Santa Fe is rich with history, local events, and delicious cuisine.  We invite you to browse our collection of attraction information to help plan your Santa Fe Sage Inn stay.  Guests of the hotel will find that many activities, shops and restaurants are within walking distance of the Santa Fe Sage Inn.

Want to know why all the buildings are brown?
Why is the New Mexico State Capitol called the “ Roundhouse”?
How did Santa Fe become one of the top art destinations in the U.S.?

Santa Fe Sage Inn “City Different” Walking Tour provides a historical and cultural orientation to the wonders of Santa Fe. The hour and half tour of Santa Fe starts in the lobby of the Santa Fe Sage Inn. A short ride on the “Sage Coach” to the New Mexico State Capitol is where the tour begins. The tour will continue down Old Santa Fe Trail, traveling through the historic Barrio de Analco viewing the San Miguel Mission and the Loretto Chapel before arriving at the Santa Fe Plaza.

You will explore historic sites including the La Fonda Hotel, the St. Francis Cathedral Basilica, and 109 E. Palace. On the plaza you will learn about the Palace of the Governors, the New Mexico Museum of Art and the distinctive architecture that makes Santa Fe so unique. The role of Santa Fe’s three cultures Native American, Hispanic, Anglo in the development of what is now the “City Different” will be highlighted. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the history of the nation’s oldest capital.

Jerry Rightman
Jerry has been a tour guide and museum docent at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe for over 15 years. He serves as a lecturer on the art, history and architecture of New Mexico for Road Scholar groups. Jerry’s goal is to make your visit more enjoyable by integrating the art, culture and history of Santa Fe and providing an understanding of Santa Fe, “The City Different”

Tours Available: Visit Website
Tour Days: Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Time: 10:00am (Meet in Lobby at 9:45am)
Cost: $12.00