Santa Fe

North face of Santa Fe Plaza· Moderate

The oldest public building in the United States, the Palace of the Governors is a 17th-century building that once served as the main capitol building and now houses an excellent historical museum and shop, with exhibits on the history of…

on Museum Hill· Moderate

Of particular delight in this museum is its massive Girard exhibition, which contains many large, colorful displays of toys, nativity scenes, textiles, model villages, and traditional arts from around the world.

just west of the Palace of the Governors· Moderate

Though it has been outflanked by the O'Keeffe Museum to some extent, this museum has a somewhat more diverse, although still New-Mexico-centric, collection. The Museum's St.

downtown across the street from St. Francis Cathedral· Cheap

The Institute for American Indian Arts (IAIA) is a long-standing Santa Fe institution that helps to promote the Santa Fe Indian Market (see under "Do"/"Festivals"). Their museum holds a superb collection of contemporary Indian art.

1606 Paseo De Peralta

A private contemporary arts venue with an ongoing schedule of exhibitions of artists who merit international recognition - this is really cutting edge stuff.

This annual mid-August event is the most significant Santa Fe festival for tourists and collectors. The entire downtown area is filled with vendors of American Indian arts and crafts, ranging tourist trinkets on up to breathtaking works of…

A huge gathering of folk artists from around the world showing their work on the Milner Plaza at Museum Hill.

The web site is usually updated in the fall to reflect the coming offerings.

With a series of internationally known musicians.

Pairs wines from vintners around the world with the spicy foods for which Santa Fe is known. Winemakers' dinners, special tastings and the Grand Tasting on the Santa Fe Opera grounds make for a vintage weekend!

At Rancho de las Golondrinas, taste and enjoy some of the finest wines in New Mexico in the beautiful outdoor setting of a living history museum

1514 Rodeo Rd (secondary location at 3538 Zafarano Dr

This is primarily a catering/retail-sales outfit (delivery throughout town, sometimes delivering very large orders, and by parcel) of long standing and good reputation, but has opened two fast-food-style outlets for their wares.

Paseo de Peralta at Guadalupe

The Santa Fe Farmers Market represents over 100 active vendors and features hundreds of different agricultural products. To further meet Santa Fe's demand for fresh, local produce, the Market began operating year-round in 2002, and with…

905 Alarid St

Sister restaurant of The Shed. It is open evenings and is on an obscure side street close to the main drag of St. Francis Drive, well outside the downtown area.

54 Lincoln Ave

An old standby a stone's throw from the vendors on the Portal. Open for all meals, but particularly recommended for lunch, although it's crowded.

58 E San Francisco St

The former Woolworths on the Plaza was said to be the birthplace of the "Frito Pie"; it has since been replaced by the Five and Dime. The Frito Pie consists of a bag of Fritos corn chips topped by meaty red chile and cheddar cheese, with…

1412 Cerrillos Rd· Moderate

An independently owned, traditional hostel and boarding house offering dormitory accommodations and private rooms. It has been around for several decades and is still going strong.

429 W San Francisco St

One, two and three-bedroom suites, each appointed with a Kiva fireplace, saltillo tile floors, and viga ceilings.

725 Cerrillos Rd· Expensive

A no-frills "motor lodge". Closer to the downtown attractions than other Cerrillos Road lodging.

138 W Manhattan Ave

Secluded behind its thick adobe walls, Pueblo Bonito Inn is a true historic bed and breakfast.

105 Paseo de la Cuma

Nice B&B with mountain views, full hot gourmet breakfast and just 4 blocks to the Plaza.

· Expensive

A small but select group of luxuriously furnished and equipped houses and casitas, some with art collections, all with gourmet kitchens, Frette bedding, fireplaces, patios or gardens.