A Long Way From San Antonio Missions

[3n-Out]

Another Missions church I found somewhere 1,000 miles from here!

[CaptainG]

Chimayo?

[3n-Out]

Yes, a really neat little place way, way out of the way..

[deep_creek]

nice. wife and i are planning a trip to telluride this fall. will have to add this to the list of places to stop along the way. thanks!

[3n-Out]

Michael,

I highly suggest the Hwy 4 between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. It's a must drive! Long though.. You'll find this church and others off the beaten path. There are waterfalls and many other great landscape shots awaiting you! :) This is the most beautiful part of NM IMO.

Good luck!

[lfmerrell]

Stayed at a B&B in Chimayo both close to the mission and restaurant. Rented through Oveido's next door $100. Per night.

One mission I have visited is the Pecos National Monument/ Historical Park. Close to Santa Fe, NM, about 30 miles or so North East. Pecos National Historical Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

photo-1 by Capisce, on Flickr

Another mission happened upon is on I-40 between Albuquerque and Grants, NM north side both sides of the road have overlooks. The mission highest structure is easily seen.
Laguna Pueblo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mission San José de la Laguna, Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Disclaimer, retired Indian Health Service.

[3n-Out]

Lewis,

That's sweet! We didn't make it past Santa Fe as the drive up 4 took almost all day and we wanted to visit Santa Fe for some shopping and food. It's a great part of the country if you want to shoot some really neat pics.

Thanks for posting, I will have to get up there some day...

[deep_creek]

Thanks for the great suggestions!!

[deep_creek]

heading that way soon. made time in the schedule to visit both locations. thanks again for the suggestions. :)

[3n-Out]

Have Fun.. I can't wait to head back for more exploring early next year myself. :)