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PartyOf_Five
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Nov 15, 2019

Wichita to Albuquerque suggestions

We don't mind the interstate but I'm curious what sights, and roads, you all might suggest for our upcoming trip. Thanks much.
  • You are going to have to go way south to get on I10. I think he meant I40 at Tucumcari.
  • If you can make a slight side trip off US54, hit Dodge City. Lots of history there.

    Liberal KS is the self proclaimed home town of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. There is the expected amount of Oz memorabilia there.
  • I'd take US-54 from Wichita to Tucumcari and get on I-40 to Albuquerque. 54 is all two land but you'll probably have it all to yourself most of the time and it was much smoother than the interstate. Close your windows and recirculate your cabin air as you go through Dalhart, TX (home to the largest feed lots I've ever run across) Tucumcari has lots of Route 66 things to see. Be sure to take in a movie at the Oden Theater and dine at Dels Restaurant. We stayed at Blaze-In-Saddle RV park on the east side of town (BL I-10).