Places krenejones Wants to Go

The land is full of geologic eye candy, such as otherworldly spires, mushroom-shaped hoodoos, and prehistoric fossils.

This century-old museum showcases New Mexico’s history through arts and crafts.

This giant pocket watch is the third iteration of a local landmark that has been standing just off the Santa Fe Plaza for over 100 years.

The railroad turning train travel into a cinematic, highly immersive experience has a fascinating connection to Game of Thrones.

This high desert botanical garden is a unique display of New Mexico’s ecology and culture.

Life-sized sculpture of a blue whale made of hand-recycled plastic trash.

An immersive environment that is part haunted house, part choose-your-own-adventure, and part jungle gym.

"I did this all while you were watching TV."

Owned by Native American women, this brewery is a celebration of indigenous culture in the American Southwest.

Eat like pre-Columbian Native Americans in this New Mexico restaurant within the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

Thousands of pieces of art have been carved into the rock at the site of an ancient volcanic eruption.

This popular pitstop lives up to its name.

Ninety feet off the valley floor is an ancient dwelling put under protection of the U.S. government by Teddy Roosevelt.

This 39-foot-tall version of a Hopi figure stands in Arizona.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

A secret fresh water spring for animals and humans alike hidden along the most famous road in the United States.

The site of murders and Satanic cult gatherings.

These structures were inspired by both Native American shelters as well as, strangely, an ice cream shop.

This public Skyspace created by artist James Turrell for his alma mater puts on a show every day at sunrise and sunset.

Abandoned bridge hidden deep in the San Gabriel Mountains.

This bizarre hotel on historic Route 66 has been plagued by rumors of paranormal activity.

This former stomping grounds of the most eminent astronomers of the early 20th century.

An unfortunate geological resemblance to Satan has labeled this Pasadena gorge as a passage to the underworld.

A nursery specializing in strange and beautiful succulents and cacti.