Start your quest for your ultimate New Mexico vacation by browsing through the books listed below. Choose five to seven places you think you might enjoy visiting and list them.

• Harrison, James. The Young People's Atlas of the United States KingFisher-Larousse Kingfisher Chambers Incorporated,New York, 1996
• Brindell, Dennis. NEW MEXICO, From Seas to Shining Sea, Childrens Press, Chicago,1993
• Aylesworth,Thomas G. and Aylesworth,Virginia L. The Southwest Discovering America,Chelsea House Publications,Philadelphia,1996
• Pelta,Kathy NEW MEXICO First Avenue Edition, Lerner Publications Company, Minneapolis 1993
• Thompson, NEW MEXICO Portrait of America, Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publications, Austin, Texas,1996

Below you will find some interesting attractions to explore and learn more about. Many of these sites will give valuable information on opening/closing times, activities/tours, prices for admission, etc. Remember to estimate cost for two people.

Northern New Mexico

• Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano - Travel to a moon like place.
• Aztec Ruins - Are they really Aztec?
• Aztec Ruins National Monumnet - Explore these ruins.
• Four Corners - See the Shiprock Pinnicle.
• Santa Fe - Find many things to see and do.
• Chaco Canyon - Explore some ancient Native American culture.

Central New Mexico

• Central New Mexico and Albuquerque - Descriptions of things to do in this area.
• International Space Museum - An out of this world place to visit.
• White Sand National Monument - White sand?
• Petroglyph National Monument - Discover a special place for the Pueblo Indians.

Southern New Mexico

• Carlsbad Cavern - Learn about the caverns.
• Carlsbad Caverns - Another place to explore the caverns from.
• Gila National Park - Hike through the breath taking mountains.
• Gila Cliff Dwellings - See the villages in the rocks.

Other Sites

• Missions of New Mexico - Visit the many missions in New Mexico.
• Caves in the U.S.A. - Travel below the surface.
• National Parks Service of Mexico - Breathe in the fresh air.
• New Mexico Cities and Towns - Drive to some beautiful and quaint places.

Additional Information

Use the travel guide to help you fill in any missing information you were unable to gather using the links. You may also consider other attractions in these books. Remember to keep in mind the cost at these attractions.

• Harbert, Nancy. New Mexico - Compass American Guides, Fodor's Travel Publication, NY, 1996
• Casey, Robert L. Journey to the High Southwest, The Globe Pequot Press, Old Saybrook, 1997

Please remember to ask for adult assistance when you reach this point. Air fare can take quite a chunk out of your travel allowance so shop around. Try to locate a flight that will place you fairly close to the area you plan to spend the most time in. Don't forget to select round trip for two people.

New Mexico is the fifth largest state and you will need a car to get around. Remember to choose a vehicle that meets your needs. This is another area were you need to have adult assistance.

After a day of exploring the attractions In New Mexico you will require at good night's sleep. Choose the logding according to where you plan to spend most of your time. If you are planning to visit places in different regions of the state you will more than likely have to set up lodging arrangements close to these other areas. Please make sure you have adult assistance.