Road trip from Colorado Springs to Wichita
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ITINERARY
8h 46m500 miles21 stops
1
Locked In Escapes
You have 60 minutes to find the clues and solve the puzzles. Can you escape?
2
Skate City
3
Boxing Brothers Ciderhouse
Colorado Common Hard Cider is now Boxing Brothers Ciderhouse! We are the first hard cider company in Colorado Springs and have been handcrafting delicious award winning ciders since 2015.
4
Security Service Field
5
World Golf and Sand Creek Golf Course
6
Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway
7
Visitor Information Center
Situated at the base of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, Olympic City USA offers excellence in adventure travel. Voted “Best City” by Outside Magazine, this vibrant destination is home to amazing outdoor exploration and distinctive Western charm that has attracted generations for more than 100 years. Visitors will find stunning natural scenery, art, culture, history and culinary delights among iconic attractions like Garden of the Gods Park, historic gold mines and a variety of world-class museums.
8
Expanding Minds Unlimited - The Colorado Springs Children's Museum
Exciting fun for families includes art projects, live animals, science and nature exploration, history and culture. The children's and natural History Museum Museum has something for everyone.
9
Millibo Art Theatre
10
World Arena
11
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.
12
Colorado Springs Military Museum
13
Dragonman's Shooting & Paintball Range
14
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Wichita, Haysville, Derby, Goddard, and Oatsville areas, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every c
15
Mid-America All-Indian Center
The Mid-America All-Indian Center is the only facility of its kind in Kansas that is solely dedicated to educating people about and preserving the art and culture of American Indians. The Indian Center invites visitors to stroll through its many areas that include: A museum with exhibits of contemporary art and cultural artifacts that depict the American Indian nations of the past and present. Many of the exhibits have interactive aspects and hands on items for the kids. Seasonal outdoor learning center, which include a full-size tipi and native gardening area. Gift Shop selling American Indian-made items, music, movies, jewelry and Keeper of the Plains items. Large indoor area, known as the Gallery of Nations, contains nearly 100 flags of Indian nations. It is the area where special events and private rentals take place. The center not only showcases local tribes, but those throughout the United States and Canada. It is not affiliated with one particular tribe, so the Mid-America All-Indian Center is a place where are American Indians and the general public can come to share their experiences, learn and interact with each other. There are 10,000 American Indians representing 73 tribes in the Wichita area.
16
The Keeper of the Plains
The Keeper of the Plains stands at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers with hands raised in supplication to the Great Spirit. Renowned Kiowa-Comanche artist Blackbear Bosin donated the Keeper of the Plains to the citizens of Wichita on May 18, 1974.Since the sculpture's installation to commemorate the United States Bicentennial, it has become a symbol for the city of Wichita and a tribute to the local American Indian tribes. in 1974. A complete renovation of the sculpture and installation of the Keeper of the Plains Plaza now brings people out each evening to see the Keeper and the "Ring of Fire." The 44-foot Cor-Ten steel Keeper of the Plains statue is now 30 feet higher than before with its new pedestal,surrounded by a plaza which describes the Plains Indian way of life. The Keeper also serves as the focal point of an eight-year, $20 million restoration and river beautification project completed in May 2007. Pedestrians can access the area via two bow-and-arrow-inspired cable-stay bridges which span the Little and Big Arkansas rivers. Fire drums on boulders at the foot of the Keeper dramatically light the night. Plantings of sage, bottlebrush, medicinal herbs, prairie grasses, yuccas and cactus add to the sense of place and time. The area is free and open to the public year-round.
17
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.
18
Nifty Nut House
19
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.
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Wheat State Distilling
21
Warren East Theatre
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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:Skate City
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
3.5
(7) review
4575 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918-2935
3
Start:Boxing Brothers Ciderhouse
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(8) review
Colorado Common Hard Cider is now Boxing Brothers Ciderhouse! We are the first hard cider company in Colorado Springs and have been handcrafting delicious award winning ciders since 2015.
4
Start:Security Service Field
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(60) review
4385 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922-2501
5
Start:World Golf and Sand Creek Golf Course
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
3.5
(6) review
6865 Galley Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80915-3843
6
Start:Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(9) review
2333 Steel Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6791
7
Start:Visitor Information Center
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(9) review
Situated at the base of Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, Olympic City USA offers excellence in adventure travel. Voted “Best City” by Outside Magazine, this vibrant destination is home to amazing outdoor exploration and distinctive Western charm that has attracted generations for more than 100 years. Visitors will find stunning natural scenery, art, culture, history and culinary delights among iconic attractions like Garden of the Gods Park, historic gold mines and a variety of world-class museums.
8
Start:Expanding Minds Unlimited - The Colorado Springs Children's Museum
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(9) review
Exciting fun for families includes art projects, live animals, science and nature exploration, history and culture. The children's and natural History Museum Museum has something for everyone.
9
Start:Millibo Art Theatre
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(9) review
1626 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905-2242
10
Start:World Arena
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(94) review
3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4020
11
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.
12
Start:Colorado Springs Military Museum
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(12) review
1250 Dragonman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80929-9329
13
Start:Dragonman's Shooting & Paintball Range
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(27) review
1200 Dragonman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80929-9329
14
Start:Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Wichita, Kansas·
3.0
(9) review
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Wichita, Haysville, Derby, Goddard, and Oatsville areas, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every c
15
Start:Mid-America All-Indian Center
Wichita, Kansas·
4.0
(87) review
The Mid-America All-Indian Center is the only facility of its kind in Kansas that is solely dedicated to educating people about and preserving the art and culture of American Indians. The Indian Center invites visitors to stroll through its many areas that include: A museum with exhibits of contemporary art and cultural artifacts that depict the American Indian nations of the past and present. Many of the exhibits have interactive aspects and hands on items for the kids. Seasonal outdoor learning center, which include a full-size tipi and native gardening area. Gift Shop selling American Indian-made items, music, movies, jewelry and Keeper of the Plains items. Large indoor area, known as the Gallery of Nations, contains nearly 100 flags of Indian nations. It is the area where special events and private rentals take place. The center not only showcases local tribes, but those throughout the United States and Canada. It is not affiliated with one particular tribe, so the Mid-America All-Indian Center is a place where are American Indians and the general public can come to share their experiences, learn and interact with each other. There are 10,000 American Indians representing 73 tribes in the Wichita area.
16
Start:The Keeper of the Plains
Wichita, Kansas·
4.5
(874) review
The Keeper of the Plains stands at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers with hands raised in supplication to the Great Spirit. Renowned Kiowa-Comanche artist Blackbear Bosin donated the Keeper of the Plains to the citizens of Wichita on May 18, 1974.Since the sculpture's installation to commemorate the United States Bicentennial, it has become a symbol for the city of Wichita and a tribute to the local American Indian tribes. in 1974. A complete renovation of the sculpture and installation of the Keeper of the Plains Plaza now brings people out each evening to see the Keeper and the "Ring of Fire." The 44-foot Cor-Ten steel Keeper of the Plains statue is now 30 feet higher than before with its new pedestal,surrounded by a plaza which describes the Plains Indian way of life. The Keeper also serves as the focal point of an eight-year, $20 million restoration and river beautification project completed in May 2007. Pedestrians can access the area via two bow-and-arrow-inspired cable-stay bridges which span the Little and Big Arkansas rivers. Fire drums on boulders at the foot of the Keeper dramatically light the night. Plantings of sage, bottlebrush, medicinal herbs, prairie grasses, yuccas and cactus add to the sense of place and time. The area is free and open to the public year-round.
17
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.
18
Start:Nifty Nut House
Wichita, Kansas·
5.0
(911) review
537 N Saint Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214-3898
19
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.
20
Start:Wheat State Distilling
Wichita, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
246 N Mosley St Suite 200, Wichita, KS 67202-2806
21
Start:Warren East Theatre
Wichita, Kansas·
4.5
(91) review
11611 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67206-3702
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What's the driving distance between Colorado Springs and Wichita?
The distance is 500 miles
What's the travel time between Colorado Springs and Wichita?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 46m mins in normal traffic
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The weather in Wichita is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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