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One of the main things visitors want to see when they are in Santa Fe is Canyon Road. Lined with galleries and quaint adobe homes, Canyon Road is a major draw. You can find high end art, decorator items for your home and even stop in a quaint cafe for a cup of coffee.
When you visit Santa Fe during the holidays, there is bound to be something interesting going on. I highly recommend these two markets as a way to see some of the best art and craft work that New Mexico has to offer. Both shows feature artists demonstrating their craft and both give you ample time to shop and visit with the artists.
If you are a collector or just want to decorate your home or yourself with authentic ethnic pieces, summer is the time to visit Santa Fe. In just two days we saw such marvels as Native carved ivory from Nome, Alaska, Saltillo Mexican blankets, vintage Bakelite jewelry, vintage Sterling jewelry from Taxco and amazing indescribable antiques from around the world. When shopping for ethnic art, jewelry and decorator items in Santa Fe, schedule your trip during one of the major shows. Or, if you are a real bargain hunter and know what you are looking for head south to the Flea at the Downs. You’ll never know what you’ll find.
