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6 Incredible Road Trip Stops from Albuquerque to Colorado Springs and Everywhere in Between

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6 Incredible Road Trip Stops from Albuquerque to Colorado Springs and Everywhere in Between

A road trip to Houston isn't just about the destination. Along the way between Albuquerque and Colorado Springs, we collected best routes, top things to do, and best ways that help you plan an ultimate road trip. The distance between two cities with 4 stops is 400 miles, it will spend about 7.5 hours. There are two routes you can take if you’re traveling Albuquerque to Colorado Springs. You can take I-25 N to set out and take US-50 W to US Hwy 285 S to come back. Make your road trip from Albuquerque to Colorado Springs an unforgettable one by visiting these list stops found between the two cities.

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Road Trip from Albuquerque to Colorado Springs

Routes

Albuquerque - Santa Fe - Taos - Maxwell - Trinidad - Colorado Springs - Canon City - Albuquerque

Road Trip from Albuquerque to Colorado Springs

San Miguel Chapel (Santa Fe)

San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the United States. The earliest documentation of the churches existence is from 1628, so it is assumed to be built before that time. From the outside it looks like it was made in the Southwest style and born of the very dirt and dust that surrounds it. It looks old, but this is actually a restoration job. New mud on old adobe bricks.

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Taos Pueblo (Taos)

Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. Taos Pueblo is totally an amazing place to learn about and see. Taos Pueblo Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm and Sunday 8:30am-4:00pm. Guided Tours available daily starting at 9:00 am. Pueblo Shops open daily. Taos Pueblo is expected to be open for the winter season. Any closures would be due to unexpected events within the community and will be posted on Taos Pueblo official website.

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Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge (Maxwell)

Beautiful lakes and fishing ponds. There are a number of fishing areas in Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge. There are some snakes and so many different species of birds in the refuge. So you'd better bring your binoculars on this road trip because you’ll need them. The campsites are primitive with 2 pit toilets at entrance. It can easily fit a large RV (room for 2-4 depending on size). The campsite sits on the shore of Lake 13. Usual stay 3 days.

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Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum (Trinidad)

A nice small museum full of local archaeological info is found here. Full of interesting information that is very well presented. The exhibits covering the geology and climate/vegetation are better than similar exhibits at larger museums. The information on the archeology in the area is really interesting.

Colorado Springs

A crossroads for historians, sportsmen, architects, artists and gourmands, Colorado Springs offers a delightful mix of Western charms. Sunny skies and crisp mountain air make it a perfect place for a golf outing, extreme sports or a picnic in one of the many, many well-maintained parks. Don't miss these top attractions in Colorado Springs: Garden of the Gods, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and United States Air Force Academy.

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Things to do in Colorado Springs as low as $3. Have a good day!!

JEEP TOUR - Foothills & Garden of the Gods: $88 per adult

SEGWAY TOUR - Garden of the Gods - Juniper Loop: $92 per adult

ZIPLINE TOUR - ColoRad: $95 per adult

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour: $120 per adult

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park (Canon City)

There is some great hiking at the Royal Gorge Bridge North entrance that you can enjoy before visiting the park. The entrance is on County Road 3A at the rest area/traihead, 3.5 miles off of Route 50. The bridge and park are a nice visit. Take the gondola ride over, enjoy the informative show and walk back across the bridge. There are a lot of additional 'touristy' attractions (playground, zip line, etc) that interest to you.

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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

Great Sand Dunes National Park is one of Colorado’s best kept secrets. Bring your sled and your beach umbrella to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve 37 miles from Alamosa, Colo, and explore the tallest sand dunes in North America. The large, main dunefield covers about 30 square miles, but there are many more square miles of smaller dunes in the sand sheet surrounding the main dunefield. The park’s largest dune is Star Dune, which rises 750 feet from its base to its crest.

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

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