Welcome to Railyard District
With respect to Santa Fe's past and a vision for its future, the Railyard District is forward-thinking and community-centered. The bustling hub is focused on transforming the area into a public space ideal for social, recreational, and commercial activities. The Railyard District fully embraces the cultural and historical significance of the original Railyard while also creating a vibrant cityscape to fully serve the dynamic needs and interests of Santa Fe’s residents.
What to Love
- Vibrant, walkable community
- Home to excellent galleries, shops, and entertainment
- A community-focused district
Local Lifestyle
Locals love the Railyard District because it provides convenient access to contemporary amenities. With pedestrian and cycling trails, water harvesting practices, and various other environmentally responsible systems in place, the Railyard District proves to be environmentally conscious. Boasting outstanding cuisine, arts and culture, and plenty of open space. The Railyard District is a favorite location of locals and visitors alike.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
When it comes to fun and food, the Railyard District delivers. Tomasita's Santa Fe New Mexican Restaurant is known for offering classic Southwestern food in a lively environment. La Choza Restaurant, a casual New Mexican restaurant and local favorite, offers up favorites like tacos and burritos and also features a vegetarian menu. If you have a taste for local spirits, Altar Spirits distillery has a cocktail lounge and bottle shop where you can sample spirits, enjoy a seasonally crafted cocktail, or take home a bottle of your favorite handcrafted spirit.
There's a variety of shopping available in the Railyard District. Whether you are looking for a new plant to spruce up the interior of your home or luxury furniture for your patio, you'll find what you need. Or consider catching a movie at the Violet Crown Santa Fe cinema.
Things to Do
The Railyard District has some of the best activities and festivals in the region. Visit the Santa Fe Farmers Market to support local farmers while shopping for seasonal produce and food products. Artists and art lovers will love the SITE Santa Fe art museum, where you can view various international and contemporary exhibits. They also host lectures, discussions, and more. The Santa Fe Artists Market is another venue for local artists. Juried artists display and sell their work, which ranges from pottery to jewelry, paintings, textiles, and more. To view contemporary and modern art, head to the LewAllen Galleries. Known for its impressive architecture and array of stunning exhibitions, it’s one of the finest privately-owned galleries in the Western US.
To catch a flick, visit the Jean Cocteau Cinema. This single-screen indie cinema proudly curates a selection of meaningful films with the mission to bring back the magic of going to the movies. In 1976, it was originally opened as The Collective Fantasy, and later became the Jean Cocteau Cinema in 1983. To the disappointment of avid movie fans, it closed in 2006, but was later bought, restored, and reopened in 2013. Now, the building is also home to artistic tenants to help keep Santa Fe’s thriving art scene alive and well.
The Railyard Plaza hosts various events throughout the year, including the Summer Concert Festival, which is the perfect way to relax, enjoy some good music, and even grab great food from local restaurants or food trucks.
Schools
Students near the Railyard District are expertly served by several excellent schools, including:
- Wood Gormley Elementary, Grades K-6
- E.J. Martinez Elementary School, Grade K-6
- New Mexico School for the Arts, Grades 9-12, U.S. News and World Report Top 10 High School and Blue Ribbon Award recipient
- New Mexico School for the Deaf, Grades PK-12
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