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ITINERARY
0h 50m39 miles39 stops
1
McHenry Mansion
2
Sciabica’s California Olive Oil
3
John Thurman Field
4
McHenry Museum
5
Gallo Center for the Arts
6
Escape Modesto
Real escape rooms are the latest trend of social-involvement games sweeping the globe. Players are locked inside a room for an hour with just their wits, problem-solving abilities, and team work to help them escape. Games challenge players in ways no video games can by fully immersing them in the experience allowing them to completely utilize their senses to interact with their environment.
7
The State Theatre
8
Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route
9
Yellow Cab Co
Yellow Cab Modesto. 24/7 Taxi Service. Cities we service are Modesto, Ceres, Salida, Turlock, Riverbank, Tracy, Escalon, Oakdale, Keyes, Hughson.Our fleet consists of Minivans, Sedans, Wheel Chair Accessible Vans and buses, Luxury Black Vehicles.
10
Brenden Theatres
11
Exit Escape Room Adventures
EXIT Escape room adventures is a immersive room escape experience. You and a group of friends have 60 minutes or less to solve clues, Puzzles and riddles and escape one of our one of a kind theme rooms.
12
Golden Massage | Asian Spa Modesto
Golden Massage is an Asian massage spa designed to help you reduce stress, relieve build up chronic pain, and increase the overall quality of your life! We specialize in multiple affordable, customized treatments to meet the needs of a wide variety of clients in a peaceful setting! We are proud to be providing Authentic Asian Massage therapy services in our beloved community of Modesto, CA! Our Professional Asian Staff are perfect To help you relax after a long stressful day of work! Here at Golden Massage we are Providing a Modern Asian Atmosphere that will make your every visit highly satisfying and give you a new rejuvenated self! Come in and visit today, you can call us now to Create your appointment, or feel free to walk in!
13
Rockin' Jump
14
Funworks
Funworks is your Family Fun Center located in Modesto California. We have Outdoor and Indoor Fun for Rain or shine.At Funworks there is a special for each day of the week, check them out on our website. We have Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Bumper Cars, AWESOME video games including our new addition Lazer Frenzy, Putt-Putt Golf and an Xtreme XD 3d-Motion Theater! So come have a BLAST!
15
McHenry Bowl
16
Pottery Magic Modesto
17
Great Valley Museum
18
Vintage Faire Mall
19
Boomers Modesto
When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, having corporate parties, company events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Batting Cages, FlameThrower Thrill Ride, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Lil' Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Lazer Tag, Spin Zone Bumper Cars, the Arcade Snack and Sports Bar Boomers is the perfect place for fun!
20
Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
21
Little Manila
Three buildings remain of what was once the largest thriving Filipino community in the United States. The history of Filipinos in Stockton extended much greater than these three buildings. Little Manila once spanned more than four city blocks, and only these three original buildings, the Iloilo Circle and the Dimasalang House, and the Daguhoy Lodge remain. Since so much of our physical history has been bulldozed, we need places that connect us to our past. To see historical buildings, touch their walls, and share the space in which our foreparents lived, partied, slept, ate, planned, worked, and fought to make a better life is to experience part of them. People travel and visit historic neighborhoods, because it is a much more meaningful experience than to look at old pictures, only to wish the buildings and neighborhood still existed. To preserve our past is to connect with our early story as Filipino Americans. Is is a story of love, sacrifice and hope. It is our story to learn... and share.
22
Historic Bob Hope Theatre
The Bob Hope Theatre, known to some locals as “The Fox” is an exciting entertainment destination and a beautifully restored piece of Stockton’s history. The recent renovation has created a wonderful space to enjoy not only local arts productions, film, dance, comedy and Broadway type entertainment, but also the latest in top name musical entertainment. In 1929, Fox West Coast Theaters invests nearly half a million dollars to build a luxurious, safe and comfortable theater - the Fox California, or the Fox. The opening of the Fox on October 14, 1930, is one of the most grandiose events in the region. The Fox is the largest vaudeville house in California, with 2,170 seats. The theatre is also one of the safest buildings of the time, built entirely with cement and steel, with the ability to evacuate guests within two minutes. One of the jewels of the theatre is the $40,000 (in 1930) three manual Wurlitzer pipe organ with twin pipe lofts. Fully renovated in late 1990s and early 2000s, the theatre changed its name to the Bob Hope. Visitors can enjoy rich wood carvings and murals in the lobby and the main chamber. The original water feature in the lobby was replaced with a water-themed marble mosaic. A 1928 Robert Morton theater organ, which was last played in the Seattle Fox Theatre over 50 years ago, was restored and donated to the theatre by The Friends of the Fox. Organ concerts take place before classic movie showings which are featured on the 2nd Friday of the month throughout the year.To take a tour of the theatre contact 209-337-HOPE or 209-464-5246.
23
Visit Stockton
Visit Stockton is the official source for visitor information in Stockton, CA. Free maps, guides & brochures, and Stockton related souvenirs. Our team is here to create the best experience for our visiting guests and groups. Please reach out to us to assist you in making your visit an awesome one.
24
Regal Stockton City Centre Stadium 16 & IMAX
25
Children's Museum of Stockton
An educational experience from the moment young visitors step through the door, the museum features hands-on, play-based exhibits enhancing a child's understanding of the world. Over a dozen different environments recreate the ambience of a small city. At each exhibit, there are tools and/or machines that can be manipulated by the children, who perform tasks of merchants, bankers, doctors or grocery shoppers. Face painting, field trips, summer camps and birthday parties are also available.
26
Downtown Stockton Marina and Joan Darrah Promenade
At the Stockton Marina you may want to set anchor at a guest dock or a long term berth. Facilities include 48 covered slips, restrooms, showers, ice and visitor information. Stroll along the Joan Darrah Promenade and enjoy the beautiful public art. Enjoy a delicious meal at a nearby restaurant, watch a movie or a music concert, or cheer your team at a sports event.To dock, contact Westrec Marina Management, Inc. at 209.462.4200.
27
The Fruit Bowl
28
Stockton Arena
Stockton Arena Features 8,600 – 12,000 seats, based on configuration 24 Luxury Suites Club Level with 344 Club Seats Full rigging and stage equipment Four sided Daktronics video display and scoreboard Distributed house sound system Easy load-in and load-out Ample backstage amenities NHL regulation ice sheet (85’x200’) 5,000 square feet of conference space Ticket office and computerized ticketing system
29
University Park World Peace Rose Garden
In partnership with the International World Peace Rose Garden Organization, the University Park World Peace Rose Garden is created as a place of beauty and inspiration. The garden has over 245 roses and features plaques with Inspirational Messages of Peace from local & distant school children. Here you will find a place for guests to feel welcome in the spirit of Peace.
30
Stockton Indoor Sports Complex
31
Banner Island Ballpark
Banner Island Ballpark is the home of the Stockton Ports baseball team. Built in 2005, in Downtown Stockton, also the same place where Lawrence Thayer wrote his famous poem "Casey at the Bat" took place. Banner Island is quite the sight for new comers, located next to Stockton's deep water channel, and the Downtown Stockton skyline. Banner Island is a great place for family fun! See you at the ballpark!
32
Miracle Mile
An eclectic boutique shopping; original & locally-owned al fresco and fine dining; lively night life; varied and international arts and entertainment, and services district celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2011.
33
Rusty Wallace Racing Experience - Stockton 99 Speedway
34
The Haggin Museum
The Haggin Museum, an art and history museum, has been referred to by Sunset magazine as “one of the undersung gems of California.” The art collection features works by noted 19th-century painters Albert Bierstadt, Rosa Bonheur, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau, along with many other American and European artists. The history displays focus on this area’s past and residents, including Charles Weber, Stockton’s founder; Benjamin Holt, inventor of the Caterpillar tractor; and Tillie Lewis, the “Tomato Queen.”
35
All Star Sports
36
University of the Pacific
37
Pixie Woods - Louis Park
38
Lincoln Center Shops
39
Swenson Park Golf Course
Customize this Trip
OVERVIEW
Merced to Modesto
1
Start:McHenry Mansion
Modesto, California·
4.5
(138) review
15th & I Streets, Modesto, CA 95354
2
Start:Sciabica’s California Olive Oil
Modesto, California·
5.0
(3) review
2150 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354-3931
3
Start:John Thurman Field
Modesto, California·
4.5
(77) review
601 Neece Dr, Modesto, CA 95351-3772
4
Start:McHenry Museum
Modesto, California·
4.5
(30) review
1402 I St Corner of 14th and I Streets, Modesto, CA 95354-1032
5
Start:Gallo Center for the Arts
Modesto, California·
5.0
(323) review
1000 I St, Modesto, CA 95354-2381
6
Start:Escape Modesto
Modesto, California·
5.0
(31) review
Real escape rooms are the latest trend of social-involvement games sweeping the globe. Players are locked inside a room for an hour with just their wits, problem-solving abilities, and team work to help them escape. Games challenge players in ways no video games can by fully immersing them in the experience allowing them to completely utilize their senses to interact with their environment.
7
Start:The State Theatre
Modesto, California·
4.5
(91) review
1307 J St, Modesto, CA 95354-0924
8
Start:Modesto Historic Graffiti Cruise Route
Modesto, California·
4.0
(12) review
1010 10th St, Modesto, CA 95354-0859
9
Start:Yellow Cab Co
Modesto, California·
4.0
(4) review
Yellow Cab Modesto. 24/7 Taxi Service. Cities we service are Modesto, Ceres, Salida, Turlock, Riverbank, Tracy, Escalon, Oakdale, Keyes, Hughson.Our fleet consists of Minivans, Sedans, Wheel Chair Accessible Vans and buses, Luxury Black Vehicles.
10
Start:Brenden Theatres
Modesto, California·
3.5
(12) review
1021 10th St, Modesto, CA 95354-0848
11
Start:Exit Escape Room Adventures
Modesto, California·
5.0
(13) review
EXIT Escape room adventures is a immersive room escape experience. You and a group of friends have 60 minutes or less to solve clues, Puzzles and riddles and escape one of our one of a kind theme rooms.
12
Start:Golden Massage | Asian Spa Modesto
Modesto, California·
5.0
(2) review
Golden Massage is an Asian massage spa designed to help you reduce stress, relieve build up chronic pain, and increase the overall quality of your life! We specialize in multiple affordable, customized treatments to meet the needs of a wide variety of clients in a peaceful setting! We are proud to be providing Authentic Asian Massage therapy services in our beloved community of Modesto, CA! Our Professional Asian Staff are perfect To help you relax after a long stressful day of work! Here at Golden Massage we are Providing a Modern Asian Atmosphere that will make your every visit highly satisfying and give you a new rejuvenated self! Come in and visit today, you can call us now to Create your appointment, or feel free to walk in!
13
Start:Rockin' Jump
Modesto, California·
4.5
(5) review
1700 McHenry Ave Ste 50, Modesto, CA 95350-4373
14
Start:Funworks
Modesto, California·
4.0
(21) review
Funworks is your Family Fun Center located in Modesto California. We have Outdoor and Indoor Fun for Rain or shine.At Funworks there is a special for each day of the week, check them out on our website. We have Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Bumper Cars, AWESOME video games including our new addition Lazer Frenzy, Putt-Putt Golf and an Xtreme XD 3d-Motion Theater! So come have a BLAST!
15
Start:McHenry Bowl
Modesto, California·
4.0
(9) review
3700 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95356-1597
16
Start:Pottery Magic Modesto
Modesto, California·
4.5
(2) review
3501 McHenry Ave Suite B6, Modesto, CA 95356-1574
17
Start:Great Valley Museum
Modesto, California·
4.5
(14) review
2201 Blue Gum Ave, Modesto, CA 95358-1052
18
Start:Vintage Faire Mall
Modesto, California·
3.5
(28) review
3401 Dale Rd, Modesto, CA 95356-0505
19
Start:Boomers Modesto
Modesto, California·
4.0
(45) review
When it comes to fun, Boomers is a blast! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, having corporate parties, company events and team building, or spending quality time with family and friends, Boomers makes everything easier and hassle free. With attractions like Batting Cages, FlameThrower Thrill Ride, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Lil' Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Lazer Tag, Spin Zone Bumper Cars, the Arcade Snack and Sports Bar Boomers is the perfect place for fun!
20
Start:Wat Dhammararam Buddhist Temple
Stockton, California·
4.5
(9) review
3732 Carpenter Rd, Stockton, CA 95215-8107
21
Start:Little Manila
Stockton, California·
2.5
(7) review
Three buildings remain of what was once the largest thriving Filipino community in the United States. The history of Filipinos in Stockton extended much greater than these three buildings. Little Manila once spanned more than four city blocks, and only these three original buildings, the Iloilo Circle and the Dimasalang House, and the Daguhoy Lodge remain. Since so much of our physical history has been bulldozed, we need places that connect us to our past. To see historical buildings, touch their walls, and share the space in which our foreparents lived, partied, slept, ate, planned, worked, and fought to make a better life is to experience part of them. People travel and visit historic neighborhoods, because it is a much more meaningful experience than to look at old pictures, only to wish the buildings and neighborhood still existed. To preserve our past is to connect with our early story as Filipino Americans. Is is a story of love, sacrifice and hope. It is our story to learn... and share.
22
Start:Historic Bob Hope Theatre
Stockton, California·
4.5
(125) review
The Bob Hope Theatre, known to some locals as “The Fox” is an exciting entertainment destination and a beautifully restored piece of Stockton’s history. The recent renovation has created a wonderful space to enjoy not only local arts productions, film, dance, comedy and Broadway type entertainment, but also the latest in top name musical entertainment. In 1929, Fox West Coast Theaters invests nearly half a million dollars to build a luxurious, safe and comfortable theater - the Fox California, or the Fox. The opening of the Fox on October 14, 1930, is one of the most grandiose events in the region. The Fox is the largest vaudeville house in California, with 2,170 seats. The theatre is also one of the safest buildings of the time, built entirely with cement and steel, with the ability to evacuate guests within two minutes. One of the jewels of the theatre is the $40,000 (in 1930) three manual Wurlitzer pipe organ with twin pipe lofts. Fully renovated in late 1990s and early 2000s, the theatre changed its name to the Bob Hope. Visitors can enjoy rich wood carvings and murals in the lobby and the main chamber. The original water feature in the lobby was replaced with a water-themed marble mosaic. A 1928 Robert Morton theater organ, which was last played in the Seattle Fox Theatre over 50 years ago, was restored and donated to the theatre by The Friends of the Fox. Organ concerts take place before classic movie showings which are featured on the 2nd Friday of the month throughout the year.To take a tour of the theatre contact 209-337-HOPE or 209-464-5246.
23
Start:Visit Stockton
Stockton, California·
4.5
(9) review
Visit Stockton is the official source for visitor information in Stockton, CA. Free maps, guides & brochures, and Stockton related souvenirs. Our team is here to create the best experience for our visiting guests and groups. Please reach out to us to assist you in making your visit an awesome one.
24
Start:Regal Stockton City Centre Stadium 16 & IMAX
Stockton, California·
4.0
(31) review
222 N El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95202-2339
25
Start:Children's Museum of Stockton
Stockton, California·
4.5
(43) review
An educational experience from the moment young visitors step through the door, the museum features hands-on, play-based exhibits enhancing a child's understanding of the world. Over a dozen different environments recreate the ambience of a small city. At each exhibit, there are tools and/or machines that can be manipulated by the children, who perform tasks of merchants, bankers, doctors or grocery shoppers. Face painting, field trips, summer camps and birthday parties are also available.
26
Start:Downtown Stockton Marina and Joan Darrah Promenade
Stockton, California·
3.5
(36) review
At the Stockton Marina you may want to set anchor at a guest dock or a long term berth. Facilities include 48 covered slips, restrooms, showers, ice and visitor information. Stroll along the Joan Darrah Promenade and enjoy the beautiful public art. Enjoy a delicious meal at a nearby restaurant, watch a movie or a music concert, or cheer your team at a sports event.To dock, contact Westrec Marina Management, Inc. at 209.462.4200.
27
Start:The Fruit Bowl
Stockton, California·
5.0
(7) review
8767 E Waterloo Rd, Stockton, CA 95215-9110
28
Start:Stockton Arena
Stockton, California·
4.5
(122) review
Stockton Arena Features 8,600 – 12,000 seats, based on configuration 24 Luxury Suites Club Level with 344 Club Seats Full rigging and stage equipment Four sided Daktronics video display and scoreboard Distributed house sound system Easy load-in and load-out Ample backstage amenities NHL regulation ice sheet (85’x200’) 5,000 square feet of conference space Ticket office and computerized ticketing system
29
Start:University Park World Peace Rose Garden
Stockton, California·
4.5
(2) review
In partnership with the International World Peace Rose Garden Organization, the University Park World Peace Rose Garden is created as a place of beauty and inspiration. The garden has over 245 roses and features plaques with Inspirational Messages of Peace from local & distant school children. Here you will find a place for guests to feel welcome in the spirit of Peace.
30
Start:Stockton Indoor Sports Complex
Stockton, California·
4.0
(5) review
3251 N Ad Art Rd, Stockton, CA 95215-2200
31
Start:Banner Island Ballpark
Stockton, California·
4.5
(83) review
Banner Island Ballpark is the home of the Stockton Ports baseball team. Built in 2005, in Downtown Stockton, also the same place where Lawrence Thayer wrote his famous poem "Casey at the Bat" took place. Banner Island is quite the sight for new comers, located next to Stockton's deep water channel, and the Downtown Stockton skyline. Banner Island is a great place for family fun! See you at the ballpark!
32
Start:Miracle Mile
Stockton, California·
4.0
(36) review
An eclectic boutique shopping; original & locally-owned al fresco and fine dining; lively night life; varied and international arts and entertainment, and services district celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2011.
33
Start:Rusty Wallace Racing Experience - Stockton 99 Speedway
Stockton, California·
4.5
(36) review
4105 N Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205-2423
34
Start:The Haggin Museum
Stockton, California·
4.5
(156) review
The Haggin Museum, an art and history museum, has been referred to by Sunset magazine as “one of the undersung gems of California.” The art collection features works by noted 19th-century painters Albert Bierstadt, Rosa Bonheur, and William-Adolphe Bouguereau, along with many other American and European artists. The history displays focus on this area’s past and residents, including Charles Weber, Stockton’s founder; Benjamin Holt, inventor of the Caterpillar tractor; and Tillie Lewis, the “Tomato Queen.”
35
Start:All Star Sports
Stockton, California·
5.0
(4) review
2894 Monte Diablo Ave, Stockton, CA 95203-1143
36
Start:University of the Pacific
Stockton, California·
4.5
(42) review
3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95211-0197
37
Start:Pixie Woods - Louis Park
Stockton, California·
4.5
(20) review
Occidental Ave & Shimizu Dr, Stockton, CA 95203
38
Start:Lincoln Center Shops
Stockton, California·
4.0
(2) review
374 Lincoln Ctr, Stockton, CA 95207-2628
39
Start:Swenson Park Golf Course
Stockton, California·
4.0
(8) review
6803 Alexandria Pl, Stockton, CA 95207-2417
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What's the driving distance between Merced and Modesto?
The distance is 39 miles
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