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Road trip from McAllen to Huntsville

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20h 48m1,113 miles29 stops
1
McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
2
Il Regalo Preferito
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
3
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!
4
Jumping World
1601 Flour Bluff Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-5203
We are a family entertainment center for all ages. We provide trampolines, redemption arcade games, and a variety of other family friendly activities. We also cater to birthday parties so set your next party here! Come jump with us today!
5
The Bleu Frog
1710 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2931
6
Hazel Bazemore Park
Hazel Bazemore County Park, Corpus Christi, TX
7
K Space Contemporary
415D Starr St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-2342
8
Bayfront Park
1950 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-1138
9
George Bush Park
16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082-1610
10
Cullen Park
19008 Saums Rd, Houston, TX 77084-4831
11
Three Sheets Bar & Grill
1900 S Kirkwood Rd, Houston, TX 77077-6264
12
Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
18000 Groeschke Rd Hangar B-5 West Houston Airport, Houston, TX 77084-5675
13
Houston Audubon
440 Wilchester Blvd, Houston, TX 77079-7199
14
Top Gun Range
5901 Beverly Hill St # B, Houston, TX 77057-6711
15
Reliant Park
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
16
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
17
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
18
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058-3145
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
19
Great Heights Brewing Company
938 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018-6204
20
Klaus Brewing
10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5680
21
Lafayette Science Museum
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
22
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
23
The Presbytere
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
24
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
25
McWane Science Center
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3117
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
26
Statue of Liberty Replica
Liberty Parkway Liberty Park, Birmingham, AL 35242
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
27
Huntsville Botanical Garden
4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805-3390
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
28
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 106, Huntsville, AL 35805-3848
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
29
Earlyworks Museum Complex
404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4203
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
McAllen, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
2
Il Regalo Preferito
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
3
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
4
Jumping World
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
We are a family entertainment center for all ages. We provide trampolines, redemption arcade games, and a variety of other family friendly activities. We also cater to birthday parties so set your next party here! Come jump with us today!
1601 Flour Bluff Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-5203
5
The Bleu Frog
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
1710 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2931
6
Hazel Bazemore Park
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(24) review
Hazel Bazemore County Park, Corpus Christi, TX
7
K Space Contemporary
Corpus Christi, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
415D Starr St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-2342
8
Bayfront Park
Corpus Christi, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
1950 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78401-1138
9
George Bush Park
Houston, Texas·
3.5
(7) review
16756 Westheimer Pkwy, Houston, TX 77082-1610
10
Cullen Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(5) review
19008 Saums Rd, Houston, TX 77084-4831
11
Three Sheets Bar & Grill
Houston, Texas·
3.5
(7) review
1900 S Kirkwood Rd, Houston, TX 77077-6264
12
Commemorative Air Force - Houston Wing
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
18000 Groeschke Rd Hangar B-5 West Houston Airport, Houston, TX 77084-5675
13
Houston Audubon
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(7) review
440 Wilchester Blvd, Houston, TX 77079-7199
14
Top Gun Range
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(81) review
5901 Beverly Hill St # B, Houston, TX 77057-6711
15
Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
16
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
17
The Menil Collection
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(970) review
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006-4729
18
Space Center Houston
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(9889) review
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
1601 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058-3145
19
Great Heights Brewing Company
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
938 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018-6204
20
Klaus Brewing
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5680
21
Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(96) review
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
22
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
23
The Presbytere
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
24
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(99) review
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
25
McWane Science Center
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.5
(963) review
Fun and learning never end at McWane Science Center, a nonprofit, hands-on museum and IMAX(R) Dome Theater. Four floors of interactive exhibits celebrate science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium. The energy and excitement of discovery spring to life through an extensive lineup of science demonstrations performed daily by talented educators. The adventure intensifies in the IMAX(R) Dome Theater, where wide-eyed visitors experience the sights and sounds of breathtaking films on a 5-story-tall screen surrounded by 3 tons of high-intensity speakers.
200 19th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3117
26
Statue of Liberty Replica
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(97) review
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
Liberty Parkway Liberty Park, Birmingham, AL 35242
27
Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805-3390
28
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Huntsville, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 106, Huntsville, AL 35805-3848
29
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4203

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The distance is 1,113 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 20h 48m mins in normal traffic
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