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ITINERARY

73h 34m3,763 miles16 stops
1
Gates Pass
Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
2
All Around Trail Horses
16721 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85641
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.
3
Omni Tucson National Resort Golf Course
2727 W Club Dr, Tucson, AZ 85742-9766
This golf course is the home of the PGA Northern Telecom Open.
4
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.
5
Wild West Horse Adventures
31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Experience the Sonoran Desert the way it was intended, on horseback. We offer private trail rides in the Sonoran Preserve. They are maintained to provide the most exceptional experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. Let's hit the trails!
6
Troon North Golf Club Monument Course
10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-5662
The Monument Course, which opened in 1990, was conceived by legendary golfer Tom Weiskopf and Architect Jay Morrish. In 2007, the course underwent a major renovation project, led by Tom Weiskopf. An entirely new playing experience was created by exchanging its front nine holes with the front nine of its sibling course, the Pinnacle Course, and changing the sequence in which the holes are played. Hallmarks of the course include balance, variety and immaculate course conditions.
7
Sugar House Park
1300 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2871
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
8
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1214
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.
9
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
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.
10
Talisman Brewing Co.
1258 Gibson Ave, Ogden, UT 84404-5541
11
Ogden Nature Center
966 W 12th St, Ogden, UT 84404-5410
This 127-acre wildlife sanctuary offers hands-on field classes for children, teachers and adults and a rehabilitation facility for hundreds of injured and orphaned wild birds.
12
Andy's Club
501 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84404-3554
13
Girdwood Brewing Company
2700 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
Enjoy local brews and epic views of the Chugach mountains at Girdwood Brewing Company. We have a beautiful timber framed taproom adorned with local art and ski relics. For those who prefer the outdoors, there’s an awesome beer garden with fire pits and plenty of seating. We offer up four core beers and a series of rotating taps. Root beer, cold brew coffee, and kombucha are available for those looking for an alcohol free beverage. Tasters and 12 ounce pours are available to drink in the taproom. If you are looking for beer to go, we fill growlers, sell 5 gallon kegs, and have 4-packs of 16 ounce cans with labels designed by Alaskan artists (for sale in the taproom only). Food trucks are on-site every day, and we have cool merchandise for you to take home. Girdwood Brewing Company is truly rooted in our community. We donate to a number of nonprofits and outdoor adventure organizations. Our brewery also provides year round employment to over a dozen locals.
14
Jazzy Gourmet Popcorn
11823 Old Glenn Hwy Next to Jalapeños, Anchorage, AK 99577-7751
Jazzy Gourmet Popcorn’s owner, Mr. Roland’s inspiration for starting this business was his brother, an owner of one of Houston’s most popular popcorn establishments. JGP offers free samples of over 50 flavors of gourmet popcorn. We have gourmet flavors to please every palate including sweet, savory or spicy. If you’re feeling a little nutty, we offer flavors with cashews, pecans, walnuts & more.
15
Planet Walk
5th & G Street Kincaid Park, Anchorage, AK
16
Four Seasons Trans Group
1020 W 12th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501-4577
We provide shuttle services within Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Whittier, Palmer, Wasilla, and Girdwood.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Gates Pass
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(952) review
Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
2
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.
16721 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85641
3
Omni Tucson National Resort Golf Course
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(95) review
This golf course is the home of the PGA Northern Telecom Open.
2727 W Club Dr, Tucson, AZ 85742-9766
4
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
5
Wild West Horse Adventures
Scottsdale, Arizona·
5.0
(97) review
Experience the Sonoran Desert the way it was intended, on horseback. We offer private trail rides in the Sonoran Preserve. They are maintained to provide the most exceptional experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. Let's hit the trails!
31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262
6
Troon North Golf Club Monument Course
Scottsdale, Arizona·
4.5
(96) review
The Monument Course, which opened in 1990, was conceived by legendary golfer Tom Weiskopf and Architect Jay Morrish. In 2007, the course underwent a major renovation project, led by Tom Weiskopf. An entirely new playing experience was created by exchanging its front nine holes with the front nine of its sibling course, the Pinnacle Course, and changing the sequence in which the holes are played. Hallmarks of the course include balance, variety and immaculate course conditions.
10320 E Dynamite Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85262-5662
7
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.
1300 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2871
8
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.
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1214
9
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.
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
10
Talisman Brewing Co.
Ogden, Utah·
5.0
(9) review
1258 Gibson Ave, Ogden, UT 84404-5541
11
Ogden Nature Center
Ogden, Utah·
4.5
(71) review
This 127-acre wildlife sanctuary offers hands-on field classes for children, teachers and adults and a rehabilitation facility for hundreds of injured and orphaned wild birds.
966 W 12th St, Ogden, UT 84404-5410
12
Andy's Club
Ogden, Utah·
4.0
(7) review
501 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84404-3554
13
Girdwood Brewing Company
Girdwood, Anchorage, Alaska·
4.5
(97) review
Enjoy local brews and epic views of the Chugach mountains at Girdwood Brewing Company. We have a beautiful timber framed taproom adorned with local art and ski relics. For those who prefer the outdoors, there’s an awesome beer garden with fire pits and plenty of seating. We offer up four core beers and a series of rotating taps. Root beer, cold brew coffee, and kombucha are available for those looking for an alcohol free beverage. Tasters and 12 ounce pours are available to drink in the taproom. If you are looking for beer to go, we fill growlers, sell 5 gallon kegs, and have 4-packs of 16 ounce cans with labels designed by Alaskan artists (for sale in the taproom only). Food trucks are on-site every day, and we have cool merchandise for you to take home. Girdwood Brewing Company is truly rooted in our community. We donate to a number of nonprofits and outdoor adventure organizations. Our brewery also provides year round employment to over a dozen locals.
2700 Alyeska Highway, Girdwood, Anchorage, AK 99587
14
Jazzy Gourmet Popcorn
Anchorage, Alaska·
4.0
(7) review
Jazzy Gourmet Popcorn’s owner, Mr. Roland’s inspiration for starting this business was his brother, an owner of one of Houston’s most popular popcorn establishments. JGP offers free samples of over 50 flavors of gourmet popcorn. We have gourmet flavors to please every palate including sweet, savory or spicy. If you’re feeling a little nutty, we offer flavors with cashews, pecans, walnuts & more.
11823 Old Glenn Hwy Next to Jalapeños, Anchorage, AK 99577-7751
15
Planet Walk
Anchorage, Alaska·
3.5
(8) review
5th & G Street Kincaid Park, Anchorage, AK
16
Four Seasons Trans Group
Anchorage, Alaska·
5.0
(98) review
We provide shuttle services within Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Whittier, Palmer, Wasilla, and Girdwood.
1020 W 12th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501-4577

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What's the driving distance between Tucson and Anchorage?
The distance is 3,763 miles
What's the travel time between Tucson and Anchorage?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 73h 34m mins in normal traffic
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