One of the questions we get asked the most after spending more than three months traveling Route 66 is, “What was your favorite part?” Josh never hesitates with his answer: the diners. Sure, the roadside attractions, quirky museums, and historic landmarks are what draw most people to the Mother Road,…
Located about 15 miles southeast of Roswell, Bottomless Lakes State Park is one of the most unique places to go camping in New Mexico. Instead of a single lake, the park is made up of a chain of eight lakes that are actually deep sinkholes, ranging from 17 to 90…
After a week exploring the quirky roadside stops and art-filled stretches of Amarillo, we made our way west to Albuquerque, one of the most iconic cities along Route 66 and a stop we had been looking forward to on this trip. Sitting right in the middle of our journey (with…
If you’ve ever spotted the World’s Largest Pistachio rising out of the New Mexico desert and wondered if it was worth pulling over… the answer is yes. McGinn’s PistachioLand is one of those quirky roadside attractions that starts with a photo op and quickly turns into a full experience. Located…
During our month-long stay in New Mexico, we spent a week based in Alamogordo, which made it the perfect time to finally visit the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Perched above the Tularosa Basin and closely tied to nearby White Sands Missile Range, this museum tells the story of…
If you’re looking for things to do in Albuquerque that work for both adults and kids, ABQ BioPark is one of the city’s biggest and most well-rounded attractions. Made up of the ABQ BioPark Zoo, Aquarium, Botanic Garden, and nearby Tingley Beach, this expansive complex is designed to connect visitors…