🌻 ❀️ Anniversary Adventure 2027

Our Great American Road Trip

Grand Canyon. Yosemite. Death Valley. Las Vegas. One anniversary, a lot of miles, and another adventure together.

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Departure: Friday, March 12, 2027 Β· 3:00 PM Central Time
πŸ’ Happy anniversary 2027!

Hotel Stay Schedule

🌻 Amarillo

Check inMarch 12 Β· 3:00 PM
Check outMarch 13 Β· 12:00 PM

🌻 Grand Canyon

Check inMarch 13 Β· 4:00 PM
Check outMarch 15 Β· 11:00 AM

🌻 Yosemite

Check inMarch 15 Β· 4:00 PM
Check outMarch 18 Β· 11:00 AM

🌻 Las Vegas

Check inMarch 18 Β· 3:00 PM
Check outMarch 19 Β· 11:00 AM

Itinerary - Anniversary Roadtrip!

Drive estimates based on Google Maps. An extra 30 mins has been allotted for gas and break stops.

MAR 13

Amarillo β†’ Grand Canyon

Planned departure around 7:00 AM Central.

Maps drive10 hr 12 min
Break buffer+ 30 min
Planned road time10 hr 42 min
Est. arrival4:42 PM Arizona time
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Love's Travel Stop Β· TucumcariRecommended
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Love's Travel Stop Β· GallupRecommended
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Love's Travel Stop Β· WilliamsTop off here
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πŸ“ Sightseeing / Stretch Stops
Cadillac Ranch Β· AmarilloRight off the I-40 frontage road. Easy photo stop before heading west.10–25 min
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Route 66 Monument Β· TucumcariFast Route 66 photo stop with easy access back to I-40.10–20 min
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Blue Hole Β· Santa RosaBright-blue spring and a good place to stretch your legs without a major detour.20–40 min
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Painted Desert / Petrified Forest Β· Exit 311The north entrance is directly off I-40. Good for views, restrooms, a short walk, and a quick taste of the park.30–60 min
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Standin' on the Corner Β· WinslowSmall downtown Route 66 photo stop a few minutes off I-40.15–30 min
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Meteor Crater Β· Exit 233Very close to the I-40 corridor, but this is the one to choose only if you want a longer paid attraction stop.60–90+ min
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🏜️ Grand Canyon Options
Duck on a Rock Viewpoint Roadside canyon viewpoint along Desert View Drive with the famous duck-shaped rock formation.
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Grandview Point Wide panoramic South Rim views with several bends of the Colorado River visible to the east.
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Grandview Lookout Tower Historic fire lookout south of the rim with panoramic forest and canyon views. Access is via Forest Road 310.
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Moran Point Colorful canyon overlook known for especially clear views of multiple rock layers.
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Tusayan Ruin / Pueblo Site Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site near Desert View with a short self-guided trail.
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Desert View Watchtower Historic Mary Colter-designed watchtower at Desert View with canyon and Colorado River views.
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Grand Canyon Visitor Center Main South Rim visitor center with trip information, parking, shuttle access, and a short walk to Mather Point.
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Hopi House Historic 1905 Pueblo-style building on the rim featuring American Indian arts, crafts, and architecture.
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Kolb Studio Historic photography studio perched on the canyon rim beside the Bright Angel Trail.
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MAR 15

Grand Canyon β†’ Yosemite Valley

Planned departure at 7:00 AM Arizona time.

Maps drive11 hr 58 min
Break buffer+ 30 min
Planned road time12 hr 28 min
Est. arrival7:28 PM PDT
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Love's Travel Stop Β· KingmanRecommended
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Love's Travel Stop Β· BarstowRecommended
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Love's Travel Stop Β· BakersfieldTop off here
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πŸ“ Sightseeing / Stretch Stops
Historic Route 66 Β· SeligmanQuirky Route 66 town just off I-40 with murals, old signs, and quick photo stops.20–40 min
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Kingman Powerhouse / Route 66 MuseumVisitor center and Route 66 museum in one compact stop near the highway.30–60 min
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Harvey House / Route 66 Museum Β· BarstowHistoric railroad depot and Route 66 stop only a short hop from the freeway.30–60 min
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Tehachapi Depot MuseumCompact railroad-history stop close to CA-58 if the timing works.30–45 min
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MAR 18

Yosemite β†’ Death Valley

Planned departure at 7:00 AM Pacific time.

Maps drive6 hr 37 min
Break buffer+ 30 min
Planned road time7 hr 07 min
Est. arrival2:07 PM PDT
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Love's Travel Stop Β· BakersfieldRecommended
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Fastrip Β· RidgecrestTop off here
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Red Rock Canyon State Park Β· Highway 14Colorful desert cliffs almost directly off Highway 14. Great quick scenic break if your route passes this way.20–45 min
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Maturango Museum Β· RidgecrestSmall Mojave Desert museum that pairs nicely with the Ridgecrest fuel stop.30–60 min
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MAR 19

Las Vegas β†’ Albuquerque

Planned departure at 7:00 AM Pacific time.

Maps drive8 hr 24 min
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Planned road time8 hr 54 min
Est. arrival4:54 PM MDT
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Love's Travel Stop Β· KingmanRecommended
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Love's Travel Stop Β· WilliamsBackup
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Love's Travel Stop Β· GallupRecommended
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πŸ“ Sightseeing / Stretch Stops
Kingman Powerhouse / Route 66 MuseumEasy Route 66 history stop near I-40.30–60 min
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Historic Route 66 Β· SeligmanGood photo-and-stretch stop with classic Mother Road scenery.20–40 min
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Standin' on the Corner Β· WinslowQuick Route 66 photo stop a few minutes off I-40.15–30 min
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Painted Desert / Petrified Forest Β· Exit 311Direct I-40 access for desert views, a short walk, and visitor facilities.30–60 min
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MAR 20

Albuquerque β†’ Home

Planned departure at 7:00 AM Mountain time.

Maps drive9 hr 26 min
Break buffer+ 30 min
Planned road time9 hr 56 min
Est. arrival home5:56 PM CDT
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β›½ Fuel / Break Stops
Love's Travel Stop Β· TucumcariRecommended
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Buc-ee's Β· AmarilloRecommended
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Love's Travel Stop Β· QuanahBackup
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πŸ“ Sightseeing / Stretch Stops
Blue Hole Β· Santa RosaQuick scenic stop near the I-40 corridor and a good place to walk around.20–40 min
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Route 66 Monument Β· TucumcariVery easy Route 66 photo stop before getting back on I-40.10–20 min
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Cadillac Ranch Β· AmarilloFree roadside art installation directly off the I-40 frontage road.10–25 min
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