Santa Fe New Mexico is rich in history, culture, and tradition. It’s a destination full of color and diversity, inviting you to experience snow-capped mountains and deep valleys, old Indian rituals, and magnificent architecture.
If you want a place to stay in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, it has many hotels. When you look for a budget friendly place, try Garrett’s Desert Inn. The inn provides free WiFi and parking. There’s a fitness center, pool, and restaurant, too — a lot of value for the budget minded.
Santa Fe isn’t a very big city, but it’s big on museums, historical sites, and galleries. Begin your day with a walk on the magical historic streets lined with adobe buildings and charming architecture.
If you don’t know where to stay near the places you'd like to visit, try Hipmunk.com, the Webby Award winning travel website of 2013. Once you reserve your hotel, visit the nearby historic treasures. Bring your camera and capture the fleeting moments of yesteryear.
Top 3 Places You Must See While in Santa Fe
Santa Fe Plaza
Located in the heart of downtown, Santa Fe Plaza dates back 400 years. It’s a place built for community gatherings, to expand their art and culture. Today it’s the meeting place for Native American vendors to showcase their hand-made jewelry, art, and pottery. The Plaza is also host to Indian and Spanish markets, concerts, shops, and restaurants.
If you decide you want to be closer to the Plaza, stay at the Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza.
Santa Fe Railyard District
The newly established Railyard District south of the Plaza is the shopping and entertainment zone with nearby hotels, upscale restaurants, and boutiques. It’s a new gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Meet friends, have an authentic lunch, and then watch a performance. Next, shop for locally grown vegetables and fruit, or visit a gallery. With so many things to choose from, you can literally spend hours at the Railyard.
