14 days in Safford, Albuquerque & Salt Lake City Itinerary

Safford is a city in Graham County, Arizona, United States. Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Frye Mesa Reservoir and then see the sky in a new way at Mount Graham International Observatory.

To see where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Safford online trip itinerary planner.

Portland to Safford is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Portland in July; daily highs in Safford reach 98°F and lows reach 73°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

Explore hidden gems such as ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden and Explora Science Center and Children's Museum. New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and American International Rattlesnake Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Santa Fe (Santa Fe Botanical Garden, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). There's much more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, pause for some photo ops at Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdes monument, take in the spiritual surroundings of San Felipe de Neri Church, and take a stroll through Nob Hill Main Street.

To see other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Albuquerque driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Safford to Albuquerque in 6 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Safford in July: high temperatures in Albuquerque hover around 91°F and lows are around 67°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Salt Lake City.

Utah's capital and most populous city, Salt Lake City boasts a small-town feel, big-city amenities, and plenty of nature on its doorstep.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Clark Planetarium and Pioneer Memorial Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Room Escape Games. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salt Lake City: Provo Canyon (in Provo), Murdock Canal Trail (in Orem) and Ogden (Union Station, John M. Browning Firearms Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: stroll around Liberty Park, learn more about the world around you at Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life, take an in-depth tour of Hutchings Museum, and contemplate the long history of Assembly Hall.

To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Salt Lake City route maker site.

Fly from Albuquerque to Salt Lake City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Salt Lake City can reach 95°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can fly back home.