48 days in New Mexico Itinerary
Created using Inspirock New Mexico route builder
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
— 4 nights
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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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End: Newark
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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, do a tasting at Pecos Flavors Winery, look and learn at Roswell Museum, and find something for the whole family at Roswell Space Center.
For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Roswell visit 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. While traveling from Newark, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Roswell, ranging from highs of 87°F to lows of 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Carlsbad.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Roswell visit 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. While traveling from Newark, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Roswell, ranging from highs of 87°F to lows of 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Carlsbad.
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Carlsbad — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Carlsbad side-trips: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Lion's Tail, Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, &more).
For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Carlsbad trip planning website.
You can drive from Roswell to Carlsbad in 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Carlsbad are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Las Cruces.
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For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Carlsbad trip planning website.
You can drive from Roswell to Carlsbad in 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Carlsbad are 86°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Las Cruces.
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Las Cruces — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Las Cruces side-trips: Land of Enchantment Fishing Adventures (in Elephant Butte), Shattuck Vineyard (in Caballo) and Truth or Consequences (Dukatt ’71 & Riverbend Hot Springs).
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Traveling by car from Carlsbad to Las Cruces takes 3.5 hours. In October in Las Cruces, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Alamogordo.
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Traveling by car from Carlsbad to Las Cruces takes 3.5 hours. In October in Las Cruces, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Alamogordo.
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Alamogordo — 4 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Alamogordo: Three Rivers Petroglyph Site (in Tularosa) and State Route 244 (in Cloudcroft).
To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Alamogordo trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Las Cruces to Alamogordo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Alamogordo sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Ruidoso.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Alamogordo trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Las Cruces to Alamogordo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Alamogordo sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) 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.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Ruidoso travel route planning site.
Getting from Alamogordo to Ruidoso by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Alamogordo in October, you will find days in Ruidoso are little chillier (67°F), and nights are about the same (45°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Santa Fe.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Ruidoso travel route planning site.
Getting from Alamogordo to Ruidoso by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Alamogordo in October, you will find days in Ruidoso are little chillier (67°F), and nights are about the same (45°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 7 nights
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City Different
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santa Fe: Los Alamos (Bradbury Science Museum & Los Alamos History Museum), Canyon Trail (in Cochiti Pueblo) and Pecos National Historical Park (in Pecos). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Canyon Road, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.
To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Santa Fe trip itinerary builder website.
Getting from Ruidoso to Santa Fe by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Taos.
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To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Santa Fe trip itinerary builder website.
Getting from Ruidoso to Santa Fe by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Taos.
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Taos — 7 nights
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Explore Taos' surroundings by going to Cimarron Canyon State Park (in Eagle Nest), Philmont Scout Ranch (in Cimarron) and La Chiripada Winery (in Dixon). And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, view the masterpieces at Enchanted Circle Pottery, explore the activities along Williams Lake, and cast your line with Land of Enchantment Guides - Fly Fishing Trips.
To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Taos itinerary builder site.
You can drive from Santa Fe to Taos in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Taos when traveling from Santa Fe in October, with lows around 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can drive to Jemez Springs.
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To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Taos itinerary builder site.
You can drive from Santa Fe to Taos in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Taos when traveling from Santa Fe in October, with lows around 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can drive to Jemez Springs.
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Jemez Springs — 5 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Bandelier National Monument (in Los Alamos), Abiquiu (Ghost Ranch & Plaza Blanca) and Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (in Cochiti Pueblo). Spend the 4th (Fri) exploring nature at Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Jemez Springs tour itinerary tool.
You can drive from Taos to Jemez Springs in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Taos in October, Jemez Springs is a bit warmer at night with lows of 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Albuquerque.
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To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Jemez Springs tour itinerary tool.
You can drive from Taos to Jemez Springs in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Taos in October, Jemez Springs is a bit warmer at night with lows of 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 7 nights
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Duke City
Venture out of the city with trips to Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum (in Pueblo of Acoma) and Laguna Pueblo Mission (in Laguna). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Albuquerque Old Town, get to know the resident critters at ABQ BioPark Zoo, take in the dramatic natural features at Petroglyph National Monument, and get curious at The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Albuquerque trip planner.
Traveling by car from Jemez Springs to Albuquerque takes 1.5 hours. While traveling from Jemez Springs, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Albuquerque, ranging from highs of 59°F to lows of 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Albuquerque trip planner.
Traveling by car from Jemez Springs to Albuquerque takes 1.5 hours. While traveling from Jemez Springs, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Albuquerque, ranging from highs of 59°F to lows of 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly 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.
