It is a small chapel and other than the staircase does not have much of interest. Having said that, it is worth a visit, just for the staircase. Anyone who understands construction or appreciates wood will love the amazing feat of the staircase and the story that goes with it. There is a $3/person charge which might seem expensive for... More

My wife and I were married at the Loretto Chapel last summer and went back for our 1 year anniversary this May. Certainly a neat story to hear about the magical staircase, but for us this will always be much more than that.

The chapel is small but pretty. The miraculous staircase is interesting to see but doesn't seem too miraculous. Not sure it's worth the $3 entry fee.

A beautiful chapel with that famous spiral staircase. We were lucky to catch a Baroque concert here. A nice place to sit and be quiet a bit during your sightseeing.

In 1872 Bishop Lamy commissioned this for the Chapel of the Sisters of Loretto. In that period the choir usually consisted solely of men, so it was not a problem for them to climb a rope or a ladder to the choir loft. It was, however a major problem for the nuns, but there was no room for a standard... More

Do not let the $3 entrance fee stop you from visiting this gem. Just a stone's throw from the cathedral, the history of this little chapel is incredible and you need not be Catholic to appreciate it. When you enter the chapel, have a seat and enjoy the audio history that plays for you to learn the significance of the... More

OK, a miracle? Really? After paying to get in, we looked around, admired the spiral staircase, listened to the recording and really felt let down. Give your money to the St Francis Cathedral around the corner. Oh - they can sell you holy water too.....

We stayed next door on a last minute detour to Santa Fe and were delightfully surprised to find the Chapel. My wife had read about the staircase and it was awesome to get to see it and listen to the audio about the building's history. I also loved the courtyard outside with the rosaries hanging in the trees. It was... More

The reason we visited was to see the amazing carpentry represented but the spiral staircase. It was well worth it, especially if one is interested in handcrafted woodwork. The carpenter was incredibly skilled.