| Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico and is the | | | | blankets for visitors to admire and purchase. |
| fourth largest city in the state. It is a world renowned | | | | The Institute of American Indian Arts Museum is |
| travel destination that is rich in history, arts and culture. | | | | located in the downtown area across from the St |
| The city is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains | | | | Francis Cathedral. This is one of the only museums in |
| and is known for its warm summers and mild winters. | | | | the world that highlights contemporary Native |
| Santa Fe has a long history and is the site of the | | | | American arts. In May of each year you can see the |
| oldest public building in America, the Palace of the | | | | works of students who are graduating from the |
| Governors. It also has the oldest community | | | | institute. They are put on display for everyone's |
| celebration in the nation called the Santa Fe Fiesta. | | | | enjoyment. |
| This celebration was started in 1712 to commemorate | | | | The Museum of Fine Arts is housed in a pueblo revival |
| the Spanish reconquest of New Mexico. | | | | style building and has been open since 1917. This is |
| This city is rich in Hispanic and Native American culture. | | | | home to many permanent as well as traveling |
| The cultural diversity makes this a place where you | | | | exhibitions. There are over 20,000 works of art on |
| can experience scenic beauty and rich arts, music and | | | | display. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is where you |
| fine dining. Since this is a prime tourist destination it is | | | | can see contemporary art and modernism of world |
| easy to get here. There are flights in and out of Santa | | | | renowned artist Georgia O'Keeffe and other |
| Fe daily and is on Amtrak's major southwest route. | | | | established artists. The works that are on display here |
| You can get here by car and there are a variety of | | | | change twice a year so there is always something |
| hotels accommodations available. | | | | new and exciting to see. |
| The downtown area is small but vibrant and is easily | | | | The Mountain Trails Gallery is a unique gallery in that it |
| walkable. It has a central square that is a gathering | | | | only represents a small number of elite artists. Each |
| place for all types of people and entertainment. There | | | | piece of art is individually displayed to make each |
| are plenty of interesting museums in the area. The | | | | artist's work stand out. You can admire and purchase |
| Palace of the Governors is a fascinating museum | | | | art work from artists who include Vic Payne, Marilyn |
| which is in a historic 17th century building. This site is a | | | | Bendell and Larry Riley. |
| Registered National Historic Landmark and inside there | | | | If you are a lover of the arts or a collector, Santa Fe is |
| is a massive museum collection spanning the history of | | | | the place to visit to see all types of arts and crafts. |
| Santa Fe and the Southwest. | | | | You will be able to find something here that everyone |
| Outside of this museum Native Americans show off | | | | will enjoy visiting and learning about the Southwest |
| their arts and crafts. You can browse through the | | | | culture. |
| jewelry, pottery, and kachinas which are spread out on | | | | |