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A small city with strong ties to contemporary art and great entertainment, Santa Fe is the cultural heart of New Mexico. History buffs will revel in the city’s colorful and significant past. Foodies will savor the rich cornucopia of flavors and culinary traditions that abound. Families will find plenty to do together, and couples will be hard-pressed to find a more romantic location in the Southwest. The question is not what is there to do and see in Santa Fe; it’s how to fit all you can do and see into a day!

One of the very best ways to explore what Santa Fe has to offer is to take advantage of one of the many tours that are available. The kinds of tours you can experience are as unique and varied as the different aspects of the Santa Fe way of life.

There are a number of walking tours that reveal the hot spots and hidden gems of the city, all while giving you a little exercise. The City Different: A Walking Tour of Santa Fe, for example, is a tour de force of fun and information, led by local historian, Stefanie Beninato. Historic Walks of Santa Fe are guaranteed to introduce you to the very best that Santa Fe has to offer in terms of historical sites and attractions. You will be led by professional historians and art experts, and get a glimpse into the past through historical reenactments by professional actors.

For those who want to tour the city while sitting back and relaxing, consider one of Santa Fe’s several open-air tram tours. The Loretto Line Tour Company, for example, is Santa Fe’s oldest. Its eight-mile loop takes you through many of Santa Fe’s must-see places, including the art district of Canyon Road, the Santa Fe Museum Hill area, the historic Santa Fe Plaza, and the Palace of the Governors.

All aboard! Explore Santa Fe on the Santa Fe Southern Railroad for a truly unique touring experience. Train rides are available year-round, with special-event tours happening throughout the year. With unrivaled views of the impressive Galisteo Basin Overlook, these train tours are a one-of-a-kind experience that will change the way you think about train rides.

No matter which tour you choose, you will surely learn something new about Santa Fe and have a lot of fun in the process.

The 15^th annual Santa Fe Artfeast, held February 24^th through 26^th, was a huge success. The weekend was chock-full of original artwork, fine foods, eclectic fashion and impressive homes. All proceeds of the 2012 Artfeast went to the ARTsmart program, which helps provide art supplies and programs for Santa Fe public schools. In the last fourteen years, ARTsmart has raised nearly $1,000,000. ARTfeast is ARTsmart’s most significant fundraising campaign, and this year proved to be one of its best yet!

Here’s a rundown of this year’s events:

The Art of Fashion: The Runway Show and Luncheon combined the delectable Southwest cuisine of Luminaria Restaurant and The Living Room with a sneak peak of the hottest lines of local designers. This year’s designers included Elven Velvet, Asiatica, Cicada Collection, David Gaussoin, O’Farrell Hat Company, Boots and Boogie and Golden Eye.

The Edible Art Tour was a big hit, as more than 40 local restaurants and caterers inspired the overwhelming sentiment that their creations were almost too beautiful to eat, the operative word being “almost,” of course.

Feast or Famine combined music and food. The delectable hors d’oeuvres by Milagro satisfied the palette, while the hip music of DJ’s Joe Ray Sandoval, King George and Aztech Sol kept people dancing late into the night.

The ever so popular Art of Home Tour exceeded everyone’s expectations, with Santa Fe’s most immaculate and inventive homes taking center stage. The eight homes selected this year provided viewers with a variety of architectural and decorative styles.

The Gourmet Dinner and Auction, with Honorary Artists, Poteet Victory, was a spectacular event. The multi-course meal featured dishes by renowned local chefs, such as Lorin Parrish of Body Santa Fe, Steven Lemon of O Eating House, Kim Mueller of Real Food Nation & Supper Club, and Mark Connell of Max’s and Tomme.

Between the exhibits, auctions, special events and overall love of the arts, this year’s ARTfeast was a memorable one – how the planners can top this one remains to be seen!

Santa Fe Restaurant week is back and it's better than ever. This year there will be 56 restaurants joining in on the fun.

Be sure to take advantage of all the great deals from the several eateries of Santa Fe. Special three course meals are offered at a discount for eight days from March 4th to March 11th.

Not only is this a wonderful opportunity to expand your palate and discover new restaurants in town, but you'll also have the opportunity to learn from the pros. How to make Tiramisu, cut meat like a pro, and the art of table setting are but just a few of the classes you can attend.

For more information please visit the Santa Fe Restaurant Week website!