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Road trip from Des Moines to Myrtle Beach

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ITINERARY

23h 6m1,203 miles27 stops
1
Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
2
Fitness Sports
8810 Swanson Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50325-6910
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
3
German American Heritage Center
712 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52802-1410
4
Endless Brews
310 N Main St, Davenport, IA 52801-1410
We are a bottle shop & craft beer bar with 20 taps and over 300 select bottles and cans for carry-out.
5
Forest Park Nature Center
5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria, IL 61616-3506
A Peoria Park District facility, Forest Park serves as the doorway to more than 500 acres designated as part of the Illinois State Nature Preserve. The center provides visitors with more than seven miles of trails that lead through dense forest, along trickling stream beds, and over dramatic hillsides. The A-frame trail head features a small natural history museum, nature store, and a room dedicated to bird-watching. Trails and museum are free and open to the public. NO PETS ALLOWED!
6
Luthy Botanical Garden
2520 N Prospect Rd (turn at the corner of Prospect & Gift), Peoria, IL 61603-2129
Surround yourself with spectacular displays of spring blooming bulbs or the blazing color of autumn, the Garden offers a tranquil setting to enjoy the beauty of each passing season. Established in 1951, Luthy Botanical Garden encompasses five acres and offers over a dozen theme gardens, a Conservatory, a garden gift shop educational programming, numerous events, a rotating sculpture exhibit and magnificent floral displays.
7
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603-2126
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.
8
Centennial Park Champaign
Kirby St Crescent Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
9
Boneyard Creek Trail
Champaign Park, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
10
Smiley
5729 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1560
Smiley is a huge 25,000 sq foot facility in Castleton filled with the latest Virtual Reality technology. We have very rare and unique interactive games and rides for children of all ages. Our playgrounds are for age 9 months to 10 years old and our VR spaces are for ages 9 years and up! We also have an enormous indoor playground with trampoline basketball, tubes & slides, rock-climbing, obstacle
11
The Grill
9755 Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256-4713
12
Arcade Legacy
662 Cincinnati Mills Dr Inside the Mall at the Food Court, Cincinnati, OH 45240-1260
13
Archery Arena (Dodgeball Archery)
4950 Provident Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246-1021
Archery Arena is the first and only dedicated Combat Archery facility in Cincinnati. Think dodgeball with specially made bows and arrows. Battle it out with friends, co-workers, and strangers! Strategize and win! It’s a fun, safe, and addicting sport that gets progressively more intense at the session progresses. Book individual tickets or come as group. Great Team Building Activity.
14
Crossgate Lanes
4230 Hunt Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242-6612
15
Painted Tree Boutiques - Cincinnati
11315 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249
A creative community of thousands of shop owners and locations across the nation, Painted Tree Boutiques is a shopping experience like no other. Find gifts, decor, fashion, and more with hundreds of local shops all under one roof.
16
Ohio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
17
Kelton House Museum & Garden
586 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215-4802
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.
18
Iron Heart Winery
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
19
Grand 18-Winston-Salem
5601 University Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27105-1313
20
Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Palmer Hall, Carroll Weathers Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27109
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
21
Salem Lake
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
22
Myrtle Beach National
4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7212
23
X Gym Sports Mall
568 George Bishop Pkwy near 501 and 17 Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7339
24
Magoo's Sports & Spirits
3308 Waccamaw Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-9464
Magoo's Sports & Spirits has been a Myrtle Beach neighborhood sports bar since 1995. Magoo's features an expansive mahogany central bar and plays all sports, all the time, from 24 televisions - not to mention steel and electronic darts, pool, and a host of games. Famous for the best chicken wings in Myrtle Beach and out-of-this-world burgers, Magoo expanded the menu for their new location to include paninis, seafood baskets, and sweet potato fries. Join us for our weekly events! -Taco Tuesday: Get two tacos for $5. Tequila and vodka drinks are $2.50 after 9 pm -Trivia Thursday: Starts at 6 pm. Prizes for winner! -Friday Soft Tip Dart Tournament: Sign-ups start at 6 pm and darts fly at 7:30 pm
25
The Simpsons in 4D
1199 Celebrity Cir Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Established in 2018. The Simpsons in 4D is a fully-themed cinematic attraction located at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Follow @Si4D.Simpsons4D on Instagram and Facebook for updates! The Simpsons in 4D delivers a slice of Springfield with the famous Aztec Theater and Kwik-E-Mart from the groundbreaking television show. The Aztec Theater features a themed lobby experience and a 4D Experience starring Homer and his family. This exciting animated special effects experience with 4D motion seats follows The Simpsons on a fun-filled immersive adventure. Shows run every 15 minutes. The Aztec Theater is a ticketed experience that also includes a souvenir red carpet photo with The Simpsons. Next door, guests can explore and shop at the iconic Kwik-E-Mart The convenience store has been brought to life with select products, including Buzz Soda, Lard Lad Donuts and six show-inspired Squishee flavors, as well as a wide array of custom The Simpsons branded merchandise.
26
Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 17
10835 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-6076
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Polo Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, Calvin Klein, Gap, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand Jeans, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
27
Possum Trot Golf Club
Possum Trot Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Recommended course noted for exceptional service and playing conditions.
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OVERVIEW

Des Moines to Myrtle Beach
1
Start:Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
2
Fitness Sports
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(9) review
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
8810 Swanson Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50325-6910
3
German American Heritage Center
Davenport, Iowa·
4.5
(84) review
712 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52802-1410
4
Endless Brews
Davenport, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
We are a bottle shop & craft beer bar with 20 taps and over 300 select bottles and cans for carry-out.
310 N Main St, Davenport, IA 52801-1410
5
Forest Park Nature Center
Peoria, Illinois·
4.5
(79) review
A Peoria Park District facility, Forest Park serves as the doorway to more than 500 acres designated as part of the Illinois State Nature Preserve. The center provides visitors with more than seven miles of trails that lead through dense forest, along trickling stream beds, and over dramatic hillsides. The A-frame trail head features a small natural history museum, nature store, and a room dedicated to bird-watching. Trails and museum are free and open to the public. NO PETS ALLOWED!
5809 N Forest Park Dr, Peoria, IL 61616-3506
6
Luthy Botanical Garden
Peoria, Illinois·
4.0
(73) review
Surround yourself with spectacular displays of spring blooming bulbs or the blazing color of autumn, the Garden offers a tranquil setting to enjoy the beauty of each passing season. Established in 1951, Luthy Botanical Garden encompasses five acres and offers over a dozen theme gardens, a Conservatory, a garden gift shop educational programming, numerous events, a rotating sculpture exhibit and magnificent floral displays.
2520 N Prospect Rd (turn at the corner of Prospect & Gift), Peoria, IL 61603-2129
7
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.
2218 N Prospect Rd, Peoria, IL 61603-2126
8
Centennial Park Champaign
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(9) review
Kirby St Crescent Dr, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
9
Boneyard Creek Trail
Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois·
4.5
(8) review
Champaign Park, Champaign, Champaign-Urbana, IL
10
Smiley
Indianapolis, Indiana·
3.5
(9) review
Smiley is a huge 25,000 sq foot facility in Castleton filled with the latest Virtual Reality technology. We have very rare and unique interactive games and rides for children of all ages. Our playgrounds are for age 9 months to 10 years old and our VR spaces are for ages 9 years and up! We also have an enormous indoor playground with trampoline basketball, tubes & slides, rock-climbing, obstacle
5729 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46250-1560
11
The Grill
Indianapolis, Indiana·
3.5
(9) review
9755 Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256-4713
12
Arcade Legacy
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.5
(7) review
662 Cincinnati Mills Dr Inside the Mall at the Food Court, Cincinnati, OH 45240-1260
13
Archery Arena (Dodgeball Archery)
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(36) review
Archery Arena is the first and only dedicated Combat Archery facility in Cincinnati. Think dodgeball with specially made bows and arrows. Battle it out with friends, co-workers, and strangers! Strategize and win! It’s a fun, safe, and addicting sport that gets progressively more intense at the session progresses. Book individual tickets or come as group. Great Team Building Activity.
4950 Provident Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45246-1021
14
Crossgate Lanes
Cincinnati, Ohio·
3.5
(7) review
4230 Hunt Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242-6612
15
Painted Tree Boutiques - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(6) review
A creative community of thousands of shop owners and locations across the nation, Painted Tree Boutiques is a shopping experience like no other. Find gifts, decor, fashion, and more with hundreds of local shops all under one roof.
11315 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249
16
Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
17
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.
586 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215-4802
18
Iron Heart Winery
Allisonia, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
19
Grand 18-Winston-Salem
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(72) review
5601 University Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27105-1313
20
Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
Palmer Hall, Carroll Weathers Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27109
21
Salem Lake
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
22
Myrtle Beach National
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
3.5
(7) review
4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7212
23
X Gym Sports Mall
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.0
(7) review
568 George Bishop Pkwy near 501 and 17 Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7339
24
Magoo's Sports & Spirits
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
3.0
(7) review
Magoo's Sports & Spirits has been a Myrtle Beach neighborhood sports bar since 1995. Magoo's features an expansive mahogany central bar and plays all sports, all the time, from 24 televisions - not to mention steel and electronic darts, pool, and a host of games. Famous for the best chicken wings in Myrtle Beach and out-of-this-world burgers, Magoo expanded the menu for their new location to include paninis, seafood baskets, and sweet potato fries. Join us for our weekly events! -Taco Tuesday: Get two tacos for $5. Tequila and vodka drinks are $2.50 after 9 pm -Trivia Thursday: Starts at 6 pm. Prizes for winner! -Friday Soft Tip Dart Tournament: Sign-ups start at 6 pm and darts fly at 7:30 pm
3308 Waccamaw Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-9464
25
The Simpsons in 4D
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.0
(97) review
Established in 2018. The Simpsons in 4D is a fully-themed cinematic attraction located at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Follow @Si4D.Simpsons4D on Instagram and Facebook for updates! The Simpsons in 4D delivers a slice of Springfield with the famous Aztec Theater and Kwik-E-Mart from the groundbreaking television show. The Aztec Theater features a themed lobby experience and a 4D Experience starring Homer and his family. This exciting animated special effects experience with 4D motion seats follows The Simpsons on a fun-filled immersive adventure. Shows run every 15 minutes. The Aztec Theater is a ticketed experience that also includes a souvenir red carpet photo with The Simpsons. Next door, guests can explore and shop at the iconic Kwik-E-Mart The convenience store has been brought to life with select products, including Buzz Soda, Lard Lad Donuts and six show-inspired Squishee flavors, as well as a wide array of custom The Simpsons branded merchandise.
1199 Celebrity Cir Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
26
Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 17
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.0
(929) review
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Polo Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, Calvin Klein, Gap, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand Jeans, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
10835 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-6076
27
Possum Trot Golf Club
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
3.5
(93) review
Recommended course noted for exceptional service and playing conditions.
Possum Trot Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

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What's the driving distance between Des Moines and Myrtle Beach?
The distance is 1,203 miles
What's the travel time between Des Moines and Myrtle Beach?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 23h 6m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Myrtle Beach?
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