Historical Treks: In and Around Santa Fe, NM, Santa Fe, New Mexico
There is so much to do in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Great art, great food and great culture. But there is also incredibly interesting history spanning thousands of years in this part of the Southwest.
This post explores some of the fascinating historical sites in and around Santa Fe, from the captivating exhibits at The New Mexico History Museum to the charm of a winter walk around the historic Santa Fe Plaza, home to centuries-old adobe buildings. We'll visit the oldest house and church in the United States, followed by a peek at the famous Canyon Road, and take a scenic drive to Los Alamos, the birthplace of the atomic age.
Located near the iconic Santa Fe Plaza, this museum showcases New Mexico鈥檚 rich history, from Native American cultures to Spanish colonization and the development of the Southwest.
There is much to learn about the Native people of this area. Their history goes back thousands of years. I loved this quote as you entered the first gallery.
The artifacts collected went back thousands of years. One of the first rooms documents when the Spanish arrived in the area, bringing their customs and religious beliefs, as they had to other parts of North America. They began settling in the area as early as the 1600鈥檚. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This post explores some of the fascinating historical sites in and around Santa Fe, from the captivating exhibits at The New Mexico History Museum to the charm of a winter walk around the historic Santa Fe Plaza, home to centuries-old adobe buildings. We'll visit the oldest house and church in the United States, followed by a peek at the famous Canyon Road, and take a scenic drive to Los Alamos, the birthplace of the atomic age.
Located near the iconic Santa Fe Plaza, this museum showcases New Mexico鈥檚 rich history, from Native American cultures to Spanish colonization and the development of the Southwest.
There is much to learn about the Native people of this area. Their history goes back thousands of years. I loved this quote as you entered the first gallery.
The artifacts collected went back thousands of years. One of the first rooms documents when the Spanish arrived in the area, bringing their customs and religious beliefs, as they had to other parts of North America. They began settling in the area as early as the 1600鈥檚. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Historical Treks: In and Around Santa Fe, NM
Guide Location: USA » Santa Fe
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Jennifer Hipskind
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Santa Fe
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Jennifer Hipskind
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- New Mexico History Museum
- Santa Fe Plaza
- Canyon Road
- Palace of the Governors
- Loretto Chapel
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
- The Oldest House
- San Miguel Chapel
- Geronimo
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