50 days in New Mexico Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like La Luz Trail and New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society. There's still lots to do: soar above the sights with a balloon tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Felipe de Neri Church, learn more about the world around you at New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Albuquerque Biological Park.

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Minneapolis to Albuquerque is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Minneapolis to Albuquerque, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Minneapolis in August, expect nights in Albuquerque to be about the same, around 64°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 88°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to drive to Nageezi.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): explore the striking landscape of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Chetro Ketl, explore the ancient world of Pueblo Bonito, and then delve into the distant past at Una Vida.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Nageezi trip planning website.

Getting from Albuquerque to Nageezi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Albuquerque in August, Nageezi is slightly colder at night with lows of 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can drive to Jemez Springs.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Plaza Blanca and Jemez Hot Springs. Venture out of the city with trips to Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (in Cochiti Pueblo), Ojito Wilderness (in San Ysidro) and Ghost Ranch (in Abiquiu).

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You can drive from Nageezi to Jemez Springs in 2 hours. When traveling from Nageezi in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Jemez Springs: temperatures range from 78°F by day to 58°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Truth or Consequences.

Explore hidden gems such as Riverbend Hot Springs and Socorro Historic Plaza. Get out of town with these interesting Truth or Consequences side-trips: National Radio Astronomy Observatory (in Socorro) and Friends of the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge (in San Antonio).

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You can drive from Jemez Springs to Truth or Consequences in 3.5 hours. Traveling from Jemez Springs in August, expect Truth or Consequences to be a bit warmer, temps between 90°F and 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Las Cruces.

Step off the beaten path and head to Dripping Springs Natural Area and Old Mesilla Village. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Las Cruces: Lordsburg-Hildalgo County Museum (in Lordsburg), Silver City Museum (in Silver City) and War Eagles Air Museum (in Santa Teresa).

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Las Cruces day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Truth or Consequences to Las Cruces takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 90°F in August, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can drive to Alamogordo.

Step off the beaten path and head to International Space Hall of Fame and Heart of the Desert. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Alamogordo: White Sands Missle Range Museum (in White Sands), State Route 244 (in Cloudcroft) and Three Rivers Petroglyph Site (in Tularosa).

For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Alamogordo trip planner.

You can drive from Las Cruces to Alamogordo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to drive to Ruidoso.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lincoln State Monument and Spas. Step out of Ruidoso to go to Mescalero and see St. Joseph Apache Mission Church, which is approximately 30 minutes away.

To see ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Ruidoso trip planning website.

You can drive from Alamogordo to Ruidoso in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Alamogordo in September, things will get a bit cooler in Ruidoso: highs are around 73°F and lows about 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can go by car to Carlsbad.

Step off the beaten path and head to Big Room and King's Palace. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Carlsbad: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Lion's Tail, Green Lake, &more) and Roswell (Tokay Beaded Art, International UFO Museum and Research Center, &more).

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Getting from Ruidoso to Carlsbad by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Ruidoso in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Carlsbad: highs are around 86°F and lows about 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Tucumcari.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Murals of Tucumcari and Route 66 Auto Museum. Explore Tucumcari's surroundings by going to Blue Hole (in Santa Rosa) and Russell's Truck and Travel Center (in Glenrio).

To find other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Tucumcari day trip planning app.

Getting from Carlsbad to Tucumcari by car takes about 4 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Tucumcari can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Taos.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Philmont Scout Ranch and Williams Lake. Change things up with these side-trips from Taos: Vietnam Veterans Memorial (in Angel Fire), Classical Gas Museum (in Embudo) and Red River (Goose Lake Trail, Horseback Riding Tours, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, admire the masterpieces at Harwood Museum of Art, look for all kinds of wild species at Wild Rivers Recreation Area, and explore the ancient world of Taos Pueblo.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Taos online route planner.

You can drive from Tucumcari to Taos in 3.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Tucumcari in September; daily highs in Taos reach 76°F and lows reach 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car to Santa Fe.

Step off the beaten path and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Santa Fe: Canyon Trail (in Cochiti Pueblo), Los Alamos (Bradbury Science Museum & Bandelier National Monument) and Pecos National Historical Park (in Pecos). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Canyon Road, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Miguel Chapel, explore the world behind art at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Fe online road trip planner.

You can drive from Taos to Santa Fe in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Taos in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Santa Fe, with lows around 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to fly back home.