Top 10 Santa Fe Traveler
Top 10 Shopping in Santa Fe
10. Doodlets
Starting off our Top Ten Santa Fe shopping is one of the most delightful shops you’ll ever meander into --Doodlet's; Happiness Essentials since 1955! This wonderfully whimsical store will delight the entire family, from adorable toys to neat illusions to great games for everyone. Come explore the folk art of the region while entertaining your rugrats at the same time. Open Mon – Sat 10 AM – 6 PM, Sun 10 AM – 5 PM.
9. Nambe Trading Post
Are you looking for traditional, authentic Native American merchandise at a fair price? Santa Fe definitely has you covered, but the Nambe Trading Post in particular is a must visit. This historic shop sells only the finest hand-made materials and gifts from the locals that are truly spectacular. Weavings, pottery, cookware, baskets—you’ll find it all at this Top 10 Santa Fe shop. Namaste at the Nambe. Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM.
8. Teca Tu
With a name like Teca Tu: A Pawsworthy Pet Emporium and Deli, we couldn’t keep it off our Top 10 Santa Fe shops! This adorable little pet heaven will have your pooch or feline covered in glam from head to toe. From Native American sweaters to delicious treats that will have them drooling all over your car, your animal companion will be happy you stopped. Remember travelers -- don’t stop retrieving, hold on to that feline! Open Mon – Sat 10 AM – 6 PM and Sun 12 PM – 5 PM.
7. Traveler’s Market
If you’re a traveler, you probably want to stop at this Top 10 Santa Fe market, for obvious reasons. This stunning array of booths feature 45 different local artists boasting everything from antiques to jewelry to books to textiles. A perfect spot to get gifts for the whole family (or just several more gifts for you, you deserve it!), this gem can keep you entertained for hours. Just don’t get busy bartering and miss your bus home. Open Mon – Sat 11 AM – 6 PM and Sun 10 AM – 5 PM.
6. Casa Nova
No, not the amazing movie, sorry travelers. But this amazing Top 10 Santa Fe shop located in the heart of downtown is still something to get jazzed about! Featuring elegant tribal and ethic art, beautiful home décor, and award-worthy crafts, this place will leave you breathless (in a good way). Come wander through the gorgeous shop and forget about what’s in your wallet—drooling is always free. Open Mon – Sat 10 AM – 5 PM.
5. Spanish Market
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! This extra special historic market happens only once a year and what they sell will have you in awe. The Spanish Market features artists from the surrounding region presenting art forms dating back 400 years—now that’s historic! Museum and shop open daily from 10 AM – 5 PM, market held once per year in the Plaza (a Top 10 Santa Fe attraction) at the end of July.
4. Keshi
Fortunately this Top 10 Santa Fe shop has nothing to do with Ke$ha, the pop artist, it has something better -- one of the U.S.’s largest collections of Zuni fetishes! What is a Zuni fetish you ask? It’s an ancient carving of animals in stone (probably not what you thought, right?). One of 19 pueblo tribes, you won’t want to skip this gorgeous array of Zuni art. Zoom to the Zuni shop for some fun. Open Mon – Fri 10 AM – 6 PM, Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, and Sun 11 AM – 5 PM.
3. Folk Art Market
Another market?! That’s right folks, Santa Fe is a hotspot for fabulous outdoor markets due to the region’s rich artistic history. Because so many of the locals still uphold the practices and traditions that their elders used to create art, they needed a shop big enough to house them all – and thus, a market was born! Now that we have that squared away, head to the amazing Top 10 Santa Fe Folk Art Market for your daily dose of wonder and whimsy. Open Mon – Fri 9 AM – 5 PM.
2. Origins
Listen up! This place has been ranked in the top 10 boutiques in the world, which we feel makes it de rigueur for our own Top Ten Santa Fe shops – wouldn’t you agree? Origins is an incredible shop that sells fine jewelry, spectacular clothing, and gorgeous gifts galore. Everything in the store is so pretty, you won’t even know where to look. Explore this adorable boutique and get back to your origins. Open daily 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM.
1. Indian Market
One last magnificent market has earned the number one spot for our Top 10 Santa Fe shops—the Indian Market! This market runs every August and brings in over 1,000 local artists presenting their amazing work—how could you miss that? But it isn’t just shopping at this market, there is music, dancing, and even old cinema screenings! Pencil this into your travel plans for a guaranteed entertaining experience, and party with the locals! Open Mon – Fri 9 AM – 10 PM.