Welcome to
Santa Fe
Santa Fe sits 60 miles north of Route 66 but is the most popular detour on the entire highway. Founded in 1610, it is the oldest state capital in the United States. Canyon Road's 250+ art galleries, adobe architecture, and world-class New Mexican cuisine make it unmissable.
The city's artistic heritage is extraordinary — Georgia O'Keeffe made it her home, and today the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum houses the world's largest collection of her work. The Palace of the Governors, built in 1610, is the oldest continuously used public building in the U.S. Under its portal, Native American artisans sell jewelry and pottery daily.
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Canyon Road
CAN'T MISSOver 250 art galleries packed into half a mile, making Canyon Road one of the most concentrated art districts in the world. From traditional Southwestern art to contemporary sculpture, this historic street is a must-walk.
Palace of the Governors
CAN'T MISSThe oldest continuously used public building in the United States, built in 1610. Houses the New Mexico History Museum and hosts a daily Native American artisan market under its portal.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Dedicated to the iconic Southwestern artist. The museum houses the world's largest collection of O'Keeffe's art, including her famous desert landscapes, flowers, and bleached bone paintings.
Santa Fe Plaza
CAN'T MISSThe historic heart of Santa Fe — a 1610 Spanish-colonial plaza surrounded by adobe buildings, galleries, and the Palace of the Governors. The starting point for any Santa Fe visit.
Loretto Chapel & the Miraculous Staircase
A small Gothic Revival chapel famous for its 'miraculous staircase' — a perfectly built spiral wooden stair with no central support, of unknown origin since 1878.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis
Santa Fe's stunning Romanesque Revival cathedral, built 1869–1886 around an older adobe church. The seat of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
Tips for Visiting Santa Fe
Santa Fe is 60 miles north of Route 66 (I-25) — budget at least a full day, ideally two.
Canyon Road galleries host Friday evening art walks (5–7pm) with free wine and artist receptions.
At 7,199 feet elevation, Santa Fe is significantly higher than Albuquerque — stay hydrated.