Southwest · United States
New Mexico
Tailor-made fly-drives across New Mexico.
Discover New Mexico
Our New Mexico specialists craft journeys that pair the headline sights with the small-town discoveries that make a road trip memorable. Every itinerary is built around your travel dates, pace, and interests.
Recommended Drives
Suggested itineraries
10 days
The Classic New Mexico Loop
Route: A circular drive taking in New Mexico's iconic landscapes, gateway towns, and signature stays.
Our most-requested itinerary for first-time visitors to New Mexico — a balance of headline sights and quiet, off-grid retreats.
7 days
New Mexico Hidden Corners
Route: Lesser-known back roads, working ranches, and locally-owned inns across New Mexico.
Designed with our regional partners for travellers who have already seen the postcards and want the unfiltered version.
16 days · Chicago to Santa Monica
Historic Route 66 — Curios, Pit Stops & Diners
Route: Chicago → Springfield IL → St. Louis → Springfield MO → Tulsa → Oklahoma City → Amarillo → Tucumcari → Albuquerque → Holbrook → Flagstaff → Las Vegas → Santa Monica / Los Angeles
The definitive end-to-end Mother Road self-drive — eight states from Lake Michigan to the Pacific, threading neon-lit motels, retro diners, ghost towns and roadside Americana. Tailormade with our DriveAmerica partners with curated overnights including the Wigwam Motel, La Posada and the Blue Swallow.
- •Chicago — Lou Mitchell's, the 'Begin' sign on Adams Street & Joliet's Route 66 Museum
- •Springfield, IL — Lincoln Tomb, Litchfield's Ariston Cafe & the Chain of Rocks Bridge
- •St. Louis — Gateway Arch, Ted Drewes frozen custard & Meramec Caverns
- •Springfield, MO — Route 66 Car Museum, Wagon Wheel Motel & Galena's 'Cars' tribute
- •Tulsa & Oklahoma City — Buck Atom's, the Golden Driller, Pops 66 Soda Ranch & the Milk Bottle Grocery
- •Amarillo — Cadillac Ranch, the U-Drop Inn, Leaning Tower of Texas & Big Texan Steak Ranch
- •Tucumcari & Albuquerque — Blue Swallow Motel, Tee Pee Curios, KiMo Theater & the 66 Diner
- •Holbrook & Flagstaff — Petrified Forest, Wigwam Village #6, La Posada Winslow & the Grand Canyon South Rim
- •Las Vegas — Neon Museum, Mob Museum & the Strip
- •Santa Monica — Roy's Cafe in Amboy, the original McDonald's, Beverly Hills sign & the End of the Trail at the Pier
Top Places To Visit
The unmissable New Mexico
New Mexico's capital city
Begin your journey amid the cultural heart of New Mexico.
A signature national or state park
Untouched landscapes that define the New Mexico experience.
A coastal or scenic byway
An unhurried drive past viewpoints, diners, and small towns.
An iconic small town
Local craftsmanship, regional cuisine, and New Mexico hospitality.
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