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Santa Fe is known as the “City Different” because of its unique blend of big-city attractions like the Santa Fe Opera and its small-town charm and unique southwest architecture.

Beyond that, Santa Fe is known for its art galleries and artists. Canyon Road is the hub of art activity in Santa Fe and it is accessible by foot or by bus (though a little walking is required after your short bus ride.) One of our guests (Jeorg from Germany) stayed with us in January of ‘09 and put together this YouTube video of Canyon Road, which highlights some of Canyon Road’s eclectic art installations:

In addition to being a wonderful town in its own right, Santa Fe is an excellent basecamp for trips to the mountains, local natural hot springs, Indian pueblos, and much more. And now, with the new RailRunner Train, the Santa Fe Hostel is the perfect jumping off point for trips to Albuquerque, including Albuquerque Old Town.

Here are a few links to get you started:

• Santa Fe’s WikiTravel Page – extensive traveler’s/tourist information on Santa Fe
• Santa Fe City Homepage
• Santa Fe Visitors’ Bureau Calendar of Events
• Day Hikes in the Santa Fe Area
• Santa Fe Opera
• Ski Santa Fe
• Indian Pueblos
• Map of Local Hot Springs