24 days in New Mexico Itinerary

On the 2nd (Thu), take in the natural beauty of Jemez Hot Springs, explore the ancient world of Jemez Historic Site, and then take a memorable drive along Jemez Trail National Scenic Byway. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri): witness a stunning natural landmark at Jemez Springs Bath House, then look for all kinds of wild species at Valles Caldera National Preserve, and then take in the awesome beauty at Jemez Mountains.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Jemez Springs trip planner.

Tirana, Albania to Jemez Springs is an approximately 26-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Tirana to Jemez Springs, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tirana in November, expect Jemez Springs to be slightly colder, temps between 11°C and 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Taos.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Enchanted Circle Pottery and Millicent Rogers Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Taos Pueblo and Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The adventure continues: snap pictures at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, examine the collection at La Hacienda del los Martinez, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church.

For photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Taos planning site.

You can drive from Jemez Springs to Taos in 2.5 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Jemez Springs in November since evenings lows in Taos dip to -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car to Santa Fe.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and New Mexico History Museum. Do some cultural sightseeing at Loretto Chapel and Museum of International Folk Art. Explore Santa Fe's surroundings by going to Bandelier National Monument (in Los Alamos) and Canyon Trail (in Cochiti Pueblo). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Canyon Road, make a trip to Santa Fe Cathedral Park and Monument, view the masterpieces at Luca decor, and shop like a local with Canyon Road Contemporary Art.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Santa Fe trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Taos to Santa Fe takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Taos in November, plan for a bit warmer nights in Santa Fe, with lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Roswell.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): examine the collection at International UFO Museum and Research Center, appreciate the extensive heritage of Downtown Historic District, then explore the world behind art at Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, and finally look and learn at Roswell Museum.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Roswell day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Roswell takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Santa Fe in November; daily highs in Roswell reach 21°C and lows reach 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Carlsbad.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Carlsbad Museum and Art Center and The Artist Gallery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Carlsbad: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, Big Room, &more) and Frijole Ranch (in Guadalupe Mountains National Park).

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Carlsbad route maker website.

Traveling by car from Roswell to Carlsbad takes 1.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can drive to Alamogordo.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Joseph Apache Mission Church, explore the ancient world of Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, then do a tasting at Tularosa Vineyards, and finally learn about winemaking at Heart of the Desert. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at New Mexico Museum of Space History, learn about winemaking at McGinn's PistachioLand, and then explore the striking landscape at White Sands National Monument.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Alamogordo trip builder app.

You can drive from Carlsbad to Alamogordo in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in November, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car to Albuquerque.

Get some cultural insight at Albuquerque Old Town and Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum. Museum-lovers will get to explore Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society. And it doesn't end there: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, see the interesting displays at Unser Racing Museum, explore the striking landscape at Petroglyph National Monument, and engage your brain at The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Albuquerque online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Alamogordo to Albuquerque takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or take a bus. Traveling from Alamogordo in November, you will find days in Albuquerque are slightly colder (17°C), and nights are about the same (2°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.