All tagged Hot Air Balloons
New Mexico is the chili capitol of the world, and for two weeks in October, every year Albuquerque becomes the hot air balloon capitol of the world. Hundreds of balloons from around the world in every color and shape imaginable ascend from the fairgrounds in Albuquerque and drift down the Rio Grande valley for as far as the eye can see.
Being within an hour’s drive from both Rochester and Buffalo, this is a popular getaway destination for many Western New Yorkers. Three spectacular waterfalls, a glorious gorge, and miles of hiking trails make for an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle. Letchworth Gorge is the most dramatic in the region and is often referred to as the Grand Canyon of the East.