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See. Carlsbad Caverns↗ Marvel at jellyfish-shaped rock towers and watch bats emerge each evening. Guadalupe Mountains National Park↗ Explore a 260-million-year-old fossil reef with canyons and fall foliage.

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Stay. The Bungalow on Blodgett↗ A newly remodeled guest casita perfect for couples, with boho decor.

Lonely PlanetSep 22, 2026

A Guide to New Mexico

New Mexico is unique. Plan your travels through the 47th state with this visitor guide.

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  • Carlsbad CavernsMotelOver 30 miles long, 1027ft deep, cathedral-sized rooms
  • Elsewhere
  • Route 66SightNew Mexico, United StatesRetro joints and scenic byways
  • International Balloon FiestaFestivalAlbuquerque, United StatesAnnual event in October, attracts nearly a million people
  • Southwest ChiefPlaceNew Mexico, United StatesAmtrak train route stopping in Raton, Las Vegas, Lamy, Albuquerque
  • Sunset LimitedPlaceNew Mexico, United StatesAmtrak train route stopping in Deming and Lordsburg
  • ABQ RidePlaceAlbuquerque, United StatesFree bus service in Albuquerque
  • Valles CalderaSightJemez Mountains, United StatesHuge mountain meadows, volcanic life, hot springs
  • Turquoise TrailTrailSanta Fe, United StatesScenic byway from Santa Fe to east of Albuquerque
  • Old TownSuburbAlbuquerque, United StatesHome to 150 independent restaurants and boutiques
  • Rattlesnake MuseumMuseumAlbuquerque, United StatesMore than 80 snakes and venomous spiders
  • Sandia MountainsSightAlbuquerque, United StatesNumerous trails and Sandia Peak Tramway
  • Sandia Peak TramwayAttractionAlbuquerque, United States2.7-mile-long, longest in the US, to 10,378ft summit
  • White Sands National ParkSightWhite Sands, United StatesField of white sand dunes, largest of its kind on Earth
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 4

The Best Airbnbs, Lodges, and Hotels Near Carlsbad Caverns National Park

From adobe casitas to classic hotels, here's where to stay near Carlsbad Caverns, a park that's great to visit any time of year.

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National GeographicAug 4

Everything You Should Know About Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Texas’s highest peak crowns a 260-million-year-old fossil reef in this remote park, where the Chihuahuan Desert gives way to limestone canyons, dark skies, and the finest fall foliage in the Southwest ...

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  • Carlsbad Caverns National ParkPlacePair with Guadalupe Mountains for a longer trip
  • Elsewhere
  • Guadalupe Peak TrailTrailGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesSand-to-summit trek gaining 3,000 feet, allow six to eight hours
  • Devil's HallTrailGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesThreads up a limestone wash into a narrow slot canyon
  • McKittrick Canyon TrailTrailGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesFollows a gentle, shaded canyon floor to the Pratt Cabin
  • Pratt CabinSightGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesHistoric stone cabin tucked in a limestone grotto
  • The NotchSightGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesOffers sweeping ridge views
  • Smith Spring TrailTrailGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesPark's best easy walk, ending at a spring-fed oasis
  • The Bowl TrailTrailGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesClimbs to a sheltered, pine-forested basin above 8,000 feet
  • El Capitan OverlookSightGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesStraight-on view of the park’s iconic limestone face
  • Salt Basin DunesSightGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesOffer exceptional sunrise and sunset photography
  • Frijole Ranch History MuseumMuseumGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesOffers interpretive exhibits on Mescalero Apache history
  • Tejas TrailTrailGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesPermit required for backcountry camping
  • The GrottoSightGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesOpen face of a small cave with stone tables and benches
  • Pinery TrailTrailGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesStroller-friendly trail to Butterfield Station Ruins
  • Frijole Ranch Cultural MuseumMuseumGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesEngaging history from Native American and early ranching generations
  • White’s City Cavern InnHotelWhite's City, United StatesNearest lodging option, basic but functional
  • Pine Springs CampgroundPlaceGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesTent and RV sites adjacent to visitor center
  • Dog Canyon CampgroundPlaceGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesOffers solitude and cooler temperatures in remote north section
  • Pine Springs Visitor CenterSightGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesEntrance fee collected here, issues backcountry permits
  • Manzanita SpringSightGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesDraws concentrations of birds
  • Manzanita Spring spurTrailGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United StatesShort, suitable for all ages, reliable for wildlife sightings
  • Hunter Line ShackSightGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United States
  • Butterfield Station RuinsSightGuadalupe Mountains National Park, United States
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 14, 2025

14 National Parks That Are Even More Beautiful in Winter

Summer may be high season, but these parks are at their best in the colder months.

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  • Delicate ArchSightArches National Park, United StatesThe arch is the most widely recognized landmark in Arches National Park and is depicted on Utah license plates and a…
  • Ocean DriveTrailAcadia National Park, United StatesScenic drive, plowed during snowy months.
  • Phantom RanchHotelGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesVintage cabins and restaurant at the canyon bottom.
  • Santa Elena CanyonSightBig Bend National Park, United StatesSunset turns this canyon into shades of amber.
  • Zabriskie PointSightDeath Valley National Park, United StatesTake in the rosy glow of sunrise from here.
  • Golden CanyonTrailDeath Valley National Park, United StatesHike through the mustard-hued walls of this canyon.
  • Inn at Death ValleyHotelDeath Valley National Park, United StatesLounge poolside at this freshly updated historic hotel.
  • Circle of Fire helicopter tourPlaceHawai'i Volcanoes National Park, United StatesSoar over the national park on this tour.
  • Chisos Mountains LodgeHotelBig Bend National Park, United StatesStay here and marvel at high-elevation vistas.
  • Bright Angel CampgroundPlaceGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesNab last-minute permits to camp near the river.
  • Rim TrailTrailGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesFamily-friendly trail with panoramic views.
  • Window FormationSightBig Bend National Park, United StatesMarvel at vistas of this formation.
  • Hermits RestSightGrand Canyon National Park, United StatesStone ruins at the end of the Rim Trail.
  • Alpine Visitor CenterSightRocky Mountain National Park, United StatesHighest visitor center in the National Park System.
  • Trunk BaySightUS Virgin Islands National Park, U.S. Virgin IslandsIslet in Virgin Islands National Park.
  • Keys ViewSightJoshua Tree National Park, United States
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Atlas ObscuraNov 5, 2025

Colonel Boles Formation in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Deep below the New Mexico desert, Carlsbad Caverns hosts some of the most pristine and otherworldly limestone formations in the world. Deeper still lies the Lower Cave, inaccessible to visitors who have not booked a guided tour. The Lower Cave is well regarded for its natural beauty and, due to its lack of development, appears much the same as it did when it was discovered. However, it was not…

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