Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. The basilica... read more
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9. Canyon Road
- Santa Fe's Canyon Road is on every art lover's top five list. It is an art Mecca for many and center stage for America's second largest art market... read more
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10. New Mexico State Capitol
- Built in 1966, this government center is shaped like the Zia symbol, and is known as the Round House. The four-story building houses government... read more
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- There’s never a reason to be bored in Santa Fe. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
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