Updated - April 6, 2005
I know you have heard how Santa Fe has an expensive side to it. That can be true but it is also true that there are plenty of budget options and good deals in the City Different as well.
Attractions
There is much to see and do in this historic city. In many cases all you need is your two feet because much is walking distance from the main part of town or a car can take you into town and you can park then walk to these attractions:
Wheelwright Museum of the America Indian
$3 suggested donation
Camino Lejo
A Museum Hill bus will take you here
Museum of International Folk Art
$5 - $7
Camino Lejo
A Museum Hill bus will take you here
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
$5 - $7
Camino Lejo
A Museum Hill bus will take you here
Museum Of Spanish Colonial Art
$3 - $6
Camino Lejo
A Museum Hill bus will take you here
Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
$4 - $8
Johnson St.
Palace of the Governors
$5 - $7
Palace Ave. on the Plaza
Andrew Smith Gallery
FREE
203 W San Francisco St.
505 984 1234
Fred Ray Lopez Tinworks
FREE
227 Don Gaspar Ave.
505 984 2922
Gallery of the North America Indian
FREE
114 Don Gaspar Ave.
505 983 2222
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Price depending on Show, but good deals usually available
211 W San Francisco
505 988 1234
Museum Of Fine Arts
$5 - $7
107 W Palace Ave.
505 476 5072
Owens Dewey Fine Art
FREE
76 E San Francisco Ave
505 982 6244
Randall Davey Audubon Center
$2
Upper Canyon Rd.
505 983 4609
San Miguel Mission
$1
401 Old Santa Fe Trail
505 983 3974
Sancuario de Guadalupe
FREE
100 S Guadalupe St.
505 988 2027
Santa Fe Southern Railway
Coach Class Scenic Day Ride
Adults $32 Child $18
Ten Thousand Waves Spa
Private baths from $20 a person
Hyde Park Rd. (need a car)
505 982 9304
Lodging
Inn at Loretto
Spa Lodging and dining Packages available on their site
La Posada resort
Various Lodging, dining, and spa and adventures packages
El Dorado Hotel
Internet specials and packages available
(New spa just added to the property) www.eldoradohotel.com
Casa Pacifica Bed and Breakfast
25% discount off 4 th night or more
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Spa
Mineral Springs Entry Rates
Use of All Mineral Pools & Mud Pool*
Monday-Thursday $16
Friday-Sunday & Holidays $20
Sunset Rate - After 6 pm $12
Friday-Sunday & Holidays $16
Add $9 for Wraps and other treatments
Ojo Caliente (2 hours out of SF, worth the drive)
Dining
"Taken in part from www.skiamericacanada.com"
Some moderately priced restaurants are Maria’s New Mexican Kitchen ( 555 W. Cordova Rd.; 983-7929; $; The food is wonderful also, especially the posole and green chile stew.
Locals flock to The Shed ( 113 ½ Palace Ave.; 982-9030; $$) and La Choza ( 905 Alarid St.; 982-0909; $$) but watch out for the green chile—. If you dare to try the chile make sure you get lots of garlic bread to ease the pain.
The Pink Adobe (406 Old Santa Fe Trail; 983-7712; $$) is Santa Fe’s oldest restaurant, a local favorite and sometimes difficult to even get reservations (which are necessary). They specialize in New Mexican and Creole foods. Prices are moderate to expensive. Next door, The Dragon Room is a favorite of locals and visitors alike for cocktailsFor a romantic evening try Andiamo ( 322 Garfield St.; 995-9595; $$). It is a little off the beaten track but serves unique pasta dishes with candlelight ambiance.
The Cowgirl (319 S. Guadalupe; 928-2565; $–$$) is what the name implies with authentic Texas-style barbecue, kid’s menu and play area; plus fine dining at the attached Mustang Grill. Don’t hestitate to join the tourists at The Ore House (upstairs at 50 Lincoln Ave.; 983-8687; $$) on the Plaza .On Canyon Road, Celebrations ( 613 Canyon Rd.; 989-8904; $$) is in the heart of gallery row and is jammed at lunchtime.
Tomasita’s Cafe (500 S. Guadalupe; 983-5721; $) is fast food with a twist. Portions are large, service is friendly, and it’s a favorite of Santa Fe families, so be prepared to wait. It is inexpensive, and has some of the best New Mexican fare in town. The Plaza Restaurant (54 Lincoln; 982-1664; $) is a throwback to diner days; regulars swear everything is good and very affordable. Zia Diner (326 South Guadalupe; 988-7008; $) is an easy 15-minute walk from the Plaza and features All-American favorites (New Mexican style, of course) such as meat loaf stuffed with piñon nuts, basic pastas and soups. Atomic Grill ( 103 E. Water St.; 820-2866; $) serves wood-fired pizza, pastas and hamburgers together with about 80 different bottled beers. There's take-out and delivery too.
The Tecolote Café ( 1203 Cerrillos Rd.; 988-1362; $–$$) is the place for breakfast just like Mom used to make.
Dining Legend: Entrees $$$-$$ $20+; $$–$10–20; $–less than $10
Eileen Richardson 
