You should NOT miss this chapel and the staircase !! It's truly a miracle that this structure could me made in the way it was !! A must see !!

As a general contractor, I was appreciated the chapel's simple beauty and elegance, but was completely confounded as to how the famous steps could possibly support themselves. Their design and execution are just not possible, yet there they are, and I challenge you to go see for yourselves, and see if YOU can logically or structurally explain how they "work".... More

Not much to say about the Loretto Chapel besides the stairs, which is totally worth the admission to see and experience. Fascinating.

The history of the church and religious order is very interesting. The legend of the staircase is a beautiful story (but if you know anything about engineering, will realize it is not a miracle that it stands as it does...it is just physics!) the craftsmanship of the staircase is absolutely beautiful and is worth seeing.

Of the big three churches in Santa Fe's plaza area, this one was the least interesting. Its big claim to fame is its "miracle staircase," and there is a tape loop playing explaining this "miracle" when you're there. It's ok but not that awe inspiring. It felt a little like a Ripkey's Believe it or not display. If you've got... More

This is a well disguised tourist trap! I do not mind paying $3 to see the staircase, but I did expect a pamphlet or something! You walk into the chapel, see the staircase, hear the story on distorted speakers and see a picture of what it looked like before the rails were installed. The atmosphere was not what you would... More

It is a small chapel and other than the staircase does not have much of interest. Having said that, it is worth a visit, just for the staircase. Anyone who understands construction or appreciates wood will love the amazing feat of the staircase and the story that goes with it. There is a $3/person charge which might seem expensive for... More

My wife and I were married at the Loretto Chapel last summer and went back for our 1 year anniversary this May. Certainly a neat story to hear about the magical staircase, but for us this will always be much more than that.

The chapel is small but pretty. The miraculous staircase is interesting to see but doesn't seem too miraculous. Not sure it's worth the $3 entry fee.