New Mexico

Home to over 1000 Georgia O'Keefe pieces, definitely a place not to be missed. Iconic for her imaginative imagery of flowers, she was a woman that has inspired many.

Located in Santa Fe, the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum was built in 1997, 11 years after her death.

Wow--wouldn't have expected those colors in NM but how beautiful!

There are actually 117 caves here (all formed from sulfuric acid) so you've got a lot to choose from and if you're here in the summer months you can witness an incredible evening bat flight.

The International Balloon Fiesta takes place in early October in Albuquerque New Mexico. It's obviously beautiful as you can see from the pictures, but what I didn't realize until I was there, is that it's actually a competition. The wind currents at the balloon park allow for the pilots to take theThe International Balloon Fiesta takes place in early October in Albuquerque New Mexico. It's obviously beautiful as you can see from the pictures, but what I didn't realize until I was there, is that it's actually a competition. The wind currents at the balloon park allow for the pilots to take the balloons in a big loop. As they come down the "main drag" right in front of the audience, they drop bean bags on targets. closest to the center wins. It's like a traffic jam of giant colorful balloons... really fun to watch!… see moresee less

i stopped here on a cross country trip with a bunch of friends. it's definitely worth seeing and honestly kinda mind blowing. the caverns are filled with bats. i remember the tour guide said all the bats fly out at the same time during a certain time of year.

There are actually 117 caves here so you've got a lot to choose from.

Great story that at the time of the completion in 1878, there was no way to get to the choir loft. Carpenters were called in and they had no good solution that wouldn't ruin the design. The nuns decided prayers were in order and created a vigil. On the 9th day a stranger walked in looking for work Great story that at the time of the completion in 1878, there was no way to get to the choir loft. Carpenters were called in and they had no good solution that wouldn't ruin the design. The nuns decided prayers were in order and created a vigil. On the 9th day a stranger walked in looking for work and it turned out he was a carpenter. After the completion of this magnificent staircase he was never seen again.… see moresee less

How can you resist a Carmen Miranda balloon???

Massive collection of balloons and art work.

Interesting story behind this--apparently the nuns at this chapel prayed for someone to build them a staircase and soon after a man came along to do just that. To this day no one is sure who he was.

Known as the quintessential gathering spot in Santa Fe, this is a perfect place to get your bearings, unwind or simply hang out for the day if you like. Great mix of cafes & cafes and incidentally, a small park.