48 days in New Mexico Itinerary
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Start: Newark
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Roswell
— 2 nights
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Carlsbad
— 5 nights
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Las Cruces
— 5 nights
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Alamogordo
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Ruidoso
— 5 nights
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Santa Fe
— 7 nights
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Taos
— 7 nights
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Jemez Springs
— 5 nights
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Albuquerque
— 7 nights
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Roswell — 2 nights
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Roswell is known for museums, shopping, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at International UFO Museum and Research Center, stop by Rustic Essentials Soap Company, admire the majestic nature at Bottomless Lakes State Park, and explore the world behind art at Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Roswell trip planner.
Newark to Roswell is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Newark to Roswell due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Newark in July: highs in Roswell hover around 97°F, while lows dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Carlsbad.
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Newark to Roswell is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Newark to Roswell due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Newark in July: highs in Roswell hover around 97°F, while lows dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Carlsbad.
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Carlsbad — 5 nights
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Explore Carlsbad's surroundings by going to Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Lion's Tail, Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, &more).
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Traveling by car from Roswell to Carlsbad takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Carlsbad can reach 97°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Las Cruces.
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Traveling by car from Roswell to Carlsbad takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Carlsbad can reach 97°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Las Cruces.
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Las Cruces — 5 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Las Cruces: Shattuck Vineyard (in Caballo), Land of Enchantment Fishing Adventures (in Elephant Butte) and Truth or Consequences (Dukatt ’71 & Riverbend Hot Springs).
To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the Las Cruces trip planner.
Drive from Carlsbad to Las Cruces in 3.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Las Cruces are 94°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Alamogordo.
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Drive from Carlsbad to Las Cruces in 3.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Las Cruces are 94°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Alamogordo.
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Alamogordo — 4 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Alamogordo: State Route 244 (in Cloudcroft) and Three Rivers Petroglyph Site (in Tularosa).
To find maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Alamogordo trip itinerary tool.
You can drive from Las Cruces to Alamogordo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Alamogordo sees daily highs of 94°F and lows of 67°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car to Ruidoso.
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You can drive from Las Cruces to Alamogordo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. July in Alamogordo sees daily highs of 94°F and lows of 67°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car to Ruidoso.
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Ruidoso — 5 nights
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Step out of Ruidoso with an excursion to Lincoln State Monument in Lincoln--about 36 minutes away.
For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Ruidoso trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by car from Alamogordo to Ruidoso takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Alamogordo in July: high temperatures in Ruidoso hover around 80°F and lows are around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Santa Fe.
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Traveling by car from Alamogordo to Ruidoso takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Alamogordo in July: high temperatures in Ruidoso hover around 80°F and lows are around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 7 nights
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City Different
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Santa Fe: Pecos National Historical Park (in Pecos), Canyon Trail (in Cochiti Pueblo) and Los Alamos (Bradbury Science Museum & Los Alamos History Museum). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Loretto Chapel, don't miss a visit to Meow Wolf Santa Fe, wander the streets of Canyon Road, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.
To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Santa Fe road trip website.
Traveling by car from Ruidoso to Santa Fe takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ruidoso in August: highs in Santa Fe hover around 84°F, while lows dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Taos.
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Traveling by car from Ruidoso to Santa Fe takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ruidoso in August: highs in Santa Fe hover around 84°F, while lows dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Taos.
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Taos — 7 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Taos: Cimarron Canyon State Park (in Eagle Nest), Philmont Scout Ranch (in Cimarron) and La Chiripada Winery (in Dixon). There's much more to do: snap pictures at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, trot along with a tour on horseback, take in the spiritual surroundings of San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, and get a taste of the local shopping with Enchanted Circle Pottery.
To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Taos trip itinerary builder website.
Getting from Santa Fe to Taos by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Santa Fe in August, with highs in Taos at 79°F and lows at 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car to Jemez Springs.
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Getting from Santa Fe to Taos by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Santa Fe in August, with highs in Taos at 79°F and lows at 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car to Jemez Springs.
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Jemez Springs — 5 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jemez Springs: Bandelier National Monument (in Los Alamos), Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (in Cochiti Pueblo) and Abiquiu (Ghost Ranch & Plaza Blanca). Spend the 23rd (Wed) exploring nature at Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
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Traveling by car from Taos to Jemez Springs takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Taos in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Jemez Springs, with lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Albuquerque.
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Traveling by car from Taos to Jemez Springs takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Taos in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Jemez Springs, with lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 7 nights
Duke City
Get out of town with these interesting Albuquerque side-trips: Laguna Pueblo Mission (in Laguna) and Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum (in Pueblo of Acoma). There's much more to do: soar above the sights with a balloon tour, examine the collection at New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, learn more about the world around you at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, and get curious at The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Albuquerque online trip itinerary builder.
Drive from Jemez Springs to Albuquerque in 1.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Jemez Springs in August; daily highs in Albuquerque reach 88°F and lows reach 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Drive from Jemez Springs to Albuquerque in 1.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Jemez Springs in August; daily highs in Albuquerque reach 88°F and lows reach 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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.
