Greater Santa Fe at a Glance
The area surrounding Santa Fe is
rife with attractions that draw visitors from far and wide. Located north of Albuquerque
and south of Taos, Santa Fe features
a number of historical attractions that were instrumental in the settlement of
the area. One historical attraction not to be missed is the Loretto
Chapel and the Mysterious Staircase, a double helix set of 33 stairs that
local legend says were built by Saint Joseph himself and have confounded engineers
for decades. Artistic events are well represented in Santa Fe as well, giving
the city a cultural atmosphere that welcomes internationally-known acts and performers.
The region's restaurants are another popular attraction, with signature Tex-Mex
meals available in abundance. Visitors to the city are reminded to get a map,
a suggestion best summed up by cowboy entertainer Will Rogers: “Whoever designed
the streets in Santa Fe must have been drunk and riding backwards on a mule.”
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