Santa Fe – Culture, Cuisine and Relaxation
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Downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of those magical places where time seems to stand still. No one’s in a hurry, everyone has a smile on their face and there’s something unique around ever corner. Stroll the historic downtown area to enjoy an eclectic array of galleries and eateries mixed with Spanish colonial-era heritage and native culture.
If you don’t know where to start, here are a few suggestions:
WHERE TO STAY – Your first order of business is finding a place to stay. Try El Farolito at 514 Galisteo Street. This award-winning, downtown Santa Fe Bed and Breakfast will charm and delight you with it’s authentically-furnished adobe casitas with private entrances and patios tucked into a quiet corner of the historic area. Call Walt Wyss at(505) 988-1631 to make your reservations. This is an unforgettable place for a honeymoon.
INFORMATION – Start at the Santa Fe Visitors Center in the Lamy Building at the corner of Paseo de Peralta and the Old Santa Fe Trail, across the street from the state capitol.
ART – For art lovers, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum is a don’t miss. You’ll find it at 217 Johnson Street. Be sure to call for hours -(505) 946 1000 as they vary by season.
CULTURE – The Palace of the Governors at 100 Palace Avenue dates from 1601, when it was built by the Spanish. Today, it is a southwestern history museum and hosts an open air market of American Indian art and crafts.
FOOD – You’re in New Mexico, so eat what the natives eat - a mix of Spanish, Mexican, and American Indian cuisines made with local ingredients, such as blue corn, frijoles, squash, corn, and, most of all, chile. Anywhere you go, you’ll be asked if you want red or green chile. Try them both or answer “Christmas”, which is a blend of the two varieties.Try Tomasito’s at 500 South Guadalupe Street for your authentic chile fix.
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