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New Mexico 🏜️ | Ultra-Comprehensive 7-Day, 6-Night Road Trip Guide

New Mexico is so fun and fascinating—you’ll be hooked and want to come back!(Word count is limited; check photos for more details.) Day 1: El Paso Drive up via Scenic Drive to the viewpoint—here, you can overlook the entire city of El Paso. The area marked with a red “X” is just across the border in Mexico! Day 2: Carlsbad Caverns National Park → Stay in Roswell Explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park: Take the elevator straight down into the caves and hike the Big Room Trail (the most popular route). Important: Tickets go on sale one month in advance. The latest entry time is 2:30 PM—don’t miss it! 🪨 Overnight accommodation: Roswell (the iconic “UFO town” to rest up for the next day). 👽 Day 3: McGinn's PistachioLand → White Sands National Park → Stay in ABQ Noon: Visit McGinn's PistachioLand (a pistachio-themed spot!). You can sample pistachios for free, and their ice cream is delicious—don’t skip it! 🍦🥜 Afternoon: Head to White Sands National Park Pro tip: Wear colorful clothes—they contrast beautifully with the white dunes and make your photos pop! 📸 Once inside, drive directly to the Alkali Flat Trail for the most stunning desert views. 🏜️ Overnight accommodation: Albuquerque (ABQ). Day 4: Breaking Bad Filming Spots → ABQ Old Town → Stay in Santa Fe Morning: Check out Breaking Bad iconic spots and gift shops: Twisters Burgers and Burritos (the “Los Pollos Hermanos” stand-in). 🍗 Dog House Drive-In (a classic spot from the show). 🌭 Pinkman's Pickup Location (where Jesse often met up). The Breaking Bad Store ABQ (stock up on show-themed souvenirs!). 🎬 Afternoon: Wander ABQ Old Town—it’s filled with exquisite handcraft shops and cozy restaurants. Perfect for browsing and grabbing a bite! 🛍️🍴 Overnight accommodation: Santa Fe. Day 5: Santa Fe Downtown → Bandelier National Monument Morning: Explore Santa Fe’s downtown (3 hours is enough to see the highlights and take great photos!): Loretto Chapel Museum (famous for its “Miraculous Staircase”). 🪜 Inn and Spa at Loretto (iconic adobe architecture—super photogenic). The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (serene and beautiful). ⛪ Santa Fe Plaza (the heart of downtown). Georgia O'Keeffe Museum (celebrate the artist’s love for New Mexico). 🎨 Afternoon: Hike Bandelier National Monument (ancient cave dwellings and fun ladder climbs!). 🏞️ Day 6: Rio Grande Gorge Bridge → Taos → Stay in Farmington Morning: Visit Rio Grande Gorge Bridge—the views of the deep canyon are absolutely stunning🌉 Afternoon: Explore Taos Pueblo (a historic Indigenous village) and wander the main streets of Taos Plaza. ⛩️ Overnight accommodation: Farmington. #NewMexico #NewMexicoTravel #USATravel #RoadTrip #WhiteSandsNationalPark

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New Mexico 🏜️ | Ultra-Comprehensive 7-Day, 6-Night Road Trip Guide

New Mexico is so fun and fascinating—you’ll be hooked and want to come back!(Word count is limited; check photos for more details.) Day 1: El Paso Drive up via Scenic Drive to the viewpoint—here, you can overlook the entire city of El Paso. The area marked with a red “X” is just across the border in Mexico! Day 2: Carlsbad Caverns National Park → Stay in Roswell Explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park: Take the elevator straight down into the caves and hike the Big Room Trail (the most popular route). Important: Tickets go on sale one month in advance. The latest entry time is 2:30 PM—don’t miss it! 🪨 Overnight accommodation: Roswell (the iconic “UFO town” to rest up for the next day). 👽 Day 3: McGinn's PistachioLand → White Sands National Park → Stay in ABQ Noon: Visit McGinn's PistachioLand (a pistachio-themed spot!). You can sample pistachios for free, and their ice cream is delicious—don’t skip it! 🍦🥜 Afternoon: Head to White Sands National Park Pro tip: Wear colorful clothes—they contrast beautifully with the white dunes and make your photos pop! 📸 Once inside, drive directly to the Alkali Flat Trail for the most stunning desert views. 🏜️ Overnight accommodation: Albuquerque (ABQ). Day 4: Breaking Bad Filming Spots → ABQ Old Town → Stay in Santa Fe Morning: Check out Breaking Bad iconic spots and gift shops: Twisters Burgers and Burritos (the “Los Pollos Hermanos” stand-in). 🍗 Dog House Drive-In (a classic spot from the show). 🌭 Pinkman's Pickup Location (where Jesse often met up). The Breaking Bad Store ABQ (stock up on show-themed souvenirs!). 🎬 Afternoon: Wander ABQ Old Town—it’s filled with exquisite handcraft shops and cozy restaurants. Perfect for browsing and grabbing a bite! 🛍️🍴 Overnight accommodation: Santa Fe. Day 5: Santa Fe Downtown → Bandelier National Monument Morning: Explore Santa Fe’s downtown (3 hours is enough to see the highlights and take great photos!): Loretto Chapel Museum (famous for its “Miraculous Staircase”). 🪜 Inn and Spa at Loretto (iconic adobe architecture—super photogenic). The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (serene and beautiful). ⛪ Santa Fe Plaza (the heart of downtown). Georgia O'Keeffe Museum (celebrate the artist’s love for New Mexico). 🎨 Afternoon: Hike Bandelier National Monument (ancient cave dwellings and fun ladder climbs!). 🏞️ Day 6: Rio Grande Gorge Bridge → Taos → Stay in Farmington Morning: Visit Rio Grande Gorge Bridge—the views of the deep canyon are absolutely stunning🌉 Afternoon: Explore Taos Pueblo (a historic Indigenous village) and wander the main streets of Taos Plaza. ⛩️ Overnight accommodation: Farmington. #NewMexico #NewMexicoTravel #USATravel #RoadTrip #WhiteSandsNationalPark

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