31 days in New Mexico & New York City Itinerary

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

Appreciate the collections at Enchanted Circle Pottery and 203 Fine Art. Head to Kenneth Wyatt Gallery and Rottenstone Potteryfor some retail therapy. Go for a jaunt from Taos to Red River to see Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area about 58 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the exciting artwork at Las Comadres, explore the world behind art at Millicent Rogers Museum, browse the fresh offerings at Taos Farmers's Market, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

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Bilaspur, India to Taos is an approximately 35-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Bilaspur to Taos is minus 12.5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Taos are 15°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Nedra Matteucci Galleries and Keshi. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Luca decor and Monroe Gallery. Venture out of the city with trips to Chimayo Trading & Mercantile (in Chimayo) and High Road Marketplace (in Truchas). There's much more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Gerald Peters Gallery, get into the urban bustle at El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, shop like a local with Andrea Fisher Fine Pottery, and admire the natural beauty at Wiford Gallary and Sculpture Garden.

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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 March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Santa Fe, with lows of -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive to Tucumcari.

Tucumcari is a city in and the county seat of Quay County, New Mexico, United States. Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): examine the collection at Tucumcari Railroad Museum, browse for treasures at Tucumcari Trading Post, and then stop by Contemporary Designs. On your second day here, examine the collection at Russell's Truck and Travel Center and then see the interesting displays at Route 66 Auto Museum.

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Drive from Santa Fe to Tucumcari in 3 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Santa Fe in March: high temperatures in Tucumcari hover around 24°C and lows are around 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to Carlsbad.

Carlsbad is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): explore the fascinating underground world of Slaughter Canyon Cave, then surround yourself with nature on Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Lion's Tail. Here are some ideas for day two: view the masterpieces at The Artist Gallery, then explore the world behind art at Carlsbad Museum and Art Center, then explore the fascinating underground world of Carlsbad Caverns National Park, and finally cruise along Walnut Canyon Desert Drive.

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Getting from Tucumcari to Carlsbad by car takes about 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in March, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough 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 15th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, admire the masterpieces at Deming Arts Center, and then stop by Hatch Chile Sales. Keep things going the next day: immerse yourself in nature at Rockhound State Park, examine the collection at Basin Range Volcanics Geolapidary Museum Deming, and then do a tasting at D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room.

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Traveling by car from Carlsbad to Deming takes 4.5 hours. March in Deming sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society and Vertu Fine Art Gallery. Do your shopping at Sandia Crest House Gift Shop and Tome Gallery. Change things up with a short trip to Mineralogical Museum in Socorro (about 1h 20 min away). And it doesn't end there: pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Tinkertown Museum, shop like a local with Corrales Growers market, learn more about the world around you at New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and sample some tasty brews at Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals.

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You can drive from Deming to Albuquerque in 4 hours. While traveling from Deming, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Albuquerque, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Head to Fifth Avenue and Kimmel Center for the Performing Artsfor plenty of shopping. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and New York Public Library will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Philadelphia (Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market, &more) and SteelStacks (in Bethlehem). There's lots more to do: go for a walk through Central Park, visit Times Square, enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, and make a trip to Empire State Building.

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Fly from Albuquerque to New York City in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Albuquerque to New York City is 2 hours. Traveling from Albuquerque in March, you will find days in New York City are slightly colder (11°C), and nights are about the same (1°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.