Came with teenagers. Wanted them to experience/develop an appreciation for the art here. Walking the galleries along Canyon Road absolutely did that! The variety and depth were great. Don't leave Santa Fe without coming here.
Just take a day or even one half of a day to stroll both sides of the street. Galleries upon galleries....Quiet andlovely. Dive into some of the neighborhoods behind the main galleries..so many other artists tucked away.
If you like art, you have to visit this street. It has wonderful galleries and there are more here than in any other city that I have ever visited. This is where they are concentrated and it is simply wonderful to spend the day going in and out of these wonderful shops and galleries. If you hate art do not come here. If, like me, you love art then definitely save some time for this great experience.
My husband and I have been to Santa Fe many times. Our day on Canyon Road is always at the heart of our trip. I don't know of any place else quite like it. The galleries are varied in style. Everyone is always nice and welcoming whether you purchase or not. Prepare to spend the day meandering up and down Canyon Road. It truly is visual paradise!
Weave your way down Canyon Road, passing by or entering galleries. Enjoy a soy Chai latte (or your favorite coffee beverage) and sit on the patio or take it with you down the road. It was a nice afternoon stroll to see local artisans and their masterpieces and do something away from the plaza.
Great display of local artisans. Would like to have had more time. We enjoyed our morning walk down Canyon Rd. Many shops had not opened for the day.
This is a must-visit street for the art lovers. If you've worn yourself out walking the streets of central Santa Fe and it's galleries and shops, it may be worthwhile to drive the relatively short distance to Canyon Road, park and stroll once again. Galleries here tend to be more upscale than downtown, with a wide variety of media on display.As an added bonus, the architecture, especially the unique doors, are on display as well. History meets culture on this fine street. There are a few cafes scattered along the way to afford a break from the browsing.
You can enjoy any genre of art you like on Canyon Road. I would refrain from visiting every gallery, there are way too many to do in one day. Most gallerists we're welcoming and friendly and many of them carry exciting contemporary artists. Do some homework first and immerse yourself in the world of art!
Prepare for a lot of walking. We browsed most if not all of the galleries here, stayed longer in the ones we enjoyed and quickly walked out in the ones that did not interest us. It was fun to hear various artists talked about their works with enthusiasm. There were really a lot of amazing but expensive art here and boy wasn't I lucky to control myself.
Be prepared to stay longer than you expected! The art available for viewing and purchase is widely varied and will please everybody but those few who just hate art! Just go and drink it all in.