Explore the ‘Enchanted Eight’ Routes
Don’t feel like spending hours surrounded by other people in international airports or cramped on a plane? Why not spend this summer exploring the state we call home? Thanks to the New Mexico Department of Tourism, New Mexico True, there’s a detailed overview of the eight best road trips you can take this summer. Spend the Summer on the Road
Known as the “Enchanted Eight,” these routes are categorized by the different types of adventures you might want to have this season. Are you looking for a foodie paradise? A thrill-filled expedition? No matter what kind of vacation you want to embark on, one of these road trip routes will spark your wanderlust. Get a glimpse of five of these exhilarating routes! Go on an adrenaline-filled adventure. Marked by state parks, wild rivers, and rocky hiking trails, this road trip route is for the most adventurous and outdoorsy travelers! This 533.2- mile road trip consists of 12 heart- pumping pit stops that include the Dinosaur Trackways at Clayton Lake State Park, Rio Grande Gorge, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, and Bisti Badlands. Enjoy a food-filled voyage. From tucked-away local favorites to renowned restaurants, this road trip will ensure you save some room in your stomach for more. Taste New Mexico’s delicious regional cuisines, fresh ingredients, and modern takes on old-school classics. Want to take these recipes home? No worries! You can stop at Santa Fe School of Cooking to take a class and learn the recipes of your favorite local feasts! Another 12-stop route, this whole trip consists of 431.2 miles. Keep it family-friendly on this route. One of the longer road trips on the list, this extensive 1,022.4-mile trek is perfect for families looking to spend almost two weeks exploring the treasures of New Mexico. While
family-friendly, this route doesn’t lack in thrills or profound beauty. Cool off in the underground wonderland known as the Carlsbad Caverns, then continue this unforgettable summer trip with zip lining, pie-eating, and historic train journeys! Experience New Mexico’s eccentric side. New Mexico certainly doesn’t lack in weird. For those looking for oddities and vintage eccentricities, this 541.6- mile route will take you to the bizarre and blood-stained Silva’s Saloon in Bernalillo, Roswell’s UFO Museum, and the World’s Largest Pistachio. We told you it was weird! Don’t forget to stop at the White Sands National Monument, where you can run through the dream-like white gypsum dunes (where plenty of UFO sightings have been recorded).
Get a taste of fresh ingredients.
Love orchards, wineries, and organic farm-to-table meals? Then this 11- stop road trip route is made for you. Sip on local tequila, breathe in the blooming lavender, and check out the alpaca farm making the softest yarn. You can even try aged steaks at Double Eagle in Mesilla or the eclectic international dishes at Café 1Zero6 in Silver City. This route will have anyone expanding their taste buds! Also, yes, you can feed the alpacas.
For the full route details, map, and instructions, head over to
NewMexico.org/Things-To-Do/Road- Trips/EnchantedEight and get your itinerary started! Staying in the state for the summer doesn’t have to be boring when you live in New Mexico. Where will you be journeying next?
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