Things to Do in Downtown Santa Fe, Santa Fe

Downtown 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. There are Mexican and American restaurants, coffee shops, and spots like Sage Bakehouse and Geronimo.

Loretto ChapelHistory Museum
Santa Fe PlazaCity Park
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of AssisiCathedral

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Top things to do in Downtown Santa Fe

Loretto Chapel
★ 4.7 · 5.0k
History Museum★
Historic site for weddings & events with a notable spiral staircase with a legend behind it.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Santa Fe Plaza
★ 4.7 · 11.9k
City Park★
Historic city plaza with benches, a bandstand & ethnic markets, plus festivals & community events.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
★ 4.8 · 2.4k
Cathedral★
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
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New Mexico Museum of Art
★ 4.6 · 802
Art Museum★
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
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Lensic Theater
★ 4.8 · 839
Theater★
Decadent performing arts space in Spanish Renaissance style hosts film screenings & live shows.
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Palace of the Governors
★ 4.4 · 128
Palace Museum★
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
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Railyard Artisan Market
★ 4.6 · 272
Market
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
9 AM – 2 PM
Sun
10 AM – 3 PM
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Doodlet's
★ 4.7 · 246
Specialty Store
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Downtown Santa Fe

Pasqual's
★ 4.5 · 2.9k
Mexican· $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
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Tia Sophia's
★ 4.6 · 2.5k
Breakfast· $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
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Coyote Cafe & Rooftop Cantina
★ 4.4 · 3.0k
Coffee Shop· $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
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Atrisco Cafe & Bar
★ 4.5 · 1.6k
Bar· $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
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Sage Bakehouse
★ 4.8 · 712
Bakery· $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
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Plaza Cafe
★ 4.5 · 3.3k
Breakfast· $20–30
Retro spot for classic diner fare along with Southwestern comfort food in a family-friendly setting.
Every day
7 AM – 9 PM
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Henry & The Fish
★ 4.8 · 403
Coffee Shop· $10–20
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
Closed
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Tomasita's
★ 4.5 · 8.3k
Southwestern· $10–20
Lively go-to for enchiladas, sopapillas, flautas & more Southwestern favorites amid basic decor.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9 PM
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