10 days in New Mexico Itinerary

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): see the interesting displays at The Harrell House Bug Museum. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape at Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, then trek along Canyon Trail, then look for gifts at Wind River Trading Company, and finally steep yourself in history at Santa Fe Plaza.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Santa Fe vacation maker site.

Richmond to Santa Fe is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Richmond to Santa Fe is minus 2 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Richmond in November, with highs in Santa Fe at 54°F and lows at 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to drive to Taos.

Many residents have shunned fast-paced city living for Taos's laid-back vibe and blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): delve into the distant past at Taos Pueblo, take in the views from Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, then explore the world behind art at Millicent Rogers Museum, and finally view the masterpieces at 203 Fine Art.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Taos online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Santa Fe to Taos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Santa Fe in November, plan for a bit cooler nights in Taos, with lows around 21°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Petroglyph National Monument, then soar above the sights with a balloon tour, then get a new perspective on nature at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and finally look for gifts at The Candy Lady. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Wed): examine the collection at New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Albuquerque Old Town, and then engage your brain at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque.

To see where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Albuquerque day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Taos to Albuquerque in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a shuttle. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Taos in November; daily highs in Albuquerque reach 59°F and lows reach 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel to San Antonio.

San Antonio is an unincorporated community in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States, roughly in the center of the state, on the Rio Grande. Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): contemplate the long history of White Sands Missile Range Trinity Site and then look for all kinds of wild species at Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our San Antonio trip planner.

You can drive from Albuquerque to San Antonio in 1.5 hours. November in San Antonio sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 36°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can travel to Carlsbad.

Carlsbad is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Lion's Tail, then Head underground at Big Room, and then explore the striking landscape at Bottomless Pit. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Giant Dome, look for all kinds of wild species at Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Hall of The White Giant.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Carlsbad trip builder app.

Drive from San Antonio to Carlsbad in 4 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Carlsbad can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. You will leave for home on the 22nd (Sun).