Road trip from Denton to Santa Cruz
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29h 25m1,655 miles18 stops
1
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Texas Motor Speedway!
2
Bureau of Engraving And Printing
Free Tours! Learn how billions of dollars are printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) Tour and Visitor Center located in Fort Worth, Texas. As the U.S. Government’s security printer, the BEP is responsible for the design, engraving, and printing of all U.S. paper currency. Over half of the nation’s currency order is produced in Fort Worth. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through two floors of interactive exhibits and displays, view the theater movie, take a self-guided tour on the elevated tour walkway, and purchase uncut currency and souvenir items in the Moneyfactory Gift Shop.
3
PanIQ Room Dallas
4
UA Fossil Creek Stadium 11
5
Central Market
6
Spa Adolphus
Spa Adolphus offers a tranquil retreat amidst the energy of downtown Dallas, Texas. Located within The Adolphus, Autograph Collection, our luxury spa provides a wide range of services including body wraps and massage therapy.
7
Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West
Horseback Riding venue at Los Cedros Ranch in Palo Duro Canyon. Amarillo/Canyon/Claude, Texas We offer western events (horseback riding and private chuckwagon meals) at our beautiful ranch that sits on the rim of Palo Duro Canyon. A true cattle ranch, with incredible horses, and stunning views!
8
Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian
9
Starlight Ranch Event Center
Starlight Ranch is a one of a kind experience that brings together the best in entertainment and hospitality. You can enjoy live music, delicious foods, handcrafted beer, and activities for the kids. Get lost in the Maze, zip down our 1000ft Zip Line.
10
Madam Queen
11
Blue Sage Pottery
12
Lights Off Golf
13
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!
14
La Cumbre Brewing Company
15
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.
16
California Fruit Depot
17
Forestiere Underground Gardens
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
18
Island Waterpark
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Richard Petty Driving Experience
Fort Worth, Texas·
4.5
(7) review
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Texas Motor Speedway!
2
Start:Bureau of Engraving And Printing
Fort Worth, Texas·
4.5
(773) review
Free Tours! Learn how billions of dollars are printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) Tour and Visitor Center located in Fort Worth, Texas. As the U.S. Government’s security printer, the BEP is responsible for the design, engraving, and printing of all U.S. paper currency. Over half of the nation’s currency order is produced in Fort Worth. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through two floors of interactive exhibits and displays, view the theater movie, take a self-guided tour on the elevated tour walkway, and purchase uncut currency and souvenir items in the Moneyfactory Gift Shop.
3
Start:PanIQ Room Dallas
Dallas, Texas·
4.5
(99) review
5302 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254-7606
4
Start:UA Fossil Creek Stadium 11
Fort Worth, Texas·
3.0
(8) review
6100 N Fwy Service Rd E, Fort Worth, TX 76137
5
Start:Central Market
Dallas, Texas·
4.5
(99) review
5750 E Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75206-2921
6
Start:Spa Adolphus
Dallas, Texas·
5.0
(99) review
Spa Adolphus offers a tranquil retreat amidst the energy of downtown Dallas, Texas. Located within The Adolphus, Autograph Collection, our luxury spa provides a wide range of services including body wraps and massage therapy.
7
Start:Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West
Amarillo, Texas·
5.0
(89) review
Horseback Riding venue at Los Cedros Ranch in Palo Duro Canyon. Amarillo/Canyon/Claude, Texas We offer western events (horseback riding and private chuckwagon meals) at our beautiful ranch that sits on the rim of Palo Duro Canyon. A true cattle ranch, with incredible horses, and stunning views!
8
Start:Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian
Amarillo, Texas·
4.0
(46) review
9151 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX 79118
9
Start:Starlight Ranch Event Center
Amarillo, Texas·
4.0
(4) review
Starlight Ranch is a one of a kind experience that brings together the best in entertainment and hospitality. You can enjoy live music, delicious foods, handcrafted beer, and activities for the kids. Get lost in the Maze, zip down our 1000ft Zip Line.
10
Start:Madam Queen
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
SE 2nd Street, Amarillo, TX 79101
11
Start:Blue Sage Pottery
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
3302 W. 6th Street Route 66, Amarillo, TX 79106
12
Start:Lights Off Golf
Amarillo, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
7701 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79121-0999
13
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!
14
Start:La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
15
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.
16
Start:California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
17
Start:Forestiere Underground Gardens
Fresno, California·
4.5
(862) review
Take a tour off Highway 99 and visit Fresno's best kept secret. *A hand-built network of underground rooms, courtyards and passageways reminiscent of the ancient catacombs. *Unique fruit producing trees, shrubs, and vines growing underground - some over 90 years old! *Ancient Roman architecture - arches, vaults and stone-built walls. *Underground micro-climates - temperature variations of 10 to 30 degrees! *Underground home of Sicilian visionary and self-taught artist/builder Baldassare Forestiere.
18
Start:Island Waterpark
Fresno, California·
4.0
(82) review
6099 W Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93723-9372
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What's the driving distance between Denton and Santa Cruz?
The distance is 1,655 miles
What's the travel time between Denton and Santa Cruz?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 29h 25m mins in normal traffic
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