Things to Do in Downtown Santa Fe, Santa Fe Centers on the historic Santa Fe Plaza, featuring ethnic markets and community events, with Loretto Chapel and the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi nearby.
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Loretto Chapel ★ 4.7 · 5.1k★
Historic site for weddings & events with a notable spiral staircase with a legend behind it.
Every day 9 AM – 5 PM
Santa Fe Plaza ★ 4.7 · 11.9k★
Historic city plaza with benches, a bandstand & ethnic markets, plus festivals & community events.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi ★ 4.8 · 2.4k★
Stately 1800s-era cathedral featuring colorful stained-glass windows & plenty of history.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 9:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 3 PM
Sun Closed
New Mexico Museum of Art ★ 4.6 · 814★
Expansive collection of contemporary regional art & photography housed in an adobe building.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 5 PM
Fri 10 AM – 7 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Lensic Theater ★ 4.8 · 844★
Decadent performing arts space in Spanish Renaissance style hosts film screenings & live shows.
Palace of the Governors ★ 4.4 · 131★
Santa Fe history museum also provides informational exhibits on the development of New Mexico.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 4 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun 10 AM – 4 PM
Railyard Artisan Market ★ 4.6 · 272
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat 9 AM – 2 PM
Sun 10 AM – 3 PM
Kakawa Chocolate House
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun Closed
Doodlet's ★ 4.7 · 250
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in Downtown Santa Fe
Pasqual's ★ 4.5 · 3.0k· $20–60
Mexican fare from local & organic ingredients along with a community table in a historic adobe.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri 8 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Tia Sophia's ★ 4.6 · 2.6k· $10–20
No-frills, diner-style eatery serving regional favorites, breakfast specials & famously hot chile.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 2 PM
Sat 7 AM – 2 PM
Sun 8 AM – 1 PM
Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina ★ 4.4 · 3.0k· $20–80
Elegant eatery featuring local cuisine with Southwestern flair, cocktails & a rooftop bar.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Atrisco Cafe & Bar ★ 4.5 · 1.7k· $10–20
Colorful family-run cafe & bar serving seasonal New Mexican specialties, plus burgers & breakfast.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 9 PM
Sage Bakehouse ★ 4.8 · 721· $10–20
European-inspired cafe with an inviting terrace preparing open-face sandwiches on house-baked bread.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
Plaza Cafe ★ 4.5 · 3.3k· $20–30
Retro spot for classic diner fare along with Southwestern comfort food in a family-friendly setting.
Every day 7 AM – 9 PM
Henry & The Fish ★ 4.8 · 410· $10–20
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun Closed More about Downtown Santa Fe There are Mexican and American restaurants, coffee shops, and spots like Sage Bakehouse and Geronimo.
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1 Loretto Chapel 2 Santa Fe Plaza 3 Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi 4 New Mexico Museum of Art 5 Lensic Theater 6 Palace of the Governors 7 Pasqual's 8 Tia Sophia's 9 Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina 10 Atrisco Cafe & Bar Ready to plan Downtown Santa Fe? Turn these Downtown Santa Fe picks into a day-by-day Santa Fe plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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