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ITINERARY
54h 37m3,044 miles20 stops
1
Boston Public Garden
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
2
Boston Children's Museum
Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New Balance Climb," which teaches kids the laws of physics while navigating through a two-story-high maze.
3
Newtown Farmer's Market
4
Gorge Metro Park
5
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
6
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
7
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
8
Old Lighthouse Museum
Explore the history of Michigan City and its relationship to Lake Michigan. Learn about lighthouses and their keepers, the harbor, shipwrecks and Indiana's lakeshore.
9
Wrigley Field
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
10
Meyer Theatre
11
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
12
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!
13
Vermillion Falls
14
Prairie Outpost Park
Located east of the Dickinson Museum Center complex. This 12 acre historic village is home to several buildings that have been brought in from around southwestern North Dakota. Guided tours are included with a Museum ticket purchase and are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day only. The buildings are only open with a guided tour.
15
Pawnseum
What do you get when you cross a world-class Pawn Shop with an amazing musuem? Well...You get a Pawnseum. More importantly, you get the World's Only Pawnseum. And it's located in downtown Rapid City, SD (only a half-hour from Mount Rushmore!) At the Pawnseum, you will not only view rare artifacts like The Friendship 7 Periscope Lens, The Icebox Nugget, and "Pawnzi", The World's Smallest Dog?, We feature an amazing collection of Native American artifacts, Western Historic items, and much, much more! Lots of reasonably-priced jewelry, musical instruments, general merchandise, and Pawnseum souveniers are on-hand. The World's Only Pawnseum is truly a FUN place to learn!
16
AVA Community Art Center
17
Gallatin History Museum
Step back in time and learn about Gallatin County’s heritage. The Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman offers a unique glimpse into the area’s past. Located in the former county jail building (1911 to 1982), the museum maintains displays illustrating the unique histories of a variety of people who have called Southwest Montana home. Permanent and changing exhibits feature early area history and artifacts, unique local stories, photography, a life-sized pioneer cabin, agricultural history, and jail and law enforcement displays. Visit the museum's Montana and local history bookstore and active research library. Staff are available to assist with research projects, genealogy, and photograph archive questions. The Gallatin History Museum is a 501(c)(3) non profit and does not receive any tax dollars but instead relies on memberships, donations, and memorials to operate. Members receive a magazine that features articles on local history, free admission and bookstore discounts.
18
Lewis & Clark Brewing Company
The Lewis & Clark Brewery is a state-of-the-art brewing facility located in the heart of America’s last great place – Montana. The great explorers are the inspiration for our brewery’s name and in many ways our brewing style. Since our beginning, we have gone to the greatest of lengths to build one of the most efficient, sophisticated breweries around with one goal in mind: to produce the finest ales & lagers possible and serve them at their peak of freshness. Visit our Brewery & Tap Room open every day from noon-11. We feature at least 12 beers on tap with 9 flagship year-round beers and at least 3 rotating beers. We also have our 5 craft hard seltzers available. Come in and get a flight and find your favorite! You can also purchase cans and growlers in the Tap Room so you can take LC with you to your next destination. If you are looking for something to do at night this is the place to be! We have events and live music every week Wed-Sat.
19
Whitman College
20
Amavi Cellars
A small, estate winery featuring Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, and Cabernet Franc Rose. We specialize in wines produced sustainably from our estate vineyards in Walla Walla, WA.
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OVERVIEW
Boston to Seattle
1
Start:Boston Public Garden
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(9979) review
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
2
Start:Boston Children's Museum
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(994) review
Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New Balance Climb," which teaches kids the laws of physics while navigating through a two-story-high maze.
3
Start:Newtown Farmer's Market
Newtown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-1559
4
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
5
Start:Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(9964) review
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
6
Start:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(99) review
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
7
Start:Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana·
4.0
(99) review
4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1414
8
Start:Old Lighthouse Museum
Michigan City, Indiana·
4.5
(99) review
Explore the history of Michigan City and its relationship to Lake Michigan. Learn about lighthouses and their keepers, the harbor, shipwrecks and Indiana's lakeshore.
9
Start:Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(9953) review
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
10
Start:Meyer Theatre
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(97) review
117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4210
11
Start:Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(956) review
1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3927
12
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!
13
Start:Vermillion Falls
Hastings, Minnesota·
4.5
(99) review
215 21st St E, Hastings, MN
14
Start:Prairie Outpost Park
Dickinson, North Dakota·
4.0
(9) review
Located east of the Dickinson Museum Center complex. This 12 acre historic village is home to several buildings that have been brought in from around southwestern North Dakota. Guided tours are included with a Museum ticket purchase and are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day only. The buildings are only open with a guided tour.
15
Start:Pawnseum
Rapid City, South Dakota·
4.5
(99) review
What do you get when you cross a world-class Pawn Shop with an amazing musuem? Well...You get a Pawnseum. More importantly, you get the World's Only Pawnseum. And it's located in downtown Rapid City, SD (only a half-hour from Mount Rushmore!) At the Pawnseum, you will not only view rare artifacts like The Friendship 7 Periscope Lens, The Icebox Nugget, and "Pawnzi", The World's Smallest Dog?, We feature an amazing collection of Native American artifacts, Western Historic items, and much, much more! Lots of reasonably-priced jewelry, musical instruments, general merchandise, and Pawnseum souveniers are on-hand. The World's Only Pawnseum is truly a FUN place to learn!
16
Start:AVA Community Art Center
Gillette, Wyoming·
4.5
(9) review
509 W 2nd St, Gillette, WY 82716-3610
17
Start:Gallatin History Museum
Bozeman, Montana·
4.5
(99) review
Step back in time and learn about Gallatin County’s heritage. The Gallatin History Museum in Bozeman offers a unique glimpse into the area’s past. Located in the former county jail building (1911 to 1982), the museum maintains displays illustrating the unique histories of a variety of people who have called Southwest Montana home. Permanent and changing exhibits feature early area history and artifacts, unique local stories, photography, a life-sized pioneer cabin, agricultural history, and jail and law enforcement displays. Visit the museum's Montana and local history bookstore and active research library. Staff are available to assist with research projects, genealogy, and photograph archive questions. The Gallatin History Museum is a 501(c)(3) non profit and does not receive any tax dollars but instead relies on memberships, donations, and memorials to operate. Members receive a magazine that features articles on local history, free admission and bookstore discounts.
18
Start:Lewis & Clark Brewing Company
Helena, Montana·
4.5
(99) review
The Lewis & Clark Brewery is a state-of-the-art brewing facility located in the heart of America’s last great place – Montana. The great explorers are the inspiration for our brewery’s name and in many ways our brewing style. Since our beginning, we have gone to the greatest of lengths to build one of the most efficient, sophisticated breweries around with one goal in mind: to produce the finest ales & lagers possible and serve them at their peak of freshness. Visit our Brewery & Tap Room open every day from noon-11. We feature at least 12 beers on tap with 9 flagship year-round beers and at least 3 rotating beers. We also have our 5 craft hard seltzers available. Come in and get a flight and find your favorite! You can also purchase cans and growlers in the Tap Room so you can take LC with you to your next destination. If you are looking for something to do at night this is the place to be! We have events and live music every week Wed-Sat.
19
Start:Whitman College
Walla Walla, Washington·
4.5
(95) review
345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362-2083
20
Start:Amavi Cellars
Walla Walla, Washington·
4.5
(97) review
A small, estate winery featuring Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, and Cabernet Franc Rose. We specialize in wines produced sustainably from our estate vineyards in Walla Walla, WA.
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