8 days in New Mexico, Arizona & Colorado Itinerary
Created using Inspirock United States vacation planner
Start: Minneapolis
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Santa Fe
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Phoenix
— 1 night
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Grand Canyon National Park
— 4 nights
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Sedona
— 1 night
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Colorado Springs
— 1 night
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End: Minneapolis
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Santa Fe — 1 day
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Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, take in the pleasant sights at Keshi, then view the masterpieces at Nedra Matteucci Galleries, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Absolute Nirvana Spa & Gardens.
To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Santa Fe visit planner.
Minneapolis to Santa Fe is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Minneapolis in April: highs in Santa Fe hover around 67°F, while lows dip to 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Phoenix.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Santa Fe visit planner.
Minneapolis to Santa Fe is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Mountain Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Minneapolis in April: highs in Santa Fe hover around 67°F, while lows dip to 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Phoenix.
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Phoenix — 1 night
On the 29th (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of Mesa Temple & Visitors' Center, then see Off-Road Tours, then see the interesting displays at Musical Instrument Museum, and finally take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.
To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Phoenix travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Santa Fe to Phoenix in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Santa Fe in April: high temperatures in Phoenix hover around 88°F and lows are around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Grand Canyon National Park.
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To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Phoenix travel itinerary planner.
You can fly from Santa Fe to Phoenix in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Prepare for much hotter weather when traveling from Santa Fe in April: high temperatures in Phoenix hover around 88°F and lows are around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Grand Canyon National Park.
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Grand Canyon National Park — 4 nights
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On the 1st (Mon), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. Next up on the itinerary: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, get great views at Navajo Point, get curious at Yavapai Geology Museum, and hike along Rim Trail.
For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park trip builder site.
Drive from Phoenix to Grand Canyon National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. Traveling from Phoenix in April, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be colder, temps between 62°F and 26°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can travel to Sedona.
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For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Grand Canyon National Park trip builder site.
Drive from Phoenix to Grand Canyon National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. Traveling from Phoenix in April, expect Grand Canyon National Park to be colder, temps between 62°F and 26°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can travel to Sedona.
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Sedona — 1 night
Red Rock Country
On the 4th (Thu), take in the dramatic natural features at Cathedral Rock, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chapel of the Holy Cross, and then see Off-Road Tours.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Sedona trip itinerary builder site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, you will find days in Sedona are somewhat warmer (78°F), and nights are warmer (54°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Colorado Springs.
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To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Sedona trip itinerary builder site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Sedona. Traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May, you will find days in Sedona are somewhat warmer (78°F), and nights are warmer (54°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Colorado Springs.
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Colorado Springs — 1 night
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On the 5th (Fri), stroll around Garden of the Gods and then see the interesting displays at Penrose Heritage Museum.
For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs online tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Sedona to Colorado Springs in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, Colorado Springs is little chillier than Sedona - with highs of 68°F and lows of 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Colorado Springs online tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Sedona to Colorado Springs in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, Colorado Springs is little chillier than Sedona - with highs of 68°F and lows of 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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New Mexico travel guide
Land of Enchantment
New Mexico is a land of distinctive regional cuisine and a thriving art scene, centered around the state's cosmopolitan urban centers. Once a Spanish colony claimed by 16th-century conquistadores, New Mexico remains the home of a large Spanish-speaking population and plenty of historical places to visit. The state also contains many Native American communities, sheltering a traditional way of life irretrievably lost in most other places in the country. With large tracts of sparsely inhabited land, the state is a great vacation destination for those who want to discover one of the world's last truly untamed regions, interspersed by only a few ancient pueblos and centuries-old missionary churches.
Arizona travel guide
The Grand Canyon State
Known as the "Grand Canyon State," Arizona boasts dense forests, deep gorges, sprawling national parks, and modern ski resorts. Native American reservations take up about a quarter of the state, housing several tribes and offering visitors a chance to discover the varied cultures of the country's indigenous population. A patchwork of diverse tourist attractions, Arizona features exclusive golf courses and upscale shops, as well as cactus-covered canyons and stretches of desolate desert straight out of old Westerns, perfect for a vacation far from the city bustle. Though the state still clings to its Old West flavor, its busy college towns packed with young students from around the world exude a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Colorado travel guide
The Centennial State
Home to diverse natural ecosystems, Colorado boasts numerous ski resorts, vineyards, canyons, fossil-rich national parks, rugged natural trails, and picturesque scenic drives. Arguably the greatest of Colorado's many natural wonders is Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in the North American Rockies. The state's natural beauty inspired the opening lyrics of the song "America the Beautiful." Aside from its abundant unspoiled wilderness, Colorado also offers many urban attractions, including award-winning restaurants and nationally praised microbreweries. With an extensive system of highways and railroads, the state provides visitors on vacation with a chance to explore this largely untamed part of the country by car or train.
