HISTORIC CITY & ARCHITECTURE

For 400+ years, Santa Fe has improved with age. The nation’s oldest capital city experienced waves of migrations along the three trails that led here—and more recently via the rails, Route 66 and the interstate. Artists, chefs, wellness experts, and other creative dreamers all bring their culture, talents and experience with them and when they meet Santa Fe’s unique blend of Anglo, Spanish and Native Cultures against a backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains’ majesty and the spectacular sunsets over the Jemez range—nothing short of magic transpires.

CUISINE

Throughout the centuries, an amalgam of Indigenous American, Spanish and Anglo influences made Santa Fe a veritable melting pot of gastronomic delight. From the “Three Sisters”—corn, beans, and squash—to the majestic and cherished chile peppers, Santa Fe’s culinary world allows diners to experience a true cultural exploration with every bite.

The City Different has more than 400 restaurants that range from fine dining to uber-casual, and the scene continues to blossom with restaurants embracing artisan and farm-to-table craft foods and beverages.

SANTA FE MUSEUMS

For all its old-world charm, these days Santa Fe is a bustling contemporary destination. New currents are coursing through town. Take, for example, Meow Wolf, a must-see immersive art installation that began in Santa Fe in 2008, and has grown to become a thriving entertainment fixture, with additional outlets appearing around the country. Include other world-class venues like SITE Santa Fe and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and the many independent galleries around town, and the “City Different” becomes worth a visit for the art alone.

SANTA FE ART MARKETS

Santa Fe’s art community spans generations, from some of the best and most prestigious art markets in the world to an eclectic mix of galleries. The City Different’ s rich history and modern flair are on full display at our annual art markets, from July’s International Folk Art Market and the vibrant Spanish Market to the celebration of Santa Fe’s native history at the Indian Market in August.

Plan your visit to experience the authenticity, richness and variety Santa Fe’s summer art markets offer, and be sure to find a one-of-a-kind treasure in our galleries year-round.