There is the Plaza and there is Canyon Road - two distinct icons of Santa Fe tourism with no obvious street that connects the two. If you want to walk to Canyon Road from the Plaza area, the most direct approach is as follows:
Locate the Palace of the Governors on the north side of the Plaza.
Walk east on Palace Avenue to Paseo de Peralta.
Turn south (right) on Paseo de Peralta.
Continue on Paseo de Peralta one block to Alameda and continue.
In half a block, turn east (left) onto Canyon Road.
Within the next six blocks you will find the highest concentration of art galleries in the city. But that's not all. Enjoy serene gardens, cafes and outdoor art.
Here are our five top discoveries:
Number 1: El Zaguán | James L. Johnson House & Garden | 545 Canyon Road
Home of the Historic Santa Fe Foundation, they provide tours of the exhibit space and the private garden.
Number 2: Nuart Gallery | Gormley Lane | 670 Canyon Road
This gallery resides in the historic Gormley Market building. They offer contemporary fine art and access to Acequia Madre via Gormley Lane.
Number 3: Dining
Some of the finest dining establishments in Santa Fe are located on Canyon Road. Here are the ones that stand out. Click the links below.
The Teahouse | 821 Canyon Road
Number 4: OTA Gallery | 203 Canyon Road
The lightest and brightest display space on Canyon Road.
Number 5: Ventana Fine Art | 400 Canyon Road
