Santa Fe is beautiful anytime of the year.

People are friendly. Warm days and cool evenings are comfortable for walking the city and discovering the many specialty stories, street vendors and art galleries. Ghost Ranch Santa Fe is three walking blocks north of the downtown historic plaza close to world renowned museums, galleries and restaurants. Within walking distance of Ghost Ranch Santa Fe are the Museums of New Mexico - Palace of the Governors and the Museum of Fine Arts. Also within three blocks is the independent Institute of American Indian Arts Museum (IAIA). The International Folk Art, The Spanish Colonial Art, Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and the independent Wheelwright Museum are on the Camino Lejo hill, a short bus ride from here. Rancho de las Golondrinas, a Spanish colonial village museum is also worthy of a day's visit, especially during one of their special weekend festivals.

Art

Local arts & crafts fairs and fine arts shows abound. July brings the ever-growing Spanish Market which highlights colonial style arts and contemporary arts by local Hispanic artists. August brings the internationally famous Indian Market Weekend which brings together from across the United States native American artists and their work.

Performing Arts

Santa Fe Stages, Shakespeare in the Park, and the Lensic Theatre provide stage performances throught the spring and fall. The Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Santa Fe Desert Chorale and Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco provide a summer of musical treats. Local musicians share their talents at a variety of clubs, hotels and restaurants -- there is sure to be something to please all musical tastes.

Exercise and Recreation