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Ideas for those who love to elevate your senses with art!

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Santa Fe, New Mexico

Vibe: Southwest boho, vibrant colors, deeply creative

Best Season: Spring or Fall (April–May, September–October)

3 Things to Do:

  • Explore the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
  • Wander Canyon Road’s 100+ galleries
  • Get immersive at the mind-bending Meow Wolf: House of Eternal Return
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Marfa, Texas

Vibe: Minimalist, desert-chic, artsy with a mysterious twist

Best Season: Fall or Spring

3 Things to Do:

  • Visit the Chinati Foundation for large-scale installations
  • See the Prada Marfa installation in the middle of nowhere
  • Catch an open-air film or art pop-up in town
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Chicago, Illinois

Vibe: Urban, eclectic, full of visual and street art

Best Season: Late Spring to Fall (May–October)

3 Things to Do:

  • Spend hours at the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Explore street art in Wicker Park and Pilsen
  • Snap a selfie at the Cloud Gate (“The Bean”) and nearby outdoor art

 

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Savannah, Georgia

Vibe: Historic meets avant-garde, charming, student-powered

Best Season: Spring (March–May)

3 Things to Do:

  • Visit SCAD Museum of Art and student galleries
  • Take a self-guided walking tour of public art and squares
  • Join a plein air painting or photography workshop

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Portland, Oregon

Vibe: Indie, offbeat, full of murals and makers

Best Season: Summer (June–September)

3 Things to Do:

  • Explore the Alberta Arts District
  • Visit the Portland Art Museum
  • Shop for handmade goods at Portland Saturday Market

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Hudson Valley, New York

Vibe: Cozy countryside + cultural sophistication

Best Season: Fall (for foliage and festivals)

3 Things to Do:

  • Tour the massive outdoor sculpture park at Storm King Art Center
  • Explore Dia Beacon and its contemporary exhibits
  • Stay in a boutique inn that doubles as a gallery

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Los Angeles, California

Vibe: Glossy, gritty, experimental, massive creative energy

Best Season: Winter through Spring (January–May)

3 Things to Do:

  • Wander the contemporary Broad Museum
  • Explore LACMA and the Urban Light installation
  • Hit the Arts District for coffee, murals, and indie galleries

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New Orleans, Louisiana

Vibe: Expressive, soulful, musical-meets-visual art

Best Season: Spring or Fall (avoid summer heat)

3 Things to Do:

  • Visit Studio Be, a powerful Black artist-led space
  • Check out local art markets and street performers in the French Quarter
  • Explore the Ogden Museum of Southern Art

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Taos, New Mexico

Vibe: Earthy, spiritual, full of light and creativity

Best Season: Summer to early Fall

3 Things to Do:

  • Visit the Harwood Museum of Art
  • Explore Taos Pueblo and learn about Native art traditions
  • Take a workshop in pottery, painting, or photography

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San Francisco, California

Vibe: Sophisticated and quirky, classic meets tech-meets-art

Best Season: Fall (September–November)

3 Things to Do:

  • Tour the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)
  • Wander the Mission District for vibrant murals
  • Stop at de Young Museum and explore Golden Gate Park’s art scene

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