Road trip from Albuquerque to Waco
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ITINERARY
12h 24m675 miles15 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
Adventure Park
Adventure Park is Lubbock's newest destination with over 20 acres of FUN Indoors and Outdoors! Zip line across the Adventure Lake or grab a bite to eat in the Expedition Cafe! There is something for everyone to do at Adventure Park! Attractions include Go Karts, Putting Green, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Adventure Towers, Pedal Boats, Expedition Mining, Ninja, and Climbing walls! Enjoy live Music on Friday and Saturday at our Thirsty Garden with a fresh squeezed margarita!
5
McPherson Cellars Winery
McPherson Cellars is a contemporary winery, tasting room, and event venue in Lubbock, Texas. We work with fruit entirely from the Texas High Plains AVA, available for purchase in our tasting room, online, throughout Texas and many other states. Our downtown tasting room allows guests to taste an array of wines, ranging from Albarino to Sangiovese and several blends in between. We believe that Texas wines can be world class, and aim to offer a relaxed and convivial space to share our wine and philosophy with our friends and community. Open Monday through Saturday for tasting flights, wines by the glass or bottle, and complimentary tours.
6
Llano Estacado
7
Buffalo Springs Lake
8
Nana Bear's Notions
9
1818 Arthouse
The 1818 Arthouse promotes arts and culture as an extension of the Scurry County Museum. We offer gallery and working space for artists, regular juried exhibitions, art activities and much more!
10
Dyess AFB Memorial Museum and Linear Air Park
The Dyess Memorial Museum is a gallery showcasing the history of Lt Col William Edwin Dyess and the base that is named for him. The Dyess Linear Air Park is the largest air park in the USAF with 34 historic aircraft.
11
SUP Abilene Lake Fort Phantom Kayak Rentals
We rent kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards. We have a sandy beach with sand volleyball, horseshoes, and a gazebo for shade. The place has amazing views, which includes sunrise and sunset attractions. We rent by the hour or by the day. We also have reservations for your next birthday, graduation, family reunion, or team build. Visit our website or call for details and pictures.
12
Lake Kirby Park & Nature Play Area
This park has a beautiful boardwalk and nature area for people to enjoy and see the beautiful green trees and natural beauty. There's also baseball/softball fields, a fun playground area, picnic tables and pavilions to enjoy a family lunch, and of course Lake Kirby where you can go fishing and boating!
13
Lake Whitney State Park
Popular with fisherman for stripers and small mouth bass.
14
Little Shop on Bosque
The Little Shop on Bosque is the original home of Magnolia Market and offers last chance and slightly damaged items at a discount. The shop is stocked with everything from florals to vases, apparel to gifts, and so much more. *Please note that all sales at our Little Shop on Bosque are final. You cannot receive a replacement or refund on any sales.
15
Waco Hippodrome Theatre
The Historic Waco Hippodrome Theatre is back! Come enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks as you sit back, relax, and watch your favorite films, live music, and performing arts. First opening on February 7, 1914, The Waco Hippodrome Theatre is a landmark in entertainment for the Waco community. After some tender-loving renovations, the Waco Hippodrome Theatre is open and busier than ever! Our dining room and bar/lounge area are open Mon-Fri for lunch and dinner, and we open at 10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays to serve the best brunch in Downtown Waco.
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OVERVIEW
Albuquerque to Waco
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:Adventure Park
Lubbock, Texas·
3.5
(9) review
Adventure Park is Lubbock's newest destination with over 20 acres of FUN Indoors and Outdoors! Zip line across the Adventure Lake or grab a bite to eat in the Expedition Cafe! There is something for everyone to do at Adventure Park! Attractions include Go Karts, Putting Green, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Adventure Towers, Pedal Boats, Expedition Mining, Ninja, and Climbing walls! Enjoy live Music on Friday and Saturday at our Thirsty Garden with a fresh squeezed margarita!
5
Start:McPherson Cellars Winery
Lubbock, Texas·
4.5
(86) review
McPherson Cellars is a contemporary winery, tasting room, and event venue in Lubbock, Texas. We work with fruit entirely from the Texas High Plains AVA, available for purchase in our tasting room, online, throughout Texas and many other states. Our downtown tasting room allows guests to taste an array of wines, ranging from Albarino to Sangiovese and several blends in between. We believe that Texas wines can be world class, and aim to offer a relaxed and convivial space to share our wine and philosophy with our friends and community. Open Monday through Saturday for tasting flights, wines by the glass or bottle, and complimentary tours.
6
Start:Llano Estacado
Lubbock, Texas·
4.5
(88) review
Fm 1585, Lubbock, TX 79452
7
Start:Buffalo Springs Lake
Lubbock, Texas·
3.5
(87) review
Comanche Road & Comanche Drive, Lubbock, TX 79404
8
Start:Nana Bear's Notions
Snyder, Texas·
5.0
(7) review
2513 College Ave, Snyder, TX 79549-2528
9
Start:1818 Arthouse
Snyder, Texas·
5.0
(3) review
The 1818 Arthouse promotes arts and culture as an extension of the Scurry County Museum. We offer gallery and working space for artists, regular juried exhibitions, art activities and much more!
10
Start:Dyess AFB Memorial Museum and Linear Air Park
Abilene, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
The Dyess Memorial Museum is a gallery showcasing the history of Lt Col William Edwin Dyess and the base that is named for him. The Dyess Linear Air Park is the largest air park in the USAF with 34 historic aircraft.
11
Start:SUP Abilene Lake Fort Phantom Kayak Rentals
Abilene, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
We rent kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards. We have a sandy beach with sand volleyball, horseshoes, and a gazebo for shade. The place has amazing views, which includes sunrise and sunset attractions. We rent by the hour or by the day. We also have reservations for your next birthday, graduation, family reunion, or team build. Visit our website or call for details and pictures.
12
Start:Lake Kirby Park & Nature Play Area
Abilene, Texas·
2.5
(9) review
This park has a beautiful boardwalk and nature area for people to enjoy and see the beautiful green trees and natural beauty. There's also baseball/softball fields, a fun playground area, picnic tables and pavilions to enjoy a family lunch, and of course Lake Kirby where you can go fishing and boating!
13
Start:Lake Whitney State Park
Whitney, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
Popular with fisherman for stripers and small mouth bass.
14
Start:Little Shop on Bosque
Waco, Texas·
3.5
(93) review
The Little Shop on Bosque is the original home of Magnolia Market and offers last chance and slightly damaged items at a discount. The shop is stocked with everything from florals to vases, apparel to gifts, and so much more. *Please note that all sales at our Little Shop on Bosque are final. You cannot receive a replacement or refund on any sales.
15
Start:Waco Hippodrome Theatre
Waco, Texas·
4.0
(92) review
The Historic Waco Hippodrome Theatre is back! Come enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks as you sit back, relax, and watch your favorite films, live music, and performing arts. First opening on February 7, 1914, The Waco Hippodrome Theatre is a landmark in entertainment for the Waco community. After some tender-loving renovations, the Waco Hippodrome Theatre is open and busier than ever! Our dining room and bar/lounge area are open Mon-Fri for lunch and dinner, and we open at 10:00 am on Saturdays and Sundays to serve the best brunch in Downtown Waco.
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What's the driving distance between Albuquerque and Waco?
The distance is 675 miles
What's the travel time between Albuquerque and Waco?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 12h 24m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Waco?
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What’s the weather like in Waco?
The weather in Waco is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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