Taos is a wonderful tourist destination in northern New Mexico. It has a little bit of something for everyone.
Ojo Caliente is an unincorporated community in northern New Mexico famous for its hot springs. It’s located between Española and Taos, and not too far from Santa Fe.
The town of Los Alamos, New Mexico, is the birthplace of the atomic bomb and the home of a branch of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. It makes a great day trip from Santa Fe or a great base for Bandelier National Monument and the surrounding area.
Known for its relaxing hot springs and beautiful natural setting, the small town of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, makes for a great day trip destination from nearby Albuquerque. It’s also a pleasant place to spend some extra time.
Mexican Hat is a tiny village in southeast Utah on the border of Navajo Nation. There’s nothing to see in town, but it makes a great base for visiting places like Monument Valley, Goosenecks State Park, the San Juan River, Valley of the Gods, and other natural places.
Williams is a town on historic Route 66 in Arizona and the gateway to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. We spent a night there en route to the Grand Canyon.
Located on the border of California and Nevada, Primm offers the first casinos for those traveling into Nevada (or the last casinos for those leaving).
Mount Carmel Junction is a tiny community about 12 miles east of Zion National Park in Utah. There’s no reason to visit the town, but if you’re passing through you can’t help but notice the colorful sign for the Thunderbird Restaurant.