White Sands National Park is a massive field of rolling dunes between Alamogordo and Las Cruces. Did I mention the sand is white? With mountains looming on the horizon, it looks like snow.
Between the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Canyon Road packs in more than a hundred galleries, boutiques, and restaurants in a half-mile area. You can explore the history of local art in Santa Fe’s Historic District.
Would you like to explore a hidden world? Carlsbad Caverns National Park is an underground world of beautiful cave formations. The temperature here remains at 56 degrees Fahrenheit.
Do you believe in aliens and UFOs? Roswell, New Mexico, has restaurants, shops, museums, fun centers, and more where you can immerse yourself in alien-themed surroundings. There are plenty of photo opportunities in and around the town.
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a truly unique New Mexico experience. They hold this annual hot air balloon celebration in early October in New Mexico’s largest city.
Do you enjoy history? Near Los Alamos, the Bandelier National Monument pays homage to Ancestral Pueblo people that lived in the area over 10,000 years ago.