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ITINERARY
16h 32m866 miles16 stops
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Ruckus Paintball
5
Trike Flights
Take a Discovery Lesson from a FAA Certified Flight Instructor in a Light Sport Trike Aircraft. You'll learn the basics of flight and even have an opportunity to take the controls and fly it yourself. Each amazing flight lesson is recorded with a HD GoPro camera and includes full audio for you to review later and share this exciting flight with your family and friends. An official logbook with a signed instructor lesson endorsement will be provided for future training records. Licensed, Certified and Insured.
6
Volcano Park
Roads take you past the volcanos that loom around Albuquerque.
7
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.
8
La Cumbre Brewing Company
9
High and Dry Brewing
10
Musical Theatre Southwest
11
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!
12
Rodeaway Ranch
13
The Lhakhang
14
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
A striking adobe structure, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, and U.S.-Mexico relations. The home, built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, is a prime example of Territorial style architecture and features a center courtyard and peaceful landscape. Explore the home's authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of this prominent El Paso family.
15
Evergreen Cemetery East
We are proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of more than 2,000 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. When you choose a Dignity Memorial provider, you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from a locally operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from the largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorialization services. All of our services are designed to help our client families through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. As a Dignity Memorial provider, we offer an array of unmatched services, including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, Bereavement Travel Services, a 24-Hour Compassion Helpline® and much more. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and we are committed to helping our client families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance, or if you would like more information about our services.
16
Blazing Tree Brewery
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OVERVIEW
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
Start:Ruckus Paintball
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(3) review
16001 Shooting Range Access Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120-6300
5
Start:Trike Flights
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(26) review
Take a Discovery Lesson from a FAA Certified Flight Instructor in a Light Sport Trike Aircraft. You'll learn the basics of flight and even have an opportunity to take the controls and fly it yourself. Each amazing flight lesson is recorded with a HD GoPro camera and includes full audio for you to review later and share this exciting flight with your family and friends. An official logbook with a signed instructor lesson endorsement will be provided for future training records. Licensed, Certified and Insured.
6
Start:Volcano Park
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(83) review
Roads take you past the volcanos that loom around Albuquerque.
7
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.
8
Start:La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
9
Start:High and Dry Brewing
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(9) review
529 Adams St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1228
10
Start:Musical Theatre Southwest
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(9) review
6320 Domingo Rd NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1854
11
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!
12
Start:Rodeaway Ranch
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(2) review
430 W Highway 6, Albuquerque, NM 87031-7207
13
Start:The Lhakhang
El Paso, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
500 W University Ave Centennial Plaza, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
14
Start:Magoffin Home State Historic Site
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(94) review
A striking adobe structure, the Magoffin Home State Historic Site explores the stories of a multicultural family who actively participated in U.S. expansion and settlement, military service, and U.S.-Mexico relations. The home, built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, is a prime example of Territorial style architecture and features a center courtyard and peaceful landscape. Explore the home's authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of this prominent El Paso family.
15
Start:Evergreen Cemetery East
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
We are proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of more than 2,000 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. When you choose a Dignity Memorial provider, you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from a locally operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from the largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorialization services. All of our services are designed to help our client families through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. As a Dignity Memorial provider, we offer an array of unmatched services, including National Transferability of Prearranged Services, Bereavement Travel Services, a 24-Hour Compassion Helpline® and much more. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and we are committed to helping our client families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance, or if you would like more information about our services.
16
Start:Blazing Tree Brewery
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
11426 Rojas Dr Ste. A-13, El Paso, TX 79936-6485
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Salt Lake City and El Paso?
The distance is 866 miles
What's the travel time between Salt Lake City and El Paso?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 16h 32m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Salt Lake City and El Paso?
Some popular stops includeEl Paso, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City
Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to El Paso?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to El Paso
Blazing Tree Brewery
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
The Lhakhang
Evergreen Cemetery East
Rodeaway Ranch
Musical Theatre Southwest
High and Dry Brewing
Hinkle Fun Center
La Cumbre Brewing Company
Betty's Bath and Day Spa
Volcano Park
Ruckus Paintball
Trike Flights
Sugar House Park
Great Salt Lake
Red Butte Garden
What’s the weather like in El Paso?
The weather in El Paso is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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