7-Day New Mexico Itinerary

Fly into Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Top Things to Do in Albuquerque

• Ride the Sandia Peak TramwayThe longest aerial tram in the U.S.
• Explore Petroglyph National MonumentSee ancient rock carvings.
• Walk Through Old Town AlbuquerqueHistoric adobe buildings and local shops.
• Dinner at El Pinto or Sadie'sAuthentic New Mexican cuisine.

Overnight in Albuquerque.

Drive from Albuquerque to Santa Fe (1 hour).

Top Things to Do in Santa Fe

• Visit the Palace of the Governors & Santa Fe Plaza.
• Explore the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum.
• Visit the Loretto Chapel & Its Mysterious Spiral Staircase.
• Dinner at The ShedFamous for its red and green chile dishes.

Overnight in Santa Fe.

Drive from Santa Fe to Taos via the High Road (2 hours).

Top Things to Do in Taos

• Tour Taos PuebloA UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Walk Across the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.
• Explore the Taos Art Museum & Historic Downtown.
• Dinner at Lambert's or The Love Apple.

Overnight in Taos.

Drive from Taos to Bandelier National Monument (1.5 hours).

Top Things to Do at Bandelier

• Hike to Ancient Cliff Dwellings & Petroglyphs.
• Take the Main Loop Trail for Stunning Canyon Views.
• Stop at El Santuario de Chimayo (1 hour from Bandelier).

Top Things to Do in Chimayo

• Visit the Historic Chimayo ChurchA Pilgrimage Site.
• Try Traditional New Mexican Cuisine at Rancho de Chimayo.

Return to Santa Fe (45 minutes).

Overnight in Santa Fe.

Drive from Santa Fe to White Sands (4 hours).

Top Things to Do in White Sands

• Hike the Dunes on the Alkali Flat Trail.
• Go Sledding on the White Gypsum Sand!
• Catch Sunset Over the DunesA Spectacular View.

Overnight in Alamogordo or Las Cruces.

Drive from White Sands to Carlsbad Caverns (3.5 hours).

Top Things to Do in Carlsbad Caverns

• Take the Self-Guided Tour of the Big Room.
• Watch the Bat Flight Program (Summer Evenings).
• Hike the Guadalupe Ridge Trail for Stunning Desert Views.

Overnight in Carlsbad or Roswell.

Drive from Carlsbad to Roswell (2 hours).

Top Things to Do in Roswell

• Visit the International UFO Museum & Research Center.
• Check Out the Roswell Museum & Art Center.

Drive from Roswell to Albuquerque (3 hours).

Fly out of Albuquerque (ABQ).