Santa Fe, New Mexico: Palace of the Governors

Here's a building that has served the public for more than four centuries. In other words, it was serving as the capital of Spanish New Mexico ten years before the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth.

The Palace of the Governors is indeed a special place. The inside is occupied by a history museum, with more than 15,000 objects filling up the space. They date back to the building's origin. As you could imagine, there's a lot to see.

On the outside, registered vendors sell crafts, jewelry, etc. I believe candidates have to fill out some paperwork and be approved to get a spot on the sidewalk, which is located on the plaza in Santa Fe. Since it is the center of tourism for the city, those spots are coveted.

The Palace is the center of any tour of Santa Fe. The historic district is going to be a little upscale for some tastes, as it concentrates on artwork and jewelry stores. Think Yuppy Heaven. But it certain has charm. Here's a look around the city:



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