{"id":27726,"date":"2021-03-18T15:39:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T20:39:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/?p=27726"},"modified":"2024-02-29T12:58:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T18:58:11","slug":"gallery-art-canyon-road-santa-fe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/north-america\/united-states\/gallery-art-canyon-road-santa-fe\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallery Stroll & Art on Canyon Road, Santa Fe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We were on a road trip from Texas to Colorado and just passing through Santa Fe, the nation\u2019s oldest state capital. I spent just a weekend in Santa Fe and promptly fell in LOVE! Can you blame me, Santa Fe is a destination for art lovers, the light here is compared to that of Provence<\/a> and favored by many artists. Not to mention the backdrop of the snow-capped Sangre de Cristo Mountains that the city enjoys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sitting at 7000 ft above sea level, Santa Fe is a rugged beauty that has desert views as far as the eyes can see, historic adobe buildings, a plaza filled with art museums, and the fragrance of spicy chile peppers from famous eateries fill the nostrils \u2013<\/em> it is hard not to fall in love with Santa Fe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Such a feelin’s comin’ over me
There is wonder in most every thing I see
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I’m on the top of the world lookin’ down on creation…
Your love’s put me at the top of the world..<\/em>.<\/p>\nCarpenters<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

We started our morning with a walk on the Camino Encantado trail led by our nature guide from Four Seasons Santa Fe<\/a>. He pointed out the unique cacti that were used for cooking and making cocktails, educated us on the history of the area and talked about the women that shaped Santa Fe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The air was crisp and the view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains was clear \u2013<\/em> the polar vortex will bring some snow later in the day but for now, we enjoy the view and our brunch of eggs and chilaquiles at the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Armed with a map of the city different<\/em> and hoping to beat the snow that is on the forecast, we head into town. We wander the plaza, window shop for some time, enticed by the red chili garlands hanging everywhere we decide it is time for lunch. We get some pozole and enchiladas smothered with the famous hot sauce at The Shed<\/strong> before heading to Canyon Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Situated just east of the Santa Fe Plaza, Canyon Road is home to many art galleries selling artwork created by famous artists, hand-woven Navajo rugs and Southwestern wood carvings. The area is an art lover’s mecca and it was the only thing on my Santa Fe itinerary, for this quick weekend trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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