Insiders' Guide® to Santa Fe

by Nicky Leach

Overview

For more than twenty years, the Insiders’ Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. Santa Fe is a jewel of a city. Beautiful vistas, rugged mountains, historic districts and neighborhoods, and a thriving arts community are just a few of the many attractions this high-desert city has to offer. This authoritative guide shows you how to fully experience The City Different, from its natural and cultural history to its physical and spiritual beauty. Inside You’ll Find: • Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best shopping to the lowdown on real estate• The inside scoop on popular attractions, such as the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, the Santa Fe Farmers' Market, and Loretto Chapel• Comprehensive listings of restaurants, lodging, and recreation opportunities• Sections dedicated to children and retirement

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762753468
Publisher:	Insider's Guide
Publication date:	11/24/2009
Series:	Insiders' Guide Series
Edition description:	Fifth Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.18(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

Nicky Leach has authored or contributed to more than forty-five guidebooks focusing on the natural and cultural history of the United States, from Florida to the West and also including Hawaii. She also writes regularly for Sunset and New Mexico Magazine.

Table of Contents

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xii

How to Use This Book 1

Area Overview 2

Getting Here, Getting Around 10

History 18

Local Culture 38

Accommodations 52

Restaurants 70

Nightlife 86

Shopping 93

Regional Arts 107

Attractions 117

Kidstuff 137

Annual Events and Festivals 148

The Arts 165

The Natural Environment 183

Parks and Recreation 189

Winter Sports 215

Relocation 227

Retirement 245

Education and Child Care 252

Health Care and Wellness 266

Media 275

Worship and Spirituality 286

Index 295

About the Author 305

Directory of Maps

New Mexico vii

Santa Fe and Surrounding Area viii

City of Santa Fe ix

Downtown Santa Fe x