The Natural Issue (v.14)

Railyard
A gathering place for locals and tourists! Stop by for some
fresh produce from the Farmers Market. Catch a movie, see
some art or live performances and grab some great food.
1. 2nd Street - A local brewery with two locations serving
an array of beer and comfort pub food! A great spot to
catch up with friends or see some live music.
2. Farmers Market - Santa Fe’s Farmer’s Market was
named “Top Ten Farmers’ Markets”by Sunset Magazine,
and it can’t be missed. It’s a great place to run into friends,
stroll the Railyard and pick up locally grown goods!
3. La Choza - A New Mexican restaurant serving delicious
traditional food and some of the best margaritas in
town! Get the Silver Coin, and order your meal “Christmas
style”.
Plaza
The main plaza is the heart of downtown Santa Fe, has
has been for 400 years!
4. Todos Santos - A tiny chocolate and confections store
that is tucked away in the historic Sena Plaza. They carry
handmade truffles, toffee and have a wonderful eclectic
selection of confections.
5. Santa Maria Provisions - “Eclectic provisions for a welllived
life” and this store is just that! You’ll find something
for yourself, your Mom, your friend, neighbor. It’s a go to
spot for finding the perfect gift.
6. Rainbow Man - The Rainbow Man is the leading store
in authentic Native American and Hispanic arts and crafts
since 1945! They carry antique and contemporary items.
7. Design Warehouse - The place to stop in for artfully
designed home accessories or even furniture!
8. Doodlets - The most whimsical shop in Santa Fe, it’s
been open since 1955 and is filled to the brim with little
treasures. It’s a great stop for a one of a kind souvenir.
9. Seret & Sons - A one-of-a-kind experience for unique
collections of central and south Asian imports and antique
Tibetan furnishings. It’s a great place to get lost in!
10. Kakawa Chocolate House - Famous in Santa Fe for
their, authentic and historic drinking chocolates elixirs.
It’s a must stop especially on a chilly afternoon!
11. Cross of the Martyrs - Don’t want to leave the buzz
of downtown Santa Fe but still want to do a little “hike”
- check out Cross of the Martyrs, it’s a few flights of rock
stairs to the top but it gives a beautiful view of downtown
Santa Fe.
12. Monroe Gallery - A gallery that specializes in black
and white photography. Their exhibits change often and
usually have a huge emphasis on humanist/photojournalist
imagery.
Canyon Rd
Canyon Road is an art district in Santa Fe with over a
hundred art galleries and studios. It’s great to spend an
afternoon strolling in and out of galleries to get a feel for
the Native American art and antiquities, historical and
contemporary Latino art, and our own Southwestern regional
art.
Beals & Co. - A gallery on Canyon Rd. has new shows/
exhibits up frequently. It sits across from the Tea House and
is always fun to include in your Canyon Rd. walkabout.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi - Located right
up the street from the main plaza downtown, it’s probably
the most iconic photo opportunity in the city! Catch it at
sunset and it will really show off that wow factor!
Big Tesuque Hike/Campground - A great hike or walk-in
camping spot only about 30 minutes from downtown Santa
Fe. It gives you a great tastes of the Santa Fe National Forest!
Aspen Vista Hike - Perfect if you are visiting or hiking in
the Autumn season, but wonderful anytime of year. This
spot is loaded with Aspen trees and if you catch it at the
right time, when they are all yellow, it’s a golden hour you
can’t resist!
Meow Wolf - An art collective that was started in Santa
Fe in 2008, they’ve gone on to open their first permanent
exhibition, The House of Eternal Return, on Rufina Circle.
It’s the top attraction in Santa Fe right now and you
can’t miss it!
Jackalope - Home decor with a unique and Southwestern flare!
Counter Culture - A hip, (cash-only) spot that has great
coffee/tea, soups/sandwiches and a great patio for working
on your computer or catching up with friends!
Betterday - A great local coffee spot with professional
baristas and great food!
La Lecheria - A local ice cream shop that prides itself on
its selection of creative seasonal flavors.
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