19 days in United States Itinerary

Dripping Springs is an incorporated town in Hays County, Texas, United States, 21 miles southwest of Austin. On the 2nd (Mon), relax in the rural setting at Texas Hill Country Olive Company, do a tasting at Solaro Estate, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Hamilton Pool Preserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue): gain some tasty knowledge on Discover Texas Wine Tours, LLC. and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Twisted X Brewing Company.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Dripping Springs online sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Austin Bergstrom International Airport, San Antonio International Airport and Randolph Air Force Base. In October, daytime highs in Dripping Springs are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Alpine.

Alpine is a city in and the county seat of Brewster County, Texas, United States. On the 4th (Wed), see the interesting displays at Museum of the Big Bend, then pick up some local products at Murphy St. Raspa, then sample the tasty concoctions at Big Bend Brewing Company, and finally steep yourself in history at Mariscal Mine.

To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Alpine tour itinerary planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Dripping Springs to Alpine. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Dripping Springs in October, with highs in Alpine at 30°C and lows at 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Marfa.

Marfa is a city in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas, located between the Davis Mountains and Big Bend National Park. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): stop by Marfa Book Company, examine the collection at Marfa and Presidio County Museum, and then take in the exciting artwork at Judd Foundation.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Marfa day trip app.

Marfa is just a short distance from Alpine. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Alpine in October since evenings lows in Marfa dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Fort Davis.

Fort Davis is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jeff Davis County, Texas, United States. On the 6th (Fri), admire the majestic nature at Davis Mountains State Park, then contemplate the long history of Fort Davis National Historic Site, then view the masterpieces at Wild Rose Gallery, and finally look for gifts at Davis Mt. Broom Shop. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sat): stroll through Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center & Botanical Gardens, see the sky in a new way at McDonald Observatory, and then explore and take pictures at Davis Mountain Scenic Loop.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Fort Davis online vacation planner.

Fort Davis is very close to Marfa. In October, daily temperatures in Fort Davis can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can drive to Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

The canyons, cacti, and thorny bushes of the southern New Mexico desert hide one of the U.S.'s great subterranean geological wonders, Carlsbad Caverns National Park.

On the 8th (Sun), explore the striking landscape at Lion's Tail, take in the dramatic natural features at Giant Dome, then get outside with Carlsbad Caverns Natural Entrance Tour, and finally explore the fascinating underground world of Big Room.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park vacation planning tool.

You can drive from Fort Davis to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in 4 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Fort Davis to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in October, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Roswell.

Famed as the site of a purported UFO crash in 1947, the Roswell of today offers much more than alien research opportunities.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): see the interesting displays at International UFO Museum and Research Center, take in the exciting artwork at Tokay Beaded Art, then steep yourself in history at Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico - BY APPOINTMENT 24 HOURS AHEAD, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Downtown Historic District.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Roswell trip planning app.

Drive from Carlsbad Caverns National Park to Roswell in 3 hours. In October, daytime highs in Roswell are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Alamogordo.

Alamogordo is the seat of Otero County, New Mexico, United States. Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): get a new perspective on nature at Tularosa Basin Museum of History, learn about winemaking at McGinn's PistachioLand, and then examine the collection at Shroud Exhibit and Museum.

To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Alamogordo trip planner.

Traveling by car from Roswell to Alamogordo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Clayton.

Clayton is a town and county seat of Union County, New Mexico, United States. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Rita Blanca/Kiowa National Grassland.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Clayton day trip planning website.

You can drive from Alamogordo to Clayton in 6 hours. In October, Clayton is slightly colder than Alamogordo - with highs of 25°C and lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Taos.

Many residents have shunned fast-paced city living for Taos's laid-back vibe and blend of Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Thu): take in the exciting artwork at Rottenstone Pottery, then admire the masterpieces at Millicent Rogers Museum, then shop like a local with Taos Clay Studio, and finally admire the majestic nature at Kit Carson Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Blumenschein Home & Museum, view the masterpieces at Two Graces, then delve into the distant past at Taos Pueblo, then examine the collection at Mabel Dodge Luhan Historic House, and finally make a trip to Taos County Courthouse Murals.

To find reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Taos online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Clayton to Taos in 3.5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Clayton in October; daily highs in Taos reach 21°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Santa Fe.

Santa Fe continuously ranks among the world's top holiday destinations, attracting visitors with its unusual combination of scenic beauty, rich history, cultural diversity, and high concentration of performing arts venues, fine restaurants, and interesting attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Nedra Matteucci Galleries, take in the spiritual surroundings of San Miguel Chapel, then go for a walk through Keshi, and finally steep yourself in history at El Rancho de las Golondrinas. On the 15th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, then examine the collection at Palace of the Governors, then examine the collection at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, and finally stop by Canyon Road.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Santa Fe travel route website.

Getting from Taos to Santa Fe by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Taos in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 5°C in Santa Fe. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Flagstaff.

Sitting at an elevation of 2,135 m (7,000 ft) and just a short trip from the Grand Canyon and other natural wonders, the city of Flagstaff attracts outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.

On the 16th (Mon), examine the collection at Museum of Northern Arizona, take a memorable drive along Oak Creek Vista Point, and then steep yourself in history at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Tue): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, then hike along Brin's Mesa Trail, and then view the masterpieces at Navarro Gallery & Sculpture Garden.

To see maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Flagstaff journey planner.

Getting from Santa Fe to Flagstaff by car takes about 6 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Flagstaff when traveling from Santa Fe in October, with lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): examine the collection at Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, then browse the exhibits of New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Albuquerque Old Town, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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You can fly from Flagstaff to Albuquerque in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, Albuquerque is somewhat warmer than Flagstaff - with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Dripping Springs.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): relax in the rural setting at Onion Creek Kitchens at Juniper Hills Farm, do a tasting at Hawk's Shadow Winery, then sample the fine beverages at Treaty Oak Distilling, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Family Business Beer Company. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Fri): view the masterpieces at TASTE Wine Art, take in the exciting artwork at Texcetera, then examine the collection at The Sauer-Beckmann Farmstead Tours, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Garrison Brothers Distillery, and finally learn about winemaking at Hahne Estates Winery.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Dripping Springs trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Albuquerque to Dripping Springs. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Albuquerque in October; daily highs in Dripping Springs reach 34°C and lows reach 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.