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ITINERARY
7h 48m449 miles23 stops
1
LoDo Massage Studio
Therapeutic Massage Services! At LoDo Massage Studio, we believe a good massage can be a powerful tool to reshape and restore how your body feels and functions. Our massage therapists are talented, licensed, experts who are passionate about providing transformational therapeutic bodywork. Our studio encourages our LMTs to use their unique experience and skill to customize your massage to your body’s exact needs by using a wide range of modalities. Looking for a place to start? Named for our beloved city, our signature Mile High Massage service is tailored to suit you just right. You could also choose a relaxing Swedish massage, invigorating Sports Massage, or effective Neuromuscular Massage. We also offer add-ons like Aromatherapy, and Hot Towels to create a massage bespoke for your body.
2
Cruise Room Bar
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
Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway
5
Locked In Escapes
You have 60 minutes to find the clues and solve the puzzles. Can you escape?
6
Millibo Art Theatre
7
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.
8
World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
9
Helen Hunt Falls
10
Cosmo's Magic Theater
After nearly 2 decades as a full time performer in Los Angeles, Cosmo Solano has returned home to Colorado and performes weekly in this intimate, elegant, beautiful little theater. Enjoy evening performances of world class sleight of hand and magic for grown ups in the evenings, (teens and older) and our "kidshow" matinees for families with younger children 3-13 yrs. All shows are "family friendly".
11
World Arena
12
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
The location of NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which offers limited tours to the public.
13
Old Stage Riding Stables
Guided mountain horseback trail rides in the Pike National Forest far from city streets 20 minutes (5.8 miles) up historic Old Stage Road. Scenic trail rides ranging from 60 minutes to 135 minutes. Cattle drives, Group activities, Weddings and Mountain cabin rentals. Food and drinks for sale.
14
May Natural History Museum
The two museums in this complex house one of the world's most outstanding collection of invertebrates and a history of America's space program.
15
Elk Glade Outfitters
There are many ways to enjoy this valley which for you might include cattle drives, horseback riding, jeep tours, fishing, weddings, corporate team-building events, and hunting. Elk Glade is pleased to offer 2,000 acres of private land and 18,200 acres of leased lands.
16
High Drive
Scenic mountain highway without guard rails.
17
Eldora Chocolate
18
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!
19
La Cumbre Brewing Company
20
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.
21
High and Dry Brewing
22
Musical Theatre Southwest
23
Empire Board Game Library
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:LoDo Massage Studio
Denver, Colorado·
5.0
(99) review
Therapeutic Massage Services! At LoDo Massage Studio, we believe a good massage can be a powerful tool to reshape and restore how your body feels and functions. Our massage therapists are talented, licensed, experts who are passionate about providing transformational therapeutic bodywork. Our studio encourages our LMTs to use their unique experience and skill to customize your massage to your body’s exact needs by using a wide range of modalities. Looking for a place to start? Named for our beloved city, our signature Mile High Massage service is tailored to suit you just right. You could also choose a relaxing Swedish massage, invigorating Sports Massage, or effective Neuromuscular Massage. We also offer add-ons like Aromatherapy, and Hot Towels to create a massage bespoke for your body.
2
Start:Cruise Room Bar
Denver, Colorado·
4.5
(98) review
1600 17th St # CO in the Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO 80202-1204
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:Pikes Peak Historical Street Railway
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(9) review
2333 Steel Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907-6791
5
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?
6
Start:Millibo Art Theatre
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(9) review
1626 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905-2242
7
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.
8
Start:World Figure Skating Museum & Hall of Fame
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(70) review
20 1st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3624
9
Start:Helen Hunt Falls
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(884) review
3440 North Cheyenne Canyon Road North Cheyenne Canon Park, Colorado Springs, CO
10
Start:Cosmo's Magic Theater
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(705) review
After nearly 2 decades as a full time performer in Los Angeles, Cosmo Solano has returned home to Colorado and performes weekly in this intimate, elegant, beautiful little theater. Enjoy evening performances of world class sleight of hand and magic for grown ups in the evenings, (teens and older) and our "kidshow" matinees for families with younger children 3-13 yrs. All shows are "family friendly".
11
Start:World Arena
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(94) review
3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906-4020
12
Start:Cheyenne Mountain State Park
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(155) review
The location of NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, which offers limited tours to the public.
13
Start:Old Stage Riding Stables
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(247) review
Guided mountain horseback trail rides in the Pike National Forest far from city streets 20 minutes (5.8 miles) up historic Old Stage Road. Scenic trail rides ranging from 60 minutes to 135 minutes. Cattle drives, Group activities, Weddings and Mountain cabin rentals. Food and drinks for sale.
14
Start:May Natural History Museum
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.0
(79) review
The two museums in this complex house one of the world's most outstanding collection of invertebrates and a history of America's space program.
15
Start:Elk Glade Outfitters
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
5.0
(12) review
There are many ways to enjoy this valley which for you might include cattle drives, horseback riding, jeep tours, fishing, weddings, corporate team-building events, and hunting. Elk Glade is pleased to offer 2,000 acres of private land and 18,200 acres of leased lands.
16
Start:High Drive
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado·
4.5
(30) review
Scenic mountain highway without guard rails.
17
Start:Eldora Chocolate
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(9) review
8114 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113-1424
18
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!
19
Start:La Cumbre Brewing Company
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.5
(92) review
3313 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1930
20
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.
21
Start:High and Dry Brewing
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(9) review
529 Adams St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1228
22
Start:Musical Theatre Southwest
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
5.0
(9) review
6320 Domingo Rd NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87108-1854
23
Start:Empire Board Game Library
Albuquerque, New Mexico·
4.0
(9) review
3503 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106-3922
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What's the driving distance between Denver and Albuquerque?
The distance is 449 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 48m mins in normal traffic
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The weather in Albuquerque is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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