Southwest Travel Destination Posts

Road trip itineraries and destination guides for the American Southwest: Utah, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and California. Wide open landscapes, national parks, and some of the most unique family experiences in the country.

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Southern California Itinerary: What to do and Where to Stay for a Perfect Trip

Planning a Southern California itinerary and want to hit all the best theme parks and family fun attractions? You’re in the right place. Southern California is home to some of the most ... Read More
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First Time Tips for LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California is an awesome place to spend the day during your Southern California vacation. Today we are sharing our best tips for LEGOLAND California, the LEGOLAND attractions you can’t miss, and ... Read More
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West Inn and Suites Carlsbad Review- Great Hotel Choice Near LEGOLAND

West Inn and Suites Carlsbad is an amazing family friendly hotel near LEGOLAND California. In this post I am sharing our experience and my West Inn and Suites Carlsbad review to see ... Read More
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2-Day Tucson itinerary for a Quick Getaway

If you only have 24 hours in Tucson, you want to maximize your time! This 2-day Tucson itinerary highlights the best way to spend your short amount of time in Tucson, Arizona.
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Guide to White Sands Sledding in New Mexico

When you think of sledding, snow-covered hills usually come to mind—but did you know you can go sledding in the desert at White Sands National Park? In this post, I’ll share everything ... Read More
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9-Day Southwest USA Road Trip Itinerary

Touring the Southwest USA is always a great vacation because of its gorgeous scenery and fun attractions. In this post I am sharing how to plan a Southwest USA road trip itinerary ... Read More
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Cabazon Dinosaurs California Roadside Attraction Trip Recap

Cabazon Dinosaurs is the perfect California roadside attraction. It has lots of photo-ops and nostalgia. We added it as a stop during our Southwest road trip and it was a unique addition ... Read More
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1 Day Zion National Park Itinerary: How to Maximize Your Time

Are you planning a visit to Zion National Park? We spent 24 hours visiting the park and in this post I am sharing my 1 day Zion National Park itinerary to help ... Read More
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Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance Review

With so many hotel options within walking distance to Disneyland, it can be overwhelming to find the best one for your family. This Courtyard Anaheim theme park entrance review will help decide ... Read More
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3 Night Carlsbad CA Itinerary

There are plenty of things to do in Carlsbad California with or without kids. Read on for our 3 night Carlsbad, CA trip itinerary.
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Las Vegas Itinerary 4 Days | Las Vegas with Kids

This Las Vegas 4 day itinerary includes time time spent on the strip, a visit to Zion National Park as well as a day trip to the Hoover Dam. This is a ... Read More