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ITINERARY
12h 29m662 miles21 stops
1
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium inspires visitors of all ages to explore the wonders of science. Take a journey through the solar system and beyond in Flandrau’s state-of-the-art planetarium theater, featuring a fulldome digital projection system that launches you from the Earth to the planets, moons, and asteroids of our galaxy. Flandrau also offers fun interactive science exhibits that will engage the whole family, and dazzling specimens from the UA Mineral Museum. Current exhibit topics include earth science, sharks, astronomy, math puzzles, and gemstones. Open Tuesday through Sunday, see website for hours, showtimes, and admission prices.
2
La Paloma Country Club
This 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, appealing to pros and beginners alike, is situated on the lovely 250-acre Westin La Paloma resort and offers magnificent city and mountain views.
3
Gates Pass
4
All Around Trail Horses
Discover the Southwest by Horseback! Tucson’s long running and family owned Pantano Riding Stables caters to people of all ages, sizes, and experience levels. Enjoy a Ride Enjoy a romantic ride or join a group of friends for a combination trail ride and dinner. Have a bale of fun on a wagon hay-ride with an option of dining under the stars by campfire or explore the Saguaro National Park with our special park rides. Photography and Artist rides are also available, or if you are looking for something special — just let us know. Please take a look around our website and if you have any questions please contact our friendly staff.
5
Omni Tucson National Resort Golf Course
This golf course is the home of the PGA Northern Telecom Open.
6
Rio Grande Riverpark Trail
7
Lloyd's Pub
8
Franklin Mountains State Park
America's largest urban park measures more than 24,247 acres, covering 37 square miles.
9
King's X Bar
10
The Lhakhang
11
McKelligon Canyon
12
The Briar Patch
13
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.
14
National Border Patrol Museum
15
Painted Dunes Golf Course
Tee-off among sand dunes and desert shrubs: an unusual but beautiful course built right into the Western Texas desert landscape.
16
Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
Spanning more than 860 acres, this park is named for the large rock basins or "huecos" that have supplied water to this desert-like region for many centuries.
17
JNC Archery & Outdoors
JNC Archery & Outdoors is a locally owned archery range and pro-shop located in the Texas Panhandle. Sitting between Amarillo and Canyon on I-27, JNC is conveniently located to provide services to archers across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kansas. JNC strives to provide the best experience possible for kids, beginner archers, hunters, competitors, and anyone who loves the outdoors! Classes, birthday parties, and group events are a daily occurrence at JNC and the family-friendly environment is inviting to anyone interested in learning! JNC Archery is known for being friendly to anyone who walks through the door and providing top-quality service for equipment and training.
18
Lights Off Golf
19
Blue Sage Pottery
20
Xcape Room Warehouse
What is Xcape Room Warehouse you might ask? Well, let’s start with what is an escape room? Have you ever watched a movie about finding hidden treasure? You know what I am talking about... A group of misfit kids find a map in the attic, right? They have to solve a series of riddles and complete tasks to find the treasure from the map. Sound familiar? They are up against the clock, find the treasure, they save their parents’ house. If they don’t complete the tasks and riddles in time, the bankers get to tear it down and turn it into a golf course... It’s exactly like that! But you’re lucky, win or lose, you don’t have to sell your house. We have several rooms that are filled with puzzles, riddles, and a little magic! You and a group of friends will have sixty minutes, beginning when you enter the room, to discover its secrets and escape. If you get off track or need a clue and a bit of help, we’ll be watching.
21
Madam Queen
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(93) review
Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium inspires visitors of all ages to explore the wonders of science. Take a journey through the solar system and beyond in Flandrau’s state-of-the-art planetarium theater, featuring a fulldome digital projection system that launches you from the Earth to the planets, moons, and asteroids of our galaxy. Flandrau also offers fun interactive science exhibits that will engage the whole family, and dazzling specimens from the UA Mineral Museum. Current exhibit topics include earth science, sharks, astronomy, math puzzles, and gemstones. Open Tuesday through Sunday, see website for hours, showtimes, and admission prices.
2
Start:La Paloma Country Club
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(93) review
This 27-hole, Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, appealing to pros and beginners alike, is situated on the lovely 250-acre Westin La Paloma resort and offers magnificent city and mountain views.
3
Start:Gates Pass
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(952) review
Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
4
Start:All Around Trail Horses
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(96) review
Discover the Southwest by Horseback! Tucson’s long running and family owned Pantano Riding Stables caters to people of all ages, sizes, and experience levels. Enjoy a Ride Enjoy a romantic ride or join a group of friends for a combination trail ride and dinner. Have a bale of fun on a wagon hay-ride with an option of dining under the stars by campfire or explore the Saguaro National Park with our special park rides. Photography and Artist rides are also available, or if you are looking for something special — just let us know. Please take a look around our website and if you have any questions please contact our friendly staff.
5
Start:Omni Tucson National Resort Golf Course
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(95) review
This golf course is the home of the PGA Northern Telecom Open.
6
Start:Rio Grande Riverpark Trail
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(4) review
5240 Hunters Glenn Ct, El Paso, TX 79932-3149
7
Start:Lloyd's Pub
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(5) review
6110 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79912-4567
8
Start:Franklin Mountains State Park
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(425) review
America's largest urban park measures more than 24,247 acres, covering 37 square miles.
9
Start:King's X Bar
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
4119 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902-1504
10
Start:The Lhakhang
El Paso, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
500 W University Ave Centennial Plaza, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
11
Start:McKelligon Canyon
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(7) review
1331 McKelligon Canyon Rd, El Paso, TX 79930-2649
12
Start:The Briar Patch
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
508 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901-1238
13
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.
14
Start:National Border Patrol Museum
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(231) review
4315 Woodrow Bean, El Paso, TX 79924-3753
15
Start:Painted Dunes Golf Course
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(31) review
Tee-off among sand dunes and desert shrubs: an unusual but beautiful course built right into the Western Texas desert landscape.
16
Start:Hueco Tanks State Historic Site
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(306) review
Spanning more than 860 acres, this park is named for the large rock basins or "huecos" that have supplied water to this desert-like region for many centuries.
17
Start:JNC Archery & Outdoors
Amarillo, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
JNC Archery & Outdoors is a locally owned archery range and pro-shop located in the Texas Panhandle. Sitting between Amarillo and Canyon on I-27, JNC is conveniently located to provide services to archers across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Kansas. JNC strives to provide the best experience possible for kids, beginner archers, hunters, competitors, and anyone who loves the outdoors! Classes, birthday parties, and group events are a daily occurrence at JNC and the family-friendly environment is inviting to anyone interested in learning! JNC Archery is known for being friendly to anyone who walks through the door and providing top-quality service for equipment and training.
18
Start:Lights Off Golf
Amarillo, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
7701 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX 79121-0999
19
Start:Blue Sage Pottery
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
3302 W. 6th Street Route 66, Amarillo, TX 79106
20
Start:Xcape Room Warehouse
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
What is Xcape Room Warehouse you might ask? Well, let’s start with what is an escape room? Have you ever watched a movie about finding hidden treasure? You know what I am talking about... A group of misfit kids find a map in the attic, right? They have to solve a series of riddles and complete tasks to find the treasure from the map. Sound familiar? They are up against the clock, find the treasure, they save their parents’ house. If they don’t complete the tasks and riddles in time, the bankers get to tear it down and turn it into a golf course... It’s exactly like that! But you’re lucky, win or lose, you don’t have to sell your house. We have several rooms that are filled with puzzles, riddles, and a little magic! You and a group of friends will have sixty minutes, beginning when you enter the room, to discover its secrets and escape. If you get off track or need a clue and a bit of help, we’ll be watching.
21
Start:Madam Queen
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
SE 2nd Street, Amarillo, TX 79101
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What's the driving distance between Tucson and Amarillo?
The distance is 662 miles
What's the travel time between Tucson and Amarillo?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 12h 29m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Amarillo?
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What’s the weather like in Amarillo?
The weather in Amarillo is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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