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ITINERARY
21h 48m1,243 miles22 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
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!
3
Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
This museum houses over 3,000 objects in its varied collection of Spanish Colonial art.
4
San Miguel Chapel
Constructed in 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish, this is the oldest church still in use in the country.
5
Topgolf Oklahoma City
Topgolf is the emerging global leader in golf entertainment. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while also awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Topgolf offers an upscale, laid-back experience that features climate-controlled hitting bays and an impressive food and beverage menu crafted by our executive chef.
6
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Myriad Botanical Gardens is one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved public spaces, offering its visitors a 15 acre natural escape in the heart of downtown. A half-acre children’s garden, an off-leash dog park, splash fountains, and paths for walking and jogging provide guests young and old with a place to seek solitude with nature, or seek community and the company of others. The Gardens offers a variety of horticultural education programs for adults and children. The centerpiece attraction of the Gardens is the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory. Its unique design has earned attention and praise in the architectural community. It is 224 feet long, 70 feet in diameter, and is covered by 3,028 sections of translucent, double-layered acrylic panels. After an 18-month, $11 million renovation, it reopened to the public on November 18, 2022.
7
Brickopolis
8
Oklahoma Firefighters Museum
9
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
Founded in 1919, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is one of the oldest museums in the state of Oklahoma. Father Gregory Gerrer, for whom the museum is named, was a Benedictine monk of considerable artistic talent. During Father Gerrer's travels to Europe, Africa and South America, he collected objects of artistic and ethnological value.
10
Firelake Arena
11
FireLake Casino and Entertainment Center
12
Shawnee Bowl
13
Indigo Tie Dye Company
Indigo Tie Dye Company offers a DO IT YOURSELF Tie Dye Studio! We also stock everything tie dye if you want to come in to purchase items already tie dyed. We feature local artists works like jewelry, art work, and more. We are the only Tie Dye Studio in Oklahoma.
14
Hot Springs Trolleys
We provide a historical trolley tour of the downtown historical Hot Springs. We also provide private and charter service with our trolleys for groups, wedding party or just special events
15
Buckstaff Bathhouse
Experience timeless relaxation at the Buckstaff Bathhouse, the crown jewel of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Indulge in traditional mineral-rich thermal bath treatments in the longest continuously run bathhouse in the state.
16
Robinson Center
17
Blues Hall Juke Joint
18
Cooper-Young Historic District
19
Olive Branch City Park
20
Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Welcome to the Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa! CHOM, where children Explore, Create and Discover every time they visit. Learning through play is what our exhibits are about, and you're encouraged to touch, feel and play your way through our award winning museum. In 26 exhibit areas we offer newborns through age 13 a fabulous place just for them! Exhibits, birthday party spaces, daily programs and activities, events, holiday celebrations and curriculum specific field trips all wait for you at CHOM! Visit soon - join over 78,000 guests each year who know we're the BEST for family fun! CHOM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and we've provided dynamic learning experiences for 33 years.
21
McWane Science Center
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
22
Statue of Liberty Replica
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
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OVERVIEW
Albuquerque to Birmingham
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: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!
3
Start:Museum of Spanish Colonial Art
Santa Fe, New Mexico·
4.0
(94) review
This museum houses over 3,000 objects in its varied collection of Spanish Colonial art.
4
Start:San Miguel Chapel
Santa Fe, New Mexico·
4.5
(920) review
Constructed in 1610 by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico, who came to New Mexico as servants of the Spanish, this is the oldest church still in use in the country.
5
Start:Topgolf Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma·
4.5
(92) review
Topgolf is the emerging global leader in golf entertainment. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while also awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Topgolf offers an upscale, laid-back experience that features climate-controlled hitting bays and an impressive food and beverage menu crafted by our executive chef.
6
Start:Myriad Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma·
4.5
(979) review
Myriad Botanical Gardens is one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved public spaces, offering its visitors a 15 acre natural escape in the heart of downtown. A half-acre children’s garden, an off-leash dog park, splash fountains, and paths for walking and jogging provide guests young and old with a place to seek solitude with nature, or seek community and the company of others. The Gardens offers a variety of horticultural education programs for adults and children. The centerpiece attraction of the Gardens is the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory. Its unique design has earned attention and praise in the architectural community. It is 224 feet long, 70 feet in diameter, and is covered by 3,028 sections of translucent, double-layered acrylic panels. After an 18-month, $11 million renovation, it reopened to the public on November 18, 2022.
7
Start:Brickopolis
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma·
4.0
(96) review
101 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2480
8
Start:Oklahoma Firefighters Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma·
4.5
(93) review
2716 NE 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111-7202
9
Start:Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
Shawnee, Oklahoma·
4.5
(77) review
Founded in 1919, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is one of the oldest museums in the state of Oklahoma. Father Gregory Gerrer, for whom the museum is named, was a Benedictine monk of considerable artistic talent. During Father Gerrer's travels to Europe, Africa and South America, he collected objects of artistic and ethnological value.
10
Start:Firelake Arena
Shawnee, Oklahoma·
4.0
(4) review
18145 Old Rangeline Rd, Shawnee, OK 74801
11
Start:FireLake Casino and Entertainment Center
Shawnee, Oklahoma·
3.5
(40) review
41207 Hardesty Rd, Shawnee, OK 74801-8694
12
Start:Shawnee Bowl
Shawnee, Oklahoma·
3.5
(4) review
701 N Harrison Ave, Shawnee, OK 74801-7210
13
Start:Indigo Tie Dye Company
Coweta, Oklahoma·
5.0
(2) review
Indigo Tie Dye Company offers a DO IT YOURSELF Tie Dye Studio! We also stock everything tie dye if you want to come in to purchase items already tie dyed. We feature local artists works like jewelry, art work, and more. We are the only Tie Dye Studio in Oklahoma.
14
Start:Hot Springs Trolleys
Hot Springs, Arkansas·
4.5
(94) review
We provide a historical trolley tour of the downtown historical Hot Springs. We also provide private and charter service with our trolleys for groups, wedding party or just special events
15
Start:Buckstaff Bathhouse
Hot Springs, Arkansas·
4.5
(996) review
Experience timeless relaxation at the Buckstaff Bathhouse, the crown jewel of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Indulge in traditional mineral-rich thermal bath treatments in the longest continuously run bathhouse in the state.
16
Start:Robinson Center
Little Rock, Arkansas·
4.5
(99) review
Markham At Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201
17
Start:Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
18
Start:Cooper-Young Historic District
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(97) review
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
19
Start:Olive Branch City Park
Olive Branch, Mississippi·
4.5
(95) review
8257 Goodman Rd, Olive Branch, MS
20
Start:Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama·
4.5
(99) review
Welcome to the Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa! CHOM, where children Explore, Create and Discover every time they visit. Learning through play is what our exhibits are about, and you're encouraged to touch, feel and play your way through our award winning museum. In 26 exhibit areas we offer newborns through age 13 a fabulous place just for them! Exhibits, birthday party spaces, daily programs and activities, events, holiday celebrations and curriculum specific field trips all wait for you at CHOM! Visit soon - join over 78,000 guests each year who know we're the BEST for family fun! CHOM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and we've provided dynamic learning experiences for 33 years.
21
Start:McWane Science Center
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(963) review
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
22
Start:Statue of Liberty Replica
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(97) review
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
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What's the driving distance between Albuquerque and Birmingham?
The distance is 1,243 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 21h 48m mins in normal traffic
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