Recreation

Leonora Curtin Natural History Area

Wetland oasis restored by volunteers and state funds. Visible ruts left by wagons on El Camino Real, bird watching, hiking, wildflower appreciation. Environmental-science workshops, events.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Hours
Tours by appointment through Santa Fe Botanical Garden
Address
In La Cienega area, south of Santa Fe
Phone
505-428-1684
Map
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While You're in Santa Fe

More Things to Do

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Bataan Memorial and Museum and Library

Military memorabilia.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Allan Houser Sculpture Garden

Sculpture garden, gallery on many acres.

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Awakening Museum

Inspirational 400-panel, 7,500-ft. monumental painting by linear-expressionist Jean-Claude Guagy covers floors, walls. 13 years in…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Amelia White Park

Santa Fe Trail remnants, near trail's end on Plaza.

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Explore all of Santa Fe →

Upcoming Events

Events in Santa Fe

Jun
21
Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, Celebrate Generosity
Jul
4
Annual Spanish Market
Jul
12
NM Road Series #11 Santa Fe Hill Climb
Aug
8–9
Allan Houser Sculpture Gardens Open House
Aug
8–9
Santa Fe Indian Market
Sep
12
San Francisco de Asis Celebration
Sep
16–20
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta
Oct
22
Feast of San Diego
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes