Family road trips create memories that last a lifetime, but sometimes it is hard to balance the road trip stops so that everyone is happy. However, this road trip has the perfect mix of fun, food, museums, attractions, and the outdoors, making it the perfect family road trip through New Mexico.
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Meow Wolf (Santa Fe)
Shannon L/Google Local Meow Wolf Santa Fe, 1352 Rufina Cir, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
Kevin Condit/Google Local The first stop on this road trip is the famed Meow Wolf. Meow Wolf is an immersive art exhibit with more than 70 rooms with secret doors, investigative games, and tons of art from local artists. Meow Wolf is guaranteed to be fun for the entire family.
66 Diner (Albuquerque)
M Payler/Google Local 66 Diner, 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
Denise Layne/Google Local Your next stop is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, New Mexico’s #1 Diner! Decorated like the 1950s, complete with vintage and neon signs, as well as a juke box, stop by for a classic burger or Frito Pie, and make sure not to forget the milkshake!
White Sands National Park (Near Las Cruces)
Amit Susurla/Google Local White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA
Simeon Muller/Google Local White Sands National Park is a special park where you can explore these unique white sand dunes. Whether you want to drive, hike, or bicycle through the park, you will get outstanding views of the dunes no matter what! We recommend staying for sunset as there is nothing quite like seeing the sun set behind these special dunes.
(Alien) McDonald’s (Roswell)
Melissa Angel/Google Local McDonald’s, 720 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
Deb Clif/Google Local Roswell, New Mexico, is well known for its alien theme, and that theme extends all the way to their fast-food restaurants. You and your family are sure to get a kick out of the McDonald’s in Roswell, as it is the only UFO-themed McDonalds in the entire world! With such an interesting design and a playground inside, this is a great place to stop for a quick bite.
International UFO Museum & Research Center (Roswell)
Eden Explores/Google Local International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop, 114 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
Kar M/ Google Local The last stop on your trip is the International UFO Museum and Research Center. This museum will give you more information about the famous 1947 crash that many believe to involve UFOs. The museum is sure to be a hit with tons of fun information and displays.
This road trip hits all the required New Mexico stops! From aliens, to interactive art, to national parks, this road trip has it all! Be sure to let us know what your favorite stop was.
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Shannon L/Google Local
Meow Wolf Santa Fe, 1352 Rufina Cir, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USA
Kevin Condit/Google Local
The first stop on this road trip is the famed Meow Wolf. Meow Wolf is an immersive art exhibit with more than 70 rooms with secret doors, investigative games, and tons of art from local artists. Meow Wolf is guaranteed to be fun for the entire family.
M Payler/Google Local
66 Diner, 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
Denise Layne/Google Local
Your next stop is in Albuquerque, New Mexico, New Mexico’s #1 Diner! Decorated like the 1950s, complete with vintage and neon signs, as well as a juke box, stop by for a classic burger or Frito Pie, and make sure not to forget the milkshake!
Amit Susurla/Google Local
White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USA
Simeon Muller/Google Local
White Sands National Park is a special park where you can explore these unique white sand dunes. Whether you want to drive, hike, or bicycle through the park, you will get outstanding views of the dunes no matter what! We recommend staying for sunset as there is nothing quite like seeing the sun set behind these special dunes.
Melissa Angel/Google Local
McDonald’s, 720 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201, USA
Deb Clif/Google Local
Roswell, New Mexico, is well known for its alien theme, and that theme extends all the way to their fast-food restaurants. You and your family are sure to get a kick out of the McDonald’s in Roswell, as it is the only UFO-themed McDonalds in the entire world! With such an interesting design and a playground inside, this is a great place to stop for a quick bite.
Eden Explores/Google Local
International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop, 114 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
Kar M/ Google Local
The last stop on your trip is the International UFO Museum and Research Center. This museum will give you more information about the famous 1947 crash that many believe to involve UFOs. The museum is sure to be a hit with tons of fun information and displays.
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Address: Meow Wolf Santa Fe, 1352 Rufina Cir, Santa Fe, NM 87507, USAAddress: 66 Diner, 1405 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USAAddress: White Sands National Park, New Mexico, USAAddress: McDonald’s, 720 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201, USAAddress: International UFO Museum and Research Center and Gift Shop, 114 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88203, USA
