4-Day Adventure in Texas and New Mexico Itinerary

Begin your day early with a drive to Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Once there, enjoy a light breakfast you packed or grab something on the way. Start your adventure with a hike on the McKittrick Canyon Trail, known for its stunning fall foliage and diverse wildlife.

Continue exploring the park by visiting the Pine Springs Visitor Center. Here you can learn more about the park's history and natural features. Enjoy a picnic lunch in one of the designated areas within the park.

After a full day of hiking and exploring, drive back towards El Paso and stop by Salt + Honey Bakery Cafe for a relaxing dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients.

Drive early to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Start your visit with breakfast at one of the nearby cafes before heading into the caverns. Begin your exploration with the Natural Entrance Tour which takes you 750 feet below ground into an otherworldly landscape.

After exploring the caverns, take a break for lunch at one of the picnic areas outside. In the afternoon, join one of the ranger-led tours that delve deeper into specific parts of this vast underground system.

Drive back towards El Paso in time for dinner at L & J Cafe, known for its authentic Tex-Mex cuisine.

Start your day with breakfast at The Duck Coffee Company, where you can enjoy freshly brewed coffee and pastries before heading out to explore Wichita Falls.

Participate in Wichita Falls Scavenger Hunt, which will take you through various historical sites and landmarks around town while solving fun puzzles along the way. For lunch, stop by Gypsy Kit Cafe for some creative American fare.

End your day with dinner at McBride's Steakhouse, renowned for its perfectly cooked steaks and cozy atmosphere.