New Mexico Vacation Stops

New Mexico has scenic drives, historical sites, outdoor recreation, and views that don't stop. Create your road trip to Colorado national parks from this list of destinations.

White Sands National Monument

Once part of Mexico, the area offers a rich culture woven together with strong strands of traditional influences. Here are the top 7 things to do.

El Santuario De Chimayo in Santa Fe, N.M.

Looking for adventure that feeds the soul? Check out our top seven things to do including adobes, the Turquoise Trail and a holey national monument.

Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque, N.M.

Diverse cultures, authentic art, hot air balloons rising with the sun, and a sunny climate enjoyed year-round summarize this destination on the Mother Road.

Ysleta Mission in El Paso, Texas

El Paso offers outdoor adventures and a fascinating glimpse of life here hundreds of years before Texas became a state.

Temple of the Sun column surrounded by hundreds of stalactites in the Big Room of Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a stunning place whether you’re a cave fanatic or never thought twice about one. Check out the Big Room.

White Sands National Monument in New Mexico

Play in the giant sandbox of white gypsum in New Mexico

Sitting Bull Falls near Carlsbad Caverns National Park in N.M.

See world-class caves at Carlsbad Caverns National Park and dip in a natural swimming hole under a waterfall.

A room in Taos Inn

Discover why Greta Garbo and Robert Redford have spent time at this hotel, two hours south of Colorado's Great Sand Dunes NP.

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness in N.M.

Native American history meets natural wonders 35 miles from Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness, dotted by spires, sculpted rock and colorful hills.