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The Plaza


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 162 attractions in Santa Fe
Traveler Description:
Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Plaza is the heart and soul of the city. The gathering spot for residents and tourists alike...... more » Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the Plaza is the heart and soul of the city. The gathering spot for residents and tourists alike is surrounded by city landmarks, shops and restaurants. « less
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Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza, Historic site, Flea/street market, Scenic drive
Activities: Shopping, Dining, City walk sightseeing

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4 of 5 stars
Aussie61   43 contributions
Adelaide
Jul 11, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We were in Santa Fe for a couple of days and in between sight-seeing and shopping, we really enjoyed sitting in the plaza under the shade of a tree eating an icecream and watching all sorts of people coming and going. more

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5 of 5 stars
catsforkids   41 contributions
catsforkids
Apr 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

The Plaza is a great place. It is the center of a melting pot where the native Pueblo Indians, Spanish, whites, ranchers, gays, straights, the rich, the outdoorsy types and many others walk and mingle. Surrounded by nice shops where you can find rare, pricey treasures or T-shirts. And don’t miss the Indian Native American artists and craftspeople who sell... more

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1 of 5 stars
NH-Couple   22 contributions
Nashua, New Hampshire
Oct 11, 2008
5
people found this review helpful

If you are interested in visiting shops selling overpriced junk, and fight the crowds in the process, the Plaza is for you. It is a big mistake to pay a lot of money to stay near the Plaza. Stay south of the Plaza and drive to Museum Hill. We wasted our money coming here. more

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5 of 5 stars
baltoteach   73 contributions
Fort Worth, Texas
Apr 8, 2008
4
people found this review helpful

The beauty of the Plaza is that today, as it was hundreds of years ago, it is a great place to meet and see people. I love people watching and there is something fantastic about the fact that others have been doing it for so long. There are great shops and restaurants (as well as stands) in the area so... more

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4 of 5 stars
TxAggieGirl   162 contributions
Lubbock, Texas
Jan 7, 2008
5
people found this review helpful

The Plaza is what I remember most about visiting Santa Fe as a kid. Not much has changed, and it's still a charming place. Centrally located to shopping, restaurants, museums and other must-sees, the Plaza is a good place to start on your first day in Santa Fe. And of course, who could resist looking at all the crafts and... more

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5 of 5 stars
USACindyv   5 contributions
Alabama, USA
Jun 21, 2007
4
people found this review helpful

Santa Fe plaza was such a treat! We enjoyed the historical buildings the oldest house, the oldest church etc. The adobe theme throughout the town is adorable. The town is very walkable and easy to get around. We were pleased with our stay at Sage Inn- walking distance to the plaza. more

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