Known as the “Land of Enchantment” with surreal desert landscapes and breathtaking mountains, New Mexico has something for everyone.

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The glistening dunes stretch out as far as you can see – like a vast beach without an ocean.

White Sands National Park

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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.

Canyon Road Santa Fe

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An underground world of beautiful cave formations. The temperature here remains at 56 degrees Fahrenheit. You will walk 1.25 miles along the Big Room Trail to see it.

Carlsbad Caverns

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Do you believe in aliens and UFOs? Roswell has restaurants, shops, museums, fun centers, and more where you can immerse yourself in alien-themed surroundings.

Roswell

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Balloon Fiesta Park spans over 360 acres. It includes a launch field exceeding 80 acres.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

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There are many hiking trails, but the Pueblo Loop Trail is the most popular.

Bandelier National Monument

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Built in 1917, it is the oldest art museum in the state. It holds more than 20,000 works of American and European art.

New Mexico Museum of Art

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Do you like roadside attractions? They have a pistachio tree farm, a winery, snacks, and many souvenirs.

PistachioLand

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North America’s longest and highest steam railroad. You can board the train in Chama, New Mexico, and enjoy a day trip through the gorgeous Rocky Mountain West.

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad

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At 13,161 feet above sea level, Wheeler Peak proudly stakes its claim as the highest mountain in New Mexico.

Wheeler Peak

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The area contains pueblos and large structures with architectural and engineering significance.

Chaco Canyon

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As an American modernist, she was known for paintings of New Mexico landscapes, New York skyscrapers, and radical depictions of flowers.

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum

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Though most may not associate New Mexico with great wine, winemaking dates back nearly 400 years in the state.

Wineries

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