30 days in New Mexico Itinerary

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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Coronado Historic Site and Capilla de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe. You'll explore and learn at Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. Get out of town with these interesting Albuquerque side-trips: New Mexico Mining Museum (in Grants) and National Radio Astronomy Observatory (in Socorro). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Felipe de Neri Church, explore the engaging exhibits at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, examine the collection at Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Albuquerque Old Town.

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Memmingen, Germany to Albuquerque is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 8 hours. Expect much hotter weather when traveling from Memmingen in June: highs in Albuquerque hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Jemez Springs.

Jemez Springs is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. Discover out-of-the-way places like Ghost Ranch and Jemez Historic Site. Visit Christ of the Desert Monastary and Bandelier National Monument for their historical value. Step out of Jemez Springs with an excursion to Plaza Blanca in Abiquiu--about 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Valles Caldera National Preserve.

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You can drive from Albuquerque to Jemez Springs in 1.5 hours. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Albuquerque in June: highs in Jemez Springs hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can 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.

Millicent Rogers Museum and La Hacienda del los Martinez will appeal to museum buffs. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church and Fort Union National Monument. Get out of town with these interesting Taos side-trips: Vietnam Veterans Memorial (in Angel Fire) and La Chiripada Winery (in Dixon). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Taos Art Museum, view the masterpieces at Enchanted Circle Pottery, explore the ancient world of Taos Pueblo, and take a stroll through Historic Ledoux Street.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Jemez Springs to Taos. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Jemez Springs in June since evenings lows in Taos dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to drive to Santa Fe.

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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Palace of the Governors and Puye Cliff Dwellings. Get some historical perspective at El Santuario de Chimayo and Santa Fe Plaza. Explore Santa Fe's surroundings by going to Los Alamos (Los Alamos History Museum & Bradbury Science Museum). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, view the masterpieces at Nedra Matteucci Galleries, admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and stroll the grounds of Santa Fe National Cemetery.

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Traveling by car from Taos to Santa Fe takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Taos in June, things will get a bit warmer in Santa Fe: highs are around 37°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Roswell.

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

On the 21st (Tue), admire the masterpieces at Roswell Museum, admire the masterpieces at Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, and then see the interesting displays at International UFO Museum and Research Center. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the majestic nature at Bottomless Lakes State Park, get engrossed in the history at Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico - BY APPOINTMENT 24 HOURS AHEAD, and then do a tasting at Pecos Flavors Winery.

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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 somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Santa Fe in June; daily highs in Roswell reach 42°C and lows reach 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive to Ruidoso.

Ruidoso is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): see the interesting displays at Smokey Bear Museum and then examine the collection at Hubbard Museum of the American West.

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Traveling by car from Roswell to Ruidoso takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Roswell in June, things will get slightly colder in Ruidoso: highs are around 32°C and lows about 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can drive to Alamogordo.

Alamogordo is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to White Sands Missle Range Museum and Heart of the Desert. Get out of town with these interesting Alamogordo side-trips: Valley of Fires Recreation Area (in Carrizozo) and Three Rivers Petroglyph Site (in Tularosa). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at New Mexico Museum of Space History and explore the striking landscape at White Sands National Monument.

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Getting from Ruidoso to Alamogordo by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ruidoso in June: high temperatures in Alamogordo hover around 41°C and lows are around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to drive to Las Cruces.

Las Cruces, also known as "The City of the Crosses", is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. You'll explore and learn at Geronimo Springs Museum and New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Old Mesilla Village and Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture. Change things up with a short trip to Riverbend Hot Springs in Truth or Consequences (about 1h 15 min away). The adventure continues: walk around Dripping Springs Natural Area.

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You can drive from Alamogordo to Las Cruces in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 41°C, and evening lows to 22°C. On the 29th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.