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ITINERARY
7h 41m404 miles27 stops
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Explora Science Center and Children's Museum
Explora is a science center and children's museum located in the heart of Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. We specialize in creating opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
2
New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Visitors explore the origins and geological history of the American Southwest through vivid displays including dinosaur models, ice-age cave replicas, a naturalist center and a walk-through volcano.
3
Albuquerque Photographer's Gallery
4
San Felipe de Neri Church
Built in 1706 and rebuilt in 1793, this historic church has been providing services ever since.
5
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
6
Empty Pockets Saloon
7
What's Old Is New Again 2021
We have plenty of gift ideas to choose from. Candy, Jewelry, petrified wood, collectibles, and much more! Need a quick gift? Come on in we can make it up for you on the spot! We ship all over the United States! Check us out on Facebook!
8
Navajo County Historical Museum
9
Holbrook Merchantile Company
10
Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co.
11
Rim Lakes Vista Trail
12
Kohl's Ranch Stables
Horseback Rides in the Forest, Trail Rides, Adventure Rides. Horseback Riding Lessons every day on site. Rides are about one hour and twenty minutes. Riders are taken up the mountain on a very beautiful trail through the woods and to the top of the mountain where there are some very very old-growth trees. Great place for pictures as you can see the rim from there and all the mountain tops. We often see deer and some elk and many squirrels and birds.
13
Fossil Creek Wilderness
14
Railroad Tunnel Trail
15
Explore the Attic
16
Payson Visitor Center And Rim Country Regional Chamber Of Commerce
We welcome you to stop by the Visitor Center and learn more about Payson and the Rim Country! Our Rim Country Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development are also located in this building.
17
Mazatzal Casino
18
Green Valley Park
19
Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout
20
Water Wheel Falls
21
Usery Mountain Shooting Range
22
Rio Salado Sportsman's Club
23
Usery Mountain Regional Park
24
Red Mountain Multi-Generational Center
25
The Dutton Theater Mesa
26
Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park
27
Tao Martial Arts
Martial Arts & Self Defense School. We teach Tang Soo Do & Hapkido as well as the self defense and escape system known as Split Second Survival.
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OVERVIEW
Albuquerque to Mesa
1
Start:Explora Science Center and Children's Museum
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(822) review
Explora is a science center and children's museum located in the heart of Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico. We specialize in creating opportunities for inspirational discovery and the joy lifelong learning through interactive experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
2
Start:New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(860) review
Visitors explore the origins and geological history of the American Southwest through vivid displays including dinosaur models, ice-age cave replicas, a naturalist center and a walk-through volcano.
3
Start:Albuquerque Photographer's Gallery
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(8) review
328B San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1499
4
Start:San Felipe de Neri Church
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(819) review
Built in 1706 and rebuilt in 1793, this historic church has been providing services ever since.
5
Start:ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(852) review
2601 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1615
6
Start:Empty Pockets Saloon
Holbrook, Arizona·
3.5
(11) review
2210 Navajo Blvd, Holbrook, AZ 86025-1825
7
Start:What's Old Is New Again 2021
Holbrook, Arizona·
1.0
(2) review
We have plenty of gift ideas to choose from. Candy, Jewelry, petrified wood, collectibles, and much more! Need a quick gift? Come on in we can make it up for you on the spot! We ship all over the United States! Check us out on Facebook!
8
Start:Navajo County Historical Museum
Holbrook, Arizona·
4.5
(173) review
Arizona St and Navajo Blvd, Holbrook, AZ
9
Start:Holbrook Merchantile Company
Holbrook, Arizona·
4.5
(2) review
200 Navajo Blvd, Holbrook, AZ 86025-2635
10
Start:Jim Gray's Petrified Wood Co.
Holbrook, Arizona·
4.5
(257) review
147 E Highway 180, Holbrook, AZ 86025-3101
11
Start:Rim Lakes Vista Trail
Payson, Arizona·
4.5
(4) review
2 Miles North of AZ Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85139-6774
12
Start:Kohl's Ranch Stables
Payson, Arizona·
4.0
(62) review
Horseback Rides in the Forest, Trail Rides, Adventure Rides. Horseback Riding Lessons every day on site. Rides are about one hour and twenty minutes. Riders are taken up the mountain on a very beautiful trail through the woods and to the top of the mountain where there are some very very old-growth trees. Great place for pictures as you can see the rim from there and all the mountain tops. We often see deer and some elk and many squirrels and birds.
13
Start:Fossil Creek Wilderness
Camp Verde, Arizona·
4.5
(48) review
22 Miles Southeast of Camp Verde, Camp Verde, AZ
14
Start:Railroad Tunnel Trail
Payson, Arizona·
4.0
(9) review
1009 E State Highway 260 Usa, Payson, AZ 85541-4957
15
Start:Explore the Attic
Payson, Arizona·
5.0
(5) review
800 Az-260, Payson, AZ 85541
16
Start:Payson Visitor Center And Rim Country Regional Chamber Of Commerce
Payson, Arizona·
5.0
(11) review
We welcome you to stop by the Visitor Center and learn more about Payson and the Rim Country! Our Rim Country Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development are also located in this building.
17
Start:Mazatzal Casino
Payson, Arizona·
3.5
(133) review
Highway 87 Mile Marker 251, Payson, AZ 85541
18
Start:Green Valley Park
Payson, Arizona·
4.5
(73) review
1000 W Country Club Dr, Payson, AZ 85541-4600
19
Start:Rancho Tonto Catch-A-Trout
Payson, Arizona·
4.0
(54) review
2097 Forest Service Rd, Payson, AZ 85541 Forest Road 289, Payson, AZ
20
Start:Water Wheel Falls
Payson, Arizona·
4.5
(59) review
Tonto National Forest, Payson, AZ 85541
21
Start:Usery Mountain Shooting Range
Mesa, Arizona·
3.0
(9) review
3960 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207-9702
22
Start:Rio Salado Sportsman's Club
Mesa, Arizona·
4.0
(26) review
3960 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207-9702
23
Start:Usery Mountain Regional Park
Mesa, Arizona·
4.5
(638) review
3939 N Usery Pass Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207-2570
24
Start:Red Mountain Multi-Generational Center
Mesa, Arizona·
4.5
(4) review
7550 E Adobe St, Mesa, AZ 85207-4702
25
Start:The Dutton Theater Mesa
Mesa, Arizona·
4.5
(72) review
7420 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207-8306
26
Start:Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park
Mesa, Arizona·
5.0
(3) review
6747 E Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85206-1712
27
Start:Tao Martial Arts
Mesa, Arizona·
(0) review
Martial Arts & Self Defense School. We teach Tang Soo Do & Hapkido as well as the self defense and escape system known as Split Second Survival.
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What's the driving distance between Albuquerque and Mesa?
The distance is 404 miles
What's the travel time between Albuquerque and Mesa?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 41m mins in normal traffic
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