Denver, Colorado's capital, is located at the base of the Front Range foothills. Known for it's pleasant weather, friendly residents, and breweries, Denver boasts a laid back big-city atmosphere. With plenty of hiking, biking, and recreational opportunities within minutes of downtown, Denver is great place for those who love the outdoors and nature. Close by, Boulder is home to the University of Colorado and it's walkable Pearl Street Mall. To the south, Colorado Springs, home to the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, is an easy day trip away. Driving west, you can be in Breckenridge or other mountain destinations in under 2 hours.
Taos is an rustic and inviting town in the high desert of Northern New Mexico. Resting at the base of the Sangre de Christo mountains, the Spanish-pueblo style building surround the historic Taos Plaza. The town is home to numerous restaurant, shops, and museums. Outside of town is the historic Taos Pueblo, whose inhabitants have lived in the area for over 1,000 years. Nearby, the Rio Grande Gorge, Enchanted Circle, Bandelier, and Valles Caldera offer plenty of opportunities to explore.
Santa Fe is New Mexico's Spanish-pueblo style capital city. The city lies at the edge of the mountains and the desert and is famous for its art galleries, pottery shops, and museums. It's distinct atmosphere and culture make is destination unlike any other in the US and has landed it on UNESCO's Creative Cities Network list. To the south, in the broad Rio Grande Basin, is New Mexico's largest city, Albuquerque. Home to the annual Balloon Fiesta, Petroglyph National Monument, and the Sandia Peaks, ABQ is quintessential New Mexico. Nearby lie many opportunities for recreation, historic missions and pueblos, and the scenic High Road to Taos.