8 days in Abilene & Albuquerque Itinerary

Abilene is a city in Taylor and Jones counties in West Texas, United States. On the 10th (Mon), examine the collection at Frontier Texas! and then explore the world behind art at The Grace Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Abilene Zoo, then admire the masterpieces at Old Jail Art Center, and then contemplate the long history of Taylor County History Center.

To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Abilene online journey builder.

San Diego to Abilene is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from San Diego to Abilene, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from San Diego in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Abilene, with highs around 95°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can travel to Albuquerque.

Albuquerque remains one of the state's secret jewels, as its tourist attractions are often overshadowed by the more popular holiday destination of Santa Fe.

Get in touch with nature at Pecos National Historical Park and River Rafting & Tubing. Bring the kids along to Albuquerque Old Town and Palace of the Governors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Albuquerque: Bradbury Science Museum (in Los Alamos), Jemez Springs (Jemez Hot Springs: Home of The Giggling Springs & Jemez Springs Bath House) and Santa Fe (San Miguel Chapel & El Rancho de las Golondrinas). The adventure continues: have fun and explore at Explora Science Center and Children's Museum of Albuquerque.

To see ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Albuquerque online journey planner.

You can drive from Abilene to Albuquerque in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Abilene to Albuquerque. Traveling from Abilene in July, Albuquerque is a bit cooler at night with lows of 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.