New Mexico Trip - October 2023
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New Mexico Trip - October 2023
Hi, all.
My friend and I are headed to NM in October. We are staying 3 nights in Albuquerque for a conference and then headed out for some sight seeing.
Some points of interest that we want to see are:
Has anyone done a similar trip? Have any recommendations?
We have a rental car and 4 additional nights after Albuquerque.
Thank you!
My friend and I are headed to NM in October. We are staying 3 nights in Albuquerque for a conference and then headed out for some sight seeing.
Some points of interest that we want to see are:
- Sante Fe (?)
- White Sands National Park ✅
- Carlsbad Caverns National Park ✅
Has anyone done a similar trip? Have any recommendations?
We have a rental car and 4 additional nights after Albuquerque.
Thank you!
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Will your dates correspond with those of the Balloon Fiesta? Don’t miss it if you are in Albuquerque then!
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We did White sands and Carlsbad Caverns as well as Gilda Cliff dwellings on a trip several years ago. There is a lot to see along the way, but Santa Fe is in the opposite direction from Carlsbad and White Sands, if they are your priority I would guess they would occupy 4 days travel and park time. Could you run up to Santa Fe for a quick trip on one of your days in Albuquerque?
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There's not much to see/do at White Sands. Just a lot of sand. We got stuck in the sand there once when driving backroads. Had to deflate the tires to get back onto pavement. I second the idea to focus on Santa Fe. I did enjoy Alb. Old Town with its plaza surrounded by shops and restaurants. It's also fun to go up the Sandia Tramway if you have time. For many this ancient Spanish Colonial town Santa Fe is magical with its historic plaza containing the Palace of the Governors (1610) and the nearby oldest house (1646) and church (1610) in America. The narrow streets are lined with sleepy adobe homes squatting behind hand-carved wooden gates. It has many cultures including that of those descended from the original Spanish colonists, Native American, New Age, artistic, and more. There is lovely but expensive Southwestern artwork and jewelry in the many galleries on Canyon Road. Be sure to eat traditional New Mexican food which differs from Tex-Mex. Posters on here have recommended El Shed. Other places to see are the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Meow Wolf Museum, Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Tuseque Pueblo and Museum of International Folk Art and Palace of the Governors.
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I would recommend a visit to Acoma Pueblo Sky City and the high road to Taos.
I also liked the Gila (not Gilda!) cliff dwellings and a loop out the back side of the Manzanos but I think that's for people who have already done the main touristy stuff first.
Check the Acoma Pueblo website to see if you can schedule a tour to Sky City around the time of your visit. They are just reopening.
Sky_City_Cultural_Center_In-Person_Tours__2023.pdf
I also liked the Gila (not Gilda!) cliff dwellings and a loop out the back side of the Manzanos but I think that's for people who have already done the main touristy stuff first.
Check the Acoma Pueblo website to see if you can schedule a tour to Sky City around the time of your visit. They are just reopening.
Sky_City_Cultural_Center_In-Person_Tours__2023.pdf
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I would recommend a visit to Acoma Pueblo Sky City,
Check the Acoma Pueblo website to see if you can schedule a tour to Sky City around the time of your visit. They are just reopening.
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Check the Acoma Pueblo website to see if you can schedule a tour to Sky City around the time of your visit. They are just reopening.
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