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Road trip from Phoenix to Fresno

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ITINERARY

10h 56m599 miles16 stops
1
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.
2
Stand Up Live
50 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003-2321
3
March Field Air Museum
22550 Van Buren Blvd March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, CA 92518-2400
4
The Brickwood Tavern
3653 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501-2838
5
Brookside Park
360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103-3201
6
Grand Spa
2999 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020-1233
7
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
295 Arlington Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105-3340
Arlington Garden is a community-built climate-appropriate habitat garden offering learning inspiration and enjoyment for all.
8
Sherman Oaks Antique Mall
14034 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks CA, Los Angeles, CA 91423-3552
"I would say this was my ultimate Happy Place...I would go to LA just to visit this antique mall." .....Amanda F. Chicago IL Welcome to one of the oldest and best loved antique stores in Los Angeles. Since 1982, this multi dealer vintage market, a hodgepodge of styles and personalities, has aimed high to provide a unique fun shopping experience. It is hard to find antique stores in LA to match the variety and affordability of The Sherman Oaks Antique Mall. We've won awards in the LA Times, The LA Weekly, and Talk of The Town for Best Antique Store Los Angeles, Best Vintage Jewelry Store Los Angeles and Outstanding Customer Service. Family owned, we pride ourselves on dealer longevity and customer service. Allow plenty of time to explore our 100 dealer antique mall where you'll enjoy an eclectic mix of styles, tastes and price points. "I LOVE this store!!!! Terrific customer service, really like everyone who works there tons. Massive variety to choose from. My faves - mid century modern barware, california pottery and 50's 60's decor. If you even like antiques just the tiniest bit you should make this store a must visit! ...Cathy W. Calabasas, CA Everything from antique bottles to Lalique crystal... spot vintage Chanel, Gucci, Christofle next to a vintage camera, typewriter, vinyl records, vintage dresses, mid century modern or just plain weird stuff.... from tchotehkes to Tiffany.
9
Mission San Fernando
15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Located about ten miles from Los Angeles, this historic mission was founded in the late 1790s and contains an interesting museum amid pretty gardens.
10
California Fruit Depot
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
11
Ethels Old Corral
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
12
Meux Home Museum
Tulare and R Street, Fresno, CA
This museum was once the home of a Civil War-era surgeon.
13
Chukchansi Park
1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721-2505
14
Fresno Art Museum
2233 N 1st St, Fresno, CA 93703-2364
The Fresno Art Museum’s focus is on contemporary and modern art, photography, ethnographic, and cultural exhibitions that reflect and celebrate the diverse population of the San Joaquin Valley. Exhibitions are curated in-house by Museum staff or are specially chosen traveling exhibitions and most change twice per year. The artists exhibited range from emerging and established local artists to artists from around the globe. Since 1988 FAM‘s Council of 100 annually recognizes a late-career, internationally-known woman artist with a Distinguished Woman Artist award and exhibition. FAM has a collection of Pre-Columbian artworks from Mexico and the Andes on permanent display and holds a permanent collection of over 3,500 works. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR HOURS . We close for exhibition change-over every January and late June through July, and occasionally close for special events.
15
The Artist In Me
1085 E Herndon Ave Ste 108 near TGIFridays, Fresno, CA 93720-3160
16
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX
250 E Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720-4321
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OVERVIEW

Imagine embarking on an exciting adventure from the vibrant city of Phoenix to the sunny destination of Fresno. Along the way, you'll witness breathtaking landscapes that will leave you in awe. As you leave Phoenix behind, the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets will gradually give way to rolling hills and sprawling valleys, creating a picturesque tapestry of nature. Verdant fields, dotted with colorful wildflowers, stretch out before you like an endless carpet, inviting you to explore their hidden wonders.

As you continue your journey, the scenery transforms into a mesmerizing desert paradise, where towering rock formations, sculpted by the relentless wind and sun, stand sentinel over the parched landscape. Cacti, with their peculiar shapes and vibrant hues, add a touch of wonder to this arid environment. The air shimmers with heat, creating mirages that dance before your eyes, adding an ethereal touch to the surroundings. You'll traverse vast expanses of barren land, where the sun reigns supreme, casting an otherworldly glow upon the rugged terrain.

As you approach Fresno, the landscape undergoes a dramatic metamorphosis once more. The desert gradually gives way to lush vineyards, their emerald green leaves rustling gently in the breeze. Towering trees form verdant canopies, casting cooling shade upon the land. The air becomes fragrant with the sweet scent of blooming flowers, carried by the playful wind, creating a symphony of aromas that delights the senses. Finally, as you arrive in Fresno, you'll be greeted by the warm embrace of a bustling city surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.

1
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.
600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004-2303
2
Stand Up Live
Phoenix, Arizona·
3.5
(91) review
50 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85003-2321
3
March Field Air Museum
Riverside, California·
4.5
(391) review
22550 Van Buren Blvd March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, CA 92518-2400
4
The Brickwood Tavern
Riverside, California·
5.0
(9) review
3653 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501-2838
5
Brookside Park
Pasadena, California·
4.5
(9) review
360 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103-3201
6
Grand Spa
Los Angeles, California·
3.5
(9) review
2999 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020-1233
7
Arlington Garden in Pasadena
Pasadena, California·
4.5
(91) review
Arlington Garden is a community-built climate-appropriate habitat garden offering learning inspiration and enjoyment for all.
295 Arlington Dr, Pasadena, CA 91105-3340
8
Sherman Oaks Antique Mall
Los Angeles, California·
4.5
(9) review
"I would say this was my ultimate Happy Place...I would go to LA just to visit this antique mall." .....Amanda F. Chicago IL Welcome to one of the oldest and best loved antique stores in Los Angeles. Since 1982, this multi dealer vintage market, a hodgepodge of styles and personalities, has aimed high to provide a unique fun shopping experience. It is hard to find antique stores in LA to match the variety and affordability of The Sherman Oaks Antique Mall. We've won awards in the LA Times, The LA Weekly, and Talk of The Town for Best Antique Store Los Angeles, Best Vintage Jewelry Store Los Angeles and Outstanding Customer Service. Family owned, we pride ourselves on dealer longevity and customer service. Allow plenty of time to explore our 100 dealer antique mall where you'll enjoy an eclectic mix of styles, tastes and price points. "I LOVE this store!!!! Terrific customer service, really like everyone who works there tons. Massive variety to choose from. My faves - mid century modern barware, california pottery and 50's 60's decor. If you even like antiques just the tiniest bit you should make this store a must visit! ...Cathy W. Calabasas, CA Everything from antique bottles to Lalique crystal... spot vintage Chanel, Gucci, Christofle next to a vintage camera, typewriter, vinyl records, vintage dresses, mid century modern or just plain weird stuff.... from tchotehkes to Tiffany.
14034 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks CA, Los Angeles, CA 91423-3552
9
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.
15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
10
California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
11
Ethels Old Corral
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(7) review
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
12
Meux Home Museum
Fresno, California·
5.0
(50) review
This museum was once the home of a Civil War-era surgeon.
Tulare and R Street, Fresno, CA
13
Chukchansi Park
Fresno, California·
4.5
(50) review
1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721-2505
14
Fresno Art Museum
Fresno, California·
4.5
(52) review
The Fresno Art Museum’s focus is on contemporary and modern art, photography, ethnographic, and cultural exhibitions that reflect and celebrate the diverse population of the San Joaquin Valley. Exhibitions are curated in-house by Museum staff or are specially chosen traveling exhibitions and most change twice per year. The artists exhibited range from emerging and established local artists to artists from around the globe. Since 1988 FAM‘s Council of 100 annually recognizes a late-career, internationally-known woman artist with a Distinguished Woman Artist award and exhibition. FAM has a collection of Pre-Columbian artworks from Mexico and the Andes on permanent display and holds a permanent collection of over 3,500 works. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR HOURS . We close for exhibition change-over every January and late June through July, and occasionally close for special events.
2233 N 1st St, Fresno, CA 93703-2364
15
The Artist In Me
Fresno, California·
5.0
(8) review
1085 E Herndon Ave Ste 108 near TGIFridays, Fresno, CA 93720-3160
16
Edwards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX
Fresno, California·
3.5
(7) review
250 E Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720-4321

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What's the driving distance between Phoenix and Fresno?
The distance is 599 miles
What's the travel time between Phoenix and Fresno?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 10h 56m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Fresno?
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