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SIGHT SEEING
You'll probably want to begin with the historic Plaza de Santa
Fe, in downtown Santa Fe. It marks the end of the eight-hundred-mile
Santa Fe Trail. Here you will see the La Fonda Hotel, which once
served as headquarters for the Confederacy, and The Palace of
the Governors, 105 Palace Ave, 505-827-6483, which was built
in 1609-1610 by the Spanish and is the nation's oldest government
building. If you wonder why one side of the obelisk in the center
of the Plaza square is scarred, it used to be inscribed, "To
the heroes that have fallen in the furious battles with savage
Indians in the territory of New Mexico." Fortunately someone
officially decided that the word "savage" was not an
accurate depiction of most Native American cultures.
Continuing east of the Plaza, you will arrive at the St. Francis
Cathedral, 213 Cathedral Pl, 505-982-5619, which was built in
1869 by Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lamy. About five blocks away
is another historic mission. The San Miguel Mission, 401 Old
Santa Fe Trail, 505-983-3974, holds the distinction of being
the oldest functioning church in the US.
You can continue your church tour at the Santuario de Chimayo
Church, 100 Guadalupe, 505-988-2027, which is the oldest shrine
to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the US. It has a 18th century mission
museum with Spanish Colonial arts and a botanical garden. To
learn about a mystery, stop by the Loretto Chapel, 207 Old Santa
Fe Trail, 505-952-0092, to see the "miraculous" staircase
built without nails in this Gothic cathedral.
For outdoor relaxation try the Randall Davey Audubon Center,
1800 Upper Canyon Road, 505-983-4609, where you can wander through
nature trails, historic buildings, and view art by the late Santa
Fe master. The Santa Fe River State Park, 505-827-7465, downtown
Santa Fe with its picnic tables is another good spot to rest.
The Nambe Pueblo, RT 1, Box 117-BB, 505-455-2036, is 20 miles
north of Santa Fe and offers a variety of shops. In addition,
they can provide you with information about attending a traditional
pueblo feast complete with Indian dances, artisans, and storytellers.
This pueblo is in beautiful country and the Nambe provide permits
available for picnicking, boating, camping, fishing from March
to November, and photography.
Once you finish touring the Nambe Pueblo, you'll probably
want to visit some of the other pueblos in the area. About ten
miles north of town is the Tesuque Pueblo, which makes traditional
pottery and sixteen miles north is the Pojoaque Pueblo where
you'll find the Peoh Cultural Center and Museum in addition to
several businesses.
On State Road 30, you'll find the Santa Clara Pueblo, where
you can take self guided tours of the 740 room dwellings. They
also offer a lake, picnic areas, and campground for small rigs.Before
leaving their pueblo be sure and see some of the native clay
pottery they are known for.
You'll find the San Juan Pueblo on US Highway 68 about thirty
miles north of Santa Fe. A visit here will give you a chance
to stroll the grounds, experience local cuisine at the Tewa Restaurant,
and then bed your rig down for the night at their Ohkay RV Park
and Fishing Lakes, 800-792-9286 . If you can plan your visit
here to fall in July you can attend the wonderful Northern Indian
Pueblos Arts and Crafts Show, 800-793-4955.
If you like trains you'll want to visit the Santa Fe Southern,
410 S Guadalupe St., 505-989-8600. Here you'll have a chance
to ride on a working freight train, shop at their Depot Gift
Shop, and view the old-fashioned rail cars. They pull out of
the station at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
and don't get back until 3:00 p.m. so you'll want to pack a picnic
or buy one of their boxed lunches.
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You'll probably want to begin with the historic Plaza de Santa Fe, in downtown Santa Fe. It marks the end of the eight-hundred-mile Santa Fe Trail. Here you will see the La Fonda Hotel, which once served as headquarters for the Confederacy, and The Palace of the Governors, 105 Palace Ave, 505-827-6483, which was built in 1609-1610 by the Spanish and is the nation's oldest government building. If you wonder why one side of the obelisk in the center of the Plaza square is scarred, it used to be inscribed, "To the heroes that have fallen in the furious battles with savage Indians in the territory of New Mexico." Fortunately someone officially decided that the word "savage" was not an accurate depiction of most Native American cultures. Continuing east of the Plaza, you will arrive at the St. Francis Cathedral, 213 Cathedral Pl, 505-982-5619, which was built in 1869 by Archbishop Jean Baptiste Lamy. About five blocks away is another historic mission. The San Miguel Mission, 401 Old Santa Fe Trail, 505-983-3974, holds the distinction of being the oldest functioning church in the US. You can continue your church tour at the Santuario de Chimayo
Church, 100 Guadalupe, 505-988-2027, which is the oldest shrine
to Our Lady of Guadalupe in the US. It has a 18th century mission
museum with Spanish Colonial arts and a botanical garden. To
learn about a mystery, stop by the Loretto Chapel, 207 Old Santa
Fe Trail, 505-952-0092, to see the "miraculous" staircase
built without nails in this Gothic cathedral. The Nambe Pueblo, RT 1, Box 117-BB, 505-455-2036, is 20 miles north of Santa Fe and offers a variety of shops. In addition, they can provide you with information about attending a traditional pueblo feast complete with Indian dances, artisans, and storytellers. This pueblo is in beautiful country and the Nambe provide permits available for picnicking, boating, camping, fishing from March to November, and photography. Once you finish touring the Nambe Pueblo, you'll probably want to visit some of the other pueblos in the area. About ten miles north of town is the Tesuque Pueblo, which makes traditional pottery and sixteen miles north is the Pojoaque Pueblo where you'll find the Peoh Cultural Center and Museum in addition to several businesses. On State Road 30, you'll find the Santa Clara Pueblo, where you can take self guided tours of the 740 room dwellings. They also offer a lake, picnic areas, and campground for small rigs.Before leaving their pueblo be sure and see some of the native clay pottery they are known for. You'll find the San Juan Pueblo on US Highway 68 about thirty miles north of Santa Fe. A visit here will give you a chance to stroll the grounds, experience local cuisine at the Tewa Restaurant, and then bed your rig down for the night at their Ohkay RV Park and Fishing Lakes, 800-792-9286 . If you can plan your visit here to fall in July you can attend the wonderful Northern Indian Pueblos Arts and Crafts Show, 800-793-4955. If you like trains you'll want to visit the Santa Fe Southern, 410 S Guadalupe St., 505-989-8600. Here you'll have a chance to ride on a working freight train, shop at their Depot Gift Shop, and view the old-fashioned rail cars. They pull out of the station at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and don't get back until 3:00 p.m. so you'll want to pack a picnic or buy one of their boxed lunches. |