Stop and walk along Coronado State Monument in Sandoval County, start of Jemez Mountain Scenic Byway to Jemez
Continue on Hwy 550 to Hwy 4
On Hwy 4, turn right at exit 290 to Ponderosa, follow road to Ponderosa Winery for wine tasting
Return to Hwy 4 north to Jemez Pueblo. Stop into Walatowa Visitor Center and set up Red Rocks Canyon Trail guided walk for next day (hours vary upon season)
Drive across street for Indian Taco, fry bread or other locally made pueblo food and enjoy the beautiful red rock mesas while eating
Continue on Hwy 4, turn west on NM 485 to historic Gilman Tunnels
Get back on Hwy 4 to Jemez Springs
Visit Jemez Fine Art Gallery and/or Jemez Artisans (across the street from each other)
Check in to hotel
Dinner at Los Ojos Saloon and Restaurant or Highway 4 Cafe (check weekly and seasonal hours)
Nighttime soak outdoors at Jemez Hot Springs under the starry night sky
Day Two
Breakfast at Highway 4 Cafe
Visit Jemez Historic Site; walk along self guided 1.5 mile interpretive trail
Get on Hwy 4, head north to Soda Dam. Walk around, take photos.
Continue north 17 miles on Hwy. 4 past Battleship Rock (to right) to Valles Caldera National Preserve. Check out visitor center, hike one of several hiking trails.
Return south towards Jemez Springs. Stop at Weekends or other shops (link to shopping page) for locally made gifts
Lunch back in Village at Stage Stop restaurant
Continue south along Hwy. 4 to Walatowa Visitor Center to take guided Red Rocks Canyon Trail Tour.
Alternate extended stay options, north of Jemez along Jemez Mountain Scenic Byway Trail.
