The city of Santa Fe, New Mexico is regarded as one of the “great art” centers in the United States. It is the oldest capital in the United States and the highest elevated city over 7,000 feet high. Founded in 1610, the city itself has less than 100,000 people. Close to the city center is a large statue of Don…
A Few Tips Visiting $6,000,000 of Free Art The New Mexico State House (a.k.a. “Roundhouse”) is but one of two that do not have a dome for its capital building (the other state being Nebraska.) It is walking distance from Santa Fe’s historic district. The building is round with several floors and a unique rotunda. We visited when the New…
Deserving of at least one visit A very popular restaurant for locals and visitors alike, tucked into a quaint patio area in the historic area of Santa Fe, this restaurant deserves at least one meal. Reservations are recommended if you come during peak holiday times. We waited twenty minutes at the beginning of dinner. There is inside and outside seating.…
A Good Choice Along Canyon Road Known as “The Oldest Restaurant in Santa Fe,” it is easy to find on Canyon Road. After viewing the many art galleries, this is an inviting place for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Steak Fajitas were exceptional with all types of colored peppers that were presented. The meat was tender and good. The salsa…
Go Elsewhere to see the Real O’Keeffe Masterpieces Located in the historic district of Santa Fe, this museum is easy to find. The Museum is designed in an attractive Adobe style building. The museum opens promptly at 10:00 AM on the weekdays. After paying the $12 admission, we were told we could add on to our ticket the New Mexico…
Go early and you may have the Staircase to yourself…. The show Unsolved Mysteries could not figure out how the “Miraculous Staircase” was made, but it will not stop you from admiring this beautiful creation at the Loretto Chapel. Located in historic downtown Santa Fe, it is fairly easy to find. Public parking is right on Alameda Street. We…
The Margaretta’s are Indeed the Best Connected to the Inn of the Governors on Alameda Street, this restaurant has patronage with locals and visitors alike. It is also quite reasonable too. The restaurant “brags” on having the “Best Margarita’s in Santa Fe.” After visiting this place four times, we concur with that assessment. The margarita is quite smooth and you…
We flew into Albuquerque and immediately Kathie and I drove 64 miles north on I-25 to Santa Fe—“The oldest Capital in the United States” founded in 1610. A friend of mine, Dr. Tony Beonde and I went through Santa Fe in 1984, but all I remember was seeing “adobe style buildings.” This time we were going to explore for…