56 days in New Mexico Itinerary
Created using Inspirock New Mexico trip itinerary planner
Start: Exeter
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Albuquerque
— 8 nights
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Grants
— 3 nights
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Alamogordo
— 5 nights
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Carlsbad
— 6 nights
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Roswell
— 4 nights
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Tucumcari
— 4 nights
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Taos
— 7 nights
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Nageezi
— 2 nights
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Jemez Springs
— 5 nights
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Santa Fe
— 11 nights
Fly to London Heathrow, Train to Exeter
End: Exeter
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Albuquerque — 8 nights
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Duke City
Get out of town with these interesting Albuquerque side-trips: Sandia Crest Byway (in Sandia Park) and Willow Creek Trail (in Rio Rancho). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Albuquerque Old Town, learn more about the world around you at Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and explore the engaging exhibits at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.
To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Albuquerque trip itinerary tool.
Exeter, UK to Albuquerque is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Exeter to Albuquerque. In September in Albuquerque, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Grants.
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Exeter, UK to Albuquerque is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Exeter to Albuquerque. In September in Albuquerque, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Grants.
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Grants — 3 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Grants: Sky City Cultural Center & Haak'u Museum (in Pueblo of Acoma) and El Morro National Monument (in Ramah). Spend the 15th (Thu) exploring nature at El Malpais National Monument.
To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Grants trip planner.
You can drive from Albuquerque to Grants in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Albuquerque in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Grants, with lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Alamogordo.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Grants trip planner.
You can drive from Albuquerque to Grants in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Albuquerque in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Grants, with lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Alamogordo.
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Alamogordo — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Alamogordo: Las Cruces (Veterans Memorial Park, Dripping Springs Natural Area, &more), State Route 244 (in Cloudcroft) and Mesilla Plaza (in Mesilla).
Make your Alamogordo itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Drive from Grants to Alamogordo in 4.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grants in September: high temperatures in Alamogordo hover around 34°C and lows are around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Carlsbad.
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Drive from Grants to Alamogordo in 4.5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grants in September: high temperatures in Alamogordo hover around 34°C and lows are around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car to Carlsbad.
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Carlsbad — 6 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Carlsbad: Street Sculptures (in Artesia) and Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Bottomless Pit, Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, &more).
For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Carlsbad trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Alamogordo to Carlsbad takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can go by car to Roswell.
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For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Carlsbad trip maker website.
Traveling by car from Alamogordo to Carlsbad takes 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can go by car to Roswell.
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Roswell — 4 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Roswell: Spas (in Ruidoso) and Seeping Springs Trout Lakes and RV Park (in Ruidoso Downs). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at International UFO Museum and Research Center, admire nature's extreme beauty at Mescalero Sands North Dune Off-Highway Vehicle Area, take in the exciting artwork at Tokay Beaded Art, and explore the world behind art at Roswell Museum.
To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Roswell route builder site.
You can drive from Carlsbad to Roswell in 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Roswell are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Tucumcari.
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To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Roswell route builder site.
You can drive from Carlsbad to Roswell in 1.5 hours. In September, daytime highs in Roswell are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to drive to Tucumcari.
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Tucumcari — 4 nights
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Explore Tucumcari's surroundings by going to Clovis (Hillcrest Park Zoo, Norman Petty Studios, &more), Santa Rosa (Blue Hole, Santa Rosa Lake State Park, &more) and Russell's Truck and Travel Center (in Glenrio).
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Tucumcari tour builder website.
Traveling by car from Roswell to Tucumcari takes 3 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Taos.
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To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Tucumcari tour builder website.
Traveling by car from Roswell to Tucumcari takes 3 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Taos.
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Taos — 7 nights
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Venture out of the city with trips to Vietnam Veterans Memorial (in Angel Fire), Cimarron (Aztec Mill & Philmont Scout Ranch) and Land of Enchantment Guides - Fly Fishing Trips (in Santa Fe). And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, don't miss a visit to Taos Plaza, take in the exciting artwork at Enchanted Circle Pottery, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wild Rivers Recreation Area.
To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Taos journey planning website.
Getting from Tucumcari to Taos by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Tucumcari in October, things will get a bit cooler in Taos: highs are around 21°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Nageezi.
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To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Taos journey planning website.
Getting from Tucumcari to Taos by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Tucumcari in October, things will get a bit cooler in Taos: highs are around 21°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Nageezi.
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Nageezi — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape at Fajada Butte, explore the ancient world of Pueblo Bonito, and then explore the ancient world of Una Vida.
To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Nageezi visit planner.
Traveling by car from Taos to Nageezi takes 3 hours. Traveling from Taos in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Nageezi, with lows around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Jemez Springs.
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To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Nageezi visit planner.
Traveling by car from Taos to Nageezi takes 3 hours. Traveling from Taos in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Nageezi, with lows around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to 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: Abiquiu (Abiquiu Lake, Ghost Ranch, &more), Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument (in Cochiti Pueblo) and Bandelier National Monument (in Los Alamos).
To see maps and more tourist information, use the Jemez Springs online tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Nageezi to Jemez Springs takes 2 hours. When traveling from Nageezi in October, plan for little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Jemez Springs: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Santa Fe.
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To see maps and more tourist information, use the Jemez Springs online tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Nageezi to Jemez Springs takes 2 hours. When traveling from Nageezi in October, plan for little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Jemez Springs: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 11 nights
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Explore Santa Fe's surroundings by going to Canyon Trail (in Cochiti Pueblo), OrigamiintheGarden (in Cerrillos) and Chimayo (El Santuario de Chimayo & Santo Nino Chapel). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, take an in-depth tour of New Mexico History Museum, and steep yourself in history at Santa Fe Plaza.
To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Santa Fe trip site.
You can drive from Jemez Springs to Santa Fe in 2 hours. While traveling from Jemez Springs, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Santa Fe, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
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To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Santa Fe trip site.
You can drive from Jemez Springs to Santa Fe in 2 hours. While traveling from Jemez Springs, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Santa Fe, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel 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.
