Road trip from Fort Worth to Santa Cruz
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ITINERARY
29h 37m1,667 miles13 stops
1
Casa Manana Theater
The historic Casa Manana Theatre is the largest Broadway and Children's Theatre in Fort Worth. Casa Manana also offers premiere theatre training in musical theatre, dance and voice.
2
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!
3
Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian
4
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.
5
Madam Queen
6
Blue Sage Pottery
7
Lights Off Golf
8
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!
9
La Cumbre Brewing Company
10
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.
11
California Fruit Depot
12
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.
13
Island Waterpark
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Casa Manana Theater
Fort Worth, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
The historic Casa Manana Theatre is the largest Broadway and Children's Theatre in Fort Worth. Casa Manana also offers premiere theatre training in musical theatre, dance and voice.
2
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!
3
Start:Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian
Amarillo, Texas·
4.0
(46) review
9151 I-40 East, Amarillo, TX 79118
4
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.
5
Start:Madam Queen
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
SE 2nd Street, Amarillo, TX 79101
6
Start:Blue Sage Pottery
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
3302 W. 6th Street Route 66, Amarillo, TX 79106
7
Start:Lights Off Golf
Amarillo, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
7701 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79121-0999
8
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!
9
Start:La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
10
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.
11
Start:California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
12
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.
13
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 Fort Worth and Santa Cruz?
The distance is 1,667 miles
What's the travel time between Fort Worth and Santa Cruz?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 29h 37m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Fort Worth and Santa Cruz?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Santa Cruz?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Santa Cruz
What’s the weather like in Santa Cruz?
The weather in Santa Cruz is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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