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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Explora Science Center and Children's Museum and San Felipe de Neri Church. Get out of town with these interesting Albuquerque side-trips: Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument (in Mountainair), El Malpais National Monument (in Grants) and National Radio Astronomy Observatory (in Socorro). There's much more to do: learn more about the world around you at New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, explore the world behind art at Albuquerque Museum, observe the fascinating underwater world at Albuquerque Biological Park, and admire the majestic nature at Rio Grande Nature Center State Park.

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New York City to Albuquerque is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 2 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from New York City in July since evenings lows in Albuquerque dip to 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) 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 Los Alamos History Museum and Plaza Blanca. Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Fe: Los Alamos (Bradbury Science Museum & White Rock Overlook Park) and Abiquiu (Ghost Ranch & Georgia O'Keeffe: Welcome Center). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at The Harrell House Bug Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Nedra Matteucci Galleries, stroll around Old Fort Marcy Park, and explore the world behind art at New Mexico Museum of Art.

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Traveling by car from Albuquerque to Santa Fe takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Albuquerque in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Santa Fe, with lows of 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Horseback Riding Tours. Take a break from Taos with a short trip to Taos Ski Valley Resort in Taos Ski Valley, about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, admire the masterpieces at Harwood Museum of Art, cruise along The Low Road From Taos and Santa Fe, and cast your line with Taos Fly Shop.

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Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Taos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Santa Fe in July: high temperatures in Taos hover around 83°F and lows are around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Jemez Springs.

Jemez Springs is a village in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): contemplate the geological forces at Jemez Mountains, identify plant and animal life at Valles Caldera National Preserve, and then soothe aching muscles at Jemez Springs Bath House. On the next day, explore the ancient world of Jemez Historic Site, then witness a stunning natural landmark at Jemez Hot Springs, and then take a memorable drive along Highway 126.

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Traveling by car from Taos to Jemez Springs takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Taos in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 61°F in Jemez Springs. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Nageezi.

Nageezi is a census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Chetro Ketl, then delve into the distant past at Pueblo Bonito, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Fajada Butte.

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Getting from Jemez Springs to Nageezi by car takes about 2 hours. While traveling from Jemez Springs, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Nageezi, ranging from highs of 92°F to lows of 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Pueblo of Acoma.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): try to win big at Dancing Eagle Casino, don't miss a visit to Acoma Pueblo Sky City, and then take an in-depth tour of Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum.

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You can drive from Nageezi to Pueblo of Acoma in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Nageezi in July: high temperatures in Pueblo of Acoma hover around 86°F and lows are around 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Gila.

Gila is a census-designated place in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.

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You can drive from Pueblo of Acoma to Gila in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Pueblo of Acoma in July, expect a bit warmer with lows of 63°F in Gila. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Deming.

Deming is a city in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, located 60 miles (97 km) west of Las Cruces and thirty-three miles north of the Mexican border. Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Rockhound State Park, then learn about winemaking at D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room, and then get engrossed in the history at Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, then stroll around City of Rocks State Park, and then take in the natural beauty of Faywood Hot Springs.

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Drive from Gila to Deming in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Gila in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Deming, with highs around 95°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) 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. On the 27th (Thu), browse the eclectic array of goods at Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, take an in-depth tour of New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, and then walk around Dripping Springs Natural Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: deepen your understanding at New Mexico State University, contemplate the long history of Old Mesilla Village, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica San Albino Catholic Church, then appreciate the history behind Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument.

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Las Cruces holiday planner.

You can drive from Deming to Las Cruces in 1.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 94°F, and evening lows to 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Truth or Consequences.

Truth or Consequences is a spa city and the county seat of Sierra County, New Mexico, United States. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): admire the majestic nature at Elephant Butte Lake State Park, then take an in-depth tour of Geronimo Springs Museum, and then take in the natural beauty of Riverbend Hot Springs.

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You can drive from Las Cruces to Truth or Consequences in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daily temperatures in Truth or Consequences can reach 94°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive 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. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): contemplate the long history of White Sands Missile Range Trinity Site and then identify plant and animal life at Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.

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You can drive from Truth or Consequences to San Antonio in an hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 93°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Ruidoso.

Ruidoso is a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States, adjacent to the Lincoln National Forest. On the 31st (Mon), walk around Smokey Bear Historical Park, pause for some photo ops at Lincoln State Monument, then examine the collection at Hubbard Museum of the American West, and finally relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. On the next day, delve into the lush surroundings at Lincoln National Forest, examine the collection at New Mexico Museum of Space History, and then relax in the rural setting at Heart of the Desert.

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Getting from San Antonio to Ruidoso by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from San Antonio in July, things will get a bit cooler in Ruidoso: highs are around 80°F and lows about 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to 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 2nd (Wed), look for all kinds of wild species at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, then admire the masterpieces at Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, then take an in-depth tour of Roswell Museum, and finally do a tasting at Pecos Flavors Winery.

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You can drive from Ruidoso to Roswell in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Ruidoso in August; daily highs in Roswell reach 94°F and lows reach 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.