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8h 12m435 miles31 stops
1
Betty's Bath and Day Spa
Betty's features two outdoor hot tubs and saunas, massages, facials, restorative spa treatments, lounge and relaxation areas in a xeriscaped garden setting, and a specialty boutique with natural and scintillating bath & body products as well as sassy and stylish affordable accessories.
2
La Cumbre Brewing Company
3
High and Dry Brewing
4
Musical Theatre Southwest
5
Eldora Chocolate
6
Hinkle Fun Center
Hinkle Family Fun Center is Albuquerque's Premier Family Entertainment Destination located in sunny New Mexico. Hinkle Family Fun Center features two scenic 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses, a 1/8 mile twisting Go Kart Track, Rock Climbing, two Game Rooms and Prize Centers with over 150 redemption and arcade games, Bumper Boats, Bungee Jump Trampoline, a 4500 square foot black light themed Lazer Tag arena, XD Dark Ride, Lazer Frenzy, Bumper Cars, Light Space, Birthday Parties, Group Events and Cody’s Cafe too! Celebrating 25 years of making memories that matter!
7
Pintail Lake
8
Rock Art Canyon Ranch
Offers tours of some of the best preserved petroglyphs in the country.
9
McHood Park
10
Homolovi State Park
“Homolovi” is Hopi for “Place of the Little Hills” — the traditional name for Winslow, Arizona. Homolovi State Park now serves as a center of research for the late migration period of the Hopi from the 1200s to the late 1300s. While archaeologists study the sites and confer with the Hopi to unravel the history of Homolovi, Arizona State Parks provides the opportunity for visitors to visit the sites and use park facilities including a visitor center and museum, various trails and a campground. Several covered picnic tables are located throughout the park. Pullouts provide the opportunity to observe wildlife in this park of over 4,000 acres at an elevation of 4,900 feet.
11
Rim Country Recreation
KAYAK,STAND UP PADDLEBOARD AND MOUNTAIN BIKES DELIVERY OR RENTALS! We offer the only Kayak, SUP and bike delivery service in Northern AZ! Come and kayak or SUP on a beautiful mountain lake in Northern Arizona(many to choose from) Also Roosevelt or Saguaro Lake. We deliver your kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards directly to the shore of your Arizona lake of choice (Willow Springs, Canyon Lake, Black Canyon Lake, Verde River,) and pick them up after your amazing day! OR you may RENT your kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards or Mountain Bikes from us in Payson ( text or call for directions-address not listed) and enjoy them as many days as you need at any lake you choose! Bring family, friends and groups for an unforgettable outdoor mountain experience. Located just over an hour outside of Phoenix. Escape the heat of Phoenix in the cool pines of Northern Arizona! We provide all of your needed equipment. Call, text or email to schedule your adventure! OPEN DURING COVID 19!
12
Rim Lakes Vista Trail
13
Kohl's Ranch Stables
Horseback Rides in the Forest, Trail Rides, Adventure Rides. Horseback Riding Lessons every day on site. Rides are about one hour and twenty minutes. Riders are taken up the mountain on a very beautiful trail through the woods and to the top of the mountain where there are some very very old-growth trees. Great place for pictures as you can see the rim from there and all the mountain tops. We often see deer and some elk and many squirrels and birds.
14
Railroad Tunnel Trail
15
Green Valley Park
16
Water Wheel Falls
17
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located in central Arizona near Payson. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The bridge stands 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point. There are three hiking trails, a picnic area, and a group use area. Goodfellow Lodge at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a one-of-a-kind rustic hideaway in the middle of some of the most picturesque scenery in Arizona’s Rim Country. Nestled deep within Pine Canyon, this three-story cabin-style lodge was built in the 1920’s and has kept much of its early 20th-century charm. The lodge has 10 furnished bedrooms with private and communal restrooms, as well as a furnished basement suite with a private kitchenette with sink and refrigerator. The first floor features our beautiful wood cabin group dining area with picnic table seating, fireplace, and a large kitchen big enough for your group or catering company. Entertain on the outdoor veranda or the grass event area outside, or sit and spot any of our regular wildlife visitors, like deer and javelina. We invite you to visit Goodfellow Lodge and consider it for your next group visit, wedding, or overnight event.
18
Wild West Horse Adventures
Experience the Sonoran Desert the way it was intended, on horseback. We offer private trail rides in the Sonoran Preserve. They are maintained to provide the most exceptional experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. Let's hit the trails!
19
Troon North Golf Club Monument Course
The Monument Course, which opened in 1990, was conceived by legendary golfer Tom Weiskopf and Architect Jay Morrish. In 2007, the course underwent a major renovation project, led by Tom Weiskopf. An entirely new playing experience was created by exchanging its front nine holes with the front nine of its sibling course, the Pinnacle Course, and changing the sequence in which the holes are played. Hallmarks of the course include balance, variety and immaculate course conditions.
20
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
21
The Sanctuary Spa
The Sanctuary Spa cultivates balance and pure relaxation through inspiring treatments and tranquil environments. Embark on an Asian-inspired journey of rejuvenation, nestled within 53 acres of serene Scottsdale, Arizona desert. Distinctive architecture, lavish spa amenities, and an extensive menu of services are only the first steps in Sanctuary's path to peacefulness. The Spa experience extends throughout twelve indoor and outdoor treatment rooms and includes a tranquil Zen meditation garden and soothing reflection pond. A new co-ed quiet room, and an indulgent selection of services from facials to acupuncture distinguish Sanctuary Resort Spa from other hotel spas in Scottsdale and beyond.
22
Escape the Room
Escape The Room Chandler is the premier escape game experience in the Chandler area. With three unique rooms to play and the most technologically advanced puzzles, you will truly be tested to see if you and your friends can put together enough of the clues and escape the room!
23
Makutu's Island
Makutu’s [Ma-coo-two’s] [means magic] Island was called Club Disney - is an evergreen lush, exciting indoor “island” with towering trees, climbs, mysterious caves, a "bungee jump", a zip track, an arcade, a café, a special toddler zone and so much more. Our admission price includes ALL DAY fun (and it is not a trampoline park or bounce jungle that you need to pay by the hour). Makutu's Island has no affiliation with Disney. Even though the structure and design were done by Disney, it is now re-themed as Makutu's Island with our cute characters that include the jaguar cub Makutu and his friends. It is a unique tropical jungle themed as a Regional Entertainment. The centerpiece of Makutu’s Island is a magnificent indoor tree. The tree is filled with tunnels, tubes, mole-holes, and slides. Our facility offers hours of fun and adventure.
24
Arizona Science Center
Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center has been a hub for science and discovery for the community and visitors. Featuring more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a range of interactive online science content, the state-of-the-art Dorrance Planetarium, and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater– Arizona Science Center offers programs for all ages. For further details, please visit azscience.org.
25
Stand Up Live
26
Sahuaro Ranch Park
27
State Farm Stadium
28
Uptown Alley
29
Hawaiian Experience Spa
Hawaiian Experience Spa has been spreading the spirit of aloha in Arizona since 2007. The founders lived in Hawaii for many years and studied Hawaiian lomi lomi massage on Maui. As a family, the spa owners have a strong connection to Hawaii and strive to make your Hawaiian experience authentic and genuine. The spa is over 2,700 square feet and has private locker rooms, luxurious multi-head showers big enough to use as a couple if you come in together, an infrared sauna, private rest rooms and a beautiful lounge. We provide robes and slippers and have a complimentary tiki bar. The spa is designed and decorated with real bamboo elements, fine art Hawaii photography, island furniture and much more - all to make your stay as similar to a trip to Hawaii as possible. Most importantly, our ‘ohana is dedicated to providing you, our guest, with an exceptional relaxation or therapeutic spa experience each and every time. Aloha!
30
Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park
If you are looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in the Phoenix, Litchfield Park, Tolleson, Waddell, Buckeye, Surprise, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Avondale and Goodyear area, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure park will be the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.
31
Estrella Mountain Regional Park
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OVERVIEW
Albuquerque to Avondale
1
Start:Betty's Bath and Day Spa
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(98) review
Betty's features two outdoor hot tubs and saunas, massages, facials, restorative spa treatments, lounge and relaxation areas in a xeriscaped garden setting, and a specialty boutique with natural and scintillating bath & body products as well as sassy and stylish affordable accessories.
2
Start:La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
3
Start:High and Dry Brewing
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(9) review
529 Adams St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1228
4
Start:Musical Theatre Southwest
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(9) review
6320 Domingo Rd NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1854
5
Start:Eldora Chocolate
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(9) review
8114 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113-1424
6
Start:Hinkle Fun Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(95) review
Hinkle Family Fun Center is Albuquerque's Premier Family Entertainment Destination located in sunny New Mexico. Hinkle Family Fun Center features two scenic 18 hole Miniature Golf Courses, a 1/8 mile twisting Go Kart Track, Rock Climbing, two Game Rooms and Prize Centers with over 150 redemption and arcade games, Bumper Boats, Bungee Jump Trampoline, a 4500 square foot black light themed Lazer Tag arena, XD Dark Ride, Lazer Frenzy, Bumper Cars, Light Space, Birthday Parties, Group Events and Cody’s Cafe too! Celebrating 25 years of making memories that matter!
7
Start:Pintail Lake
Show Low, Arizona·
4.5
(10) review
State Highway 77, Show Low, AZ 85901
8
Start:Rock Art Canyon Ranch
Winslow, Arizona·
5.0
(155) review
Offers tours of some of the best preserved petroglyphs in the country.
9
Start:McHood Park
Winslow, Arizona·
4.0
(32) review
8491 S Highway 99, Winslow, AZ 86047-9792
10
Start:Homolovi State Park
Winslow, Arizona·
4.0
(261) review
“Homolovi” is Hopi for “Place of the Little Hills” — the traditional name for Winslow, Arizona. Homolovi State Park now serves as a center of research for the late migration period of the Hopi from the 1200s to the late 1300s. While archaeologists study the sites and confer with the Hopi to unravel the history of Homolovi, Arizona State Parks provides the opportunity for visitors to visit the sites and use park facilities including a visitor center and museum, various trails and a campground. Several covered picnic tables are located throughout the park. Pullouts provide the opportunity to observe wildlife in this park of over 4,000 acres at an elevation of 4,900 feet.
11
Start:Rim Country Recreation
Payson, Arizona·
5.0
(39) review
KAYAK,STAND UP PADDLEBOARD AND MOUNTAIN BIKES DELIVERY OR RENTALS! We offer the only Kayak, SUP and bike delivery service in Northern AZ! Come and kayak or SUP on a beautiful mountain lake in Northern Arizona(many to choose from) Also Roosevelt or Saguaro Lake. We deliver your kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards directly to the shore of your Arizona lake of choice (Willow Springs, Canyon Lake, Black Canyon Lake, Verde River,) and pick them up after your amazing day! OR you may RENT your kayaks, Stand Up Paddleboards or Mountain Bikes from us in Payson ( text or call for directions-address not listed) and enjoy them as many days as you need at any lake you choose! Bring family, friends and groups for an unforgettable outdoor mountain experience. Located just over an hour outside of Phoenix. Escape the heat of Phoenix in the cool pines of Northern Arizona! We provide all of your needed equipment. Call, text or email to schedule your adventure! OPEN DURING COVID 19!
12
Start:Rim Lakes Vista Trail
Payson, Arizona·
4.5
(4) review
2 Miles North of AZ Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85139-6774
13
Start:Kohl's Ranch Stables
Payson, Arizona·
4.0
(62) review
Horseback Rides in the Forest, Trail Rides, Adventure Rides. Horseback Riding Lessons every day on site. Rides are about one hour and twenty minutes. Riders are taken up the mountain on a very beautiful trail through the woods and to the top of the mountain where there are some very very old-growth trees. Great place for pictures as you can see the rim from there and all the mountain tops. We often see deer and some elk and many squirrels and birds.
14
Start:Railroad Tunnel Trail
Payson, Arizona·
4.0
(9) review
1009 E State Highway 260 Usa, Payson, AZ 85541-4957
15
Start:Green Valley Park
Payson, Arizona·
4.5
(73) review
1000 W Country Club Dr, Payson, AZ 85541-4600
16
Start:Water Wheel Falls
Payson, Arizona·
4.5
(59) review
Tonto National Forest, Payson, AZ 85541
17
Start:Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Payson, Arizona·
4.5
(936) review
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is located in central Arizona near Payson. It is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world. The bridge stands 183 feet high over a 400-foot long tunnel that measures 150 feet at its widest point. There are three hiking trails, a picnic area, and a group use area. Goodfellow Lodge at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park is a one-of-a-kind rustic hideaway in the middle of some of the most picturesque scenery in Arizona’s Rim Country. Nestled deep within Pine Canyon, this three-story cabin-style lodge was built in the 1920’s and has kept much of its early 20th-century charm. The lodge has 10 furnished bedrooms with private and communal restrooms, as well as a furnished basement suite with a private kitchenette with sink and refrigerator. The first floor features our beautiful wood cabin group dining area with picnic table seating, fireplace, and a large kitchen big enough for your group or catering company. Entertain on the outdoor veranda or the grass event area outside, or sit and spot any of our regular wildlife visitors, like deer and javelina. We invite you to visit Goodfellow Lodge and consider it for your next group visit, wedding, or overnight event.
18
Start:Wild West Horse Adventures
Scottsdale, Arizona·
5.0
(97) review
Experience the Sonoran Desert the way it was intended, on horseback. We offer private trail rides in the Sonoran Preserve. They are maintained to provide the most exceptional experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. Let's hit the trails!
19
Start:Troon North Golf Club Monument Course
Scottsdale, Arizona·
4.5
(96) review
The Monument Course, which opened in 1990, was conceived by legendary golfer Tom Weiskopf and Architect Jay Morrish. In 2007, the course underwent a major renovation project, led by Tom Weiskopf. An entirely new playing experience was created by exchanging its front nine holes with the front nine of its sibling course, the Pinnacle Course, and changing the sequence in which the holes are played. Hallmarks of the course include balance, variety and immaculate course conditions.
20
Start:Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Scottsdale, Arizona·
4.0
(95) review
9051 East Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
21
Start:The Sanctuary Spa
Paradise Valley, Arizona·
4.5
(94) review
The Sanctuary Spa cultivates balance and pure relaxation through inspiring treatments and tranquil environments. Embark on an Asian-inspired journey of rejuvenation, nestled within 53 acres of serene Scottsdale, Arizona desert. Distinctive architecture, lavish spa amenities, and an extensive menu of services are only the first steps in Sanctuary's path to peacefulness. The Spa experience extends throughout twelve indoor and outdoor treatment rooms and includes a tranquil Zen meditation garden and soothing reflection pond. A new co-ed quiet room, and an indulgent selection of services from facials to acupuncture distinguish Sanctuary Resort Spa from other hotel spas in Scottsdale and beyond.
22
Start:Escape the Room
Chandler, Arizona·
5.0
(92) review
Escape The Room Chandler is the premier escape game experience in the Chandler area. With three unique rooms to play and the most technologically advanced puzzles, you will truly be tested to see if you and your friends can put together enough of the clues and escape the room!
23
Start:Makutu's Island
Chandler, Arizona·
3.5
(92) review
Makutu’s [Ma-coo-two’s] [means magic] Island was called Club Disney - is an evergreen lush, exciting indoor “island” with towering trees, climbs, mysterious caves, a "bungee jump", a zip track, an arcade, a café, a special toddler zone and so much more. Our admission price includes ALL DAY fun (and it is not a trampoline park or bounce jungle that you need to pay by the hour). Makutu's Island has no affiliation with Disney. Even though the structure and design were done by Disney, it is now re-themed as Makutu's Island with our cute characters that include the jaguar cub Makutu and his friends. It is a unique tropical jungle themed as a Regional Entertainment. The centerpiece of Makutu’s Island is a magnificent indoor tree. The tree is filled with tunnels, tubes, mole-holes, and slides. Our facility offers hours of fun and adventure.
24
Start:Arizona Science Center
Phoenix, Arizona·
4.0
(967) review
Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center has been a hub for science and discovery for the community and visitors. Featuring more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a range of interactive online science content, the state-of-the-art Dorrance Planetarium, and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater– Arizona Science Center offers programs for all ages. For further details, please visit azscience.org.
25
Start:Stand Up Live
Phoenix, Arizona·
3.5
(91) review
50 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003-2321
26
Start:Sahuaro Ranch Park
Glendale, Arizona·
4.0
(91) review
9802 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85302
27
Start:State Farm Stadium
Glendale, Arizona·
4.5
(898) review
1 Cardinals Drive, Glendale, AZ 85305-3147
28
Start:Uptown Alley
Surprise, Arizona·
4.0
(85) review
13525 N Litchfield Rd, Surprise, AZ 85379-4266
29
Start:Hawaiian Experience Spa
Goodyear, Arizona·
5.0
(83) review
Hawaiian Experience Spa has been spreading the spirit of aloha in Arizona since 2007. The founders lived in Hawaii for many years and studied Hawaiian lomi lomi massage on Maui. As a family, the spa owners have a strong connection to Hawaii and strive to make your Hawaiian experience authentic and genuine. The spa is over 2,700 square feet and has private locker rooms, luxurious multi-head showers big enough to use as a couple if you come in together, an infrared sauna, private rest rooms and a beautiful lounge. We provide robes and slippers and have a complimentary tiki bar. The spa is designed and decorated with real bamboo elements, fine art Hawaii photography, island furniture and much more - all to make your stay as similar to a trip to Hawaii as possible. Most importantly, our ‘ohana is dedicated to providing you, our guest, with an exceptional relaxation or therapeutic spa experience each and every time. Aloha!
30
Start:Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park
Goodyear, Arizona·
2.0
(8) review
If you are looking for the best year-round indoor amusements in the Phoenix, Litchfield Park, Tolleson, Waddell, Buckeye, Surprise, Tempe, Glendale, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Avondale and Goodyear area, Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure park will be the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.
31
Start:Estrella Mountain Regional Park
Goodyear, Arizona·
4.5
(82) review
14805 W Vineyard, Goodyear, AZ 85338-9727
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What's the driving distance between Albuquerque and Avondale?
The distance is 435 miles
What's the travel time between Albuquerque and Avondale?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 12m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Albuquerque and Avondale?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Avondale?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Avondale
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The weather in Avondale is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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