Canyon Road Art and Architecture Tour, Santa Fe

Canyon Road Art and Architecture Tour (Self Guided), Santa Fe

Whether your interest lies in art, architecture, history or food, you'll be able to satisfy it fully on Canyon Road. Situated just east of the Santa Fe Plaza, Canyon Road is home of Santa Fe's thriving art market selling artwork from both famed and indie artists. There are over 100 art galleries dotted along the one-mile street, making it the third largest art market in the country.

The street itself is also a feast for the eyes. The first houses on the road were built by Spanish settlers shortly after the Spanish founding of the city in 1610. Many of the galleries are housed in historic Pueblo-style adobes and Territorial homes decorated with brilliantly colored flowers and art installations. There are also plenty of restaurants and cafes to be found on the street, should you need a break from art hunting.

Canyon Road is good to visit any time of year. Whether you are looking for a piece of hand-woven Navajo rugs or just want to soak in the atmosphere, take this self-guided tour to explore the art lover's mecca in one of the most picturesque places in Santa Fe.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and M.Bucka.

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Guide Name: Canyon Road Art and Architecture Tour
Guide Location: USA » Santa Fe (See other walking tours in Santa Fe)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Santa Fe?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Santa Fe Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Santa Fe?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

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