8 days in New Mexico Itinerary

Explore Santa Fe's surroundings by going to Bandelier National Monument (in Los Alamos) and Cochiti Pueblo (Canyon Trail & Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Loretto Chapel, take in nature's colorful creations at Absolute Nirvana Spa & Gardens, appreciate the extensive heritage of Canyon Road, and don't miss a visit to Santa Fe Plaza.

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Kansas City to Santa Fe is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST) is minus 1 hour. In October, daily temperatures in Santa Fe can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Albuquerque.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Petroglyph National Monument, get curious at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, and then get to know the fascinating history of Albuquerque Old Town.

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Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Albuquerque takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Albuquerque when traveling from Santa Fe in October, with lows around 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Alamogordo.

Get out of town with these interesting Alamogordo side-trips: Las Cruces (Dripping Springs Natural Area, New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, &more).

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You can drive from Albuquerque to Alamogordo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or take a bus. October in Alamogordo sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 49°F at night. On the 22nd (Sat), you're off to home.