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ITINERARY

13h 22m791 miles23 stops
1
The Flux
2222 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504-4125
2
International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504-4121
The International Museum of Art & Science is a Smithsonian Affiliate and fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. IMAS is the premier art and science museum of South Texas and contains over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. The IMAS galleries host a number of revolving art and science exhibits each year. The museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in hands-on science exhibits and to learn about original works of art while encouraging creativity and innovation. The IMAS permanent collection includes more than 2,000 natural history and geology specimens and 4,500 folk art and textile objects. The 1,500 fine art works in the permanent collection reflect many countries and artistic movements beyond Mexico, dating from the 16th century to the present. Current Hours and Admission Rates ($1): http://theimasonline.org/
3
McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
4
McAllen Nature Center
4101 W US Highway 83 Open 8 am to Sunset and 8 am to noon and 5 pm to Sunset, McAllen, TX 78501-8613
5
Bourbon St. Grill
4800 N 10th St, McAllen, TX 78504-2709
For good music, good food come over to Bourbon St Grill and enjoy the flavor of New Orleans Cajun Creole cuisine in McAllen. Put our crispy Po-Boys on your bucket list, as well as the Jambalaya and Gumbo. Evening live music entertainment is available. One of the best cajun food restaurants in the RGV.
6
McAllen Performing Arts Center
801 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX 78501
7
Il Regalo Preferito
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
8
Town Lake at Firemen's Park
201 N. 1st St, McAllen, TX 78501
9
D-Novo Massage Studio
1200 S Main St Suite B, McAllen, TX 78501-5015
We specialize in several massage therapy techniques and spa services. We are also happy to announce that we are the RGV's first Float Therapy Center! Let us bring balance to your body and peace to your mind. Feel Like New Again!
10
San Antonio Shoemakers
1717 Sas Dr, San Antonio, TX 78224-1042
11
Mokara Spa
212 W Crockett St Mokara Hotel and Spa, San Antonio, TX 78205-2520
12
Paramour Roof Top Bar
102 9th St 4th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78215-1524
13
Extreme Escape
9995 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78230-2260
Extreme Escape San Antonio is the FIRST to offer four different themed escape experience. Mutiny and Trapped Below have broad appeal, including puzzle loving families and children ages 9 and above, while Undead and Master of Illusion are suitable for teenagers and adults looking for a thrill. We’ve incorporated multi-dimensional elements like life-sized props, special effects and even smells to make your “escape” amazing!
14
Santikos Palladium IMAX
17703 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78257-9529
15
Evergreen Cemetery East
12400 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79938-9617
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.
16
Blazing Tree Brewery
11426 Rojas Dr Ste. A-13, El Paso, TX 79936-6485
17
El Paso Saddleblanket
6935 Commerce Ave, El Paso, TX 79915-1101
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.
18
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1544
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.
19
The Briar Patch
508 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901-1238
20
Digital wall
501 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901-1144
21
El Paso Museum of History
510 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901-1145
Established in 1974, this museum contains life-size exhibits depicting El Paso's history.
22
The Lhakhang
500 W University Ave Centennial Plaza, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
23
King's X Bar
4119 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902-1504
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:The Flux
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(3) review
2222 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504-4125
2
International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
McAllen, Texas·
4.0
(57) review
The International Museum of Art & Science is a Smithsonian Affiliate and fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. IMAS is the premier art and science museum of South Texas and contains over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. The IMAS galleries host a number of revolving art and science exhibits each year. The museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in hands-on science exhibits and to learn about original works of art while encouraging creativity and innovation. The IMAS permanent collection includes more than 2,000 natural history and geology specimens and 4,500 folk art and textile objects. The 1,500 fine art works in the permanent collection reflect many countries and artistic movements beyond Mexico, dating from the 16th century to the present. Current Hours and Admission Rates ($1): http://theimasonline.org/
1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504-4121
3
McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
McAllen, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
4
McAllen Nature Center
McAllen, Texas·
4.0
(42) review
4101 W US Highway 83 Open 8 am to Sunset and 8 am to noon and 5 pm to Sunset, McAllen, TX 78501-8613
5
Bourbon St. Grill
McAllen, Texas·
4.0
(5) review
For good music, good food come over to Bourbon St Grill and enjoy the flavor of New Orleans Cajun Creole cuisine in McAllen. Put our crispy Po-Boys on your bucket list, as well as the Jambalaya and Gumbo. Evening live music entertainment is available. One of the best cajun food restaurants in the RGV.
4800 N 10th St, McAllen, TX 78504-2709
6
McAllen Performing Arts Center
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(5) review
801 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX 78501
7
Il Regalo Preferito
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
8
Town Lake at Firemen's Park
McAllen, Texas·
4.0
(34) review
201 N. 1st St, McAllen, TX 78501
9
D-Novo Massage Studio
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
We specialize in several massage therapy techniques and spa services. We are also happy to announce that we are the RGV's first Float Therapy Center! Let us bring balance to your body and peace to your mind. Feel Like New Again!
1200 S Main St Suite B, McAllen, TX 78501-5015
10
San Antonio Shoemakers
San Antonio, Texas·
4.5
(90) review
1717 Sas Dr, San Antonio, TX 78224-1042
11
Mokara Spa
San Antonio, Texas·
5.0
(92) review
212 W Crockett St Mokara Hotel and Spa, San Antonio, TX 78205-2520
12
Paramour Roof Top Bar
San Antonio, Texas·
3.5
(93) review
102 9th St 4th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78215-1524
13
Extreme Escape
San Antonio, Texas·
5.0
(966) review
Extreme Escape San Antonio is the FIRST to offer four different themed escape experience. Mutiny and Trapped Below have broad appeal, including puzzle loving families and children ages 9 and above, while Undead and Master of Illusion are suitable for teenagers and adults looking for a thrill. We’ve incorporated multi-dimensional elements like life-sized props, special effects and even smells to make your “escape” amazing!
9995 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78230-2260
14
Santikos Palladium IMAX
San Antonio, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
17703 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78257-9529
15
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.
12400 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79938-9617
16
Blazing Tree Brewery
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
11426 Rojas Dr Ste. A-13, El Paso, TX 79936-6485
17
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.
6935 Commerce Ave, El Paso, TX 79915-1101
18
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.
1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1544
19
The Briar Patch
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
508 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901-1238
20
Digital wall
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(7) review
501 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901-1144
21
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.
510 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901-1145
22
The Lhakhang
El Paso, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
500 W University Ave Centennial Plaza, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
23
King's X Bar
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
4119 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902-1504

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What's the driving distance between McAllen and El Paso?
The distance is 791 miles
What's the travel time between McAllen and El Paso?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 13h 22m mins in normal traffic
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