Road trip from Allentown to Peoria
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ITINERARY
16h 5m836 miles24 stops
1
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
2
Knead It Massage & Bodyworks
Welcome to Knead It Massage & Bodyworks, Serving the Lancaster, PA area. We offer an environment that will enhance your physical and mental well-being. Our services include Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Chair Massage and Body Wraps.
3
Seiverling Museum, LLC Car and Pedal Car Museum
The museum exhibits include a pedal car collection and a small collection of antique cars. The toy pedal car collection consists of kids pedal cars not only from America, but also from England, Canada, France, Italy, and even Russia. Pedal cars, pedal fire trucks, pedal tractors, pedal planes, a pedal boat and a pedal bull dozer are part of the museum display. We are open by appointment only or advertised "Open House".
4
Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Wolf Sanctuary of PA is dedicated to providing as near a natural life home to the wolves and wolf hybrids that live here. We hope to share educational information with our visitors and introduce you to the world of the wolf.
5
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
6
Carlisle Sports Emporium
The Carlisle Sports Emporium is Central PA's year-round indoor & outdoor entertainment complex. Known as "The Place to Play," we are the perfect destination for all ages & every occasion. Our interactive fun features indoor & outdoor go-karts, a 7,500 sq. ft. 2-tier LED LASERTRON laser tag arena, two 18-hole themed miniature golf courses, HOLOGATE virtual reality, batting cages, a roller-skating rink, Victory Lane Café, & the largest arcade in the area! We provide multiple venues for hosting team building events, business meetings, birthday parties & group outings. Due to this broad array of exciting activities & multiple meeting spaces, we specialize in parties, track rentals, & group outings of any size. The Carlisle Sports Emporium is easily accessible from all the major highways of South-Central PA. We're located just off Interstate 81 and the PA Turnpike, making us just minutes away from Camp Hill, Harrisburg, Hershey, York, Gettysburg & Lancaster.
7
Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center
8
The Glow Zone
The Glow Zone is a local family owned and operated indoor blacklight mini-golf and party center! We thrive for excellence in all we do. All of our paintings are done by hand and our courses are hand made on location. For a touch of down home mixed with out of this world fun, get to The Glow Zone!
9
The Old Jail
Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm. We suggest you call ahead to ensure tour guide availability. No appointment needed for library. The Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny has been the county's historical society since 1898 and resides in the Old Jail, built in 1818. Guests may take a guided tour the original and 1880 cell blocks, dungeons, exercise yard, and other areas of the building. Admission: Adults $8, children $7, family rates available. See website for details. The tour involves going up and down steps and takes about an hour. A four room genealogy library is available to guests on the second floor of the jail. Librarians are on duty to assist with research. The Society also operates the John Brown House. Report to the jail first if taking a tour of the John Brown House. The gift shop is open to walk ins during open hours.
10
Cathedral of Learning
11
Point State Park
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
12
Qing Transportation
Shuttle services provided for individuals or groups to and from local events in the Pittsburgh area. Concerts,Sporting Events, Casino, Convention Centers and more.
13
RamFlex Bowling Pro Shop
14
American Steel Processing
Pittsburgh's premier scrap metal yard
15
Peters Lake Park
16
Guntown Beer
17
West Virginia Independence Hall
18
Capitol Theatre
From Jerry Seinfeld to Willie Nelson to national Broadway productions and home to the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, the historic Capitol Theatre is a full entertainment complex.
19
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
20
Ohio Stadium
21
Constitution Trail
22
McLean County Museum of History
The McLean County Museum of History traces its roots back to 1892, the year the McLean County Historical Society was founded. It is a nationally accredited award winning museum with five permanent exhibit galleries and two rotating galleries. The Museum is located in the historic 1903 McLean County Courthouse that includes an architectural tour throughout the building. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, and FREE for children and students with I.D. This educational institution is dedicated to telling the rich story of McLean County through programs which serve people of all ages. The Museum preserves 19,000 objects, makes available more than 11,500 rare and hard to find reference books, manages 1,700 feet of historical papers and images in its archives. It also houses the new Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center and the McLean County Genealogical Society. Tuesdays are FREE days.
23
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum provides children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world. We do this in part through understanding, supporting, and promoting play in the fullest sense of the word, one that includes imagination and creativity.
24
World On Wheels Segway Tours and Bike Rentals
Segway Tours by appointment only. Please call to schedule time. also Quadracycle bike rides.
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OVERVIEW
Allentown to Peoria
1
Start:Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(955) review
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
2
Start:Knead It Massage & Bodyworks
Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
Welcome to Knead It Massage & Bodyworks, Serving the Lancaster, PA area. We offer an environment that will enhance your physical and mental well-being. Our services include Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Chair Massage and Body Wraps.
3
Start:Seiverling Museum, LLC Car and Pedal Car Museum
Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
The museum exhibits include a pedal car collection and a small collection of antique cars. The toy pedal car collection consists of kids pedal cars not only from America, but also from England, Canada, France, Italy, and even Russia. Pedal cars, pedal fire trucks, pedal tractors, pedal planes, a pedal boat and a pedal bull dozer are part of the museum display. We are open by appointment only or advertised "Open House".
4
Start:Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(967) review
Wolf Sanctuary of PA is dedicated to providing as near a natural life home to the wolves and wolf hybrids that live here. We hope to share educational information with our visitors and introduce you to the world of the wolf.
5
Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
6
Start:Carlisle Sports Emporium
Carlisle, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(90) review
The Carlisle Sports Emporium is Central PA's year-round indoor & outdoor entertainment complex. Known as "The Place to Play," we are the perfect destination for all ages & every occasion. Our interactive fun features indoor & outdoor go-karts, a 7,500 sq. ft. 2-tier LED LASERTRON laser tag arena, two 18-hole themed miniature golf courses, HOLOGATE virtual reality, batting cages, a roller-skating rink, Victory Lane Café, & the largest arcade in the area! We provide multiple venues for hosting team building events, business meetings, birthday parties & group outings. Due to this broad array of exciting activities & multiple meeting spaces, we specialize in parties, track rentals, & group outings of any size. The Carlisle Sports Emporium is easily accessible from all the major highways of South-Central PA. We're located just off Interstate 81 and the PA Turnpike, making us just minutes away from Camp Hill, Harrisburg, Hershey, York, Gettysburg & Lancaster.
7
Start:Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center
Carlisle, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
500 Kings Gap Rd, Carlisle, PA 17015-9306
8
Start:The Glow Zone
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
The Glow Zone is a local family owned and operated indoor blacklight mini-golf and party center! We thrive for excellence in all we do. All of our paintings are done by hand and our courses are hand made on location. For a touch of down home mixed with out of this world fun, get to The Glow Zone!
9
Start:The Old Jail
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(93) review
Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm. We suggest you call ahead to ensure tour guide availability. No appointment needed for library. The Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny has been the county's historical society since 1898 and resides in the Old Jail, built in 1818. Guests may take a guided tour the original and 1880 cell blocks, dungeons, exercise yard, and other areas of the building. Admission: Adults $8, children $7, family rates available. See website for details. The tour involves going up and down steps and takes about an hour. A four room genealogy library is available to guests on the second floor of the jail. Librarians are on duty to assist with research. The Society also operates the John Brown House. Report to the jail first if taking a tour of the John Brown House. The gift shop is open to walk ins during open hours.
10
Start:Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(979) review
4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260
11
Start:Point State Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(951) review
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
12
Start:Qing Transportation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
Shuttle services provided for individuals or groups to and from local events in the Pittsburgh area. Concerts,Sporting Events, Casino, Convention Centers and more.
13
Start:RamFlex Bowling Pro Shop
Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(6) review
1601 Washington Rd, Mount Lebanon, PA 15228-1625
14
Start:American Steel Processing
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
Pittsburgh's premier scrap metal yard
15
Start:Peters Lake Park
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(27) review
560 Center Church Rd, Canonsburg, PA 15317-3535
16
Start:Guntown Beer
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(8) review
585 W Pike St, Canonsburg, PA 15317-1068
17
Start:West Virginia Independence Hall
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(79) review
1528 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3532
18
Start:Capitol Theatre
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(79) review
From Jerry Seinfeld to Willie Nelson to national Broadway productions and home to the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, the historic Capitol Theatre is a full entertainment complex.
19
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
20
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
21
Start:Constitution Trail
Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal, Illinois·
4.5
(95) review
Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal, IL
22
Start:McLean County Museum of History
Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal, Illinois·
4.5
(95) review
The McLean County Museum of History traces its roots back to 1892, the year the McLean County Historical Society was founded. It is a nationally accredited award winning museum with five permanent exhibit galleries and two rotating galleries. The Museum is located in the historic 1903 McLean County Courthouse that includes an architectural tour throughout the building. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens, and FREE for children and students with I.D. This educational institution is dedicated to telling the rich story of McLean County through programs which serve people of all ages. The Museum preserves 19,000 objects, makes available more than 11,500 rare and hard to find reference books, manages 1,700 feet of historical papers and images in its archives. It also houses the new Cruisin' with Lincoln on 66 Visitors Center and the McLean County Genealogical Society. Tuesdays are FREE days.
23
Start:Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Peoria, Illinois·
4.5
(84) review
The Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum provides children with the tools and inspiration they need to be explorers and creators of the world. We do this in part through understanding, supporting, and promoting play in the fullest sense of the word, one that includes imagination and creativity.
24
Start:World On Wheels Segway Tours and Bike Rentals
Peoria, Illinois·
4.5
(9) review
Segway Tours by appointment only. Please call to schedule time. also Quadracycle bike rides.
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The distance is 836 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 16h 5m mins in normal traffic
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