This will help you get not only your geographical bearings but also a historical context with which to appreciate the rest of Santa Fe.
It makes the most sense to begin your tour of Santa Fe at its center, the Plaza. From the east, detour north from Clines Corners via US-285, or for the full “Historic Route 66” tour, follow US-84 north near Santa Rosa toward Las Vegas (the original one, here in New Mexico), then continue west on I-25, parallel to the pioneer-era Santa Fe Trail.ĭespite its swirling hordes of vacationers, and its vast infrastructure of hotels, restaurants, art galleries, and souvenir shops, Santa Fe remains one of the most enjoyably un-American small cities. New Mexico’s state capital has been at the center of Southwestern life for centuries, and the cultural crossroads of a region that has been settled for thousands of years. 84,612) is one of the prime vacation destinations in the country. An hour away from Albuquerque via I-25 or its old road equivalents, Santa Fe (pop.
