4 days in New Mexico & New York City Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): trot along with a tour on horseback, then immerse yourself in nature at Cimarron Canyon State Park, and then see what you can catch with Turquoise Trout. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Al's Run, look for all kinds of wild species at Wheeler Peak Wilderness, and then hike along Hunziger Bowl.

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New York City to Taos Ski Valley is an approximately 30-hour car ride. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Taos Ski Valley is minus 2 hours. Traveling from New York City in June, expect nights in Taos Ski Valley to be colder, around 2°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Albuquerque.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Petroglyph National Monument and then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

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Drive from Taos Ski Valley to Albuquerque in 3 hours. While traveling from Taos Ski Valley, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Albuquerque, ranging from highs of 39°C to lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to fly to New York City.

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Traveling by flight from Albuquerque to New York City takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Albuquerque in June, you will find days in New York City are a bit cooler (31°C), and nights are about the same (21°C). You will leave for home on the 3rd (Sat).