Lonely PlanetSep 22
A Guide to New Mexico
New Mexico is unique. Plan your travels through the 47th state with this visitor guide.
Field of white sand dunes, largest of its kind on Earth
13 things in this story
- White Sands National ParkSightField of white sand dunes, largest of its kind on Earth
- Elsewhere
- Carlsbad CavernsMotelCarlsbad, United StatesOver 30 miles long, 1027ft deep, cathedral-sized rooms
- 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