13 days in United States Itinerary

Dripping Springs is an incorporated town in Hays County, Texas, United States, 21 miles southwest of Austin. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Hamilton Pool Preserve, then experience rural life at Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm, then learn about winemaking at Hawk's Shadow Winery, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Treaty Oak Distilling. On the next day, do a tasting at Hahne Estates Winery, see the interesting displays at The Sauer-Beckmann Farmstead Tours, then steep yourself in history at Old Blanco County Courthouse, and finally surround yourself with nature on Canyon Lake Gorge Tour.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Dripping Springs trip maker website.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Austin Bergstrom International Airport, San Antonio International Airport and Randolph Air Force Base. In October, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Alpine.

Alpine is a city in and the county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States. To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Alpine tour itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Dripping Springs to Alpine with the Route module. Traveling from Dripping Springs in October, expect Alpine to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 13°C. On the 4th (Wed), you're off to Marfa.

Marfa is a city in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas, located between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park. Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): immerse yourself in nature at Davis Mountains State Park, contemplate the long history of Fort Davis National Historic Site, and then take in the exciting artwork at Judd Foundation.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Marfa trip maker app.

Marfa is very close to Alpine. Traveling from Alpine in October, Marfa is slightly colder at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

The canyons, cacti, and thorny bushes of the southern New Mexico desert hide one of the U.S.'s great subterranean geological wonders, Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): explore the striking landscape at Lion's Tail, explore the striking landscape at Giant Dome, then get a dose of the wild on Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Big Room.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Carlsbad Caverns National Park online trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Marfa to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 4 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In October, daily temperatures in Carlsbad Caverns National Park can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can drive to Roswell.

Famed as the site of a purported UFO crash in 1947, the Roswell of today offers much more than alien research opportunities.

To find traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Roswell road trip planning app.

You can drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park to Roswell in 3 hours. In October in Roswell, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 10°C at night. On the 7th (Sat), you're off to Alamogordo.

Alamogordo is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. On the 7th (Sat), learn more about the world around you at Tularosa Basin Museum of History, examine the collection at Toy Train Depot, then see the interesting displays at Shroud Exhibit and Museum, and finally hike along Rim Trail.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Alamogordo trip site.

Traveling by car from Roswell to Alamogordo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Alamogordo can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can drive 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.

On the 8th (Sun), get engrossed in the history at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, see the interesting displays at National Hispanic Cultural Center, and then get to know the fascinating history of Albuquerque Old Town. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Petroglyph National Monument, admire the majestic nature at Rio Grande Nature Center State Park, then soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Spaceship House.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Albuquerque online route planner.

Drive from Alamogordo to Albuquerque in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or take a bus. When traveling from Alamogordo in October, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Albuquerque: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can fly to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and then stroll through Huckaby Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: cruise along Schnebly Hill Vista Overlook, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Brin's Mesa Trail, and then hike along Little Horse Trail.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Flagstaff route builder.

You can fly from Albuquerque to Flagstaff in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, Flagstaff is a bit cooler than Albuquerque - with highs of 21°C and lows of 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): walk around Indian Garden, explore the stunning scenery at Inner Canyon, explore the stunning scenery at Yavapai Point, then make a trip to Grand Canyon Railway Depot, and finally see the interesting displays at Kolb Studio. Keep things going the next day: surround yourself with nature on Grand Canyon Mule Tours by Xanterra, then take some stellar pictures from Powell Point, then get great views at Maricopa Point, and finally take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Grand Canyon National Park journey maker app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon National Park. In October, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to drive back home.