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Midtown Santa Fe: Art, Lunch, and Books

Start your afternoon with the quiet energy of the city’s artistic core, working your way from a vibrant mural to a cozy café.

Best time: noneAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    Generations Mosaic Mural

    Walk 16 minutes from the old cinema site to the Generations Mosaic Mural. This 130-foot long mosaic was created by different generations of Santa Fe residents, offering a quiet moment to reflect on the community’s history before the afternoon crowds arrive.

  2. 13:25

    Casa Tienda Consignment

    Spend 15 minutes browsing Casa Tienda Consignment. This second-hand shop near the mural is a great spot to find unique local crafts and souvenirs. Check that you are there before 17:00, as it closes at that time.

  3. 13:50

    Book Mountain

    Head to Book Mountain, a short walk away. This bookshop is open until 18:00 on weekdays and weekends, making it the perfect final stop to pick up reading material or simply enjoy the atmosphere.

Local tip

Since this is a daytime plan, you have flexibility. If you prefer lunch over browsing, swap the bookshop step for Jambo Cafe (10 mins from anchor) or Anthony’s Grill (7 mins from anchor) around the 45-minute mark, but ensure you finish before their closing times.

Check before you go

  • Casa Tienda Consignment closes at 17:00.
  • Book Mountain closes at 18:00.

Worth knowing

  • Casa Tienda Consignment is open at 13:25 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Book Mountain is open at 13:50 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Santa Fe (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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