9 days in Santa Fe, Durango & Telluride Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): view the masterpieces at Nedra Matteucci Galleries, examine the collection at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, then look for gifts at Kakawa Chocolate House, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Canyon Road, and finally admire the masterpieces at Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. Keep things going the next day: explore the stunning scenery at Bandelier National Monument, delve into the distant past at Puye Cliff Dwellings, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Loretto Chapel.

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Tulsa to Santa Fe is an approximately 10.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Tulsa to Santa Fe is minus 1 hour. In May, Santa Fe is slightly colder than Tulsa - with highs of 73°F and lows of 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Durango.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Chimney Rock National Monument and Piedra River Trail. The adventure continues: get interesting insight from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum.

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Traveling by car from Santa Fe to Durango takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Santa Fe in May, expect Durango to be a bit cooler, temps between 68°F and 35°F. On the 9th (Tue), you're off to Telluride.

On the 9th (Tue), do some two-wheel cruising with Ophir Pass Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Alpine Chapel, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Blue Lakes Trail, then stroll through Sneffels Highline Trail, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Alta Lakes.

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Getting from Durango to Telluride by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or drive. Traveling from Durango in May, expect nights in Telluride to be about the same, around 36°F, while days are little chillier, around 55°F. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.