Santa Fe Travel Information
Santa Fe (pop 60,000), the capital of New Mexico, is the
quintessential southwestern town for art, culture and history.
Dominated by adobe buildings and pueblo style architecture, Santa Fe
is home to hundreds of galleries, artisans and museums all of which
are heavily influenced by the beauty and immensity of the landscapes
which surround town.
Located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains and only a short distance from the Jemez & San Juan Mountain
Ranges, Santa Fe is situated perfectly for prime recreational
opportunity. In addition, Santa Fe is ripe with pioneer history as the
end point of the Santa Fe trail, a wagon train trail which connected
Missouri and New Mexico during the 1800s, though with origins much
more ancient. The Santa Fe area was a hot spot for ancient cultures
and civilizations, and an impressive number of historic pueblos and
cliff dwellings are located within a short drive of town, allowing
visitors to explore the remains of these once thriving settlements.
The lands that surround Santa Fe, sources of inspiration for artists
and recreationalists alike, provide a wide range of options for any
visitor.
For those looking to get the highlights of Santa Fe there are
enough art galleries, museums, street
vendors and interesting curio shops in Santa Fe to take up days. After
an invigorating day of exploring Santa Fe and its surrounding landscapes,
visitors will find an enticing night life with excellent
entertainment ranging from live music theatre to a nationally renowned
opera. From casual to intense adventures, all visitors
to Santa Fe should have no problem finding something to do.
Accommodation options vary widely, reflecting the diverse native and
tourist population of the area, ranging from budget to full luxury. As
a general rule, the closer an establishment is to Santa Fe's historic
plaza the higher the luxury and price. Dining in Santa Fe is an
exception to this and an experience in itself, with offerings ranging
from simple to
highly complex gourmet adventures with price tags to match. Santa
Fe is located along the I-25 corridor and is an easy drive from
Albuquerque to the south and from the Las Vegas, NM and Colorado
Border to the north. For those visitors in a hurry, Santa Fe has a
small municipal airport with daily service to and from Albuquerque.To
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