Road trip from Albuquerque to Palmdale
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ITINERARY
13h 12m755 miles40 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
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!
4
9/11 Remembrance Garden
5
The Museum Club
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
6
Castle Mountains National Monument
7
Main Street Murals
8
Skyline Drive-in
9
Paddles and Pedals
At Paddles and Pedals we offer bikes, kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards for rent. Conveniently located on the north shore of Big Bear Lake, we provide very easy access to the lake, the pedal path or the mountain bike trails. If you want to ride the scenic bike path of Big Bear Lake, please come see us. We are the only store with direct access to the path.
10
Giant Fire Helmet
11
Barstow Harvey House
12
Treasure House Mall
13
Outlets at Barstow
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Banana Republic, Fossil, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Guess, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, Reebok and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Barstow. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
14
Mojave Narrows Regional Park Camping
Some 1,500 species of watchable wildlife call this lush stretch of habitat along the Mojave River home, making it a magnet for bird-watchers, horseback riders and campers. The park’s two lakes not only attract migratory birds but also make it a popular fishing spot.You can bring your own mount or rent horses and ponies from the on-site stables.Mojave Narrows’ flat, open terrain includes pastures surrounded by cottonwood and willow trees. The park, located in the Victor Valley area, boasts lots of activities for visitors. Facilities include group and RV campsites ( some with lake views), a playground, waterpark, picnic shelters and hiking trails. A low ropes course is also planned.
15
Holiday Skate Center
16
Victor Bowl
17
Pillars Of God
18
Cal Earth Homes
19
Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art
20
Glen Helen Amphitheater
21
El Mirage Lake
22
Bridge To Nowhere
23
Glendora Mountain Road
24
Route 138 - Pearblossom Highway
A great highway to travel anytime of the year, but it's best in spring.
25
Monrovia Canyon Park
"This place is temporarily closed."
26
Big Santa Anita Canyon
One of the most difficult trails in Southern California, peaking at the top of Mount Wilson and sinking through the Big Santa Anita Canyon.
27
Wilderness Park
28
Mount Wilson Observatory
Located high above the Los Angeles basin, this observatory offers the best astronomical viewing in America.
29
Antelope Valley Mall
30
Eaton Canyon Natural Area
31
Mountain View Cemetery
32
Chilao Recreation Area
33
The Bunker
The Bunker is the best place in Burbank to see underground stand up comedy. Comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, and Showtime perform in an intimate environment for true comedy fans.
34
Moore N Moore
35
The Gentle Barn
36
Robinson Ranch Golf Club
37
Discovery Cube Los Angeles
38
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center
39
The Basement A Live Escape Room Experience
The Basement is the number one Escape Game center in the US, with one continuous story line and 4 seperate experiences/chapters to choose from. We offer an immersive experience where you will be locked in a room. You will then have a set amount of time to find your way out using the hidden clues, key, trap doors, and items within the space. Various events will "distract" you throughout your journey and make the task of escaping slightly more difficult. Can You Escape? HISTORY: Established in 2014. The Basement: A Live Escape Room Experience opened for business with its flagship room "The Basement" in October 2014 and has since opened two more experiences: The Boiler Room and The Study. Dark House Entertainment is currently in the process of opening 3 more locations throughout the United States.
40
Wat Thai of Los Angeles
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OVERVIEW
Albuquerque to Palmdale
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: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!
4
Start:9/11 Remembrance Garden
Winslow, Arizona·
4.5
(91) review
East 3rd Street and Transcon Lane, Winslow, AZ 86047
5
Start:The Museum Club
Flagstaff, Arizona·
4.0
(99) review
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
6
Start:Castle Mountains National Monument
Barstow, California·
4.5
(2) review
unnamed dirt road off of Lanfair Road in Mojave National Preserve, Barstow, CA 92364
7
Start:Main Street Murals
Barstow, California·
4.0
(8) review
Route 66, Barstow, CA
8
Start:Skyline Drive-in
Barstow, California·
4.5
(62) review
31175 US Highway 58, Barstow, CA 92311-1914
9
Start:Paddles and Pedals
Big Bear City, Big Bear Region, California·
4.5
(8) review
At Paddles and Pedals we offer bikes, kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards for rent. Conveniently located on the north shore of Big Bear Lake, we provide very easy access to the lake, the pedal path or the mountain bike trails. If you want to ride the scenic bike path of Big Bear Lake, please come see us. We are the only store with direct access to the path.
10
Start:Giant Fire Helmet
Barstow, California·
5.0
(4) review
861 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311-3903
11
Start:Barstow Harvey House
Barstow, California·
4.0
(78) review
681 N 1st Ave, Barstow, CA 92311-2201
12
Start:Treasure House Mall
Barstow, California·
4.5
(7) review
236 E Main St # 300, Barstow, CA 92311-2321
13
Start:Outlets at Barstow
Barstow, California·
4.0
(448) review
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Banana Republic, Fossil, Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Guess, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, Reebok and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Barstow. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
14
Start:Mojave Narrows Regional Park Camping
Victorville, California·
4.0
(59) review
Some 1,500 species of watchable wildlife call this lush stretch of habitat along the Mojave River home, making it a magnet for bird-watchers, horseback riders and campers. The park’s two lakes not only attract migratory birds but also make it a popular fishing spot.You can bring your own mount or rent horses and ponies from the on-site stables.Mojave Narrows’ flat, open terrain includes pastures surrounded by cottonwood and willow trees. The park, located in the Victor Valley area, boasts lots of activities for visitors. Facilities include group and RV campsites ( some with lake views), a playground, waterpark, picnic shelters and hiking trails. A low ropes course is also planned.
15
Start:Holiday Skate Center
Victorville, California·
4.0
(6) review
14950 Palmdale Rd, Victorville, CA 92392-2506
16
Start:Victor Bowl
Victorville, California·
4.0
(5) review
12277 Mariposa Rd, Victorville, CA 92395-6009
17
Start:Pillars Of God
San Bernardino, California·
4.5
(7) review
865 Mozumdar Drive, San Bernardino, CA
18
Start:Cal Earth Homes
Hesperia, California·
4.5
(8) review
10177 Baldy Ln, Hesperia, CA 92345-4672
19
Start:Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art
San Bernardino, California·
4.5
(4) review
5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407-2318
20
Start:Glen Helen Amphitheater
San Bernardino, California·
3.0
(57) review
2575 Glen Helen Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407-1539
21
Start:El Mirage Lake
Adelanto, California·
4.5
(8) review
20471 Mountain View Rd, Adelanto, CA 92301
22
Start:Bridge To Nowhere
Azusa, California·
4.5
(51) review
Camp Bonita Rd, Azusa, CA 91750
23
Start:Glendora Mountain Road
Glendora, California·
4.5
(51) review
Glendora Ridge Road, Glendora, CA 91741
24
Start:Route 138 - Pearblossom Highway
Palmdale, California·
3.5
(98) review
A great highway to travel anytime of the year, but it's best in spring.
25
Start:Monrovia Canyon Park
Monrovia, California·
4.5
(69) review
"This place is temporarily closed."
26
Start:Big Santa Anita Canyon
Monrovia, California·
4.5
(25) review
One of the most difficult trails in Southern California, peaking at the top of Mount Wilson and sinking through the Big Santa Anita Canyon.
27
Start:Wilderness Park
Arcadia, California·
4.0
(9) review
2240 Highland Oaks Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006-1527
28
Start:Mount Wilson Observatory
La Canada Flintridge, California·
4.5
(72) review
Located high above the Los Angeles basin, this observatory offers the best astronomical viewing in America.
29
Start:Antelope Valley Mall
Palmdale, California·
3.0
(9) review
1233 W Rancho Vista Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93551-3947
30
Start:Eaton Canyon Natural Area
Pasadena, California·
4.5
(82) review
1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA 91107-1046
31
Start:Mountain View Cemetery
Altadena, California·
4.0
(9) review
2400 Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena, CA 91001-5051
32
Start:Chilao Recreation Area
La Canada Flintridge, California·
4.0
(9) review
Angeles National Forest, 460 Oak Grove Dr., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
33
Start:The Bunker
Burbank, California·
4.5
(9) review
The Bunker is the best place in Burbank to see underground stand up comedy. Comedians from HBO, Comedy Central, and Showtime perform in an intimate environment for true comedy fans.
34
Start:Moore N Moore
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(7) review
12651 Little Tujunga Canyon Rd Angeles Shooting Ranges, Los Angeles, CA 91342-6311
35
Start:The Gentle Barn
Santa Clarita, California·
4.5
(62) review
15825 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91390-4731
36
Start:Robinson Ranch Golf Club
Santa Clarita, California·
4.0
(8) review
27734 Sand Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91387-3639
37
Start:Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California·
4.0
(49) review
10800 Foothill Blvd Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA 91342-6701
38
Start:Hansen Dam Aquatic Center
Los Angeles, California·
4.0
(3) review
11798 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342-7203
39
Start:The Basement A Live Escape Room Experience
Los Angeles, California·
5.0
(609) review
The Basement is the number one Escape Game center in the US, with one continuous story line and 4 seperate experiences/chapters to choose from. We offer an immersive experience where you will be locked in a room. You will then have a set amount of time to find your way out using the hidden clues, key, trap doors, and items within the space. Various events will "distract" you throughout your journey and make the task of escaping slightly more difficult. Can You Escape? HISTORY: Established in 2014. The Basement: A Live Escape Room Experience opened for business with its flagship room "The Basement" in October 2014 and has since opened two more experiences: The Boiler Room and The Study. Dark House Entertainment is currently in the process of opening 3 more locations throughout the United States.
40
Start:Wat Thai of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(16) review
8225 Coldwater Canyon Ave. North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 91605-1131
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What's the driving distance between Albuquerque and Palmdale?
The distance is 755 miles
What's the travel time between Albuquerque and Palmdale?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 13h 12m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Palmdale?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Palmdale
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The weather in Palmdale is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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