Santa Fe Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Santa Fe, New Mexico - NM, USA)



Santa Fe thrives on its popularity with tourists, so it's no surprise that almost everywhere you turn there are tourist attractions, or something interesting to see or do. Many of Santa Fe's tourist attractions are unique and will leave visitors feeling satisfied and rewarded.

Just strolling around and soaking up the ambiance created by the beautiful adobe houses and buildings throughout Santa Fe is a pleasure.

Here are Santa Fe's main tourist attractions and landmarks.


St. Francis Cathedral

Address: 213 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, New Mexico NM, 87501, USA
+1 505 982 5619
St. Francis Cathedral is a major landmark in the Santa Fe Plaza area and dates back to the 1870s, with construction lasting over 15 years. Featuring dominating architecture, many intricate period features, stained-glass windows and important religious items, the cathedral hosts a number of major events and processions throughout the year.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 06:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 07:00 to 19:00
Admission: free

Santa Fe Southern Railway

Address: 410 South Guadalupe Street, Railroad District, Santa Fe, New Mexico NM, 87501, USA
Tel: +1 505 989 8600, +1 888 989 8600 (toll free)
Running between Santa Fe and Lamy, the world-famous historic Santa Fe Southern Railway is a charming and relaxing attraction that affords breathtaking views of the Santa Fe plateau and Galisteo Basin. The round trip is 36 miles / 58 km and takes 2 hours, 30 minutes, while there are shorter trips that just cover the most scenic sections of the line. The journey starts from the famed Santa Fe Depot, restored in 1909.
Open hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge

Loretto Chapel

Address: 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico NM, 87501, USA
Tel: +1 505 982 0092
Built in 1873, Santa Fe's fabulous Gothic Loretto Chapel is famed for its 'Miraculous Staircase', rumored to have been built by St. Joseph himself. The church was designed based on Paris' Sainte-Chapelle and the structure is a delight to behold from both the exterior and the interior. In the chapel grounds is a small museum dedicated to the history of the chapel, and there is also a shop selling various gifts and souvenirs.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 09:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 10:30 to 17:00, seasonal variations apply
Admission: charge

The Planetarium

Address: 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico NM, 87505, USA
+1 505 438 1777
The Planetarium can be found at the Santa Fe Community College and is the perfect place for some serious stargazing. Full of educational exhibits about planets, stars and space exploration, other attractions include astronomy shows and seasonal events.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for children under 12