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WA - San Antonio TX 12d
This epic cross-country haul takes you from the Pacific Northwest through the heart of the Rockies and down into the Texas Hill Country. You're hitting the 'Big Four' national parks, so pace yourself—it's a marathon, not a sprint.
12days
32stops
DAY01
Seattle Start → Spokane Falls
Overnight in Spokane Falls
- 08:00Seattle Start· start
- 09:30Snoqualmie Falls
- 16:00Spokane Falls· overnight
Food
- Piroshky Piroshky · Grab a Smoked Salmon Pate piroshky for the road. Iconic.
- Frank's Diner · Eat in a vintage rail car in Spokane. Massive breakfast portions.
Costs
- Gas
- $55
- Hotel in Spokane
- $160
DAY02
Spokane Departure → West Glacier
Overnight in West Glacier
- 09:00Spokane Departure· start
- 10:30Coeur d'Alene
- 17:00West Glacier· overnight
Food
- Hudson's Hamburgers · No-frills, legendary burgers in Coeur d'Alene since 1907.
- Belton Chalet · Historic dining room near the Glacier entrance. Try the trout.
Costs
- Gas
- $50
- Glacier Entry
- $35
DAY03
Lake McDonald → St. Mary Lake
Overnight in St. Mary Lake
- 08:00Lake McDonald· start
- 11:00Logan Pass
- 14:00St. Mary Lake· overnight
Food
- Eddie's Cafe · Huckleberry ice cream is mandatory here. Don't skip it.
Costs
- Park Shuttle
- $0
DAY04
West Glacier Exit → Bozeman
Overnight in Bozeman
- 09:00West Glacier Exit· start
- 10:30Flathead Lake
- 17:00Bozeman· overnight
Food
- Moose's Saloon · Sawdust on the floor and great pizza in Kalispell.
- Montana Ale Works · Upscale comfort food in an old freight house in Bozeman.
Costs
- Gas
- $60
DAY05
Gardiner North Gate → Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Overnight in Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
- 09:00Gardiner North Gate· start
- 10:30Mammoth Hot Springs
- 15:00Grand Canyon of Yellowstone· overnight
Food
- Mammoth Hotel Dining · Try the bison burger. It's a Yellowstone classic.
Costs
- Yellowstone Entry
- $35
DAY06
Grand Prismatic → Jenny Lake
Overnight in Jenny Lake
- 09:00Grand Prismatic· start
- 11:30Old Faithful
- 16:00Jenny Lake· overnight
Food
- Old Faithful Inn · Eat in the world's largest log structure. Pure history.
- Million Dollar Cowboy Bar · Sit on a saddle at the bar in Jackson. Iconic.
Costs
- Gas
- $45
DAY07
Mormon Row → Rock Springs
Overnight in Rock Springs
- 07:00Mormon Row· start
- 10:00Jackson Hole
- 17:00Rock Springs· overnight
Food
- Persephone Bakery · Best pastries in Jackson. Get the kouign-amann.
Costs
- Gas
- $40
DAY08
Rock Springs Start → Estes Park
Overnight in Estes Park
- 09:00Rock Springs Start· start
- 15:00Estes Park· overnight
Food
- The Stanley Hotel · Have lunch where 'The Shining' was inspired. Spooky vibes.
Costs
- Gas
- $55
- RMNP Entry
- $30
DAY09
Trail Ridge Road → Garden of the Gods
Overnight in Garden of the Gods
- 09:00Trail Ridge Road· start
- 15:00Garden of the Gods· overnight
Food
- Mountain Shadows · Giant cinnamon rolls in Colorado Springs. You earned it.
Costs
- Gas
- $35
DAY10
Colorado Springs → Amarillo
Overnight in Amarillo
- 08:00Colorado Springs· start
- 15:00Cadillac Ranch
- 17:00Amarillo· overnight
Food
- The Big Texan · Home of the 72oz steak. Touristy but a total classic.
Costs
- Gas
- $70
DAY11
Amarillo Departure → San Angelo
Overnight in San Angelo
- 09:00Amarillo Departure· start
- 16:00San Angelo· overnight
Food
- The Peasant Village · Unexpectedly great fine dining in San Angelo.
Costs
- Gas
- $60
DAY12
San Angelo → San Antonio
- 09:00San Angelo· start
- 11:30Fredericksburg
- 16:00San Antonio
Food
- Mi Tierra Cafe · 24/7 Mexican food and bakery. The ultimate SA experience.
Costs
- Gas
- $40
Heads Up
- Day 10: 6h driving — plan rest stops