Road trip from Des Moines to Sioux Falls
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ITINERARY
5h 6m283 miles27 stops
1
The Lift
2
4th Street
3
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
The Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates - home of The World Food Prize - is a public museum, educational facility and a place of inspiration for all. This magnificently restored Beaux Arts space celebrates the spirit of giving, emphasizing the importance of global food security.
4
Brenton Skating Plaza
5
Capitol Building
6
Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Open to visitors since September 2009, the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park features artwork by 22 of the world's most celebrated artists. The 4.4 Acre park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, creates a pedestrian friendly entranceway to downtown Des Moines. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States. The Pappajohns' contribution of 28 works for the park is the most significant donation of artwork ever made to the Des Moines Art Center.
7
Iowa State Fairgrounds
For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more. See what’s happening this month at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
8
Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center
9
Fitness Sports
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.
10
Hot Shops Art Center
11
Hollywood Candy
Hollywood Candy is a giant candy store proudly serving Omaha’s Old Market since 2007. We offer a large selection of housemate chocolate candy including our chocolate covered bacon, chocolate potato chips, candy cookie pops and our famous Peanut Butter Surprise. We have all flavors or Jelly Belly jelly beans and a large selection of M&M’s. We offer the largest selection of bulk candy in the area including hard to find retro brands, favorite brands like Hershey’s and Oreo, rock candy, gummies, sour candy, and lollipops. Our Soda Shoppe offers over 200 varieties of familiar and unique soda brands. We have the largest collection of PEZ dispensers for everyone to enjoy plus a large assortment for sale.
12
The Backline Comedy Theatre
The best place to see comedy in Omaha, located downtown near the Old Market. We host standup, improv, sketch, and musical acts each week, and when we're not doing shows, we are a training center for the local comedy scene.
13
Joslyn Art Museum
This property is temporary closed
14
The Escape Omaha
The Escape Omaha is Nebraska's first-ever live-action escape challenge. You and up to five of your friends have an hour to work together and solve a series of puzzles, riddles, and assorted challenges to put together the clues to escape one of our four unique rooms.
15
Fun Plex
16
Putting Plus
17
Westwood Cinemas 8
18
Creative Spirits
Inspire...Ignite...Create! Memory making activities for an individual or a group! Check out our calendar or call for personal art instruction. Canvases, boards, and other creative projects for all ages!
19
GreatLIFE Woodlake Athletic Club
Established in 1974, Woodlake Athletic Club has a proud history in the Sioux Empire and lots to offer members. A full-service multi-recreational facility, the club offers tennis, indoor swimming, basketball, group exercise, and a variety of fitness and nutrition programs. Professional instructors and personal trainers can help you become your personal best through training, nutrition and weight management and general fitness programs to enrich your life and help you achieve a healthy lifestyle. 8,000 sq. ft. of fitness space Indoor pool & Jacuzzi Hot yoga studio Basketball Courts Tennis Courts Juice bar & food on-the-go Childcare Personal Training Massage Therapy
20
Stogeez Cigar Lounge
21
Eastbank Art Gallery
EastBank Art Gallery is an association of local and regional fine artists with a storefront on the boardwalk of the 8th & Railroad building on East 8th Street near downtown Sioux Falls.
22
Rehfeld's Art and Framing
Rehfeld's is a custom frame shop and fine art gallery in Downtown Sioux Falls. We design high quality framing and display artwork by more than 25 local and regional artists. A great place to find paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photographs, and prints by South Dakota artists.
23
Wiley
Since 2007, Wileys has been Sioux Falls’ go-to for fresh food, your favorite drinks, and great times. Only the freshest ingredients make their way to our kitchen, and our team is all about creating and maintaining an environment for all types of people. Join us for a juicy burger, refreshing beer, and a game of pool after work, or hit us up on the weekend for some dancing. No matter why you stop by, we’re sure to have everything you’re looking for.
24
Levitt at the Falls
Levitt at the Falls is an outdoor music venue that is located in Falls Park West and features 50 free professional concerts from artists of various genres each summer. The mission of the Levitt at the Falls is to build community through music.
25
Stockyards Ag Experience
We deepen the connection between agriculture to everyday life with learning experiences that highlight history, science, culture and economic impact. We educate through interactive displays, hands-on learning and vibrant stories.
26
Galaxy Gaming
Stay, play and relax in our gaming lounge with more than 60 custom gaming PCs, PS5s and Xbox One X! Or take it to the extreme and enter indoors laser tag arena! We host birthday parties, bachelor parties, casual gaming and other private/public events, such as youth groups activities, student activities, corporate team-building events and more, individuals are welcome too. Gaming is open all-night every Saturday.
27
Little Wine Cellar Co
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:The Lift
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(8) review
222 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2206
2
Start:4th Street
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(8) review
4th Street, Des Moines, IA
3
Start:World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(81) review
The Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates - home of The World Food Prize - is a public museum, educational facility and a place of inspiration for all. This magnificently restored Beaux Arts space celebrates the spirit of giving, emphasizing the importance of global food security.
4
Start:Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
5
Start:Capitol Building
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(890) review
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
6
Start:Pappajohn Sculpture Park
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(739) review
Open to visitors since September 2009, the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park features artwork by 22 of the world's most celebrated artists. The 4.4 Acre park, located within a major crossroads of the urban grid, creates a pedestrian friendly entranceway to downtown Des Moines. This accessible setting, coupled with the skilled landscape design and caliber of the art, makes it unlike any other sculpture park in the United States. The Pappajohns' contribution of 28 works for the park is the most significant donation of artwork ever made to the Des Moines Art Center.
7
Start:Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(882) review
For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more. See what’s happening this month at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
8
Start:Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.0
(8) review
75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5866
9
Start: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.
10
Start:Hot Shops Art Center
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(96) review
13th & Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68102
11
Start:Hollywood Candy
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.0
(99) review
Hollywood Candy is a giant candy store proudly serving Omaha’s Old Market since 2007. We offer a large selection of housemate chocolate candy including our chocolate covered bacon, chocolate potato chips, candy cookie pops and our famous Peanut Butter Surprise. We have all flavors or Jelly Belly jelly beans and a large selection of M&M’s. We offer the largest selection of bulk candy in the area including hard to find retro brands, favorite brands like Hershey’s and Oreo, rock candy, gummies, sour candy, and lollipops. Our Soda Shoppe offers over 200 varieties of familiar and unique soda brands. We have the largest collection of PEZ dispensers for everyone to enjoy plus a large assortment for sale.
12
Start:The Backline Comedy Theatre
Omaha, Nebraska·
5.0
(9) review
The best place to see comedy in Omaha, located downtown near the Old Market. We host standup, improv, sketch, and musical acts each week, and when we're not doing shows, we are a training center for the local comedy scene.
13
Start:Joslyn Art Museum
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(901) review
This property is temporary closed
14
Start:The Escape Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(89) review
The Escape Omaha is Nebraska's first-ever live-action escape challenge. You and up to five of your friends have an hour to work together and solve a series of puzzles, riddles, and assorted challenges to put together the clues to escape one of our four unique rooms.
15
Start:Fun Plex
Omaha, Nebraska·
3.5
(92) review
7003 Q St, Omaha, NE 68117-1649
16
Start:Putting Plus
Omaha, Nebraska·
5.0
(9) review
9216 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68134-5734
17
Start:Westwood Cinemas 8
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.0
(9) review
2809 S 125th Ave Suite 297, Omaha, NE 68144-3872
18
Start:Creative Spirits
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
4.5
(6) review
Inspire...Ignite...Create! Memory making activities for an individual or a group! Check out our calendar or call for personal art instruction. Canvases, boards, and other creative projects for all ages!
19
Start:GreatLIFE Woodlake Athletic Club
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
2.5
(6) review
Established in 1974, Woodlake Athletic Club has a proud history in the Sioux Empire and lots to offer members. A full-service multi-recreational facility, the club offers tennis, indoor swimming, basketball, group exercise, and a variety of fitness and nutrition programs. Professional instructors and personal trainers can help you become your personal best through training, nutrition and weight management and general fitness programs to enrich your life and help you achieve a healthy lifestyle. 8,000 sq. ft. of fitness space Indoor pool & Jacuzzi Hot yoga studio Basketball Courts Tennis Courts Juice bar & food on-the-go Childcare Personal Training Massage Therapy
20
Start:Stogeez Cigar Lounge
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
4.0
(8) review
201 E 11th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6748
21
Start:Eastbank Art Gallery
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
5.0
(7) review
EastBank Art Gallery is an association of local and regional fine artists with a storefront on the boardwalk of the 8th & Railroad building on East 8th Street near downtown Sioux Falls.
22
Start:Rehfeld's Art and Framing
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
4.5
(7) review
Rehfeld's is a custom frame shop and fine art gallery in Downtown Sioux Falls. We design high quality framing and display artwork by more than 25 local and regional artists. A great place to find paintings, ceramics, jewelry, photographs, and prints by South Dakota artists.
23
Start:Wiley
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
4.0
(6) review
Since 2007, Wileys has been Sioux Falls’ go-to for fresh food, your favorite drinks, and great times. Only the freshest ingredients make their way to our kitchen, and our team is all about creating and maintaining an environment for all types of people. Join us for a juicy burger, refreshing beer, and a game of pool after work, or hit us up on the weekend for some dancing. No matter why you stop by, we’re sure to have everything you’re looking for.
24
Start:Levitt at the Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
5.0
(6) review
Levitt at the Falls is an outdoor music venue that is located in Falls Park West and features 50 free professional concerts from artists of various genres each summer. The mission of the Levitt at the Falls is to build community through music.
25
Start:Stockyards Ag Experience
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
4.5
(8) review
We deepen the connection between agriculture to everyday life with learning experiences that highlight history, science, culture and economic impact. We educate through interactive displays, hands-on learning and vibrant stories.
26
Start:Galaxy Gaming
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
3.5
(6) review
Stay, play and relax in our gaming lounge with more than 60 custom gaming PCs, PS5s and Xbox One X! Or take it to the extreme and enter indoors laser tag arena! We host birthday parties, bachelor parties, casual gaming and other private/public events, such as youth groups activities, student activities, corporate team-building events and more, individuals are welcome too. Gaming is open all-night every Saturday.
27
Start:Little Wine Cellar Co
Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
5.0
(9) review
2390 S Louise Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106-4337
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