Road trip from McAllen to Salinas
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ITINERARY
33h 13m1,893 miles18 stops
1
McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
2
Il Regalo Preferito
3
D-Novo Massage Studio
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
Paramour Roof Top Bar
5
Extreme Escape
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!
6
Santikos Palladium IMAX
7
All Around Trail Horses
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.
8
Gates Pass
9
Omni Tucson National Resort Golf Course
This golf course is the home of the PGA Northern Telecom Open.
10
Wild West Horse Adventures
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!
11
Troon North Golf Club Monument Course
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.
12
Arizona Science Center
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.
13
MagIQ Room
MagIQ Room is a creative family business, a Hungarian-American “co-production”. Based upon the undisputed success of live escape games, MagIQ Room has decided to bring the activity to the next level. Game plots are more immersive and action based, with amazing theming and more difficulty levels, the adventure will be interesting for all ages.
14
Mission San Fernando
Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens.
15
California Fruit Depot
16
The Park at River Walk
17
Studio Movie Grill - Bakersfield
18
Kern River Parkway Trail
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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
Start:Il Regalo Preferito
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
3
Start: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!
4
Start:Paramour Roof Top Bar
San Antonio, Texas·
3.5
(93) review
102 9th St 4th Floor, San Antonio, TX 78215-1524
5
Start: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!
6
Start:Santikos Palladium IMAX
San Antonio, Texas·
4.5
(96) review
17703 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78257-9529
7
Start: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.
8
Start:Gates Pass
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(952) review
Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
9
Start:Omni Tucson National Resort Golf Course
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(95) review
This golf course is the home of the PGA Northern Telecom Open.
10
Start: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!
11
Start: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.
12
Start: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.
13
Start:MagIQ Room
Los Angeles, California·
5.0
(99) review
MagIQ Room is a creative family business, a Hungarian-American “co-production”. Based upon the undisputed success of live escape games, MagIQ Room has decided to bring the activity to the next level. Game plots are more immersive and action based, with amazing theming and more difficulty levels, the adventure will be interesting for all ages.
14
Start:Mission San Fernando
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(90) review
Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens.
15
Start:California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
16
Start:The Park at River Walk
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(65) review
11200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
17
Start:Studio Movie Grill - Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(33) review
2733 Calloway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2618
18
Start:Kern River Parkway Trail
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(29) review
Enos Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93311
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What's the driving distance between McAllen and Salinas?
The distance is 1,893 miles
What's the travel time between McAllen and Salinas?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 33h 13m mins in normal traffic
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