Downtown Santa Fe Arts and Culture O’Keeffe Museum National Monument Ghost Ranch

Things to Do in Santa Fe, NM

With a dynamic arts community and an incredible historic past, it’s no wonder there are so many things on hand to see and do in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

And it’s all just minutes away from your guestroom at the Inn At Santa Fe.

Downtown Santa Fe/The Plaza.   Established by Don Pedro de Peralta, Santa Fe Plaza has been the heart of Santa Fe’s culture and commerce since the early 17th century. This historic landmark, with its adobe and pueblo buildings, is also the home of dozens of shops, restaurants, and art galleries. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/amsw/sw53.htm

Canyon Road. Canyon Road in Santa Fe is known the world over as second only to New York City for its art galleries. Nowhere else in the country is there such a confluence of artists from a variety of disciplines. Not only Native American artists, but tradition and abstract artists as well are represented in the art galleries and collections found on Canyon Road. Located just 7 miles from this center of southwestern culture is the Inn At Santa Fe. This tranquil boutique hotel with newly renovated guestrooms that include complimentary high-speed Internet access, flat-screen televisions, and top-notch facilities, the Inn At Santa Fe is an ideal choice for your Santa Fe lodging needs. We also offer an Art Appreciation Package with all-inclusive extras. For more information on Canyon Road, go to http://www.canyonroadarts.com/  [Top]

Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Apache, Pueblo, and Navajo Native American tribes are featured at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Visitors get a full sensory experience, not only through displays of art and artifacts, but through stories and songs and special events that chronicle the ever progressing stories of America’s native peoples. Visit http://www.indianartsandculture.org/

Institute of American Indian Arts. The Institute of American Indian Arts is both a college and museum cultivating cultural identity through the complex medium of art. The Museum is a showcase for contemporary Native American artists and is housed a traditional Pueblo Revival style building. For more information, visit http://www.iaia.edu/  [Top]

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. One of America’s best known artists, Georgia O’Keefe was born in 1887 in Wisconsin, spent much of her professional life in New York and Texas, and moved permanently to New Mexico in 1949, after the death of her husband, Alfred Stieglitz.  She lived until she was 98. The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum celebrates her work as well as that of other artists with ongoing exhibitions. http://www.okeeffemuseum.org/

Palace of the Governors. Step back 400 years ago to the founding of Santa Fe when you visit the Palace of the Governors. This one-story, low structure made of adobe, was built by Don Pedro de Peralta, the first royal governor of New Mexico. In 1999, the building was proclaimed an American Treasure by the government. For information on museum visits and tours, go to http://www.palaceofthegovernors.org/  [Top]

Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument. Southwest of Santa Fe, experience a unique landscape of enchantingly conical shaped rocks at Tent Rocks National Monument. Located on the Pajarito Plateau, these unusual formations came about from volcanic eruptions. Birdwatching, photography, and hiking are all part of the activities available to visitors. Visit http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/rio_puerco/kasha_katuwe_tent_rocks.html

Rancho de las Golondrinas. Rancho de la Golondrinas, or Ranch of the Swallows, is a living history museum and a testament to the Spanish and Mexican influence on Santa Fe, New Mexico’s history. Established in the 18th century as a stop along El Camion Real, the Rancho includes several restored colonial buildings and historic re-enactors dressed in period garb. For more information, go to http://www.golondrinas.org/  [Top]

Ghost Ranch. The inspiration of much of Georgia O’Keeffe’s art, Ghost Ranch today is a community center for locals and visitors alike that’s difficult to define. Offering classes and tours, Ghost Ranch is also the steward of three museums: Ruth Hall Museum of Paleontology, Florence Hawley Ellis Museum of Anthropology, and Piedra Lumbre Education and Visitors Center. For more on Ghost Ranch, go to http://www.ghostranch.org/

Lensic Theater. The Lensic is the performing arts center of Santa Fe, where you’ll find a variety of entertainment available throughout the year. Built in 1931, it has been the host to great performers like Judy Garland and Roy Rogers. From music and dance to film and lectures, the Lensic offers its entertaining programming in a beautifully restored setting. For more information, go to http://www.lensic.com/  [Top]