Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe

Neat little town area. The parking was not too difficult or expensive but very crowded on a Sunday. The downtown is walkable and lots of people have dogs. There are tons of great stores but bring your savings because they are $$$. I got a tiny seed pot for $30. The square itself was impeccably maintained and had a great atmosphere. On my random day visiting, there were native dancers, lots of locals, a guy with parrots and a small pro-Ukraine rally. All the buildings are gorgeous and it was very nice to visit for 4 hours or so. Highly recommended to stop in town and park at the hourly parking lot.

Santa Fe Plaza is the cultural heart of The City Different, Santa Fe. Around the square you'll find all types of art galleries, shopping and places to eat (I highly recommend The Plaza Cafe for a meal. It's fantastic.). There are also all types of street performers busking throughout the plaza each and every day. You will find Native Americans selling all types of items from art to jewelry to souvenirs right there on the sidewalk. I recently visited between Christmas and the New Year and the holiday lights in the trees were extra fun and festive at night. Also, all the best museums, restaurants, and galleries are in walking distance from the Plaza. If you visit Santa Fe, you definitely have to visit the Santa Fe Plaza. You will not be disappointed.

I have been here many times and each time feel great here. I don't care if it is busy or dead, cold or hot it always has an atmosphere that makes everything seem to melt away. This time was a little cold, but it was still cozy. What makes this great is the shops around. It makes the actual plaza feel more spacious. Plenty of benches to just people watch if you don't want to spend money. This is a great place and is even better with Christmas decorations

This is my first time visiting Santa Fe and the downtown plaza, and I had a relaxing time eating, shopping, and enjoying the sunshine. I came in January during a staffing shortage so half the restaurants were closed but I still found some good spots. I felt safe in the daytime, but at night there are plenty of homeless people sleeping in all the dark nooks and alleys. I wouldn't walk alone after dark if possible. I also never saw a single police officer or police car in my 3 days there. I would've felt safer with a larger police presence.

Very nice place to wind down after exploring the outskirts of Santa Fe. Best time of year to come is the fall! The leaves are changing and the weather is beautiful! The plaza offers a nice place to sit and enjoy the beautiful surroundings the cute village city has to offer. You can find restaurants, western stores, jewelry and artisan vendors all around the plaza.