Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas
(Driving Time: 30 minutes, Distance: 25 miles)
- With its dramatic red canyon walls and hiking trails winding through the rugged landscape, this "Grand Canyon of Texas" offers stunning scenic vistas and opportunities for camping, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
(Driving Time: 4 hours, Distance: 286 miles)
- Soak up the rich artistic culture, explore ancient adobe buildings, and sample delicious Southwestern cuisine in this vibrant city known for its thriving arts scene, historic Pueblo-style architecture, and proximity to outdoor adventures.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico
(Driving Time: 5 hours, Distance: 342 miles)
- Descend into the depths of this remarkable underground cave system, where you'll be awestruck by the massive chambers adorned with Mind-boggling formations like towering stalagmites and delicate soda straws.
Taos, New Mexico
(Driving Time: 5 hours, Distance: 345 miles)
- This charming mountain town offers a taste of authentic Southwestern culture, with its traditional adobe buildings, art galleries, and proximity to the stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains, perfect for hiking and skiing.
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma
(Driving Time: 3.5 hours, Distance: 220 miles)
- Spot free-roaming bison, elk, and other wildlife in their natural habitat while exploring the scenic hiking trails and granite mountains of this unique refuge, which also boasts excellent camping facilities.
Cadillac Ranch, Texas
(Driving Time: 15 minutes, Distance: 10 miles)
- Witness one of the most iconic and quirky roadside attractions in the country – a collection of half-buried Cadillacs jutting out of the ground, inviting visitors to add their own artistic touch with spray paint.