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Old 06-25-2011, 10:45 AM  
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Ok - so at some point this summer, we're loading up and driving from Dallas to Breckenridge. It's about 6-7 hours from here to Amarillo and then another 8-9 hour from there to Breckenridge.

We're thinking about going somewhere within a 4 hour drive of Amarillo for a day or 2 - possibly Santa Fe. And, then driving up to Breckenridge.

I was curious if any of you had suggestions on a good route to take, sites to see ... something that a family with kids (ages 5-9) would enjoy. If it takes us 2-3 days to get to Breckenridge, that's fine - we'll be there for a while, just looking to make it an enjoyable Griswold family vacation and make the drive fun.

Thanks in advance for the suggestions...
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Old 06-25-2011, 10:49 AM   #2
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That drive is going to be really nice just going in a straight line up 285. Just avoid the interstate, that isn't an interesting drive at all.
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Old 06-25-2011, 10:50 AM   #3
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Old 06-25-2011, 10:55 AM   #4
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That drive is going to be really nice just going in a straight line up 285. Just avoid the interstate, that isn't an interesting drive at all.
Gone that way a few times. Speed limit is 70 in Texas and 65 from Oklahoma on north. Scenery is all scrub brush and sage the whole way though. So you're not getting much in that department. But I love that stuff so it doesn't bother me.
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Old 06-25-2011, 11:14 AM   #5
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Old 06-25-2011, 11:23 AM   #6
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Seriously though...I live in Fort Worth (grew up in Wichita Falls) and all of my Dad's family live in Taos so I've taken the first part of your drive about a million times.

If you are wanting a pretty drive and not the fastest route, go like this:

Dallas to Wichita Falls to Amarillo (fast)

Amarillo to Dumas to Dalhart to Clayton NM (fast)

Clayton NM to Springer to Cimmarron (suuuper fast...i think between Clayton and Springer is about a 90 mile stretch of absolute no man's land with good road and little traffic. I've never seen a cop here and you should be safe driving > 100 mph)

Cimmarron to Eagle Nest to Taos (super slow but absolutely beautiful and senic...canyon driving)

Taos to Questa to Costilla to San Luis CO to Alamosa CO (somewhat fast and pretty damn senic...driving in open meadow with giant mountains to your east)

Alamosa to Breckenridge
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Old 06-25-2011, 11:24 AM   #7
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Old 06-25-2011, 11:28 AM   #8
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Santa Fe is really cool with lots to eat and see there.

Taos is really cool too...its a very unique and historic town and I'd say it's worth a night's stay.

I say blast on through Amarillo and don't stop until you get to Santa Fe or Taos. Give yourself more time to enjoy the nice stuff in NM and Colorado. Amarillo is not worth wasting a night's stay over. Get up and leave at 5 and you'll make Taos or Santa Fe by 4 or 5 (you get an extra hour because of the time zone change at the NM border).
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Old 06-25-2011, 11:29 AM   #9
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Seriously though...I live in Fort Worth (grew up in Wichita Falls) and all of my Dad's family live in Taos so I've taken the first part of your drive about a million times.

If you are wanting a pretty drive and not the fastest route, go like this:

Dallas to Wichita Falls to Amarillo (fast)

Amarillo to Dumas to Dalhart to Clayton NM (fast)

Clayton NM to Springer to Cimmarron (suuuper fast...i think between Clayton and Springer is about a 90 mile stretch of absolute no man's land with good road and little traffic. I've never seen a cop here and you should be safe driving > 100 mph)

Cimmarron to Eagle Nest to Taos (super slow but absolutely beautiful and senic...canyon driving)

Taos to Questa to Costilla to San Luis CO to Alamosa CO (somewhat fast and pretty damn senic...driving in open meadow with giant mountains to your east)

Alamosa to Breckenridge
Cool - thanks. Yeah, we're looking to take our time... and enjoy the scenery.
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Old 06-25-2011, 11:35 AM   #10
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Ok - so at some point this summer, we're loading up and driving from Dallas to Breckenridge. It's about 6-7 hours from here to Amarillo and then another 8-9 hour from there to Breckenridge.

We're thinking about going somewhere within a 4 hour drive of Amarillo for a day or 2 - possibly Santa Fe. And, then driving up to Breckenridge.

I was curious if any of you had suggestions on a good route to take, sites to see ... something that a family with kids (ages 5-9) would enjoy. If it takes us 2-3 days to get to Breckenridge, that's fine - we'll be there for a while, just looking to make it an enjoyable Griswold family vacation and make the drive fun.

Thanks in advance for the suggestions...
Skip Santa Fe, IMHO, it's overrated. Hit Taos instead. Then, when you get up into Colorado, try to pass by the Sangre De Cristos mountain range on your way to Breckenridge. Around that same general area is the Great Sand Dunes, epic.

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They'll enjoy the alpine slide.

http://www.gobreck.com/?gclid=CLrN-J...FY9V7AodXlpqMw

You're within 45 minutes of the Bristlecone pine spot I like so much.
In every colorado thread, I encourage people to visit one of my favorite places out there.
This link has a little information and directions. The photos don't do it justice. Oldest trees on earth, above the treeline and with views of gold mines.
http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/trav...ev_068948.html
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They'll enjoy the alpine slide.

http://www.gobreck.com/?gclid=CLrN-J...FY9V7AodXlpqMw

You're within 45 minutes of the Bristlecone pine spot I like so much.
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This link has a little information and directions. The photos don't do it justice. Oldest trees on earth, above the treeline and with views of gold mines.
http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/trav...ev_068948.html

Thanks, I like the Taos suggestion and this one...
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