Road Trip Idea: Southwestern Art and Traditions

Wherever you are in the U.S., there’s a great road trip nearby. I’ve already shared itineraries for the northeast, southeast, and northwest. Now it’s time for the southwest, land of mesas, museums, margaritas and, especially in Santa Fe in summertime, art markets: July brings the 64^th annual Spanish Market (July 25-26), where local Hispanic artists exhibit their handmade traditional art, and August brings the 93^rd annual Indian Market (August 21-23), a celebration of Native arts and culture, with 1,100 artists representing more than 100 tribes.

Day 1

For a trip focused on these artistic traditions and the spectacular landscape of New Mexico, start in Albuquerque (1). Drive east on I-40, then north on 14 and onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway (2) to Santa Fe, and you’ll be heading into territory that was home…