4 days in New Mexico Itinerary
Created using Inspirock New Mexico attractions planner
Start: Amarillo
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Tucumcari
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Taos
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Santa Fe
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End: Amarillo
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Tucumcari — 1 day
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Tucumcari is a city in and the county seat of Quay County, New Mexico, United States. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): see the interesting displays at New Mexico Route 66 Museum, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Tucumcari Trading Post, and then look for gifts at Tee Pee Curios.
To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Tucumcari trip planner.
Amarillo to Tucumcari is an approximately 2-hour car ride. The time zone difference when traveling from Amarillo to Tucumcari is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in October, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Taos.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Tucumcari trip planner.
Amarillo to Tucumcari is an approximately 2-hour car ride. The time zone difference when traveling from Amarillo to Tucumcari is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in October, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Taos.
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Taos — 1 night
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Many residents have shunned fast-paced city living for Taos's laid-back vibe and blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures.Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): view the masterpieces at Enchanted Circle Pottery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, then admire the masterpieces at Millicent Rogers Museum, and finally learn about winemaking at La Chiripada Tasting Room.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Taos trip planning website.
You can drive from Tucumcari to Taos in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Tucumcari in October, expect Taos to be a bit cooler, temps between 65°F and 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 2 nights
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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.On the 30th (Sun), browse the eclectic array of goods at Santa Fe Farmers Market and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area. On the next day, explore the world behind art at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, then admire the masterpieces at New Mexico Museum of Art, then stop by Kakawa Chocolate House, and finally wander the streets of Canyon Road.
To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Santa Fe trip app.
Traveling by car from Taos to Santa Fe takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Taos in October, plan for a bit warmer nights in Santa Fe, with lows around 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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New Mexico travel guide
Land of Enchantment
New Mexico is a land of distinctive regional cuisine and a thriving art scene, centered around the state's cosmopolitan urban centers. Once a Spanish colony claimed by 16th-century conquistadores, New Mexico remains the home of a large Spanish-speaking population and plenty of historical places to visit. The state also contains many Native American communities, sheltering a traditional way of life irretrievably lost in most other places in the country. With large tracts of sparsely inhabited land, the state is a great vacation destination for those who want to discover one of the world's last truly untamed regions, interspersed by only a few ancient pueblos and centuries-old missionary churches.
