You might fold in one night of lodging in Los Alamos or White Rock to take advantage of that, not to mention to get closer to Bandelier National Monument, Valles Caldera National Preserve, etc.įunny, and relevant, story from some years back: A climbing friend who worked at the lab was also an astrophysicist, and some years ago he got a post-doc from Johns Hopkins U (in Maryland, one of the top places for recruiting in this discipline) to come out and work for him. A drive up into the Jemez Mountains, west of Los Alamos (you'll drive about 50 miles each way from Santa Fe itself, or 20 if you stay a night in Los Alamos) and beyond the lab, will also provide remarkable skies.
The tour mentioned above is well regarded (I have no personal experience with it), and you can dodge most of the urban light-blight by getting to the east side of the mountains. You'll still get skies that are very good by East Coast standards, but they're no longer the stuff of legend. There are a number of reasons for this - urban sprawl (both in Santa Fe and in Albuquerque, which is close enough to affect the skies), the hideous commercial lighting at the noisome casinos on US 84/285 north of town, ridiculously inflated security lighting at Los Alamos National Laboratory across the valley, and so on. The current venue is an open-air theater surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountain ranges, which means it offers some gorgeous views, and it can accommodate around 2,100 spectators.Not to rain on your parade, but realistically, the skies here are not as good as thirty years ago or more, when they were indeed spectacular. The company has presented operas – comedies, dramas, tragedies and more – every July and August since 1957 (in a succession of three structures). The Santa Fe Opera House is a world-renowned venue that plays host to a variety of operas each summer. The street itself is also a feast for the eyes: Many of the galleries found here are housed in historic adobe buildings laced with brightly colored flowers, art installations are often showcased outside and the enticing aromas emanate from the doorways of top-notch eateries like Geronimo Restaurant and The Compound Restaurant. Pop into the different galleries and boutiques along the street and you'll find everything from jewelry to paintings. Situated less than a mile east of the Santa Fe Plaza, Canyon Road is home to more than 80 art galleries selling works from famed creatives, such as members of the Taos Society of Artists, and treasures like handmade Pueblo pottery and kinetic sculpture. If there's any doubt that Santa Fe is a prime destination for art lovers, Canyon Road quashes it.
News Insider Tip: Canyon Road hosts events throughout the year, including the Canyon Road Art Stroll on Fridays during the summer and the annual Canyon Road Farolito Walk, when the avenue is lined with paper bags glowing with candles on Christmas Eve. Others said it serves as a great jumping-off point for exploring Santa Fe's top attractions, many of which spool out from the plaza. Recent travelers also suggested taking time to browse the various shops around the plaza, but do warn things seemed a little overpriced. Visitors say you have to make a point to stop by the Santa Fe Plaza to experience the lively atmosphere, noting that there always seems to be something going on, whether it's a parade, a market or a festival.
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Save a little money to do some shopping while here: Santa Fe Plaza is full of vendors selling authentic Native American items like jewelry, textiles and pottery (just be wary of the plaza's inflated prices).
Any night of the week, the plaza is buzzing with activity with people enjoying restaurants, perusing galleries and checking out souvenir shops. The plaza, which is a National Historic Landmark, hosts Indian and Spanish markets yearly, in addition to concerts and community gatherings. Today, surrounded by numerous centuries-old buildings like the Palace of the Governors, the plaza continues to be the epicenter of Santa Fean affairs, from live music to September's Santa Fe Fiesta. Since the city's founding in 1610, the Santa Fe Plaza has been its cultural hub.
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