Sixteen days through
the American Southwest

Depart: Fort Worth by 8am. I-20 west then US-287 northwest toward Amarillo

Charge stop 1: Abilene TX Supercharger (~2h in) — Chestnut St exit. Quick 20-min top-up

Scenic detour: Palo Duro Canyon State Park — 30 min south of Amarillo. Texas' Grand Canyon — red rock walls, easy rim walk with Lily. 45-min stop

Charge stop 2: Amarillo TX Supercharger (~5h in) — top up to 90%+ for New Mexico stretch

Drive: I-40 west into New Mexico. High desert plateau, dramatic skies in afternoon monsoon season

Arrive: Albuquerque ~4–5pm. Check into Hotel Andaluz (historic 1939 Conrad Hilton property). Rooftop Ibiza Bar has great sunset views over the Sandia Mountains

Walk: Old Town Albuquerque — 15 min from hotel. San Felipe de Neri Church (1706), adobe plaza, artisan vendors. Dog-friendly outdoor spaces for Lily

Dinner: Casa de Benavidez — classic New Mexican green chile cuisine, beloved local institution since 1974. Order the green chile chicken enchiladas

Nightcap: Ibiza Bar on the Andaluz rooftop — cocktails with Sandia Mountain views. Perfect first night of the trip

Morning walk: Quick Old Town ABQ plaza stroll with Lily. Depart hotel by 9am

Charge stop: Gallup NM Supercharger (~1.5h in) — quick 20-min top-up

Scenic detour: Petrified Forest National Park — 40 min west of Gallup off I-40. 225-million-year-old logs turned to crystal, electric blue painted desert. Free drive-through, 45-min loop

Charge stop: Flagstaff AZ Supercharger (~3.5h in) — CRITICAL: charge fully here. No Supercharger in Sedona. Historic Route 66 lunch in downtown Flagstaff

Scenic drive: Hwy 89A through Oak Creek Canyon — the final 14 miles through soaring red canyon walls with switchbacks. Windows down

Arrive: L'Auberge de Sedona ~3pm. Plug into Tesla Destination Charger on arrival (free, 3 ports). Lily greeted at the creekside cottage door

Sunset drinks: Cress Bar at L'Auberge — creekside patio overlooking Oak Creek. Lily joins on the dog-friendly deck. Order a glass of Arizona wine and watch the red cliffs turn gold

Dinner: Cress on Oak Creek — Wine Spectator 2025 Award of Excellence. French-influenced Arizona cuisine, candlelit creekside terrace. Book the outdoor table

Dawn hike: Cathedral Rock Trail — 10 min drive from L'Auberge. Depart 6:30am before heat. 1.2 miles RT with some scrambling. Sedona's most iconic formation and a powerful vortex site. Lily joins on leash

Coffee: Cuptown Coffeehouse — beloved local espresso shop 5-min walk from hotel. Joy's post-hike reward

Spa (Joy): Mii amo Spa at Enchantment Resort — #1 US Destination Spa (Travel + Leisure 2025). Non-guests can book treatments. Reserve in advance — fills weeks out in August. Lily stays alone in cottage

Shopping: Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village — 5-min walk from hotel. Sedona's finest boutiques in a Spanish Colonial courtyard. Jewelry, art, handcrafted home goods. Dog-friendly outdoor spaces for Lily

Galleries: Exposures International Gallery — largest fine art gallery in Arizona, 5 min walk. Then Lanning Gallery for Southwestern sculpture and Garland's Navajo Rugs for authentic textiles

Pool: L'Auberge's resort pool — the ‘200-degree red rock view oasis.’ Afternoon soak with canyon views before dinner

Wine tasting: L'Auberge Wine Bar — curated Arizona and Southwest wine selections. Ask the sommelier for Verde Valley picks

Dinner: Elote Cafe — Sedona's most acclaimed restaurant. No reservations — arrive at 5pm when they open. Slow-roasted meats, legendary street corn. One of the best meals of the trip

Key prep: Charge to 100% at hotel overnight. Depart 6:30am. Lily in Tesla Dog Mode at the Canyon — no dogs on trails, but she can join the paved Rim Trail

Drive: Hwy 89A north through Oak Creek Canyon to South Rim ~2h15m. Stop at Cameron Trading Post (Navajo art and fry bread) on the way

Arrive 8:45am: Mather Point overlook — your first Grand Canyon view. Take time here. The scale is genuinely shocking

Hike: Bright Angel Trail — to 1.5-mile resthouse and back (3 miles RT, 1,100-ft gain). MUST be back on the rim by 10am before heat becomes dangerous. Bring 2L water each

Rim Trail with Lily: Paved, shaded, flat, dog-friendly rim walk — from Mather Point west. The most scenic walk in America. Lily on leash

Lunch: El Tovar Dining Room — the iconic 1905 rim-top hotel restaurant. Reserve via recreation.gov months ahead. Order the Arizona trout with Canyon views

Scenic drive: Desert View Drive east rim loop — 26 miles to Desert View Watchtower. Multiple canyon overlooks: Grandview, Moran, Lipan, Navajo. Depart Canyon 3:30pm

Arrive: Sedona ~6pm. Freshen up at the cottage

Dinner: 89Agave Cantina — steps from L'Auberge. Excellent outdoor terrace, 160+ tequilas, fresh Mexican cuisine. Casual and perfect after a big day. Lily joins on the patio

E-bike tour: EZRider Sedona Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — Oak Creek Marketplace, 5-min walk from L'Auberge. 4-hr self-guided route: Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Tlaquepaque loop. $65-80/person. Book ahead

Coffee stop: Moose Juice Café (Village of Oak Creek) — the e-bike route passes through — stop for smoothies and coffee with views of Bell Rock

Wine trail: Verde Valley Wine Trail — 30 min south of Sedona. Arizona's best wine country

Stop 1: Page Springs Cellars — Arizona's most awarded winery. Estate vineyard shaded tasting patio, Rhône-style varietals. Order the Petite Sirah

Stop 2: Oak Creek Vineyards & Winery — 5 min from Page Springs. Outdoor patio under the cottonwoods, local varietals. Lily welcome at outdoor tables

Sundowner: Cress Bar at L'Auberge — one last sunset cocktail on the creekside deck with Lily

Dinner: The Hudson Restaurant — upscale New American, excellent wine list, outdoor patio. Red rock views at sunset. One of Sedona's top tables. Book ahead

Prep: Pack tonight. Charge to 100% overnight. Depart tomorrow morning for St. George

Depart: Sedona by 8:30am. Fully charged at hotel overnight

Charge stop: Flagstaff AZ Supercharger (45 min from Sedona) — top up before heading north. Quick coffee on Historic Route 66 downtown

Scenic route: Hwy 89 north through the Vermillion Cliffs — one of the most spectacular drives in the American West. Towering red and orange sandstone walls along the Colorado Plateau

Roadside stop: Marble Canyon Bridge over the Colorado River — a dramatic 467-ft span. 10-min stop with extraordinary views

Stop: Jacob Lake Inn (Hwy 89A junction) — famous for its cookies and pies on the Kaibab Plateau. Good leg stretch for Lily

Optional charge: Kanab UT Supercharger — if battery needs a top-up before St. George

Arrive: St. George ~2pm. Check into The Advenire in the Historic Arts District

Afternoon hike: Snow Canyon State Park — 15 min from hotel. Stunning red Navajo sandstone, lava fields, ancient petroglyphs. Johnson Canyon Trail (1.5 miles) is dog-friendly

Dinner: Xetava Gardens Café — St. George's finest restaurant. Farm-to-table, stunning desert garden terrace in the Kayenta Arts Village. Make a reservation

Nightcap: The Advenire rooftop jacuzzi — end the day soaking under the stars with a glass of wine and red cliff views

Dawn detour: Zion National Park Riverside Walk — depart hotel 6am, drive 45 min east on Hwy 9. Flat, paved, spectacular walk along the Virgin River into the Narrows. Dog-friendly (leash required). Finish by 9am, back on road by 10am

Alternative: Relaxed morning — WAR Kitchen breakfast at The Advenire, leisurely departure by 10am

Route: I-15 north through Utah high desert — the drive from desert to mountain is one of the trip's great transitions

Charge stop: Beaver or Fillmore UT Supercharger (optional) — may not need it given the short 245-mile drive

Arrive: St. Regis Deer Valley ~1–2pm. Check in via valet. Plug into on-site Tesla Destination Charger. Take a walk out the back door onto Deer Crest Trail

Trail walk: Deer Crest Trail from the hotel — 30-min afternoon walk with views of Jordanelle Reservoir and the Uintas. Lily on leash

Wine tasting: St. Regis Wine Vault — intimate aperitivo hour in the 10,000-bottle vault. Sommelier selects pairings. Reserve for tonight and the full Wine Vault Dinner tomorrow

Dinner: RIME Seafood + Steak at St. Regis — flagship restaurant, James Beard-caliber cuisine and sweeping Deer Valley views

Guided hike: Deer Valley Guided Hike to Bald Mountain — guided hikes depart the St. Regis lobby daily. The Bald Mountain route (5 miles, 1,400-ft gain) rewards with 360° panoramic views of the Wasatch Range and Jordanelle Reservoir. Wildflower season peaks in late August. Private guide $105/hr

Alternative hike: Gambel Oak Loop — 4.5 miles, beginner-friendly, panoramic views of Deer Valley and Main Street below

Coffee: Silver Lake Lodge at Deer Valley — at the top of the Silver Lake Express lift. Coffee with mountain views before descending

E-bike: Deer Valley Lift-Served Mountain Biking — Silver Lake Express chairlift. Rent e-bikes from Deer Valley Rental Shop. Mid Mountain Trail at 8,000 ft is a Park City classic — smooth, scenic, and fun

Spa (Joy): Remède Spa at St. Regis — Forbes-rated full-service spa. Book a 90-min Thai massage or couples treatment. Sauna, steam, and cold plunge. Book well ahead — August fills fast

Must-do: St. Regis Wine Vault Dinner — reservation-only, multi-course tasting dinner in the 10,000-bottle underground vault. Sommelier pairs each course with exceptional selections. The wine event highlight of the trip. Book the moment you arrive

After dinner: Main Street Park City late evening — 10-min drive. Wine bars (Flanagan's, Handle) open late. Optional walk to browse lit-up gallery windows

Morning hike: Deer Crest Trail from St. Regis back door — one last Deer Valley morning hike before checkout. Gambel Oak Loop gives 360° views in 2 hours. Checkout typically 11am

Charge: Pinebrook V4 Supercharger (5 min from WSH) — 20 stalls, 10%–80% in 30 min. Top up on arrival or before the evening out

Check in: Washington School House Hotel — Michelin Two Keys boutique property, 12 rooms, 1889 schoolhouse architecture, heated hillside pool under the aspens. 2-min walk to Historic Main Street. Lily receives her dog bed and treats

Main Street: Historic Main Street Park City — boutiques, galleries, wine bars. Browse Kendra Scott, Meyer Gallery, Tanzi Jewels for Joy. Lunch at Riverhorse on Main

Pool: Washington School House hillside pool — aspen-framed, heated. Fire pit from a 2002 Olympic torch. Glass of wine from the complimentary bar

Song Summit Village: Library Field at City Park — FREE, no ticket needed. Opens 4:30pm Thu Aug 27. Live music, food trucks, celebrity chef activations: Andrew Zimmern, Sean Brock, Stephanie Izard. 5-min walk from WSH

Song Summit evening: Summit Supper Club at Le Depot Brasserie — ticketed intimate chef + musician collaborative dinner. Then double-header shows at The Marquis on Main Street (21+, ticketed). Walk home to WSH

WSH breakfast: Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast — private chef prepares to order. Fuel up before the festival day

Song Summit morning: Song Summit Village at Library Field — opens 11am. FREE daily wellness programming: breathwork and meditation led by KJ Ward (Backseat Lovers), morning yoga, sound bath. 5-min walk from WSH

E-bike (optional): Park City Rail Trail (Historic Union Pacific Trail) — paved, flat, 28-mile converted rail trail through historic mining country. Rent from White Pine Touring

Song Summit Labs: Jim Santy Auditorium, Park City Library — 3rd floor. Ticketed artist conversations, culinary labs, wellness panels. Jim James, Dumpstaphunk, Sierra Hull performing and in conversation

Shopping (Joy): Main Street boutiques between festival sessions — Olive & Cocoa, Kendra Scott, Retrospect Gallery

Wine: Handle Restaurant wine bar — excellent mountain-modern cuisine and one of the best wine lists in Park City. Good afternoon glass between sessions

Pre-show dinner: 350 Main Restaurant — Park City institution, steps from The Marquis. Early reservation (5:30pm) to get in before the show

Song Summit shows: Double-header main stage at The Marquis on Main Street — Goose, Greensky Bluegrass, Dawes & Friends. Walk back to WSH after the show. The best festival night of the trip

Late night: Flanagan's on Main — the legendary Park City late-night bar. Where musicians go after their sets. Open until 1am

Song Summit Saturday: Song Summit Village opens 11am — catch a final free morning wellness session or live set before departing. The festival runs through Saturday

Depart Park City: Head south by 11am. US-6 through Price Canyon — scenic red rock canyon along the Price River

Roadside stop: Sego Canyon petroglyphs near Thompson Springs — ancient Native American rock art just off I-70 at exit 185. 10-min detour, 3 distinct panels spanning 2,000 years

Arrive Moab (~5h): Moab UT Supercharger — charge while exploring. Lily in Tesla (no dogs on Arches trails)

Hike: Delicate Arch Trail at Arches National Park — 3-mile RT, 480-ft gain. One of the great iconic American hikes. The free-standing arch at 52 feet tall is breathtaking

Lunch: Milt's Stop & Eat in Moab — legendary local burger joint. Best lunch in Moab. Order the Cowboy Burger

Scenic drive: Colorado River Hwy 128 (River Road) south from Moab — follow the Colorado River through Castle Valley with 1,000-ft sandstone walls. One of the most beautiful roads in America

Arrive: Durango ~7pm. Lily finally gets to run free in the yard

Dinner: Ore House Restaurant — Durango institution on Main Ave. Colorado beef, good wine list, festive atmosphere. Great first dinner with your friends

Day trip: Mesa Verde National Park — 45 min west. UNESCO World Heritage cliff dwellings — Cliff Palace (the largest in North America) and Balcony House. Ranger-led tours required; book advance tickets at recreation.gov. Lily in Tesla

E-bike: Animas River Trail — 7-mile paved riverside trail through downtown. Rent e-bikes from Hassle Free Sports on Main Ave. Lily runs alongside on leash

Wine tasting: Durango Winery tasting room — Main Ave, relaxed Colorado wine tasting with a mountain view patio

Shopping: Main Ave Durango — Maria's Bookshop (one of the best independent bookstores in Colorado), outdoor gear at Gardenswartz, Colorado jewelry at Sabi

Dinner: Mahogany Grille at Strater Hotel — Durango's most elegant historic dining room in the Victorian Strater Hotel (1887). Excellent steaks and Colorado trout. Joy will love the period décor

Alternative: James Ranch Grill — 10 min north of town. Farm-to-table dinner sourced entirely from the James family's 500-acre working ranch. Some of the best beef in Colorado

Hike: Hermosa Creek Trail — San Juan National Forest, 20 min north of Durango. Beautiful trail through wildflower meadows and aspen groves along a mountain creek. Dog-friendly on leash. Do a 4–6 mile out-and-back. Go early — start by 7am to beat afternoon thunderstorms

Alternative hike: Colorado Trail near Durango — Junction Creek trailhead (5 min from downtown) gives access to gorgeous Ponderosa pine forest and canyon views. 3–5 mile morning hike

E-bike: Animas River Trail + Horse Gulch Trail System — connect from the river trail into Horse Gulch for more adventurous singletrack. Rent e-bikes from Hassle Free Sports on Main Ave. Lily runs alongside on the river trail

Craft beer: Ska Brewing World Headquarters — Durango's beloved craft brewery with a huge outdoor patio and mountain views. Excellent taproom, food trucks on weekends

Dinner: James Ranch Grill — farm-to-table dinner sourced from the James family's 500-acre working ranch. Some of the best beef in Colorado. A perfect final Durango evening

Breakfast: Carver Brewing Co. — Durango's classic breakfast spot on Main Ave. Famous pancakes and breakfast burritos. Last Durango morning with your friends

Depart: Durango by 10am. Scenic US-550 south through Aztec and Bloomfield NM. Take NM-64 east toward Taos along the Rio Grande Gorge for the most dramatic approach

Stop: Rio Grande Gorge Bridge near Taos — 650-ft bridge over the Rio Grande Gorge. One of the most startling natural sights in New Mexico. Dog-friendly viewpoint, 30-min stop

Lunch in Taos: Medley Restaurant — excellent New Mexican cuisine in a beautiful adobe setting on the Taos Plaza. Or Orlando's New Mexican Café for classic regional food

Arrive Santa Fe: Check into Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi on the historic Santa Fe Plaza — 58 rooms, exceptional Southwestern design. Lily receives treats and a dog bed on arrival

Gallery walk: Canyon Road — 1.2-mile stretch of 80+ galleries. Galleries open until 8pm. Browse Lanning Gallery, Linda Durham Contemporary, and the Gerald Peters Gallery. Dog-friendly outdoors

Dinner: Geronimo Restaurant — Canyon Road's finest. James Beard-recognized, eclectic cuisine in a 1756 hacienda. Outstanding wine list. Book well ahead — essential reservation

Hike: Atalaya Mountain Trail — 7.5 miles RT, 1,760-ft gain. Panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Santa Fe below. Dog-friendly on leash. Trailhead at St. John's College, 10 min from hotel. Start by 7am

Breakfast: The Shed — James Beard Award-winning New Mexican institution since 1953. The red chile enchiladas are legendary. Walk from the Rosewood

Art experience: Meow Wolf: House of Eternal Return — one of the most extraordinary immersive art experiences in the world. Joy will be completely blown away. Book tickets in advance — sells out

Shopping: Palace of the Governors Portal — Native American artists selling authentic handmade jewelry under the historic portal on the Plaza. Lily welcome. The best place to buy genuine Southwestern jewelry — these are the actual artisans

Books: Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse — Santa Fe's beloved independent bookshop on Galisteo St. Great Southwest travel and art books for the road home

Pre-dinner wine: Secreto Lounge at Hotel St. Francis — sophisticated cocktail and wine bar in a 1920s hotel, one block from the Rosewood. Excellent curated wine list. Joy's final trip wine bar moment

Dinner: The Compound Restaurant — Canyon Road's other James Beard-recognized restaurant. Classic American fine dining in a beautiful historic adobe compound with a courtyard garden. Book ahead

Prep: Early dinner, early night. Charge overnight. Pack bags and set a 7:30am alarm. The last drive home tomorrow

Breakfast: Café Pasqual's on the Plaza — Santa Fe breakfast institution. The huevos rancheros are worth the wait. Quick final Santa Fe morning

Depart: 8am. I-40 east from Albuquerque toward Texas. Light return traffic

Charge + lunch: Amarillo TX Supercharger (~4.5h in) — take Exit 60 (Soncy Rd). 25-min charge = full lunch break. Gain 1 hour crossing into Central Time Zone here

Detour: Cadillac Ranch — 10 Cadillacs half-buried nose-first in a wheat field off I-40. Free, always open. 5-minute photo stop — a genuine American roadside classic. Great final photo with Lily

Optional: Palo Duro Canyon State Park — 30 min south of Amarillo. The ‘Grand Canyon of Texas’ bookends the trip beautifully (you saw it on Day 1)

Arrive Fort Worth: ~6–7pm. Welcome home after 16 extraordinary days

If tired in Amarillo: Stop overnight — the Marriott or Hampton Inn are fine. Finish the last 4.5 hours the next morning. The trip doesn't end until you decide it does