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ITINERARY

5h 30m311 miles27 stops
1
Himmel Park
1000 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716-4151
2
Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center
6503 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715-3812
3
The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
1215 E Lowell St University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0400
4
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium
1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
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.
5
Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum
196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-1002
Whether you are a lifelong Tucson resident or a first-time visitor, the Tucson Presidio Historic Museum is must-see. At this re-creation of a Spanish fort built in 1775, experience a 150-year-old classic Sonoran Row house to see how houses were built before the railroad brought in the new building materials of that age. See archaeological remains of a pit house in the ground, and learn about the lives of early Native Americans. Take a docent-led tour of where you’ll discover how Tucson residents lived before air conditioning and cell phones. Kids of all ages can try out Presidio-era kids games in the box on the Territorial Patio and try on the cuera, the Presidio soldier’s version of chainmail, in the soldiers’ quarters. During our many Living History events, visitors enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, food preparation, and also see historical re-enactments and soldier drills. We also offer more than 15 historic and cultural walking tours, most in the downtown area.
6
Will You Escape LLC
2577 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-2910
This is Tucson's first live escape game. Your group, comprised of friends, family or colleagues are locked in a room together. Your objective is to solve riddles, uncover clues and crack codes in order to escape in time. This game will test your problem solving skills while racing against the clock. Do you have what it takes? Will you make it out in time? Will You Escape?
7
Hashani Spa
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745-5115
Relax with a rejuvenating or healing spa treatment at Hashani Spa located at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. Our Tucson, Arizona spa packages feature Arizona saguaro cactus treatments and ancient healing modalities.
8
Cactus Forest Trail
Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ 85743
9
La Paloma Country Club
3660 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718-3397
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.
10
Gates Pass
Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
11
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.
12
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.
13
John Ringo Historic Site
East Turkey Creek Rd., Tucson, AZ
14
King's X Bar
4119 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902-1504
15
The Lhakhang
500 W University Ave Centennial Plaza, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
16
McKelligon Canyon
1331 McKelligon Canyon Rd, El Paso, TX 79930-2649
17
Billy Rogers Arroyo Park
Corner of Virginia St. and New York St., El Paso, TX
18
El Paso Museum of History
510 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901-1145
Established in 1974, this museum contains life-size exhibits depicting El Paso's history.
19
Digital wall
501 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901-1144
20
The Briar Patch
508 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901-1238
21
San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso, TX
22
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1544
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.
23
El Paso Municipal Rose Garden
3418 Aurora, El Paso, TX 79930
24
El Paso Zoo
4001 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905-4223
Locally recognized as the Best Place to Take the Kiddos, the El Paso Zoo sits on 35 acres of fun and adventure. Bigger and better than ever, the El Paso Zoo is an expansive green space that is home to exotic animals from around the world and features family attractions such as the African Star train, the Hunt Family Desert Spring, and the Foster Tree House Playground. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), the El Paso Zoo celebrates the value of animals and natural resources and creates opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature.
25
El Paso Saddleblanket
6935 Commerce Ave, El Paso, TX 79915-1101
The El Paso Saddleblanket Retail Outlet is No Longer Open to the Public. In order to enter our showroom you must present proof of business. El Paso Saddleblanket Company is the World's Largest Southwest Trading Post The wholesale showroom touts one of the widest selections of Southwest and Western crafts in the world, overflowing with Southwest rugs, blankets, turquoise jewelry, Mexico pottery, western purses, Brazilian cowhides, bedspreads, hand-painted artifacts, mounted horns, handwoven baskets, serapes, and much more! Founded by Dusty & Bonnie Henson, they have spent more than 44 years of traveling the globe-trading, buying, manufacturing, wholesaling and designing the best selection of Southwest products available anywhere.
26
Blazing Tree Brewery
11426 Rojas Dr Ste. A-13, El Paso, TX 79936-6485
27
Evergreen Cemetery East
12400 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79938-9617
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.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Himmel Park
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(9) review
1000 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716-4151
2
Golf N' Stuff Family Fun Center
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(91) review
6503 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715-3812
3
The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
Tucson, Arizona·
5.0
(9) review
1215 E Lowell St University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721-0400
4
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.
1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
5
Presidio San Agustin Del Tucson Museum
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(92) review
Whether you are a lifelong Tucson resident or a first-time visitor, the Tucson Presidio Historic Museum is must-see. At this re-creation of a Spanish fort built in 1775, experience a 150-year-old classic Sonoran Row house to see how houses were built before the railroad brought in the new building materials of that age. See archaeological remains of a pit house in the ground, and learn about the lives of early Native Americans. Take a docent-led tour of where you’ll discover how Tucson residents lived before air conditioning and cell phones. Kids of all ages can try out Presidio-era kids games in the box on the Territorial Patio and try on the cuera, the Presidio soldier’s version of chainmail, in the soldiers’ quarters. During our many Living History events, visitors enjoy demonstrations of blacksmithing, food preparation, and also see historical re-enactments and soldier drills. We also offer more than 15 historic and cultural walking tours, most in the downtown area.
196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-1002
6
Will You Escape LLC
Tucson, Arizona·
5.0
(9) review
This is Tucson's first live escape game. Your group, comprised of friends, family or colleagues are locked in a room together. Your objective is to solve riddles, uncover clues and crack codes in order to escape in time. This game will test your problem solving skills while racing against the clock. Do you have what it takes? Will you make it out in time? Will You Escape?
2577 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-2910
7
Hashani Spa
Tucson, Arizona·
3.5
(9) review
Relax with a rejuvenating or healing spa treatment at Hashani Spa located at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa. Our Tucson, Arizona spa packages feature Arizona saguaro cactus treatments and ancient healing modalities.
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745-5115
8
Cactus Forest Trail
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(9) review
Saguaro National Park, Tucson, AZ 85743
9
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.
3660 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718-3397
10
Gates Pass
Tucson, Arizona·
4.5
(952) review
Gates Pass Road, Tucson, AZ 85743
11
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
12
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
13
John Ringo Historic Site
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(7) review
East Turkey Creek Rd., Tucson, AZ
14
King's X Bar
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
4119 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902-1504
15
The Lhakhang
El Paso, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
500 W University Ave Centennial Plaza, El Paso, TX 79968-8900
16
McKelligon Canyon
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(7) review
1331 McKelligon Canyon Rd, El Paso, TX 79930-2649
17
Billy Rogers Arroyo Park
El Paso, Texas·
2.5
(7) review
Corner of Virginia St. and New York St., El Paso, TX
18
El Paso Museum of History
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(77) review
Established in 1974, this museum contains life-size exhibits depicting El Paso's history.
510 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901-1145
19
Digital wall
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(7) review
501 N Santa Fe St, El Paso, TX 79901-1144
20
The Briar Patch
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
508 N Stanton St, El Paso, TX 79901-1238
21
San Jacinto Plaza
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(68) review
El Paso, TX
22
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.
1120 Magoffin Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1544
23
El Paso Municipal Rose Garden
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(66) review
3418 Aurora, El Paso, TX 79930
24
El Paso Zoo
El Paso, Texas·
4.0
(644) review
Locally recognized as the Best Place to Take the Kiddos, the El Paso Zoo sits on 35 acres of fun and adventure. Bigger and better than ever, the El Paso Zoo is an expansive green space that is home to exotic animals from around the world and features family attractions such as the African Star train, the Hunt Family Desert Spring, and the Foster Tree House Playground. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA), the El Paso Zoo celebrates the value of animals and natural resources and creates opportunities for people to rediscover their connection to nature.
4001 E Paisano Dr, El Paso, TX 79905-4223
25
El Paso Saddleblanket
El Paso, Texas·
3.5
(74) review
The El Paso Saddleblanket Retail Outlet is No Longer Open to the Public. In order to enter our showroom you must present proof of business. El Paso Saddleblanket Company is the World's Largest Southwest Trading Post The wholesale showroom touts one of the widest selections of Southwest and Western crafts in the world, overflowing with Southwest rugs, blankets, turquoise jewelry, Mexico pottery, western purses, Brazilian cowhides, bedspreads, hand-painted artifacts, mounted horns, handwoven baskets, serapes, and much more! Founded by Dusty & Bonnie Henson, they have spent more than 44 years of traveling the globe-trading, buying, manufacturing, wholesaling and designing the best selection of Southwest products available anywhere.
6935 Commerce Ave, El Paso, TX 79915-1101
26
Blazing Tree Brewery
El Paso, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
11426 Rojas Dr Ste. A-13, El Paso, TX 79936-6485
27
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.
12400 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79938-9617

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What's the driving distance between Tucson and El Paso?
The distance is 311 miles
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