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Santa Fe Opera House

301 Opera dr, Santa Fe, NM 87504-2408
505 986 5955
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Stage View of Sun Setting Behind the Mountains
View looking back at the seating
Comes at a price but we had very nice front row seats.
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Ranked #1 of 111 attractions in Santa Fe
5.0 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Type: Operas
Activities: Arts and crafts
Traveler Description: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Santa Fe Opera is an opera company located 7 miles north of Santa Fe in New Mexico, U.S.A. on a former... more »
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Aurora
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“Good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Did not visit on the last trip to Santa Fe but went there in 2006. Good museum as best I remember. Nice book store. More

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Nevada City, California
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“The most beautiful facility for great opera”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

I have been for several years. The productions are always first class. The facility is gorgeous and somewhat outdoors (over head roof....the sun set through many stage sets just before the opera begins.....so lovely. More

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Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Amazing venue”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Between the concert with active lightning storms off in the distant background to excellent opera. Every time I have been to the opera house I have been amazed More

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Enid
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“Fascinating.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The singing waiters. Food was excellent. Friendly service. More

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Santa Fe
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Even if you are not an opera fan . . .”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

In addition to the varied selection of operatic performances, the structure itself makes one's experience quite jaw dropping. More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Awesome Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

Awesome all around. A must do every single summer. Take the behind the scenes tour and understand what an incredible amount of work and expertise goes into producing the Opera performances. Great artists and great productions!!! More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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“Pre proformance buffet supper and talk and then wonderful LA BOHEME”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The Mountains surround you and the preformers are fantastic a thrilling evening More

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Santa Fe, New Mexico
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Best Opera House in the US”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Stellar performances. High quality singing, staging, costuming and props. The apprentice performances are always a hit with the audience. More

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Longmont
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Santa Fe loves”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Try the Santa Fe Opera when in town. Also stay at the Fort Marcy Suites! More

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Fresno, CA
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134 reviews 134 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Beautiful view and facility...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

worth going to see performances under the stars in beautiful surroundings. More

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