22 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States route planner
Start: Tampa
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Amarillo
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Santa Fe
— 6 nights
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Albuquerque
— 2 nights
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Las Cruces
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El Paso
— 2 nights
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Terlingua
— 2 nights
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Big Bend National Park
— 3 nights
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Odessa
— 2 nights
Drive to Midland International Airport, Fly to Tampa
End: Tampa
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Amarillo — 2 nights
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Yellow Rose of Texas
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amarillo: Canyon (Lighthouse Trail & Palo Duro Canyon State Park). There's much more to do: make a trip to Cadillac Ranch, examine the collection at The RV Museum, wander the wide-open spaces of Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West, and cruise along Route 66.
To find photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Amarillo online vacation planner.
Tampa to Amarillo is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tampa to Amarillo, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tampa in July, expect little chillier with lows of 66°F in Amarillo. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Fe.
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To find photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Amarillo online vacation planner.
Tampa to Amarillo is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tampa to Amarillo, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tampa in July, expect little chillier with lows of 66°F in Amarillo. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe — 6 nights
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City Different
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Santa Fe: Taos (Taos Pueblo & Rio Grande Gorge Bridge) and Cochiti Pueblo (Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument & Canyon Trail). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Loretto Chapel, admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, and shop like a local with Nedra Matteucci Galleries.
Plan trip to Santa Fe with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can drive from Amarillo to Santa Fe in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Amarillo to Santa Fe, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amarillo in July, Santa Fe is a bit cooler at night with lows of 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Albuquerque.
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Plan trip to Santa Fe with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can drive from Amarillo to Santa Fe in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Amarillo to Santa Fe, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amarillo in July, Santa Fe is a bit cooler at night with lows of 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Albuquerque.
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Albuquerque — 2 nights
Duke City
Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Felipe de Neri Church, then take a stroll through Albuquerque Old Town, and then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.
For reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Albuquerque tour planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Albuquerque takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 67°F in Albuquerque. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Las Cruces.
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For reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Albuquerque tour planner.
Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Albuquerque takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Santa Fe in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 67°F in Albuquerque. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Las Cruces.
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Las Cruces — 2 nights
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On the 19th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Old Mesilla Village, appreciate the history behind Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica San Albino Catholic Church. On the 20th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the eclectic array of goods at Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces and then stroll around Dripping Springs Natural Area.
For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Las Cruces road trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Albuquerque to Las Cruces takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Las Cruces are 94°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to El Paso.
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For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Las Cruces road trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Albuquerque to Las Cruces takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Las Cruces are 94°F, while nighttime lows are 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to drive to El Paso.
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El Paso — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at El Paso Zoo and then explore the striking landscape at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: cruise along Scenic Drive - Overlook.
For photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read El Paso driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Las Cruces to El Paso takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 97°F, and evening lows to 73°F. On the 22nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Terlingua.
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For photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read El Paso driving holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Las Cruces to El Paso takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 97°F, and evening lows to 73°F. On the 22nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Terlingua.
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Terlingua — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): see the interesting displays at Stillwell Store - Hallie's Hall of Fame Museum and then look for gifts at Many Stones. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the different monuments and memorials at Ghost Town Texas and then identify plant and animal life at Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center.
To find photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Terlingua journey planner.
Traveling by car from El Paso to Terlingua takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 1 hour. July in Terlingua sees daily highs of 99°F and lows of 76°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Big Bend National Park.
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To find photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Terlingua journey planner.
Traveling by car from El Paso to Terlingua takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Central Standard Time is 1 hour. July in Terlingua sees daily highs of 99°F and lows of 76°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Big Bend National Park.
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Big Bend National Park — 3 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): stroll through Lost Mine Trail and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Chisos Mountains. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the stunning scenery at Santa Elena Canyon and then explore and take pictures at Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.
For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Big Bend National Park journey builder site.
You can drive from Terlingua to Big Bend National Park in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In July, daytime highs in Big Bend National Park are 99°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Odessa.
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For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Big Bend National Park journey builder site.
You can drive from Terlingua to Big Bend National Park in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In July, daytime highs in Big Bend National Park are 99°F, while nighttime lows are 76°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Odessa.
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Odessa — 2 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Odessa: Permian Basin Petroleum Museum (in Midland) and Monahans Sandhills State Park (in Monahans).
To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Odessa trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Odessa takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Odessa, expect temperatures between 96°F during the day and 73°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Odessa trip itinerary planning website.
Traveling by car from Big Bend National Park to Odessa takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Odessa, expect temperatures between 96°F during the day and 73°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
