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ITINERARY
17h 43m916 miles9 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
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.
5
La Cumbre Brewing Company
6
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!
7
Adventure Park
Adventure Park is Lubbock's newest destination with over 20 acres of FUN Indoors and Outdoors! Zip line across the Adventure Lake or grab a bite to eat in the Expedition Cafe! There is something for everyone to do at Adventure Park! Attractions include Go Karts, Putting Green, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Adventure Towers, Pedal Boats, Expedition Mining, Ninja, and Climbing walls! Enjoy live Music on Friday and Saturday at our Thirsty Garden with a fresh squeezed margarita!
8
Llano Estacado
9
Buffalo Springs Lake
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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: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.
5
Start:La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
6
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!
7
Start:Adventure Park
Lubbock, Texas·
3.5
(9) review
Adventure Park is Lubbock's newest destination with over 20 acres of FUN Indoors and Outdoors! Zip line across the Adventure Lake or grab a bite to eat in the Expedition Cafe! There is something for everyone to do at Adventure Park! Attractions include Go Karts, Putting Green, Mini Golf, Bumper Boats, Adventure Towers, Pedal Boats, Expedition Mining, Ninja, and Climbing walls! Enjoy live Music on Friday and Saturday at our Thirsty Garden with a fresh squeezed margarita!
8
Start:Llano Estacado
Lubbock, Texas·
4.5
(88) review
Fm 1585, Lubbock, TX 79452
9
Start:Buffalo Springs Lake
Lubbock, Texas·
3.5
(87) review
Comanche Road & Comanche Drive, Lubbock, TX 79404
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What's the driving distance between Salt Lake City and Lubbock?
The distance is 916 miles
What's the travel time between Salt Lake City and Lubbock?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 17h 43m mins in normal traffic
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