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ITINERARY
22h 58m1,226 miles26 stops
1
Great Heights Brewing Company
2
The Menil Collection
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
3
Reliant Park
4
Klaus Brewing
5
Escape Artist Kingwood
Escape Artist Texas invites you to enter a world of your choosing. Be prepared for an exciting and challenging adventure of solving puzzles, cracking codes, and unraveling mysteries from within. Enjoy an escape from reality with 4-10 friends in 60 minutes while testing your wits. Book now to see if you have what it takes to become and Escape Artist or are you just another chump?!
6
Space Center Houston
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
7
Splash Kingdom Waterpark
Splash Kingdom is a family friendly waterpark that offers plenty of summer fun for everyone. There are wave pools, slides, children's areas and a lazy river for those who want to just relax.
8
C. Bickham Dickson Park
9
Gardens of the American Rose Center
Operated by the American Rose Society, the 42 acres of this research and garden facility feature 20,000 blooms.
10
Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
A nature park featuring over 5 miles of forested hiking trails. A visitor center with exhibits and live animals and an outdoor aviary featuring live birds of prey, including a bald eagle and several species of owls. Public programs, events, and festivals are held regularly and are always free of charge. Tours and classes are offered for groups by reservation.
11
Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
12
Children's Library and Learning Center
13
Mystery Mansion Escape Room
Interactive Game of sleuthing intelligence. Bring your family, friends, or convention attendees for 60 minutes of sheer, heart pumping entertainment. Push your mind to its limits as you solve puzzles, find clues and crack codes to escape your fate. Great for team building, entertainment, date night and special occasions. Check out our website for details. Private bookings available. Hours Vary - Book online By Reservation Only. Children of any age are welcome to attend with family in a private room. For specific information, check out our FAQs on the website or feel free to call.
14
Robinson Center
15
Walther Park
16
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
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.
17
Alliant Energy Center
Our premier downtown multi-venue complex features four unique and versatile venues: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibition Hall, the New Holland Pavilions, and Willow Island. A top choice for expositions, conventions, meetings, concerts, sporting events, ag events, and much more, the Alliant Energy Center complex is a one-stop-shop for all your events. Ample parking, mouthwatering catering, dedicated staff, and a full range of rental equipment & high speed internet make AEC an event planners delight!
18
First Unitarian Meeting House of Madison
19
Electric Avenue Art
DON NEDOBECK Nedobeck has been creating his fanciful felines and whimsical creatures over a span of six decades. His works grace the walls of museums, corporate collections, and homes throughout the world. Nedobeck is also the artist & author of several children's books. He is best known for "Nedobecks's Alphabet Book" revered by countless teachers, parents and grandparents as: "The best ABC Book - ever." Shop Online for more Nedobeck Art including canvas prints, Giclee prints and more at Electric Avenue Art.Over 2,000 paintings and sketches by Christian Artist Curtis Wilks. His original paintings have been exhibited in Churches around the country via CIVA.org "Christians In The Visual Arts. Wilks’ art covers the usual high points of the Christian Story – but in unexpected, visceral ways,” states Louis Schumacher, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s art critic. Online Art Gallery, Buy Art Online from Local Artists | Milwaukee Wisconsin & Chicago ILL.
20
Ye Old Goat
21
Cleo's Cocktail Lounge
22
Spa BenMarNicos
23
Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area, Appleton, WI
24
Resch Center
25
Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
26
Meyer Theatre
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Great Heights Brewing Company
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
938 Wakefield Dr, Houston, TX 77018-6204
2
Start:The Menil Collection
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(970) review
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.
3
Start:Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
4
Start:Klaus Brewing
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(9) review
10142 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065-5680
5
Start:Escape Artist Kingwood
Houston, Texas·
5.0
(84) review
Escape Artist Texas invites you to enter a world of your choosing. Be prepared for an exciting and challenging adventure of solving puzzles, cracking codes, and unraveling mysteries from within. Enjoy an escape from reality with 4-10 friends in 60 minutes while testing your wits. Book now to see if you have what it takes to become and Escape Artist or are you just another chump?!
6
Start:Space Center Houston
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(9889) review
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
7
Start:Splash Kingdom Waterpark
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(118) review
Splash Kingdom is a family friendly waterpark that offers plenty of summer fun for everyone. There are wave pools, slides, children's areas and a lazy river for those who want to just relax.
8
Start:C. Bickham Dickson Park
Shreveport, Louisiana·
2.5
(6) review
2283 Bert Kouns, Shreveport, LA 71105
9
Start:Gardens of the American Rose Center
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(85) review
Operated by the American Rose Society, the 42 acres of this research and garden facility feature 20,000 blooms.
10
Start:Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Shreveport, Louisiana·
4.5
(33) review
A nature park featuring over 5 miles of forested hiking trails. A visitor center with exhibits and live animals and an outdoor aviary featuring live birds of prey, including a bald eagle and several species of owls. Public programs, events, and festivals are held regularly and are always free of charge. Tours and classes are offered for groups by reservation.
11
Start:Proud Mary's Bar And Grill Shreveport, La.
Shreveport, Louisiana·
3.5
(9) review
3155 N Market St Ste 100, Shreveport, LA 71101-3237
12
Start:Children's Library and Learning Center
Little Rock, Arkansas·
4.5
(9) review
4800 W 10th St, Little Rock, AR 72204-1807
13
Start:Mystery Mansion Escape Room
Little Rock, Arkansas·
5.0
(901) review
Interactive Game of sleuthing intelligence. Bring your family, friends, or convention attendees for 60 minutes of sheer, heart pumping entertainment. Push your mind to its limits as you solve puzzles, find clues and crack codes to escape your fate. Great for team building, entertainment, date night and special occasions. Check out our website for details. Private bookings available. Hours Vary - Book online By Reservation Only. Children of any age are welcome to attend with family in a private room. For specific information, check out our FAQs on the website or feel free to call.
14
Start:Robinson Center
Little Rock, Arkansas·
4.5
(99) review
Markham At Broadway, Little Rock, AR 72201
15
Start:Walther Park
Saint Louis, Missouri·
4.5
(4) review
1551 Veterans Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63020-2825
16
Start: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.
17
Start:Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.0
(99) review
Our premier downtown multi-venue complex features four unique and versatile venues: Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Exhibition Hall, the New Holland Pavilions, and Willow Island. A top choice for expositions, conventions, meetings, concerts, sporting events, ag events, and much more, the Alliant Energy Center complex is a one-stop-shop for all your events. Ample parking, mouthwatering catering, dedicated staff, and a full range of rental equipment & high speed internet make AEC an event planners delight!
18
Start:First Unitarian Meeting House of Madison
Madison, Wisconsin·
4.5
(96) review
900 University Bay Dr, Madison, WI 53705-2298
19
Start:Electric Avenue Art
Milwaukee, Wisconsin·
(0) review
DON NEDOBECK Nedobeck has been creating his fanciful felines and whimsical creatures over a span of six decades. His works grace the walls of museums, corporate collections, and homes throughout the world. Nedobeck is also the artist & author of several children's books. He is best known for "Nedobecks's Alphabet Book" revered by countless teachers, parents and grandparents as: "The best ABC Book - ever." Shop Online for more Nedobeck Art including canvas prints, Giclee prints and more at Electric Avenue Art.Over 2,000 paintings and sketches by Christian Artist Curtis Wilks. His original paintings have been exhibited in Churches around the country via CIVA.org "Christians In The Visual Arts. Wilks’ art covers the usual high points of the Christian Story – but in unexpected, visceral ways,” states Louis Schumacher, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s art critic. Online Art Gallery, Buy Art Online from Local Artists | Milwaukee Wisconsin & Chicago ILL.
20
Start:Ye Old Goat
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(5) review
1919 E Calumet St, Appleton, WI 54915-4741
21
Start:Cleo's Cocktail Lounge
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.5
(86) review
203 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911-5826
22
Start:Spa BenMarNicos
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.0
(95) review
300 W College Ave CopperLeaf Hotel, Appleton, WI 54911-5829
23
Start:Outagamie County Pet Exercise Area, Appleton, WI
Appleton, Wisconsin·
4.0
(9) review
2830 French Rd., Appleton, WI 54911
24
Start:Resch Center
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(95) review
1901 S Oneida St, Green Bay, WI 54304-4537
25
Start:Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
5.0
(956) review
1265 Lombardi Ave, Green Bay, WI 54304-3927
26
Start:Meyer Theatre
Green Bay, Wisconsin·
4.5
(97) review
117 S Washington St, Green Bay, WI 54301-4210
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What's the driving distance between Houston and Appleton?
The distance is 1,226 miles
What's the travel time between Houston and Appleton?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 22h 58m mins in normal traffic
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