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ITINERARY
36h 6m2,042 miles24 stops
1
Urns of Justice
2
Lafayette Science Museum
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
3
Island Waterpark
4
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.
5
The Park at River Walk
6
Ethels Old Corral
7
California Fruit Depot
8
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.
9
La Cumbre Brewing Company
10
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!
11
Lights Off Golf
12
Blue Sage Pottery
13
Madam Queen
14
Bureau of Engraving And Printing
Free Tours! Learn how billions of dollars are printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) Tour and Visitor Center located in Fort Worth, Texas. As the U.S. Government’s security printer, the BEP is responsible for the design, engraving, and printing of all U.S. paper currency. Over half of the nation’s currency order is produced in Fort Worth. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through two floors of interactive exhibits and displays, view the theater movie, take a self-guided tour on the elevated tour walkway, and purchase uncut currency and souvenir items in the Moneyfactory Gift Shop.
15
UA Fossil Creek Stadium 11
16
Wat Buddharatnaram
17
PanIQ Room Dallas
18
Spa Adolphus
Spa Adolphus offers a tranquil retreat amidst the energy of downtown Dallas, Texas. Located within The Adolphus, Autograph Collection, our luxury spa provides a wide range of services including body wraps and massage therapy.
19
Central Market
20
Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
21
Dory's Gardens
Dory's Gardens is a "boutique-style" Garden Center located in a backyard landscape. Nestled in the Historic Brick Streets District of Tyler, this peaceful setting offers unusual and familiar flowers, succulents and shrubs to beautify your garden or patio. It is the perfect place to buy a ready made gift from the Garden Room Boutique or to help create your own live flower presentation. There are lots of photo ops and fountains, birds and squirrels and inspirational found objects to spark your imagination. Bring a latte or lunch, sit down and visit or hold a friendly chicken to complete a unique shopping experience.
22
Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
23
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
24
Riverview Park
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OVERVIEW
Merced to Baton Rouge
1
Start:Urns of Justice
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
800 Lafayette St in front of John M. Shaw US Courthouse, Lafayette, LA 70501-6800
2
Start: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!
3
Start:Island Waterpark
Fresno, California·
4.0
(82) review
6099 W Barstow Ave, Fresno, CA 93723-9372
4
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.
5
Start:The Park at River Walk
Bakersfield, California·
4.0
(65) review
11200 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA
6
Start:Ethels Old Corral
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(7) review
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
7
Start:California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
8
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.
9
Start:La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
10
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!
11
Start:Lights Off Golf
Amarillo, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
7701 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79121-0999
12
Start:Blue Sage Pottery
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
3302 W. 6th Street Route 66, Amarillo, TX 79106
13
Start:Madam Queen
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
SE 2nd Street, Amarillo, TX 79101
14
Start:Bureau of Engraving And Printing
Fort Worth, Texas·
4.5
(773) review
Free Tours! Learn how billions of dollars are printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) Tour and Visitor Center located in Fort Worth, Texas. As the U.S. Government’s security printer, the BEP is responsible for the design, engraving, and printing of all U.S. paper currency. Over half of the nation’s currency order is produced in Fort Worth. Visitors have the opportunity to walk through two floors of interactive exhibits and displays, view the theater movie, take a self-guided tour on the elevated tour walkway, and purchase uncut currency and souvenir items in the Moneyfactory Gift Shop.
15
Start:UA Fossil Creek Stadium 11
Fort Worth, Texas·
3.0
(8) review
6100 N Fwy Service Rd E, Fort Worth, TX 76137
16
Start:Wat Buddharatnaram
Fort Worth, Texas·
4.5
(7) review
13089 SE Ha Payak Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76244-8115
17
Start:PanIQ Room Dallas
Dallas, Texas·
4.5
(99) review
5302 Belt Line Rd, Dallas, TX 75254-7606
18
Start:Spa Adolphus
Dallas, Texas·
5.0
(99) review
Spa Adolphus offers a tranquil retreat amidst the energy of downtown Dallas, Texas. Located within The Adolphus, Autograph Collection, our luxury spa provides a wide range of services including body wraps and massage therapy.
19
Start:Central Market
Dallas, Texas·
4.5
(99) review
5750 E Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75206-2921
20
Start:Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
Tyler, Texas·
4.5
(97) review
150 Airport Dr, Tyler, TX 75704-6600
21
Start:Dory's Gardens
Tyler, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
Dory's Gardens is a "boutique-style" Garden Center located in a backyard landscape. Nestled in the Historic Brick Streets District of Tyler, this peaceful setting offers unusual and familiar flowers, succulents and shrubs to beautify your garden or patio. It is the perfect place to buy a ready made gift from the Garden Room Boutique or to help create your own live flower presentation. There are lots of photo ops and fountains, birds and squirrels and inspirational found objects to spark your imagination. Bring a latte or lunch, sit down and visit or hold a friendly chicken to complete a unique shopping experience.
22
Start:Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
3155 N Market St Ste 100, Shreveport, LA 71101-3237
23
Start:Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Shreveport, Louisiana·
4.5
(9) review
315 Marshall St, Shreveport, LA 71101-3003
24
Start:Riverview Park
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
601 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101-3207
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What's the driving distance between Merced and Baton Rouge?
The distance is 2,042 miles
What's the travel time between Merced and Baton Rouge?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 36h 6m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Merced and Baton Rouge?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Baton Rouge?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Baton Rouge
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The weather in Baton Rouge is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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