Road trip from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield
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ITINERARY
12h 23m705 miles15 stops
1
Abravanel Hall
Abravanel Hall first opened in September 1979, and was originally known as Symphony Hall, but was renamed in May 1993 for Maurice Abravanel, conductor of the Utah Symphony. The building was designed by FFKR Architects and acoustical design services were provided by Dr. Cyril M. Harris with the outcome of creating an environment of acoustic excellence. The hall is rectangular in shape, similar to some of the world’s finest symphony halls. Suspended from the ceiling are six brass chandeliers with 18,000 hand-cut beads and prisms of Bohemian crystals imported from Austria and Czechoslovakia. The lobby is four stories high with a white oak and brass ceiling and a glass wall covering the East face of the lobby. The lobby itself is an architectural marvel due to its many tiers, the staircase that goes upwards with gold leafing that covers all visible sides of the stairs and balconies, and the 30-foot-high Olympic Tower red blown-glass sculpture by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.
2
Sugar House Park
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
3
Red Butte Garden
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
4
Great Salt Lake
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
5
Therapeutix Mind & Body
Full Service Spa located in the Ogden Junction downtown. Wonderful services and amazing staff. Natural and Organic products!
6
The Toy Shack
7
The Rat Pack is Back
The number 1 Rat Pack show in the world, now in its' 24th year. The only show of its' kind with an award from the Congress of the United States of America, a full time show running in Las Vegas and national and international touring companies, appearances in over 40 states, 8000 performances and over 3 million satisfied customers.
8
Combat Zone Paintball
Paintball at it's best, biggest and cleanest paintball field in Vegas. Three speeds of impact ages 7 and up.
9
Sheffield Spice & Tea Co.
We're the premier Las Vegas-based purveyor of exotic handcrafted spices, fine loose teas, flavored oils & vinegars specialty gourmet foods and all the accessories to make your spice and tea experience the finest anywhere. We create all our own spices blends, some of our tea blends and work with many of the premier tea and spice companies from around the world. We serve the local community, local and global entertainers while in town, worldwide visitors, local restaurant owners and loyal customers from all over the country. They all are looking for teas, spices and unique gifts not just for themselves, but to buy for friends and family. Our items make unique presents and have found their way to all parts of the World. We are the destination for serious cooks, tea drinkers and anyone looking for fun gifts for the kitchen.
10
Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
11
Massage Envy Spa Blue Diamond Crossing
12
The Bronx Wanderers
What comes to mind when a father, his sons, and their two high school classmates get together and form a show? For starters, you can say a diverse recipe of hilarious personal stories, a vast repertoire of songs spanning all genres and decades, and one family's journey together through life and music. The Bronx Wanderers pride themselves on being one of the only shows able to entertain audiences of all ages in one sweeping musical tour deforce. They've had a top 10 show in Las Vegas for 8 years out of 253 shows, were winners of 9 Best of Las Vegas awards, currently have a residency at the South Point Hotel and Casino, and were inducted into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame. In 2022, they were awarded the "Best Tribute Show" by Las Vegas Weekly. The chemistry and energy they exert show after show proves they are still having the time of their lives on stage 20 years later and you will too.
13
Shadow Creek Golf Club
Designed by Tom Fazio, this magnificent 18-hole championship course is characterized by sparkling creeks, towering waterfalls and lush gardens, all of which are framed by commanding mountains.
14
Ethels Old Corral
15
California Fruit Depot
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Abravanel Hall
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(91) review
Abravanel Hall first opened in September 1979, and was originally known as Symphony Hall, but was renamed in May 1993 for Maurice Abravanel, conductor of the Utah Symphony. The building was designed by FFKR Architects and acoustical design services were provided by Dr. Cyril M. Harris with the outcome of creating an environment of acoustic excellence. The hall is rectangular in shape, similar to some of the world’s finest symphony halls. Suspended from the ceiling are six brass chandeliers with 18,000 hand-cut beads and prisms of Bohemian crystals imported from Austria and Czechoslovakia. The lobby is four stories high with a white oak and brass ceiling and a glass wall covering the East face of the lobby. The lobby itself is an architectural marvel due to its many tiers, the staircase that goes upwards with gold leafing that covers all visible sides of the stairs and balconies, and the 30-foot-high Olympic Tower red blown-glass sculpture by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.
2
Start:Sugar House Park
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(99) review
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
3
Start:Red Butte Garden
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(925) review
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
4
Start:Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.0
(987) review
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
5
Start:Therapeutix Mind & Body
Ogden, Utah·
5.0
(90) review
Full Service Spa located in the Ogden Junction downtown. Wonderful services and amazing staff. Natural and Organic products!
6
Start:The Toy Shack
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.0
(99) review
450 Fremont St Ste 117, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5623
7
Start:The Rat Pack is Back
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.0
(999) review
The number 1 Rat Pack show in the world, now in its' 24th year. The only show of its' kind with an award from the Congress of the United States of America, a full time show running in Las Vegas and national and international touring companies, appearances in over 40 states, 8000 performances and over 3 million satisfied customers.
8
Start:Combat Zone Paintball
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(99) review
Paintball at it's best, biggest and cleanest paintball field in Vegas. Three speeds of impact ages 7 and up.
9
Start:Sheffield Spice & Tea Co.
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(8) review
We're the premier Las Vegas-based purveyor of exotic handcrafted spices, fine loose teas, flavored oils & vinegars specialty gourmet foods and all the accessories to make your spice and tea experience the finest anywhere. We create all our own spices blends, some of our tea blends and work with many of the premier tea and spice companies from around the world. We serve the local community, local and global entertainers while in town, worldwide visitors, local restaurant owners and loyal customers from all over the country. They all are looking for teas, spices and unique gifts not just for themselves, but to buy for friends and family. Our items make unique presents and have found their way to all parts of the World. We are the destination for serious cooks, tea drinkers and anyone looking for fun gifts for the kitchen.
10
Start:Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Las Vegas, Nevada·
5.0
(9) review
9915 S Eastern Ave Ste 110, Las Vegas, NV 89183-7960
11
Start:Massage Envy Spa Blue Diamond Crossing
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.0
(8) review
4280 Blue Diamond Rd Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89139-7779
12
Start:The Bronx Wanderers
Las Vegas, Nevada·
5.0
(796) review
What comes to mind when a father, his sons, and their two high school classmates get together and form a show? For starters, you can say a diverse recipe of hilarious personal stories, a vast repertoire of songs spanning all genres and decades, and one family's journey together through life and music. The Bronx Wanderers pride themselves on being one of the only shows able to entertain audiences of all ages in one sweeping musical tour deforce. They've had a top 10 show in Las Vegas for 8 years out of 253 shows, were winners of 9 Best of Las Vegas awards, currently have a residency at the South Point Hotel and Casino, and were inducted into the East Coast Music Hall of Fame. In 2022, they were awarded the "Best Tribute Show" by Las Vegas Weekly. The chemistry and energy they exert show after show proves they are still having the time of their lives on stage 20 years later and you will too.
13
Start:Shadow Creek Golf Club
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(69) review
Designed by Tom Fazio, this magnificent 18-hole championship course is characterized by sparkling creeks, towering waterfalls and lush gardens, all of which are framed by commanding mountains.
14
Start:Ethels Old Corral
Bakersfield, California·
4.5
(7) review
4310 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-9606
15
Start:California Fruit Depot
Bakersfield, California·
5.0
(72) review
10854 Redbank Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9143
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What's the driving distance between Salt Lake City and Bakersfield?
The distance is 705 miles
What's the travel time between Salt Lake City and Bakersfield?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 12h 23m mins in normal traffic
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