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Palace of the Governors

A sight in Downtown, Santa Fe, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Why go

Adobe seat of government from the 1610s, now a history museum; Native artists sell jewelry under its portal.

It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Santa Fe, alongside 6 sights, 4 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Shed and Santa Fe Plaza.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Santa Fe, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Shed

    New Mexican restaurant since 1953 in a 1692 adobe off the Plaza.

    Food · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Santa Fe Plaza

    Historic square framed by adobe buildings, with Native artisans selling under the Palace portal.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors

    1610 adobe palace and adjoining museum covering New Mexico's history.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda

    Rooftop bar atop La Fonda with sunset views over the city.

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    La Fonda on the Plaza

    Historic Pueblo Revival hotel at the corner of the Plaza, a short walk from Canyon Road.

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

    Romanesque stone cathedral at the end of San Francisco Street, with a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Palace of the Governors is a stop on our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Santa Fe

3 more curated sights in Santa Fe. See the full Santa Fe guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Santa Fe run from 40°F in December to 87°F in June; July is usually the wettest month. For Palace of the Governors itself, we suggest: Morning.

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Getting there

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Coordinates
35.68778, -105.93750
Destination
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Palace of the Governors: quick answers

How much time do you need at Palace of the Governors?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Palace of the Governors. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Palace of the Governors?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Buy jewelry directly from the artists under the portal; each seller is licensed by the museum.

Which TripsCircle routes include Palace of the Governors?

Palace of the Governors appears on Santa Fe & Albuquerque, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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