Established in 1610, Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the United States. With our vast history and unique mix of cultures, where better to spend Independence Day or an all-American summer weekend than in The City Different. Visit Santa Fe and attend one of the many July events, festivals…
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Valentine’s Day comes along once a year with its bouquets of roses, its boxes of chocolate, and declarations of love scribbled on a store-bought card. Well, in The City Different, we believe in a year-round celebration of romance, and to that end Santa Fe offers endless ways to act on it. So, grab…
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Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the United States, and the northernmost frontier of the Spanish colonies, was founded in 1610. Early fiestas and town fairs included Native American dances and Spanish classical and folkloric dancing. In the early 20th century, flamenco, a centuries-old art form…
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Santa Fe has a long history of being an art destination known for its turquoise jewelry, Western paintings, and bronze sculptures, but The City Different has a surprise for you. We’re talking art parties lasting into the early hours of the morning and secret, invite-only gallery openings…
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Santa Fe fully earns its nickname of The City Different—there’s really nowhere else like it, whether you’re talking about the world-class art, the cuisine, or simply the one-of-a-kind architecture. There’s more to explore here than you could possibly fit into a single trip. But if you’re on the…
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Santa Fe nicknamed itself The City Different in the early 1900s, fully aware and proud of its uniqueness, but its story stretches back to the 1600s, giving this Southwestern hub multiple centuries to grow into its imaginative, artistic self. Today, The City Different continues to be proud—of…
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As a 412-year-old city, Santa Fe has had ample time to nurture many organizations and businesses into milestone year status! In 2022, we celebrate several BIG birthdays on behalf of important institutions, including a Centennial for our beloved Santa Fe Indian Market in August. As these facets of…
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Santa Fe brings the arts to life with live music, premier films and cultural dance, and is a genuine feast for those who love live performances. The intimate settings make seeing any show in Santa Fe a truly personal experience. The Performing Arts truly take center stage in The City Different each…
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Nestled in the Rocky Mountains at 7,000 feet, Santa Fe is a world all its own. From immersive art experiences and world-class performances, to vibrant local cultures and timeless traditions. Explore this guide and discover the can’t-miss experiences that make Santa Fe The City Different. 1. THE…
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Jazz, pop, mariachi, opera, country, classical, folk, Latin rock and more! Tunes of all styles and genres will be drifting through the air all over Santa Fe during the first ever Santa Fe Music Week, August 24 through September 3, 2018. Come experience 10 days of live music from national headlining…
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