Sedona, Arizona
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The Rocky Mountains run through Colorado and Idaho. What you may not have known is the Rocky Mountains also run into North Central Mexico. Specifically, the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range runs through Arizona and New Mexico. Most people who live in these mountain states live in cities, but often they spend the long cold winters enjoying winter sports outside in the mountain air rather than in their homes. Between mountain biking, national food festivals, hiking, spas, international festivals, and a range of concert offerings, visitors to mountain towns are ensured of an excellent vacation.
Arizona and New Mexico Towns Along the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains
In the United States, the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains run north to south in Arizona and New Mexico. Many people travel to Sedona in search of the city’s restorative spa culture, which is pretty much everywhere. In this part of the world, it is rumored that self-indulgent treatments return one’s body to its youthful self. So take time to appreciate the role of wellness in your life. Housing options range from renting a home, staying in an Airbnb offering, reserving a budget motel with free continental breakfast and Internet, or booking a splurge hotel room with a view.
The landscape for both Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Sedona, Arizona, consists of a series of steep mountains cut through with canyons, making both cities ideal for outdoor activities. Albuquerque is New Mexico’s largest city. Relax in one of the many hotels in Sedona where the high desert air is filled with the scent of sage and piñon.
Rocky Mountain Towns in Colorado and Idaho
Aspen and Vail are, perhaps, more familiar names to you. But Breckenridge is actually the largest historic district in Colorado, and it is a Rocky Mountain town not to be missed. The town is 7 miles by 2 miles wide and is filled with everything you’d expect to find in a metropolitan area with just over 3,500 residents. Often during the height of the winter, skiers in Vail seek hotels in Breckenridge, as the drive between the two cities is about 50 minutes. Aspen, on the other hand, is just under a three-hour drive from Breckenridge. Hotels can get really pricey in both locations, but the stock of cheap hotels in Aspen is excellent. Budget-friendly options are a must, especially if it is at the height of summer or winter.
Lewis and Clark passed through Idaho on their expedition west across the state. Efforts to launch Boise as the most livable city in the U.S. have not necessarily been successful on a wide scale. But the renewed focus on the indigenous culture, the gentrification of the city’s neighborhoods, and efforts to instill environmental sustainability into the culture make this city an excellent destination. Not surprisingly, Idaho is referred to as the Gem State for its gold mining activities in the late 1800s. Gems are no longer the high point, but cheap hotels in Boise, should you head this way, are high-quality and plentiful.
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