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ITINERARY
25h 50m1,375 miles40 stops
1
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.
2
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!
3
Second Amendment Cowboy
4
Cinergy Amarillo Featuring EPIC
Cinergy is a one-stop shop for your entertainment. We have everything you need for a fun and relaxing experience, including video games, bowling, laser tag, movies, virtual reality attractions, escape rooms and high ropes challenge course. Cinergy also offers a wide variety of drinks and chef-prepared food items for in-theatre dining.
5
Golden Mesa Casino
Golden Mesa features more than 600 electronic games and the only Blackjack and Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em tables in the Oklahoma panhandle. The Gold Spur bar and Copper Cantina Restaurant are located inside the casino, as well as the Silver Saddle Gift Shop.
6
Sunset Lake
7
Mid-America Air Museum
2023 Admission Charges $10 Adult $7 Senior Citizen $5 Children ages 6-18 Group Tours of 10 or more $5/person
8
International Pancake Day Hall of Fame
9
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center is a full service performing arts and convention center, providing citizens and visitors with a diverse selection of entertainment and meeting opportunities. The ensuing mission of Century II is to provide an economic benefit to Wichita through its use as a performing arts and convention center. The facility is owned and managed by the City of Wichita and is unique among other municipal facilities. This uniqueness is due to its dramatic architectural style, the nature of the business, the vast number of services provided, the diversity of clients, its importance to the downtown area, and the economic impact it has on the community. Century II strives to provide the highest quality of customer service that includes a clean and safe venue for private and public gatherings, encompassing the performing arts, conventions, trade shows, banquets, meetings, public exhibits, religious programs and special events.
10
Entrap Games
Entrap Games is a new kind of entertainment game for adults that have become wildly popular across the United States. You and your teammates have 60 minutes to work together to solve your way through a series of puzzling steps, which yield a key or code necessary in escaping the room. It’s a fully immersive, exhilarating experience.
11
David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
12
Missouri Town Living History Museum
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
13
Fitness Sports
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
14
Brenton Skating Plaza
15
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
16
Here's What's Poppin
17
Jameson's Public House & Restaurant
18
Iowa Book
19
Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center
Immerse yourself in your favorite video game for real. Play classic games like capture the flag, defuse the bomb and VIP. To name a few of our ever growing selection of games. Test out our realistic weapons and wireless sensors. They will put you in the middle of the action. Come and experience the Lair.
20
Coralville Lake visitor center
21
Wilson Orchard
22
Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 16
23
Iowa Wine Tours
Experience a fun-filled, flexible and educational wine tour with the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region`s first wine tour company
24
The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums
Your underground adventure awaits! Tour the 1845 Bevans Lead-Zinc Mine, ride in a real 1931 mine train (weather permitting), and discover the local history of the Upper Mississippi Valley mining district. The museum traces the development of culture in southwestern Wisconsin's Driftless Area starting with mining the local Mississippi Valley Type ore deposits, rural life, and the establishment of community. Galleries display fascinating and nostalgic models, dioramas, artifacts and photographs interpreting stories and music of home, school, farm and civic life in the Platteville region. Don't miss the fighting squirrels!
25
The Bramble Patch
26
The Free House Pub
27
Alliant Energy Center
Our premier downtown multi-venue complex features four unique and versatile venues: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibition Hall, the New Holland Pavilions, and Willow Island. A top choice for expositions, conventions, meetings, concerts, sporting events, ag events, and much more, the Alliant Energy Center complex is a one-stop-shop for all your events. Ample parking, mouthwatering catering, dedicated staff, and a full range of rental equipment & high speed internet make AEC an event planners delight!
28
Staller Estate Winery
Staller Estate Vineyard and Winery located near Delavan, Lake Geneva and Lauderdale Lakes. Staller Estate provides a variety of award winning wines in a relaxing, picturesque setting for all to enjoy.Voted best winery in the Milwaukee area 2010, Staller Estate Winery is one of Wisconsin’s must see places to visit. Staller Estate features award winning wines set in a unique picturesque setting. Staller Estate produces only grape wines primarily from winter hardy varietals, which are unique to the region. We will provide a relaxing and educational wine experience for all of our guests at Staller Estate.
29
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
We inspire, engage and transform lives. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. As part of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Whitewater embraces the Wisconsin Idea and is an economic and cultural driver of our region. We are a community with a deep appreciation for diversity and global perspectives. We are nationally and internationally recognized for the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. We inspire members of our community to make positive contributions to the State of Wisconsin, to our nation and to the world. Our academic programs span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, professional, and interdisciplinary programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.
30
Oshkosh Farmers Markets
Approx. 130 vendors Saturday mornings at the Downtown/Summer Market bring you fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, syrups, cheeses, pasture-raised meats and poultry, fish, jams and preserves. A variety of handcrafted items are also available throughout the season. Local food artisans bring fresh baked goods, candy, prepared foods and other goodies. Many eady to eat foods. Enjoy live music from 9:00 until 12:00. Find a list of Who’s Doing What, a Market Layout (updated every Friday) and our Weekly Events for a list of our popular musicians. The OSFMI is located in the 40 & 50 blocks on N Main St & 100 block of Church Ave. Best of all, it’s free!
31
Spa BenMarNicos
32
Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area, Appleton, WI
33
Curt's RED River Tavern L.L.C.
34
Charter Happy Hooker
35
Evans
36
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
37
Oilerie Green Bay
Oilerie is your friendly "Stop by and say Hi" Italian Market in Green Bay. We have amazing Italian olive oil and 25 year old Balsamic on tap and we don't bottle it until you buy it! Authentic Italian Pasta and Pasta Sauce to please everybody! We appeared on Shark Tank in 2014 & Home to Curt's Table Spice.
38
Meyer Theatre
39
The Children's Museum of Green Bay
The Children's Museum of Green Bay is a non-profit, visitor-supported organization. We celebrate families by providing interactive exhibits and innovative programming that fosters life-long learning.
40
Wequiock Falls
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OVERVIEW
Albuquerque to Appleton
1
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.
2
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!
3
Start:Second Amendment Cowboy
Amarillo, Texas·
4.0
(81) review
2601 Hope Rd at Cadillac Ranch RV, Amarillo, TX 79124-2397
4
Start:Cinergy Amarillo Featuring EPIC
Amarillo, Texas·
4.5
(8) review
Cinergy is a one-stop shop for your entertainment. We have everything you need for a fun and relaxing experience, including video games, bowling, laser tag, movies, virtual reality attractions, escape rooms and high ropes challenge course. Cinergy also offers a wide variety of drinks and chef-prepared food items for in-theatre dining.
5
Start:Golden Mesa Casino
Guymon, Oklahoma·
3.0
(12) review
Golden Mesa features more than 600 electronic games and the only Blackjack and Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em tables in the Oklahoma panhandle. The Gold Spur bar and Copper Cantina Restaurant are located inside the casino, as well as the Silver Saddle Gift Shop.
6
Start:Sunset Lake
Guymon, Oklahoma·
4.5
(2) review
906 NW Fifth St, Guymon, OK
7
Start:Mid-America Air Museum
Liberal, Kansas·
4.5
(87) review
2023 Admission Charges $10 Adult $7 Senior Citizen $5 Children ages 6-18 Group Tours of 10 or more $5/person
8
Start:International Pancake Day Hall of Fame
Liberal, Kansas·
4.5
(6) review
318 N Lincoln Ave, Liberal, KS 67901-3334
9
Start:Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
Wichita, Kansas·
4.0
(93) review
Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center is a full service performing arts and convention center, providing citizens and visitors with a diverse selection of entertainment and meeting opportunities. The ensuing mission of Century II is to provide an economic benefit to Wichita through its use as a performing arts and convention center. The facility is owned and managed by the City of Wichita and is unique among other municipal facilities. This uniqueness is due to its dramatic architectural style, the nature of the business, the vast number of services provided, the diversity of clients, its importance to the downtown area, and the economic impact it has on the community. Century II strives to provide the highest quality of customer service that includes a clean and safe venue for private and public gatherings, encompassing the performing arts, conventions, trade shows, banquets, meetings, public exhibits, religious programs and special events.
10
Start:Entrap Games
Wichita, Kansas·
4.5
(93) review
Entrap Games is a new kind of entertainment game for adults that have become wildly popular across the United States. You and your teammates have 60 minutes to work together to solve your way through a series of puzzling steps, which yield a key or code necessary in escaping the room. It’s a fully immersive, exhilarating experience.
11
Start:David Traylor Zoo of Emporia
Emporia, Kansas·
4.5
(92) review
75 Sodens Rd, Emporia, KS 66801-8702
12
Start:Missouri Town Living History Museum
Lee's Summit, Missouri·
4.5
(99) review
See what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in the mid-1800s. Missouri Town 1855 is composed of more than 25 buildings dating from 1820 - 1860. This living history museum uses original structures, furnishings and equipment. Also depicting the 19th Century lifestyles are interpreters in period attire, authentic field and garden crops, and rare livestock breeds. Visit Missouri Town 1855 with professional living history interpreters to help you along your self-guided tour.
13
Start:Fitness Sports
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(9) review
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
14
Start:Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
15
Start:Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Cedar Falls, Iowa·
4.0
(8) review
8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0801
16
Start:Here's What's Poppin
Cedar Falls, Iowa·
4.5
(8) review
220 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-2736
17
Start:Jameson's Public House & Restaurant
Waterloo, Iowa·
4.0
(8) review
310 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703-4704
18
Start:Iowa Book
Iowa City, Iowa·
3.5
(8) review
8 S Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240-3912
19
Start:Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
4.5
(8) review
Immerse yourself in your favorite video game for real. Play classic games like capture the flag, defuse the bomb and VIP. To name a few of our ever growing selection of games. Test out our realistic weapons and wireless sensors. They will put you in the middle of the action. Come and experience the Lair.
20
Start:Coralville Lake visitor center
Iowa City, Iowa·
4.0
(8) review
2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE Follow Signs, Iowa City, IA 52240-7820
21
Start:Wilson Orchard
Iowa City, Iowa·
4.5
(68) review
2924 Orchard Ln NE, Iowa City, IA 52240-7758
22
Start:Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 16
Rock Island, Illinois·
4.5
(11) review
33109 102nd Ave. W, Rock Island, IL
23
Start:Iowa Wine Tours
Dubuque, Iowa·
4.5
(93) review
Experience a fun-filled, flexible and educational wine tour with the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region`s first wine tour company
24
Start:The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums
Platteville, Wisconsin·
4.5
(79) review
Your underground adventure awaits! Tour the 1845 Bevans Lead-Zinc Mine, ride in a real 1931 mine train (weather permitting), and discover the local history of the Upper Mississippi Valley mining district. The museum traces the development of culture in southwestern Wisconsin's Driftless Area starting with mining the local Mississippi Valley Type ore deposits, rural life, and the establishment of community. Galleries display fascinating and nostalgic models, dioramas, artifacts and photographs interpreting stories and music of home, school, farm and civic life in the Platteville region. Don't miss the fighting squirrels!
25
Start:The Bramble Patch
New Glarus, Wisconsin·
4.5
(8) review
102 5th Ave, New Glarus, WI 53574-8702
26
Start:The Free House Pub
Middleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(9) review
1902 Parmenter St, Middleton, WI 53562-3139
27
Start:Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.0
(99) review
Our premier downtown multi-venue complex features four unique and versatile venues: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibition Hall, the New Holland Pavilions, and Willow Island. A top choice for expositions, conventions, meetings, concerts, sporting events, ag events, and much more, the Alliant Energy Center complex is a one-stop-shop for all your events. Ample parking, mouthwatering catering, dedicated staff, and a full range of rental equipment & high speed internet make AEC an event planners delight!
28
Start:Staller Estate Winery
Delavan, Wisconsin·
4.5
(82) review
Staller Estate Vineyard and Winery located near Delavan, Lake Geneva and Lauderdale Lakes. Staller Estate provides a variety of award winning wines in a relaxing, picturesque setting for all to enjoy.Voted best winery in the Milwaukee area 2010, Staller Estate Winery is one of Wisconsin’s must see places to visit. Staller Estate features award winning wines set in a unique picturesque setting. Staller Estate produces only grape wines primarily from winter hardy varietals, which are unique to the region. We will provide a relaxing and educational wine experience for all of our guests at Staller Estate.
29
Start:University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, Wisconsin·
4.5
(6) review
We inspire, engage and transform lives. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a preeminent academic institution driven by the pursuit of knowledge, powered by a spirit of innovation, and focused on transforming lives. As part of the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Whitewater embraces the Wisconsin Idea and is an economic and cultural driver of our region. We are a community with a deep appreciation for diversity and global perspectives. We are nationally and internationally recognized for the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. We inspire members of our community to make positive contributions to the State of Wisconsin, to our nation and to the world. Our academic programs span the disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied, and encompass study in the arts, business, education, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, technology, professional, and interdisciplinary programs offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.
30
Start:Oshkosh Farmers Markets
Oshkosh, Wisconsin·
4.5
(91) review
Approx. 130 vendors Saturday mornings at the Downtown/Summer Market bring you fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, syrups, cheeses, pasture-raised meats and poultry, fish, jams and preserves. A variety of handcrafted items are also available throughout the season. Local food artisans bring fresh baked goods, candy, prepared foods and other goodies. Many eady to eat foods. Enjoy live music from 9:00 until 12:00. Find a list of Who’s Doing What, a Market Layout (updated every Friday) and our Weekly Events for a list of our popular musicians. The OSFMI is located in the 40 & 50 blocks on N Main St & 100 block of Church Ave. Best of all, it’s free!
31
Start:Spa BenMarNicos
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.0
(95) review
300 W College Ave CopperLeaf Hotel, Appleton, WI 54911-5829
32
Start:Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area, Appleton, WI
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.0
(9) review
2830 French Rd., Appleton, WI 54911
33
Start:Curt's RED River Tavern L.L.C.
Shawano, Wisconsin·
4.0
(1) review
W9150 County Road a, Shawano, WI 54166-6256
34
Start:Charter Happy Hooker
Sheboygan, Wisconsin·
5.0
(4) review
Sheboygan, WI
35
Start:Evans
Sheboygan, Wisconsin·
4.5
(52) review
117 Pine St, Sheboygan, WI 53085-1558
36
Start:Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(956) review
1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3927
37
Start:Oilerie Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(9) review
Oilerie is your friendly "Stop by and say Hi" Italian Market in Green Bay. We have amazing Italian olive oil and 25 year old Balsamic on tap and we don't bottle it until you buy it! Authentic Italian Pasta and Pasta Sauce to please everybody! We appeared on Shark Tank in 2014 & Home to Curt's Table Spice.
38
Start:Meyer Theatre
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(97) review
117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4210
39
Start:The Children's Museum of Green Bay
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(94) review
The Children's Museum of Green Bay is a non-profit, visitor-supported organization. We celebrate families by providing interactive exhibits and innovative programming that fosters life-long learning.
40
Start:Wequiock Falls
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(4) review
3426 Bay Settlement Rd, Green Bay, WI 54311-9718
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What's the driving distance between Albuquerque and Appleton?
The distance is 1,375 miles
What's the travel time between Albuquerque and Appleton?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 25h 50m mins in normal traffic
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