7 days in New Mexico Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): explore the activities along Green Lake, then get a dose of the wild on Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, then explore the fascinating underground world of Big Room, and finally Head underground at King's Palace.

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Dallas to Carlsbad Caverns National Park is an approximately 8.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Dallas to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Expect slightly colder evenings in Carlsbad Caverns National Park when traveling from Dallas in February, with lows around 34°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Cloudcroft.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): take a memorable drive along State Route 244, then hike along Osha Trail, and then get to know the fascinating history of New Mexico Rails-to-Trails.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cloudcroft trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Carlsbad Caverns National Park to Cloudcroft by car takes about 3 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 33°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can go by car to Silver City.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Western New Mexico University Museum, then take in the dramatic natural features at City of Rocks State Park, and then walk around Big Ditch Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the exhibits of Silver City Museum, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, and then contemplate the long history of Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Silver City attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Cloudcroft to Silver City takes 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 60°F in February, and nighttime lows around 30°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can fly to Santa Fe.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, then get to know the fascinating history of Canyon Road, then contemplate the long history of Santa Fe Plaza, and finally admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel, then stop by Keshi, then make a trip to Meow Wolf Santa Fe, and finally see the interesting displays at The Harrell House Bug Museum.

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You can drive from Silver City to Santa Fe in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and train. In February, Santa Fe is a bit cooler than Silver City - with highs of 51°F and lows of 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.