The Historic Santa Fe Trail Highlights (Self Drive)
❮The Historic Santa Fe Trail Highlights (Self Drive)
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This 7 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 8 days
- Hotel for 2 nights in Kansas City, MO
- Hotel for 2 nights in Dodge City
- Hotel for 1 night in Raton Pass
- Hotel for 2 nights in Santa Fe
Driving Time
Kansas City, MO - Dodge City: 5 hrs. 20 mins. approx.
Dodge City - Raton Pass: 4 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Raton Pass - Santa Fe: 2 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
The Santa Fe Trail was the most important route to the West from the Missouri River to Santa Fe, New Mexico, before the era of the railroads. With this Self-Drive Package explore its main states and emblematic cities. Start in Missouri, visiting Kansas City (known for its barbecue, jazz heritage and fountains), then, continue to Kansas State, with a stay in Dodge City (the gateway to the -West history-, became a rowdy town famous for its saloons, outlaws, and Boot Hill Cemetery). After that, drive to New Mexico, spending unforgettable moments in Raton Pass (was one of the most important, segments of the Mountain Branch of the Santa Fe Trail), and finally, Santa Fe (New Mexico's state capital city). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Kansas City, MO
Day 1Arrive to Kansas City, MO
Overnight in Kansas City, MODay 2Overnight in Kansas City, MODay 3Departing from Kansas City, MO
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Dodge City, KS
Day 3Arrive to Dodge City, KS
Overnight in Dodge City, KSDay 4Overnight in Dodge City, KSDay 5Departing from Dodge City, KS
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Raton Pass, NM
Day 5Arrive to Raton Pass, NM
Overnight in Raton Pass, NMDay 6Departing from Raton Pass, NM
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Santa Fe, NM
Day 6Arrive to Santa Fe, NM
Overnight in Santa Fe, NMDay 7Overnight in Santa Fe, NMDay 8Departing from Santa Fe, NM
USA
Hot dogs, Hollywood, Historical Personalities, Baseball, Mount Rushmore, The Grand Canyon, American Football, and the Golden Gate Bridge are just a few of the iconic landmarks, foods, and sports that the United States of American is known for. The USA is the most dominant economic and military powerhouse in the entire world, the most famous country in the world. The US is known for its sports, good culture, music, movies, technological innovations, and historical personalities. From the glitz and glam of Hollywood filled with movie stars and celebrities to the stunning coastlines of the Gulf of Mexico and the wild shores of Maine, the US offers 50 states to visit boasting a variety of landscapes and stunning attractions.
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Kansas City, MO
Kansas City sits on Missouri's western edge, straddling the border with Kansas. It's known for its barbecue, jazz heritage and fountains. Downtown, the American Jazz Museum shares a building with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, with giant shuttlecocks out front, houses nearly 40,000 works of art, from ancient to contemporary collections.
Explore The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City Zoo, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, American Jazz Museum and much more. -
Dodge City, KS
Dodge City is in southwest Kansas. Boot Hill Museum celebrates the city's frontier past with a recreated Old West street, gunfight re-enactments and historic buildings, like the former Fort Dodge jail. Located at the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame, the Gunfighters Wax Museum features life-size sculptures of legendary figures Wyatt Earp and Sitting Bull. The Home of Stone Museum retains its original 1881 furnishings.
Explore the Boot Hill Museum, Wright Park Zoo, Wright Park, Ford County Lake and much more. -
Raton Pass, NM
The Raton Pass has served as an important transportation corridor since at least the start of the Santa Fe Trail in 1821. The pass has often been seen as a symbol of the trail’s hardships and of the boundary between Anglo and Hispanic cultures. The majority of the Trail followed one path, eventually splitting up into two branches in western Kansas: the Cimarron Route and the Mountain Branch. For some, discovering the Santa Fe Trail is a rewarding opportunity for reflection, while others enjoy the fantastic scenery it provides while uncovering the historical markers along the way.
Explore the Santa Fe Trail, Sugarite Canyon State Park, Raton Museum, Trinidad History Museum, Outdoor Adventure, and so much more. -
Santa Fe, NM
The picturesque city of Santa Fe is a vibrant and charming location, one of the worlds top travel destinations. Nestled between the mountains and the desert, the city is known for its scenic beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor activities. Discover the cities music and arts and entertainment scene with the Santa Fe Opera, interesting museums, and festivals like the Fiesta de Santa Fe. New Mexicos capital city, provides visitors with fantastic desert landscapes, incredible sightseeing opportunities, and cultural exposure that reminds us of what America is all about.
Explore the Georgia Ofeeffe Museum, New Mexico Museum of Art, The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis od Assisi, Santa Fe Plaza, Loretto Chapel and much more.
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Explore The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Worlds of Fun, Kansas City Zoo, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, American Jazz Museum and much more.
Explore the Boot Hill Museum, Wright Park Zoo, Wright Park, Ford County Lake and much more.
Explore the Santa Fe Trail, Sugarite Canyon State Park, Raton Museum, Trinidad History Museum, Outdoor Adventure, and so much more.
Explore the Georgia Ofeeffe Museum, New Mexico Museum of Art, The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis od Assisi, Santa Fe Plaza, Loretto Chapel and much more.