Built in 1966, this government center is shaped like the Zia symbol, and is known as the Round House. The four-story building houses government offices and the state House and Senate chambers. From the ground floor, you can enter the rotunda and see the state seal and rotating art exhibits that are often on display. The visitors center is also located on this floor. On the fourth floor, the Governors Gallery offers more works of art. Take a free, self-guided tour during the week, or call to make an appointment for a guided tour.
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The 120 year-old spur from Lamy to Santa Fe, the vintage railcars, and the charming California mission-style depot at 410 S. Guadalupe St., combine to make a charming slice of history. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors come to see, photograph and paint the old Santa Fe Depot and ride the train along the original high-desert route that carried early tourist adventurers, settlers, artists and scientists into the city. For many visitors, the railway is the only thing they know about Santa Fe before they come here: they hum the 40's swing song "The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, " and they point excitedly to the familiar Santa Fe herald, the blue cross in the circle. Since 1992, this rail line continues as the Santa Fe Southern Railway, a piece of living history - still carrying passengers through the high-desert beauty which is our home, and still carrying freight to serve the community. Like the Plaza, the Santa Fe Southern Railway, with its terminus at the old Santa Fe Depot, is an authentic, irreplaceable link to our City's colorful past.
Located in the Santa Fe Railyard Arts District, Evoke Contemporary Gallery features international, national as well as local artists in both permanent and rotating exhibits. The gallery primarily presents painting and sculpture, however the art ranges from abstract design to modern photography. One of the most prominent artists at Evoke is Francis di Franzo, which some guests will recognize his work from the AMC drama Better Call Saul.
Hyde Memorial State Park is located in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, just a few miles outside of Santa Fe. A serene setting, dense pine plantations, and smooth accessibility make it one of the most frequented picnic areas of the region. The state park also serves as a tranquil spot for camping, ice-skating, and hiking. Campers and hikers use the park as a starting point to explore the unique topography of the enveloping national forest area. While touring the park, one can also spot a number of wildlife species like porcupine, squirrels, fox, and coyote.
