Only one day to spend-spend it here
My husband and 2 teenage daughters and I only had one day to spend in Santa Fe and I'm so glad we started and stayed in the Plaza area. Parking in a hotel lot was inexpensive and right on the plaza. We visited on a Saturday and although it was busy, it wasn't crowded.
The historical significance of the place has been very well preserved. The Palace of the Presidents was facinating with Native American vendors selling only native made goods, most made by the vendor or family members. Wares ran the gamut from sterling silver stamped guitar picks to exqusite jewelry and pottery.
It was an easy walk to many other places of interest and shopping and restaurants abundant. Would definitely go back. It was a fun, interesting and reasonably priced for a family on a camping vacation.