"Eastward I go by force; but westward I go free."
-Henry David Thoreau
This summer we're planning a motorcycle trip out west. Below is our tentative itinerary. We probably won't be able to see and do all of this in just a week. We may have to save a few places for our next trip!
What should we see?!?!
Saturday - DFW to Amarillo, TX
- Caprock Canyons State Park
- Panhandle Plains Historic Museum
- The Helium Centennial Time Columns Monument
- Pizza Planet - Pizza!
Sunday - Amarillo, TX to Santa Fe, NM
- Hilton Buffalo Thunder Casino & Resort
- El Santuario De Chimayo
- Loretto Chapel - Mystery Spiral Staircase
- Maria's New Mexican Kitchen
- Los Amigos Cafe
- El Farol - Santa Fe's Oldest Restaurant & Cantina
- Bobcat Bite - Green Chili Burger
- The Shed - Christmas Enchiladas
- Santa Fe Brewing Company
- Second Street Brewery - Alex Maryol playing at the Railyard 2-5pm
- La Fonda Hotel
- La Posada Hotel
- Potrero Trading Post (Vigil Store)
Monday - Santa Fe, NM, to Jemez Springs, NM, to Durango, CO
Tuesday - Durango, CO to Mesa Verde National Park
- Mesa Verde
- Animas River Trail
- Irish Embassy Pub
- Lady Falconburgh's Barley Exchange
- Steamworks Brewing Company
- Carver Brewing Company
Wednesday - Durango,CO (via Million Dollar Highway)to Montrose, CO, Gunnison, CO, Salida, CO
Thursday - Montrose/Gunnison/Salida to Red River, NM
Friday - Red River, NM to Amarillo, TX
Saturday - Amarillo, TX to DFW