New Mexico Trips
What Inspires You?
Beaches ▪ Family ▪ Food ▪ Haunted ▪ Music ▪ National Parks ▪ Outdoor Adventures ▪ Relaxation ▪ Road Trips ▪ Scenic Drives ▪ Shopping ▪ Space ▪ Weekend Getaways
Destinations: Trips by State or Province ▪ Northeast ▪ South ▪ Midwest ▪ West ▪ Canada ▪ Mexico
Seasons: Spring ▪ Summer ▪ Fall ▪ Winter
Desert, mountains and green chili posole reign in The Land of Enchantment, and you can explore all that and more on a road trip in New Mexico. Santa Fe, the capital, specializes in art galleries, world-class opera and spas that will pamper you after a long drive. And don’t miss the Turquoise Trail, a national scenic byway between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Unlikely Albuquerque Is a New Coffee Mecca
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Coffee purveyors in the desert city provide a haven for communities.
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New Mexico’s Burning Question: Green or Red Chiles?
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No matter which you choose, the Hatch chile delivers big flavor.
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Chaco Canyon: Center of an Ancient Culture
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Preserved ruins in New Mexico hint at what life was like hundreds of years ago.
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Road Trip to New Mexico’s White Sands National Park
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Visit the Southwest’s most otherworldly natural attraction.
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Nostalgic Route 66 Road Trip: Albuquerque to St. Louis
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Choosing the “old road” opens up a world of appealing characters and beauty along the “Main Street of America.”
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Road Trip to Roswell, New Mexico, in Seach of Alien Life
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Town embraces its connection to UFOs and little green people.
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New Mexico Casts an Enchanting Spell on a Road Trip Adventure
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The most underrated state in the U.S. deserves our attention.
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Nostalgic Route 66 Road Trip: Santa Monica to Albuquerque
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On the “Mother Road,” you’ll find welcoming smiles and the guardian angel of the trail.
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