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ITINERARY
4h 46m268 miles25 stops
1
McKelligon Canyon
2
El Paso Saddleblanket
The El Paso Saddleblanket Retail Outlet is No Longer Open to the Public. In order to enter our showroom you must present proof of business. El Paso Saddleblanket Company is the World's Largest Southwest Trading Post The wholesale showroom touts one of the widest selections of Southwest and Western crafts in the world, overflowing with Southwest rugs, blankets, turquoise jewelry, Mexico pottery, western purses, Brazilian cowhides, bedspreads, hand-painted artifacts, mounted horns, handwoven baskets, serapes, and much more! Founded by Dusty & Bonnie Henson, they have spent more than 44 years of traveling the globe-trading, buying, manufacturing, wholesaling and designing the best selection of Southwest products available anywhere.
3
King's X Bar
4
Billy Rogers Arroyo Park
5
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
A striking adobe structure, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, and U.S.-Mexico relations. The home, built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, is a prime example of Territorial style architecture and features a center courtyard and peaceful landscape. Explore the home's authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of this prominent El Paso family.
6
The Briar Patch
7
The Lhakhang
8
San Jacinto Plaza
9
El Paso Museum of History
Established in 1974, this museum contains life-size exhibits depicting El Paso's history.
10
Digital wall
11
Blazing Tree Brewery
12
Evergreen Cemetery East
We are proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of more than 2,000 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. When you choose a Dignity Memorial provider, you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from a locally operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from the largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorialization services. All of our services are designed to help our client families through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. As a Dignity Memorial provider, we offer an array of unmatched services, including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, Bereavement Travel Services, a 24-Hour Compassion Helpline® and much more. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and we are committed to helping our client families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance, or if you would like more information about our services.
13
Musical Theatre Southwest
14
Empire Board Game Library
15
Zinc Cellar Bar
16
High and Dry Brewing
17
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!
18
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
19
The Back Porch Day Spa
20
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Visitors explore the origins and geological history of the American Southwest through vivid displays including dinosaur models, ice-age cave replicas, a naturalist center and a walk-through volcano.
21
La Cumbre Brewing Company
22
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.
23
Drafty Kilt Brewing
24
Volcano Park
Roads take you past the volcanos that loom around Albuquerque.
25
Eldora Chocolate
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:McKelligon Canyon
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(7) review
1331 McKelligon Canyon Rd, El Paso, TX 79930-2649
2
Start:El Paso Saddleblanket
El Paso, Texas·
3.5
(74) review
The El Paso Saddleblanket Retail Outlet is No Longer Open to the Public. In order to enter our showroom you must present proof of business. El Paso Saddleblanket Company is the World's Largest Southwest Trading Post The wholesale showroom touts one of the widest selections of Southwest and Western crafts in the world, overflowing with Southwest rugs, blankets, turquoise jewelry, Mexico pottery, western purses, Brazilian cowhides, bedspreads, hand-painted artifacts, mounted horns, handwoven baskets, serapes, and much more! Founded by Dusty & Bonnie Henson, they have spent more than 44 years of traveling the globe-trading, buying, manufacturing, wholesaling and designing the best selection of Southwest products available anywhere.
3
Start:King's X Bar
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
4119 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902-1504
4
Start:Billy Rogers Arroyo Park
El Paso, Texas·
2.5
(7) review
Corner of Virginia St. and New York St., El Paso, TX
5
Start:Magoffin Home State Historic Site
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(94) review
A striking adobe structure, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, and U.S.-Mexico relations. The home, built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, is a prime example of Territorial style architecture and features a center courtyard and peaceful landscape. Explore the home's authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of this prominent El Paso family.
6
Start:The Briar Patch
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
508 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901-1238
7
Start:The Lhakhang
El Paso, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
500 W University Ave Centennial Plaza, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
8
Start:San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(68) review
El Paso, TX
9
Start:El Paso Museum of History
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(77) review
Established in 1974, this museum contains life-size exhibits depicting El Paso's history.
10
Start:Digital wall
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(7) review
501 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901-1144
11
Start:Blazing Tree Brewery
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
11426 Rojas Dr Ste. A-13, El Paso, TX 79936-6485
12
Start:Evergreen Cemetery East
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
We are proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of more than 2,000 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. When you choose a Dignity Memorial provider, you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from a locally operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from the largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorialization services. All of our services are designed to help our client families through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. As a Dignity Memorial provider, we offer an array of unmatched services, including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, Bereavement Travel Services, a 24-Hour Compassion Helpline® and much more. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and we are committed to helping our client families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance, or if you would like more information about our services.
13
Start:Musical Theatre Southwest
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(9) review
6320 Domingo Rd NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1854
14
Start:Empire Board Game Library
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(9) review
3503 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-3922
15
Start:Zinc Cellar Bar
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
3.5
(9) review
3009 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-2214
16
Start:High and Dry Brewing
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(9) review
529 Adams St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1228
17
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!
18
Start:ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(852) review
2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1615
19
Start:The Back Porch Day Spa
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
3.0
(9) review
8525 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112-2837
20
Start:New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(860) review
Visitors explore the origins and geological history of the American Southwest through vivid displays including dinosaur models, ice-age cave replicas, a naturalist center and a walk-through volcano.
21
Start:La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
22
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.
23
Start:Drafty Kilt Brewing
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(9) review
4814 Hardware Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109-2013
24
Start:Volcano Park
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(83) review
Roads take you past the volcanos that loom around Albuquerque.
25
Start:Eldora Chocolate
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(9) review
8114 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113-1424
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What's the driving distance between El Paso and Albuquerque?
The distance is 268 miles
What's the travel time between El Paso and Albuquerque?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 46m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between El Paso and Albuquerque?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Albuquerque?
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The weather in Albuquerque is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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