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ITINERARY

20h 48m1,168 miles29 stops
1
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/
2
McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
3
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.
4
McAllen Performing Arts Center
801 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX 78501
5
Il Regalo Preferito
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
6
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!
7
Mokara Spa
212 W Crockett St Mokara Hotel and Spa, San Antonio, TX 78205-2520
8
Paramour Roof Top Bar
102 9th St 4th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78215-1524
9
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!
10
Santikos Palladium IMAX
17703 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78257-9529
11
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.
12
Blazing Tree Brewery
11426 Rojas Dr Ste. A-13, El Paso, TX 79936-6485
13
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.
14
The Briar Patch
508 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901-1238
15
The Lhakhang
500 W University Ave Centennial Plaza, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
16
King's X Bar
4119 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902-1504
17
All Around Trail Horses
16721 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85641
Discover the Southwest by Horseback! Tucson’s long running and family owned Pantano Riding Stables caters to people of all ages, sizes, and experience levels. Enjoy a Ride Enjoy a romantic ride or join a group of friends for a combination trail ride and dinner. Have a bale of fun on a wagon hay-ride with an option of dining under the stars by campfire or explore the Saguaro National Park with our special park rides. Photography and Artist rides are also available, or if you are looking for something special — just let us know. Please take a look around our website and if you have any questions please contact our friendly staff.
18
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium inspires visitors of all ages to explore the wonders of science. Take a journey through the solar system and beyond in Flandrau’s state-of-the-art planetarium theater, featuring a fulldome digital projection system that launches you from the Earth to the planets, moons, and asteroids of our galaxy. Flandrau also offers fun interactive science exhibits that will engage the whole family, and dazzling specimens from the UA Mineral Museum. Current exhibit topics include earth science, sharks, astronomy, math puzzles, and gemstones. Open Tuesday through Sunday, see website for hours, showtimes, and admission prices.
19
La Paloma Country Club
3660 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718-3397
This 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, appealing to pros and beginners alike, is situated on the lovely 250-acre Westin La Paloma resort and offers magnificent city and mountain views.
20
Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum
196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-1002
Whether you are a lifelong Tucson resident or a first-time visitor, the Tucson Presidio Historic Museum is must-see. At this re-creation of a Spanish fort built in 1775, experience a 150-year-old classic Sonoran Row house to see how houses were built before the railroad brought in the new building materials of that age. See archaeological remains of a pit house in the ground, and learn about the lives of early Native Americans. Take a docent-led tour of where you’ll discover how Tucson residents lived before air conditioning and cell phones. Kids of all ages can try out Presidio-era kids games in the box on the Territorial Patio and try on the cuera, the Presidio soldier’s version of chainmail, in the soldiers’ quarters. During our many Living History events, visitors enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, food preparation, and also see historical re-enactments and soldier drills. We also offer more than 15 historic and cultural walking tours, most in the downtown area.
21
Gates Pass
Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
22
Omni Tucson National Resort Golf Course
2727 W Club Dr, Tucson, AZ 85742-9766
This golf course is the home of the PGA Northern Telecom Open.
23
Escape the Room
3157 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226-5168
Escape The Room Chandler is the premier escape game experience in the Chandler area. With three unique rooms to play and the most technologically advanced puzzles, you will truly be tested to see if you and your friends can put together enough of the clues and escape the room!
24
Whirlwind Golf Club
5692 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226-5268
Whirlwind Golf Club is truly a unique southwest golf experience. The courses, clubhouse, and practice facilities are sensitively designed to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Gila River Indian Community. Named for the prominent design feature of the hand-woven basketry of the Authum tribe, Whirlwind is the work of golf course architect Gary Panks. His design weaves the spirit and legacy of this ancient land into a marvelous test of golf. The Devil's Claw course features sweeping elevation changes and dramatic bunkering. The Cattail course complements the Devil's Claw, but lends a whole new flavor to this 36-hole masterpiece, with its rolling fairways accented by striking water features and deep canyons. Whirlwind promises a dynamic golf experience marked by spectacular landscaping, unrivaled course conditions, and genuine customer service.
25
Makutu's Island
6919 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226-1769
Makutu’s [Ma-coo-two’s] [means magic] Island was called Club Disney - is an evergreen lush, exciting indoor “island” with towering trees, climbs, mysterious caves, a "bungee jump", a zip track, an arcade, a café, a special toddler zone and so much more. Our admission price includes ALL DAY fun (and it is not a trampoline park or bounce jungle that you need to pay by the hour). Makutu's Island has no affiliation with Disney. Even though the structure and design were done by Disney, it is now re-themed as Makutu's Island with our cute characters that include the jaguar cub Makutu and his friends. It is a unique tropical jungle themed as a Regional Entertainment. The centerpiece of Makutu’s Island is a magnificent indoor tree. The tree is filled with tunnels, tubes, mole-holes, and slides. Our facility offers hours of fun and adventure.
26
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
9051 East Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
27
Wild West Horse Adventures
31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Experience the Sonoran Desert the way it was intended, on horseback. We offer private trail rides in the Sonoran Preserve. They are maintained to provide the most exceptional experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. Let's hit the trails!
28
Troon North Golf Club Monument Course
10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-5662
The Monument Course, which opened in 1990, was conceived by legendary golfer Tom Weiskopf and Architect Jay Morrish. In 2007, the course underwent a major renovation project, led by Tom Weiskopf. An entirely new playing experience was created by exchanging its front nine holes with the front nine of its sibling course, the Pinnacle Course, and changing the sequence in which the holes are played. Hallmarks of the course include balance, variety and immaculate course conditions.
29
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2303
Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center has been a hub for science and discovery for the community and visitors. Featuring more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a range of interactive online science content, the state-of-the-art Dorrance Planetarium, and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater– Arizona Science Center offers programs for all ages. For further details, please visit azscience.org.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start: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
2
McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
McAllen, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
3
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
4
McAllen Performing Arts Center
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(5) review
801 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX 78501
5
Il Regalo Preferito
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
6
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
7
Mokara Spa
San Antonio, Texas·
5.0
(92) review
212 W Crockett St Mokara Hotel and Spa, San Antonio, TX 78205-2520
8
Paramour Roof Top Bar
San Antonio, Texas·
3.5
(93) review
102 9th St 4th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78215-1524
9
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
10
Santikos Palladium IMAX
San Antonio, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
17703 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78257-9529
11
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
12
Blazing Tree Brewery
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
11426 Rojas Dr Ste. A-13, El Paso, TX 79936-6485
13
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
14
The Briar Patch
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
508 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901-1238
15
The Lhakhang
El Paso, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
500 W University Ave Centennial Plaza, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
16
King's X Bar
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
4119 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902-1504
17
All Around Trail Horses
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(96) review
Discover the Southwest by Horseback! Tucson’s long running and family owned Pantano Riding Stables caters to people of all ages, sizes, and experience levels. Enjoy a Ride Enjoy a romantic ride or join a group of friends for a combination trail ride and dinner. Have a bale of fun on a wagon hay-ride with an option of dining under the stars by campfire or explore the Saguaro National Park with our special park rides. Photography and Artist rides are also available, or if you are looking for something special — just let us know. Please take a look around our website and if you have any questions please contact our friendly staff.
16721 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85641
18
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(93) review
Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium inspires visitors of all ages to explore the wonders of science. Take a journey through the solar system and beyond in Flandrau’s state-of-the-art planetarium theater, featuring a fulldome digital projection system that launches you from the Earth to the planets, moons, and asteroids of our galaxy. Flandrau also offers fun interactive science exhibits that will engage the whole family, and dazzling specimens from the UA Mineral Museum. Current exhibit topics include earth science, sharks, astronomy, math puzzles, and gemstones. Open Tuesday through Sunday, see website for hours, showtimes, and admission prices.
1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
19
La Paloma Country Club
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(93) review
This 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, appealing to pros and beginners alike, is situated on the lovely 250-acre Westin La Paloma resort and offers magnificent city and mountain views.
3660 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718-3397
20
Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(92) review
Whether you are a lifelong Tucson resident or a first-time visitor, the Tucson Presidio Historic Museum is must-see. At this re-creation of a Spanish fort built in 1775, experience a 150-year-old classic Sonoran Row house to see how houses were built before the railroad brought in the new building materials of that age. See archaeological remains of a pit house in the ground, and learn about the lives of early Native Americans. Take a docent-led tour of where you’ll discover how Tucson residents lived before air conditioning and cell phones. Kids of all ages can try out Presidio-era kids games in the box on the Territorial Patio and try on the cuera, the Presidio soldier’s version of chainmail, in the soldiers’ quarters. During our many Living History events, visitors enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, food preparation, and also see historical re-enactments and soldier drills. We also offer more than 15 historic and cultural walking tours, most in the downtown area.
196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-1002
21
Gates Pass
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(952) review
Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
22
Omni Tucson National Resort Golf Course
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(95) review
This golf course is the home of the PGA Northern Telecom Open.
2727 W Club Dr, Tucson, AZ 85742-9766
23
Escape the Room
Chandler, Arizona·
5.0
(92) review
Escape The Room Chandler is the premier escape game experience in the Chandler area. With three unique rooms to play and the most technologically advanced puzzles, you will truly be tested to see if you and your friends can put together enough of the clues and escape the room!
3157 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226-5168
24
Whirlwind Golf Club
Chandler, Arizona·
4.0
(94) review
Whirlwind Golf Club is truly a unique southwest golf experience. The courses, clubhouse, and practice facilities are sensitively designed to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Gila River Indian Community. Named for the prominent design feature of the hand-woven basketry of the Authum tribe, Whirlwind is the work of golf course architect Gary Panks. His design weaves the spirit and legacy of this ancient land into a marvelous test of golf. The Devil's Claw course features sweeping elevation changes and dramatic bunkering. The Cattail course complements the Devil's Claw, but lends a whole new flavor to this 36-hole masterpiece, with its rolling fairways accented by striking water features and deep canyons. Whirlwind promises a dynamic golf experience marked by spectacular landscaping, unrivaled course conditions, and genuine customer service.
5692 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226-5268
25
Makutu's Island
Chandler, Arizona·
3.5
(92) review
Makutu’s [Ma-coo-two’s] [means magic] Island was called Club Disney - is an evergreen lush, exciting indoor “island” with towering trees, climbs, mysterious caves, a "bungee jump", a zip track, an arcade, a café, a special toddler zone and so much more. Our admission price includes ALL DAY fun (and it is not a trampoline park or bounce jungle that you need to pay by the hour). Makutu's Island has no affiliation with Disney. Even though the structure and design were done by Disney, it is now re-themed as Makutu's Island with our cute characters that include the jaguar cub Makutu and his friends. It is a unique tropical jungle themed as a Regional Entertainment. The centerpiece of Makutu’s Island is a magnificent indoor tree. The tree is filled with tunnels, tubes, mole-holes, and slides. Our facility offers hours of fun and adventure.
6919 W Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226-1769
26
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Scottsdale, Arizona·
4.0
(95) review
9051 East Via De Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
27
Wild West Horse Adventures
Scottsdale, Arizona·
5.0
(97) review
Experience the Sonoran Desert the way it was intended, on horseback. We offer private trail rides in the Sonoran Preserve. They are maintained to provide the most exceptional experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. Let's hit the trails!
31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
28
Troon North Golf Club Monument Course
Scottsdale, Arizona·
4.5
(96) review
The Monument Course, which opened in 1990, was conceived by legendary golfer Tom Weiskopf and Architect Jay Morrish. In 2007, the course underwent a major renovation project, led by Tom Weiskopf. An entirely new playing experience was created by exchanging its front nine holes with the front nine of its sibling course, the Pinnacle Course, and changing the sequence in which the holes are played. Hallmarks of the course include balance, variety and immaculate course conditions.
10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-5662
29
Arizona Science Center
Phoenix, Arizona·
4.0
(967) review
Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center has been a hub for science and discovery for the community and visitors. Featuring more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a range of interactive online science content, the state-of-the-art Dorrance Planetarium, and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater– Arizona Science Center offers programs for all ages. For further details, please visit azscience.org.
600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2303

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What's the driving distance between McAllen and Mesa?
The distance is 1,168 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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