A Vacation Different’s guidebook - new
Food scene
At the edge of the Railyard, Iconik Lupe was carved out of a cavernous Catholic school and opened two years ago. The café’s newly expanded patio spills from its Art Deco, wrought-iron-lined concrete interior. The Okonomiyaki waffle at Iconik Coffee Roasters makes for an uncommonly good savory breakfast.
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Iconik Coffee Roasters
1600 Lena StAt the edge of the Railyard, Iconik Lupe was carved out of a cavernous Catholic school and opened two years ago. The café’s newly expanded patio spills from its Art Deco, wrought-iron-lined concrete interior. The Okonomiyaki waffle at Iconik Coffee Roasters makes for an uncommonly good savory breakfast.
Artsy, cash-only hangout offering coffee, tea, delicious breakfasts, sandwiches, soups, pastries & an ample patio
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Counter Culture
930 Baca StArtsy, cash-only hangout offering coffee, tea, delicious breakfasts, sandwiches, soups, pastries & an ample patio
Sit in the dining room and watch the bakers do their magic while you savor sweet pancakes, eggs Benedict, strawberry crepes, a gourmet breakfast burrito, or a chocolate croissant.
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Chocolate Maven
821 W San Mateo RdSit in the dining room and watch the bakers do their magic while you savor sweet pancakes, eggs Benedict, strawberry crepes, a gourmet breakfast burrito, or a chocolate croissant.
Since they are only open for dinner, this is the only chance you will get to enjoy this full-flavored menu featuring Northern Indian food. A vegetarian's delight, Paper Dosa is a South Indian restaurant that has so many delicious options to choose from. And their entire menu is naturally gluten-free as well.
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Paper Dosa
551 W Cordova RdSince they are only open for dinner, this is the only chance you will get to enjoy this full-flavored menu featuring Northern Indian food. A vegetarian's delight, Paper Dosa is a South Indian restaurant that has so many delicious options to choose from. And their entire menu is naturally gluten-free as well.
Spawned from the success of their Albuquerque location, Fun Noodles features hand-pulled noodles. Watch the cooks in the kitchen pull noodles from behind the glass walls and savor noodles as your entree.
Fun noodle bar
514 West Cordova RoadSpawned from the success of their Albuquerque location, Fun Noodles features hand-pulled noodles. Watch the cooks in the kitchen pull noodles from behind the glass walls and savor noodles as your entree.
Classic New Mexican food in a lively atmosphere with endless margarita options.
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Maria's New Mexican Kitchen
555 W Cordova RdClassic New Mexican food in a lively atmosphere with endless margarita options.
For those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our ever-changing internationally and seasonally inspired small plates. We love food, lots of different food, just like you.
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The New Baking Company
504 W Cordova RdFor those with pure food indulgence in mind, come next door and sate your desires with our ever-changing internationally and seasonally inspired small plates. We love food, lots of different food, just like you.
Featuring a simple grab-and-go deli-style menu and some amazing baked goods. On Fridays, the cafe transforms into Jack’s Magic Bakery and the magical array of goodies sells out every week.
ROOT 66 Vegan Cafe
1704 Lena StreetFeaturing a simple grab-and-go deli-style menu and some amazing baked goods. On Fridays, the cafe transforms into Jack’s Magic Bakery and the magical array of goodies sells out every week.
This 100% gluten-free kitchen offers lots of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
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Sweetwater Harvest Kitchen
1512 Pacheco StThis 100% gluten-free kitchen offers lots of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Whether you are in the mood for a light dinner, a fish dish, New Mexican cuisine, a burger, or a serious entree, Midtown Bistro is the place.
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Midtown Bistro
901 W San Mateo RdWhether you are in the mood for a light dinner, a fish dish, New Mexican cuisine, a burger, or a serious entree, Midtown Bistro is the place.
Now located in the Railyard, this is a favorite for vegetarians. But don’t expect to linger because there is no free Wi-Fi.
Opuntia Draw
Now located in the Railyard, this is a favorite for vegetarians. But don’t expect to linger because there is no free Wi-Fi.
The light and plant-filled space is a welcome sign to visitors of this Argentinean-centric restaurant. Sunday Brunch includes their signature empanadas, omelet, chilaquiles, granola, Argentinean breakfast, medialuna and more.
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Cafecito
922 Shoofly StThe light and plant-filled space is a welcome sign to visitors of this Argentinean-centric restaurant. Sunday Brunch includes their signature empanadas, omelet, chilaquiles, granola, Argentinean breakfast, medialuna and more.
Just off 2nd Street, Back Road Pizza is known for its thin crust. With many awards and accolades, locals love this pizza joint. Being featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives doesn't hurt either.
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Back Road Pizza
1807 2nd StJust off 2nd Street, Back Road Pizza is known for its thin crust. With many awards and accolades, locals love this pizza joint. Being featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives doesn't hurt either.
Best New Mexican food on the Plaza. Try the green chile (and order extra green chiles) chicken enchilada plate or the breakfast burrito, or the BLTA with a bowl of green chile stew. Shoot, try it all. We’ve never had anything but an incredible meal here.
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Palacio Café
209 E Palace AveBest New Mexican food on the Plaza. Try the green chile (and order extra green chiles) chicken enchilada plate or the breakfast burrito, or the BLTA with a bowl of green chile stew. Shoot, try it all. We’ve never had anything but an incredible meal here.
This place is underrated which makes no sense because head chef Andy is a kitchen master. Andy, who is a longtime Santa Fe chef, cooking literally EVERYTHING that patrons put away each night. Don’t pay too much attention to some of the negative review that complain of slow service in the dining room…because they are slow sometimes. Solution…go for Happy Hour from 4-6:30! If you’re sans children, sit at the bar, and revel at the fact the dishes you are eating are $4-$6. Must tries include the Grilled Tenderloin Beef Tips, Coconut Shrimp and the Rib Eye sliders. The steaks are perfect and table-made Caesar salad and Bananas Foster are also both outstanding. We’ve tried several pies as well and delicious each time.
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Dinner For Two Santa Fe
106 N Guadalupe StThis place is underrated which makes no sense because head chef Andy is a kitchen master. Andy, who is a longtime Santa Fe chef, cooking literally EVERYTHING that patrons put away each night. Don’t pay too much attention to some of the negative review that complain of slow service in the dining room…because they are slow sometimes. Solution…go for Happy Hour from 4-6:30! If you’re sans children, sit at the bar, and revel at the fact the dishes you are eating are $4-$6. Must tries include the Grilled Tenderloin Beef Tips, Coconut Shrimp and the Rib Eye sliders. The steaks are perfect and table-made Caesar salad and Bananas Foster are also both outstanding. We’ve tried several pies as well and delicious each time.
Provencal cuisine paired with terrific wine is always a winner, and this place serves them in a warmly congenial setting with a patio designed for lingering. Check out the wine bar for an extensive list of wines by the glass and daily specials.
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315 Restaurant and Wine Bar
315 Old Santa Fe TrailProvencal cuisine paired with terrific wine is always a winner, and this place serves them in a warmly congenial setting with a patio designed for lingering. Check out the wine bar for an extensive list of wines by the glass and daily specials.
Hiking
Climb to the top of the peakiest peak in town – Picacho Peak – from this trailhead. For a longer hike and more elevation, continue on to Atalaya Mountain.
Cerro Gordo Trailhead (Dale Ball Trails)
Climb to the top of the peakiest peak in town – Picacho Peak – from this trailhead. For a longer hike and more elevation, continue on to Atalaya Mountain.
Our favorite short hike with great views starts and ends at this trailhead, but lots of other options exist on this clearly marked trail system.
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Dale Ball Trails - Sierra del Norte Trailhead
Our favorite short hike with great views starts and ends at this trailhead, but lots of other options exist on this clearly marked trail system.
Several trails here, but our favorite is the short but super steep Circle Trail. You’ll get your workout with this trail along with big views!
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Hyde Memorial State Park
740 Hyde Park RoadSeveral trails here, but our favorite is the short but super steep Circle Trail. You’ll get your workout with this trail along with big views!
An easy path, paved with steps leading up from downtown to the best viewpoint in town. Our recommendation – catch the sunset here before heading to dinner on the plaza!
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Cross of the Martyrs
617 Paseo De PeraltaAn easy path, paved with steps leading up from downtown to the best viewpoint in town. Our recommendation – catch the sunset here before heading to dinner on the plaza!
About a 45 minute drive from Santa Fe, Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of rugged but beautiful canyon and mesa country as well as evidence of a human presence here going back over 11,000 years. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities. Short and longer hiking trails available for all skill levels.
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Bandelier National Monument
15 Entrance RdAbout a 45 minute drive from Santa Fe, Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of rugged but beautiful canyon and mesa country as well as evidence of a human presence here going back over 11,000 years. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to the early days of a culture that still survives in the surrounding communities. Short and longer hiking trails available for all skill levels.
Outdoor Activities
Located in Historic Downtown Santa Fe, we offer a wide variety of rentals. Bicycle Types ranging from: Premium Mountain, Premium Road, Multi-Use Mountain, City Cruiser or Fat Bike. Feel free to bring your own pedals! We also carry a variety of demo pedals for you to try. Helmets are available to rent.
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Mellow Velo
132 E Marcy StLocated in Historic Downtown Santa Fe, we offer a wide variety of rentals. Bicycle Types ranging from: Premium Mountain, Premium Road, Multi-Use Mountain, City Cruiser or Fat Bike. Feel free to bring your own pedals! We also carry a variety of demo pedals for you to try. Helmets are available to rent.
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Enjoy an exhilarating white-water rafting adventure on the Rio Grande River with Kokopelli Rafting Adventures. Whether you are looking for a challenging adrenalin fix or a relaxing amble down the river, Kokopelli has a variety of trips to suit every taste.
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Kokopelli Rafting Adventures
1164 Parkway Dr505-983-3734
Enjoy an exhilarating white-water rafting adventure on the Rio Grande River with Kokopelli Rafting Adventures. Whether you are looking for a challenging adrenalin fix or a relaxing amble down the river, Kokopelli has a variety of trips to suit every taste.
These Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players. The La Cieneguilla site is a short hike off the Paseo Real, and is home to one of the largest collections of Native rock art (called glyphs) in the American West.
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La Cieneguilla Petroglyphs
674 Paseo RealThese Pre-Columbian petroglyphs contain representations of birds, deer, hunters, and even some early Native flute players. The La Cieneguilla site is a short hike off the Paseo Real, and is home to one of the largest collections of Native rock art (called glyphs) in the American West.
Turquoise Trail:
Leaving out of Albuquerque and have a few hours to kill before your flight? We recommend taking the Turquoise Trail back to the ABQ Sunport. It takes about an extra hour to drive if you go straight thru to Albuquerque, but you could spend hours along the trail exploring the small mining towns and shops and even a stop for lunch.
New Mexico 14
New Mexico 14Turquoise Trail:
Leaving out of Albuquerque and have a few hours to kill before your flight? We recommend taking the Turquoise Trail back to the ABQ Sunport. It takes about an extra hour to drive if you go straight thru to Albuquerque, but you could spend hours along the trail exploring the small mining towns and shops and even a stop for lunch.
Local Breweries, Wine Tasting, & Spirits
Brewing beer since 1996, Second Street has three locations to choose from. The original on Second Street hosts live music, the Taproom off Rufina St has also houses their new 20bbl/three vessel production brewery and packaging facility, and Railyard location hosts trivia nights weekly. With an ever changing rotation of unique beers, featured beer from other New Mexico breweries, great food, friendly service, and curated live music featuring local and national artists, this brewer is a local favorite.
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Second Street Brewery
2920 Rufina StBrewing beer since 1996, Second Street has three locations to choose from. The original on Second Street hosts live music, the Taproom off Rufina St has also houses their new 20bbl/three vessel production brewery and packaging facility, and Railyard location hosts trivia nights weekly. With an ever changing rotation of unique beers, featured beer from other New Mexico breweries, great food, friendly service, and curated live music featuring local and national artists, this brewer is a local favorite.
This acclaimed taproom & gastropub features a spacious, dog-friendly patio & gourmet comfort food. Rowley Farmhouse Ales is a small independently-owned brewery and farm to table gastropub focused on brewing rustic farmhouse and sour ales. In addition to their own beers, they have an extensive draft and bottle list of the best available beers from New Mexico and around the world.
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Rowley Farmhouse Ales
1405 Maclovia StThis acclaimed taproom & gastropub features a spacious, dog-friendly patio & gourmet comfort food. Rowley Farmhouse Ales is a small independently-owned brewery and farm to table gastropub focused on brewing rustic farmhouse and sour ales. In addition to their own beers, they have an extensive draft and bottle list of the best available beers from New Mexico and around the world.
Tumbleroot’s taproom and restaurant features a large indoor and outdoor seating area including community tables, a horseshoe bar, kids’ play spaces, couches, and more intimate seating as well. They feature live music several times a week, and usually have at least one food truck standing by in addition to their own food menu.
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Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery
2791 Agua Fria StTumbleroot’s taproom and restaurant features a large indoor and outdoor seating area including community tables, a horseshoe bar, kids’ play spaces, couches, and more intimate seating as well. They feature live music several times a week, and usually have at least one food truck standing by in addition to their own food menu.
The new Beer Hall at HQ has mountain view with 27 taps of beer, cider, wine and other fun stuff. Beer to go. Full food menu. It’s like drinking in a Santa Fe postcard. Here you’ll also find one of the greenest places in all of Santa Fe. Literally. In an area where brown is always the color du jour, their beer garden is a lush, grassy, tree-filled oasis made green by irrigation from their state-of-the-art water reclamation system.
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Santa Fe Brewing Company
35 Fire PlThe new Beer Hall at HQ has mountain view with 27 taps of beer, cider, wine and other fun stuff. Beer to go. Full food menu. It’s like drinking in a Santa Fe postcard. Here you’ll also find one of the greenest places in all of Santa Fe. Literally. In an area where brown is always the color du jour, their beer garden is a lush, grassy, tree-filled oasis made green by irrigation from their state-of-the-art water reclamation system.
Founded in 1984, Gruet Winery specializes in Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines. Family owned and run, the New Mexico-based winery produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines and a small collection of still wines
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Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room
210 Don Gaspar AveFounded in 1984, Gruet Winery specializes in Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines. Family owned and run, the New Mexico-based winery produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines and a small collection of still wines
Relaxing and luxurious lounge, bar, and dining area featuring a variety of Lescombes family wines.
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Hervé Wine Bar
139 W San Francisco StRelaxing and luxurious lounge, bar, and dining area featuring a variety of Lescombes family wines.
Santa Fe Spirits is a relatively small distillery proud to be producing exceptional spirits designed to capture and accentuate the essence of the Southwest. Their tasting room is an intimate space with unique and delicious cocktails.
Santa Fe Spirits
6023 South Santa Fe DriveSanta Fe Spirits is a relatively small distillery proud to be producing exceptional spirits designed to capture and accentuate the essence of the Southwest. Their tasting room is an intimate space with unique and delicious cocktails.
Tourist Attractions
Canyon Road
Canyon RoadStroll this historic mile of world-class art, shops and restaurants.
Santa Fe Balloon Company: Book your hot air balloon rides, with gorgeous views of Santa Fe and the surrounding area.
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe Balloon Company: Book your hot air balloon rides, with gorgeous views of Santa Fe and the surrounding area.
Museum Hill: Home to four world-class museums as well as the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens, Museum Hill is a must-experience for any visit to The City Different.
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Santa Fe
Museum Hill: Home to four world-class museums as well as the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens, Museum Hill is a must-experience for any visit to The City Different.
Food-lovers, aficionados and gourmands will delight in the offerings at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, where you can experience Santa Fe's rich culinary traditions, learn the techniques of master chefs, and of course taste the town’s unique mouth-watering cuisine. The school offers a range of culinary-based experiences, including regular cooking classes, demonstration classes by professional and award-winning chefs, hands-on classes and specialty regional classes.
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Santa Fe School of Cooking
125 N Guadalupe StFood-lovers, aficionados and gourmands will delight in the offerings at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, where you can experience Santa Fe's rich culinary traditions, learn the techniques of master chefs, and of course taste the town’s unique mouth-watering cuisine. The school offers a range of culinary-based experiences, including regular cooking classes, demonstration classes by professional and award-winning chefs, hands-on classes and specialty regional classes.
Walk through 400 years of history and if you have a thing for ghosts, check out the Santa Fe Haunted ‘Spirits’ Tour.
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Walk through 400 years of history and if you have a thing for ghosts, check out the Santa Fe Haunted ‘Spirits’ Tour.
Located just 16 miles from downtown Santa Fe, this small but varied ski area has runs for everyone. Bonus: Enjoy discounted lift tickets and equipment through AVD during your stay! In the summer, enjoy beautiful hikes, live music, and beer gardens at the base.
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Ski Santa Fe
1477 NM-475Located just 16 miles from downtown Santa Fe, this small but varied ski area has runs for everyone. Bonus: Enjoy discounted lift tickets and equipment through AVD during your stay! In the summer, enjoy beautiful hikes, live music, and beer gardens at the base.
The beauty of the magnificent landscape contributed to the design and construction of the casino, with massive walls of windows giving every guest a front row seat to some of the most spectacular imagery that nature has to offer. With over 800 slot machines (and counting), as well as 10 table games, you’re ensured great play, no matter your game of choice.
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Tesuque Casino
7 Tesuque RoadThe beauty of the magnificent landscape contributed to the design and construction of the casino, with massive walls of windows giving every guest a front row seat to some of the most spectacular imagery that nature has to offer. With over 800 slot machines (and counting), as well as 10 table games, you’re ensured great play, no matter your game of choice.
Museum
217 Johnson St, Santa Fe NM 87501, p.505-946-1000
Named after one of the most compelling artists of the 20th century, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the world-renowned female artist. The museum is home to the largest single collection of O'Keeffe's work in the world - over 1,000 works, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures dating from 1901 to 1984, until the artist began to lose her eyesight.
O’Keeffe’s images are instantly recognizable in their large abstract forms. The museum also displays works of her famous contemporaries, such as Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock, as well as by living artists of distinction, and has a world-renowned Museum Research Center that is the only research facility in the world dedicated to the study of the American Modernism movement.
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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
217 Johnson St217 Johnson St, Santa Fe NM 87501, p.505-946-1000
Named after one of the most compelling artists of the 20th century, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is the only museum in the United States dedicated to the world-renowned female artist. The museum is home to the largest single collection of O'Keeffe's work in the world - over 1,000 works, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures dating from 1901 to 1984, until the artist began to lose her eyesight.
O’Keeffe’s images are instantly recognizable in their large abstract forms. The museum also displays works of her famous contemporaries, such as Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock, as well as by living artists of distinction, and has a world-renowned Museum Research Center that is the only research facility in the world dedicated to the study of the American Modernism movement.
107 West Palace Avenue, Santa Fe NM 87501, p.505-476-5072
Formerly known as the Museum of Fine Arts, the New Mexico Museum of Art is the oldest art museum in New Mexico and showcases traditional, regional and contemporary artworks. Designed in a traditional pueblo style, the building in which the museum is housed played an important role in the ‘Pueblo Spanish Revival’ style of architecture, for which Santa Fe is well known. Home to a permanent collection of over 20,000 works, the museum features works by Southwestern artists from the historic Taos and Santa Fe colonies, such as the Cinco Pintores collection, and the Taos Society of Artists, as well as new-age contemporary art from around the world.
Contemporary collections include works by Gustave Baumann and Lucy Lippard, as well as well-known American photographer Jane Reeves and some Georgia O’Keeffe paintings. Located within the museum is the St. Francis Auditorium, which hosts a variety of cultural and musical organizations, including the Santa Fe Community Orchestra.
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New Mexico History Museum
113 Lincoln Ave107 West Palace Avenue, Santa Fe NM 87501, p.505-476-5072
Formerly known as the Museum of Fine Arts, the New Mexico Museum of Art is the oldest art museum in New Mexico and showcases traditional, regional and contemporary artworks. Designed in a traditional pueblo style, the building in which the museum is housed played an important role in the ‘Pueblo Spanish Revival’ style of architecture, for which Santa Fe is well known. Home to a permanent collection of over 20,000 works, the museum features works by Southwestern artists from the historic Taos and Santa Fe colonies, such as the Cinco Pintores collection, and the Taos Society of Artists, as well as new-age contemporary art from around the world.
Contemporary collections include works by Gustave Baumann and Lucy Lippard, as well as well-known American photographer Jane Reeves and some Georgia O’Keeffe paintings. Located within the museum is the St. Francis Auditorium, which hosts a variety of cultural and musical organizations, including the Santa Fe Community Orchestra.
On Museum Hill, 704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe NM 87505, p. 505-982-4636
Founded in 1937 by Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Navajo medicine man, Hastin Klah, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian is devoted to showcasing contemporary and historic Native American art. The museum maintains a variety of important collections relating to the Native American Navajo and other tribes of the Southwest, as well as exhibitions of contemporary and traditional Native American arts, featuring celebrated artists.
The museum has also achieved a reputation for showcasing new and little known artists through vibrant, creative and expressive displays of art works and other Navajo traditions such as beadwork, basketry, weaving and embroidery. Turning 75 this year, the museum is the oldest private, non-profit museum in New Mexico.
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Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian
704 Camino LejoOn Museum Hill, 704 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe NM 87505, p. 505-982-4636
Founded in 1937 by Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Navajo medicine man, Hastin Klah, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian is devoted to showcasing contemporary and historic Native American art. The museum maintains a variety of important collections relating to the Native American Navajo and other tribes of the Southwest, as well as exhibitions of contemporary and traditional Native American arts, featuring celebrated artists.
The museum has also achieved a reputation for showcasing new and little known artists through vibrant, creative and expressive displays of art works and other Navajo traditions such as beadwork, basketry, weaving and embroidery. Turning 75 this year, the museum is the oldest private, non-profit museum in New Mexico.
On Museum Hill, 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505 p. 505-476-1200
Sprawling collection of over 106,000 toys from around the world. Appropriately, when Girard grew up, he became an interior designer and architect so that he could bring to life the kinds of miniatures he had once been fascinated with. He would recreate them, though, in full-scale. Still, Girard never gave up his passion for the small-scale and, on his honeymoon, he filled a car with folk art and toys. Girard particularly loved the toys. “Toys represent a microcosm of man’s world and dreams,” he once said. “They exhibit fantasy, imagination, humor, and love. They are an invaluable record and expression of man’s ingenious unsophisticated imagination.”
Girard would go on to collect some 106,000 objects which he would eventually dedicate to the Museum of International Folk Art. Girard also designed the exhibit “Multiple Visions: A Common Bond” where the collection would be shown.
The exhibit specializes in showcasing dolls and figurines from over 100 nations. The collection, though, is so large that only about 10 percent of it can be put on display at any one time. The full collection includes “toys and dolls, costumes, masks, textiles of all kinds, religious folk art (ex-votos and milagros, nativities, icons) as well as paintings, beadwork, and more,” according to the Museum of International Folk Art’s official website.
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Museum of International Folk Art
706 Camino LejoOn Museum Hill, 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505 p. 505-476-1200
Sprawling collection of over 106,000 toys from around the world. Appropriately, when Girard grew up, he became an interior designer and architect so that he could bring to life the kinds of miniatures he had once been fascinated with. He would recreate them, though, in full-scale. Still, Girard never gave up his passion for the small-scale and, on his honeymoon, he filled a car with folk art and toys. Girard particularly loved the toys. “Toys represent a microcosm of man’s world and dreams,” he once said. “They exhibit fantasy, imagination, humor, and love. They are an invaluable record and expression of man’s ingenious unsophisticated imagination.”
Girard would go on to collect some 106,000 objects which he would eventually dedicate to the Museum of International Folk Art. Girard also designed the exhibit “Multiple Visions: A Common Bond” where the collection would be shown.
The exhibit specializes in showcasing dolls and figurines from over 100 nations. The collection, though, is so large that only about 10 percent of it can be put on display at any one time. The full collection includes “toys and dolls, costumes, masks, textiles of all kinds, religious folk art (ex-votos and milagros, nativities, icons) as well as paintings, beadwork, and more,” according to the Museum of International Folk Art’s official website.