Hot Air Balloons: Up, Up & Away!
- Jun 12
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 23
Hot air balloon festivals and fairs are popular in spring, summer and fall. It's a fun time to spend a day with family and friends, especially children.
Many demonstrations are combined with an annual festival or an outdoor fair. Some events are held in small towns, so that adds to the charm. In fact, if you plan it right, you can make a whole weekend out of it. Here are our NYC Traveler Tips for Your Trip:
Search for hot air balloons and narrow it down to the region you want.
Some festivals are in mountain areas and some are in states like Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado.
Look for other places to visit so that you can make a little vacation out of it.
Or, if you happen to be in an area already, look for brochures and pamphlets. Talk to the locals or the hotel staff.
Bring a blanket or chairs, if allowed. Hot air balloon fairs can be an informal affair sometimes. If you're allowed, you may be able to bring a picnic lunch.
Some places may offer rides: include the cost in your budget.
And while we're on the subject of budgets: don't forget to check out the cost of entry tickets and/or parking.
If you are cycling, there may be an option to park your bike: don't forget your locks.
While your looking at the websites, make sure you look at the FAQ about pets. Not every place will allow your animal, particularly if it is a fair that has animals or a small zoo.
Finally, don't forget an external battery for your phone or extra batteries for your camera and/or video camera. Put your tripod in the car in case it's allowed.
Here is some information that we found:
Get your binoculars and have fun!
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