60 days in Dallas, New Mexico & Los Angeles Itinerary

One of the country's most popular shopping destinations, Dallas and its sprawling suburbs include more shopping centers per capita than any other urban center in America.

Explore Dallas' surroundings by going to Fort Worth (Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Sid Richardson Museum, &more), Immersive Gamebox - Grandscape, The Colony (in The Colony) and Play Street Museum - Frisco (in Frisco). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, don't miss a visit to Pioneer Plaza, appreciate the history behind Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmark District, and take in panoramic vistas at Reunion Tower.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Dallas road trip planner.

Ipatinga, Brazil to Dallas is an approximately 25-hour combination of car and flight. Traveling from Ipatinga to Dallas, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Ipatinga, expect little chillier days and colder nights in Dallas, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Roswell.

Famed as the site of a purported UFO crash in 1947, the Roswell of today offers much more than alien research opportunities.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): admire the majestic nature at Bottomless Lakes State Park, look for all kinds of wild species at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and then learn about winemaking at Pecos Flavors Winery. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Roswell Museum, explore the world behind art at Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, then look for gifts at Rustic Essentials Soap Company, and finally examine the collection at International UFO Museum and Research Center.

To find ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Roswell day trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Dallas to Roswell takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Dallas to Roswell due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dallas in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Roswell, with lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Carlsbad.

Carlsbad is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Carlsbad: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Lion's Tail, Big Room, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the fascinating underground world of Carlsbad Caverns National Park and explore and take pictures at Walnut Canyon Desert Drive.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Carlsbad driving holiday planning website.

You can drive from Roswell to Carlsbad in 1.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Alamogordo.

Alamogordo is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. On the 18th (Fri), stop by McGinn's PistachioLand, do a tasting at Heart of the Desert, and then cruise along State Route 244. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sat): get a new perspective on nature at Tularosa Basin Museum of History, then explore the striking landscape at White Sands National Monument, and then admire the majestic nature at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park.

To see maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Alamogordo road trip planning site.

You can drive from Carlsbad to Alamogordo in 3 hours. In April, daytime highs in Alamogordo are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can go by car to Las Cruces.

Las Cruces, also known as "The City of the Crosses", is the seat of Doña Ana County, New Mexico, United States. Change things up with these side-trips from Las Cruces: Hatch Chile Express (in Hatch), La Vina Winery (in Anthony) and Truth or Consequences (Riverbend Hot Springs & Dukatt ’71). There's lots more to do: pause for some photo ops at Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, examine the collection at The Zuhl Museum, get engrossed in the history at Las Cruces Museum of Fine Arts and Culture, and learn more about the world around you at New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Las Cruces trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Alamogordo to Las Cruces in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. April in Las Cruces sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Deming.

Deming is a city in Luna County, New Mexico, United States, located 60 miles (97 km) west of Las Cruces and thirty-three miles north of the Mexican border. On the 24th (Thu), take an in-depth tour of Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, then explore the world behind art at Deming Arts Center, and then immerse yourself in nature at City of Rocks State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Fri): learn about winemaking at D.H. Lescombes Winery & Tasting Room and then admire the majestic nature at Rockhound State Park.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Deming tour itinerary planning app.

Getting from Las Cruces to Deming by car takes about 1.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can drive to Taos.

Many residents have shunned fast-paced city living for Taos's laid-back vibe and blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures.

Venture out of the city with trips to Red River (Middlefork Lake, Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area, &more), Land of Enchantment Guides - Fly Fishing Trips (in Velarde) and Taos Ski Valley (Hunziger Bowl & Al's Run). There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, explore the world behind art at Taos Art Museum, don't miss a visit to David Anthony Fine Art, and view the masterpieces at Enchanted Circle Pottery.

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Taos trip planner.

Getting from Deming to Taos by car takes about 6 hours. Traveling from Deming in April, things will get little chillier in Taos: highs are around 19°C and lows about -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to drive to Santa Fe.

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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Santa Fe: Bandelier National Monument (in Los Alamos) and Cochiti Pueblo (Canyon Trail & Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Loretto Chapel, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, see the interesting displays at Museum of International Folk Art, and take in the spiritual surroundings of San Miguel Chapel.

Plan trip to Santa Fe with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Traveling by car from Taos to Santa Fe takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Taos in May, with highs in Santa Fe at 26°C and lows at 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can drive to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

Albuquerque is known for historic sites, museums, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, learn more about the world around you at New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, squeeze the most out of the city with Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals, and engage your brain at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Albuquerque trip planner.

Getting from Santa Fe to Albuquerque by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Santa Fe in May since evenings lows in Albuquerque dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Venture out of the city with trips to Anaheim (Disney California Adventure Park, Disneyland Park, &more), San Diego (Timken Museum of Art, USS Midway Museum, &more) and Santa Monica (26-Mile Bike Path, Bergamot Station, &more). Pack the 24th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Getty Center, take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier, kick back and relax at Santa Monica State Beach, and explore the world behind art at Norton Simon Museum.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Los Angeles trip planner.

You can fly from Albuquerque to Los Angeles in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Albuquerque to Los Angeles. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Albuquerque in May since evenings lows in Los Angeles dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can travel back home.