Historic Eastside Travel Guide
Santa Fe
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Popular places to visit
Canyon Road
This charming road was once lined with typical adobe residences. Now art galleries, studios, restaurants and boutiques make it the most exclusive part of town.
Santa Fe Plaza
Home to many landmarks in the heart of the city, this spacious square evokes echoes of the Spanish colonial era with its markets, bandstand and live music.
Ski Santa Fe
Hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe during your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Meow Wolf
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your trip to Santa Fe. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Loretto Chapel
A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.
Santa Fe Opera
Listen to the enchanting sounds of classic opera in an open-air theater with views of the Jemez Mountains, the sunset and the stars.
Top hotels in Historic Eastside
La Posada de Santa Fe, A Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa by Marriott
Room was spotless, the bar and lobby is a fun atmosphere to hangout in!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Inn on the Alameda
Excellent all around !
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
La Fonda on the Plaza
We will definitely stay here again. Very friendly staff and even though the hotel is historical it is well appointed with modern amenities. The location is right next to the plaza and within walking distance to many shops, restaurants and museums.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Sage Hotel
Clean room, great breakfast and friendly staff!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
The room was nice an clean.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Staff was great. Hotel is a bit tired.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Eastside
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Center for Contemporary Arts and Santa Fe Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Santa Fe
Visitors to Downtown Santa Fe rave about its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries. You might also want to make some time to see Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe or Lensic Performing Arts Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Don Diego
If you're spending some time in Don Diego, Santa Fe Climbing Gym and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are top sights worth seeing.
Railyard Arts District
Art galleries, shopping and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Railyard Arts District. Make a stop by Santa Fe Railyard or SITE Santa Fe while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Guadalupe District
If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe are top sights worth seeing.
San Mateo
San Mateo might not have many top sights, but Recursos de Santa Fe and Santa Fe Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
