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ITINERARY
20h 2m1,054 miles20 stops
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St. Francis de Sales Church
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Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
3
Game Show Battle Rooms
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
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Line Creek Trail
5
Ohio Stadium
6
Kelton House Museum & Garden
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.
7
Black Dog Wine Company
Black Dog Wine Company is a boutique winery producing award-winning fine wines in the country-side of western Allegheny County (yes we do have countryside here!) just 15 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh and 10 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport.
8
Pure Skin Care Center & Beauty Lounge
Honest, professional skin care and nail services that are both clinically effective and affordable. Facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing and body treatments offered. We pride ourselves on cleanliness and are one of the only area skin care and nail service providers that use an autoclave for complete client safety. We are an authorized retailer of Eminence Organic and PCA Skin Care.
9
Bella Bambini Cello
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Qing Transportation
Shuttle services provided for individuals or groups to and from local events in the Pittsburgh area. Concerts,Sporting Events, Casino, Convention Centers and more.
11
Honor Your Body Wellness
12
Truss Brewing Company
13
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
14
Smiley
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
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The Grill
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Become Better Sport Performance and Personal Training
Become Better Sport Performance and Personal Training helps a wide range of clients achieve a variety of goals that include losing weight and toning, gaining strength, and improving general health through lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, help diabetics control glucose, and more. Clients have ranged in age from 8-81.
17
Point State Park
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
18
Jefferson Memorial Cemetery
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OTB Bicylce Cafe
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Cathedral of Learning
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OVERVIEW
Kansas City to Washington
1
Start:St. Francis de Sales Church
Saint Louis, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2653 Ohio Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118-1594
2
Start:Howl at the Moon Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri·
4.5
(96) review
Howl at the Moon Kansas City is the hottest spot in the Power and Light District! Our high-energy dueling pianos and amazing events make us the coolest spot for Kansas City nightlife! From company functions to happy hour with friends to bachelorette parties in Kansas City, the party is always at Howl at the Moon come and see us.
3
Start:Game Show Battle Rooms
Overland Park, Kansas·
4.5
(9) review
You're IN the Game Show! Game Show Battle Rooms is one of the nation's only immersive game show experiences for everyone to enjoy. Face-off against your friends, family, or coworkers in our custom arenas playing classic game shows! All hosted by our entertaining and engaging hosts. Perfect for your next birthday party, friend or family outing, or your next corporate team-building event!
4
Start:Line Creek Trail
Kansas City, Missouri·
5.0
(9) review
2699 NW 60th St, Kansas City, MO 64151
5
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
6
Start: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.
7
Start:Black Dog Wine Company
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(4) review
Black Dog Wine Company is a boutique winery producing award-winning fine wines in the country-side of western Allegheny County (yes we do have countryside here!) just 15 miles from Downtown Pittsburgh and 10 miles from Pittsburgh International Airport.
8
Start:Pure Skin Care Center & Beauty Lounge
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(61) review
Honest, professional skin care and nail services that are both clinically effective and affordable. Facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, waxing and body treatments offered. We pride ourselves on cleanliness and are one of the only area skin care and nail service providers that use an autoclave for complete client safety. We are an authorized retailer of Eminence Organic and PCA Skin Care.
9
Start:Bella Bambini Cello
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(4) review
1042 5th Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108-1804
10
Start:Qing Transportation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
Shuttle services provided for individuals or groups to and from local events in the Pittsburgh area. Concerts,Sporting Events, Casino, Convention Centers and more.
11
Start:Honor Your Body Wellness
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
2882 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
12
Start:Truss Brewing Company
Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(4) review
42 Old Clairton Rd, Pleasant Hills, PA 15236-3913
13
Start:Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
14
Start: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
15
Start:The Grill
Indianapolis, Indiana·
3.5
(9) review
9755 Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46256-4713
16
Start:Become Better Sport Performance and Personal Training
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
Become Better Sport Performance and Personal Training helps a wide range of clients achieve a variety of goals that include losing weight and toning, gaining strength, and improving general health through lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, help diabetics control glucose, and more. Clients have ranged in age from 8-81.
17
Start:Point State Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(951) review
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
18
Start:Jefferson Memorial Cemetery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(1) review
401 Curry Hollow Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236-4636
19
Start:OTB Bicylce Cafe
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
2518 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2101
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Start:Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(979) review
4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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What's the driving distance between Kansas City and Washington DC?
The distance is 1,054 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 20h 2m mins in normal traffic
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