Santa Fe's commercial galleries will appeal to anyone who enjoys art, even if you are not a serious collector. Many of the art spaces are clustered near the Plaza on Canyon Road. Gallery Moda, 725 Canyon Road, is noted for contemporary expressionist and abstract art and post-war prints by no less than Jasper Johns and Ellsworth Kelly. Just a few blocks from the Plaza and near Canyon Road, Gerald Peter's Gallery, 1011 Paseo de Peralta, is a pueblo-style space with a lovely sculpture garden and a spectacular collection of 19th- and 20th-century art from the American West, the Taos Society and the Santa Fe Art Colony.

Nedra Matteucci Galleries, 1075 Paseo de Peralta, showcases work from some of the same periods, as well as that by masters of American Impressionism, Modernism, and Russian Realism. Leave the better part of a day to explore Canyon Road, where dozens of galleries await with exhibitions in Native American, folk and tribal, contemporary abstract and expressionist arts, as well as 19th- and 20th-century art, photography and sculpture. Of particular interest is SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta, with a collection of contemporary art galleries in a new, park-like setting.

For clothing, try Back at the Ranch, 209 East Marcy Street, to see one of the world's largest collections of handmade cowboy boots. Overland,  74 East San Francisco Street, sells magnificent leather, fur, and shearling coats, as well as cowhide rugs. Purple Sage, 110 Don Gaspar, wins fans for its hand-woven jackets and glass jewellery. James Reid, 114 East Palace Avenue, is your destination for exquisite belt buckles in silver and gold, along with belts crafted from alligator, lizard and ostrich.

Jackalope, 2820 Cerrillos Road, is a treasure trove that warrants a visit of at least two hours. Within the market's many buildings you will find pottery, baskets, jewellery, tiles, clothing, rugs and blankets, as well as furniture, mirrors, and home accessories. Trader Joe's, 530 West Cordova Road, offers exceptional discount shopping on wines, cheese, coffee, vitamins and skin products. Doodlet's, 120 Don Gaspar, sells trinkets and curios, such as Frida Kahlo bamboo curtains.