Road trip from Colorado Springs to Huntsville
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ITINERARY
22h 37m1,248 miles17 stops
1
Locked In Escapes
You have 60 minutes to find the clues and solve the puzzles. Can you escape?
2
World Arena
3
Glen Eyrie Castle
Nestled on 750 breathtaking acres with 95 rooms, Glen Eyrie's stunning beauty and rich heritage creates a place where guests can get away to rejuvenate and spend time in a safe setting. Glen Eyrie provides a unique guest experience which sets the stage for all to discover, explore, and be transformed. Guests can enjoy overnight stays, historical tours, Castle teas, enriching programs, retreats, group events or a conference. Come visit the home of General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of the city of Colorado Springs. Glen Eyrie is a ministry of The Navigators, and is built upon the unique intersection of natural, historical, and spiritual heritage.
4
Colorado Springs Military Museum
5
Dragonman's Shooting & Paintball Range
6
Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center
7
Kaw River Rustics
8
Game Show Battle Rooms
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
9
Line Creek Trail
10
Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
11
Willard Library
12
Tennessee State Museum
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
13
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
This 19 acre park in the heart of Nashville serves as a monument to the bicentennial celebration of the State of Tennessee. This park offers plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of Tennessee while having a great experience in a beautiful green space. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
14
Lane Motor Museum
Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is $15; Admission for Youths aged 6-17 is $3; Admission for seniors 65+ is $10; Children under 5 are always free. There is plenty of FREE parking.
15
Huntsville Botanical Garden
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
16
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
17
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Locked In Escapes
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(95) review
You have 60 minutes to find the clues and solve the puzzles. Can you escape?
2
Start:World Arena
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(94) review
3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4020
3
Start:Glen Eyrie Castle
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(914) review
Nestled on 750 breathtaking acres with 95 rooms, Glen Eyrie's stunning beauty and rich heritage creates a place where guests can get away to rejuvenate and spend time in a safe setting. Glen Eyrie provides a unique guest experience which sets the stage for all to discover, explore, and be transformed. Guests can enjoy overnight stays, historical tours, Castle teas, enriching programs, retreats, group events or a conference. Come visit the home of General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of the city of Colorado Springs. Glen Eyrie is a ministry of The Navigators, and is built upon the unique intersection of natural, historical, and spiritual heritage.
4
Start:Colorado Springs Military Museum
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(12) review
1250 Dragonman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80929-9329
5
Start:Dragonman's Shooting & Paintball Range
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(27) review
1200 Dragonman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80929-9329
6
Start:Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center
Topeka, Kansas·
4.5
(8) review
SW Westlake Ct., Topeka, KS 66606
7
Start:Kaw River Rustics
Topeka, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
901 N Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66608-1212
8
Start:Game Show Battle Rooms
Overland Park, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
9
Start:Line Creek Trail
Kansas City, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
10
Start:Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(96) review
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
11
Start:Willard Library
Evansville, Indiana·
4.5
(97) review
21 N 1st Ave, Evansville, IN 47710-1294
12
Start:Tennessee State Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(997) review
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
13
Start:Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(969) review
This 19 acre park in the heart of Nashville serves as a monument to the bicentennial celebration of the State of Tennessee. This park offers plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of Tennessee while having a great experience in a beautiful green space. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
14
Start:Lane Motor Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(971) review
Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is $15; Admission for Youths aged 6-17 is $3; Admission for seniors 65+ is $10; Children under 5 are always free. There is plenty of FREE parking.
15
Start:Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
16
Start:The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Huntsville, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
17
Start:Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
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What's the driving distance between Colorado Springs and Huntsville?
The distance is 1,248 miles
What's the travel time between Colorado Springs and Huntsville?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 22h 37m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Colorado Springs and Huntsville?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Huntsville?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Huntsville
What’s the weather like in Huntsville?
The weather in Huntsville is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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