8 days in New Mexico Itinerary

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.

On the 15th (Sat), look for gifts at The Shop - A Christmas Store. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Santa Fe Plaza, admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, steep yourself in history at Loretto Chapel, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Canyon Road, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi.

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Wichita Falls to Santa Fe is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Wichita Falls in June, expect slightly colder with lows of 56°F in Santa Fe. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of San Felipe de Neri Church, get to know the fascinating history of Albuquerque Old Town, and then engage your brain at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque.

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You can take a bus from Santa Fe to Albuquerque in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in June, plan for a bit warmer nights in Albuquerque, with lows around 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to drive to Alamogordo.

Alamogordo is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): learn about winemaking at McGinn's PistachioLand, take in the dramatic natural features at White Sands National Monument, then examine the collection at New Mexico Museum of Space History, and finally don't miss a visit to Giant Alamogordo Landmark.

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Drive from Albuquerque to Alamogordo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 95°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel to Carlsbad.

Carlsbad is a city in and the county seat of Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. Get out of town with these interesting Carlsbad side-trips: Carlsbad Caverns National Park (Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, Big Room, & more).

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Drive from Alamogordo to Carlsbad in 3 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Carlsbad can reach 98°F, while at night they dip to 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.