North Central New Mexico
Loretto Chapel & the Miraculous Staircase
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Nearest Rail Runner station: Santa Fe Depot · 0.5 miA Gothic Revival chapel (1878) housing the 'Miraculous Staircase' — two full helix turns with no center support and, as the story goes, no nails and an unknown carpenter who vanished without pay. Now a museum and wedding chapel; small admission.
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Sources & verification
- Last verified June 11, 2026 via Todo Nuevo México curated places — Todo Nuevo México editorial