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Known world-wide
as simply "the Santa Fe," the Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
came into its namesake city in 1880.
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.
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Parking
The best parking
option is to park in the underground parking
structure next to REI.
On Sundays, visitors can park
in the Tomasita's parking lot (but only on Sundays when the restaurant
is closed) free of charge.
Metered
spaces are available on the streets near the depot. You do not have to
feed the meters on Sundays. Elsewhere, there are central pay stations.
Please talk to our friendly reservations staff if you need further assistance
with parking.
Lodging in Santa Fe
If you are planning a trip to our community, there are plenty of lodging options within a short walk or drive from the Depot. Hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts abound, as well as scenic campgrounds on the city's outskirts.
There are also vacation
timeshares available.
Renting a timeshare is a great option if you are visiting with a large
group or with young children, as they offer more space and flexibility
than typical motel rooms. Many of the timeshare resorts in Santa Fe are
also conveniently located within walking distance of the city's many museums,
galleries, restaurants and shops, and within just minutes of recreational
attractions like the Santa Fe National Forest and the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains.
Click
here for more about Santa Fe Terminus
Click
here for more about Lamy Terminus
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To make
a reservation:
call 505/989-8600
Or use our handy form

Schedules
& Rates
Train Calendar
Maps
to Depot and Routes

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