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ITINERARY
50h 34m2,810 miles23 stops
1
Robolights
2
The Mob Museum
The Mob Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society. The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas to the back alleys of American cities and—increasingly—across the borders and networks of the entire world. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside our restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building located just minutes from Fremont Street.
3
Dixie Convention Center
Schedule an event at the Dixie Center and you have single-point of contact for all services. We offer in-house audio visual, full decorating services, high speed internet, event management and "white glove" on-site catering. The Dixie Center is designed with maximum versatility to accommodate groups from 5 to 5000. Featuring a 46,000 sq ft column-free exhibit hall, 32,000 sq ft of flexible meeting room space in 19 Meeting Rooms ranging from 185 sq ft to 13,205 sq ft, 2 Board Rooms and a state of the Art Theater/Auditorium. The round atrium style Garden Room situated in our North Lobby, elegant rotunda, spacious indoor lobby and pre-function area are all ideal locations for receptions, banquets and vendor displays.
4
Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum
5
Hole-In-The-Rock Escalante Heritage Center
The Escalante Heritage Center is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to preservation of the histories of the Hole in the Rock trek and the settlement of the towns of Escalante and Boulder.
6
Hell's Backbone Road
7
The International Church of Cannabis
Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during our world famous guided meditation/laser light show in Denver. Get swept away seven days a week as the vibrant experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. After the show, be sure to check out the arcade, gallery, theater, art garden, and media room featuring over 10,000 video games on free play.
8
Mylar Park
9
Fort Kearny State Historical Park
10
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.
11
Family Museum of Arts and Science
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
12
Iowa Wine Tours
Experience a fun-filled, flexible and educational wine tour with the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region`s first wine tour company
13
Wrigley Field
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
14
Old Lighthouse Museum
Explore the history of Michigan City and its relationship to Lake Michigan. Learn about lighthouses and their keepers, the harbor, shipwrecks and Indiana's lakeshore.
15
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
16
Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
17
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
18
Gorge Metro Park
19
Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Presque Isle Downs & Casino is your best bet for gaming excitement! With over 1,500 of the hottest slots, you'll find a thrilling new game to spin every time you play. Prefer tables? You're in luck! Come try your hand at any of our over 30 thrilling table games. Like to bet on sports? Get in the game at our TwinSpires Sportsbook! With convenient sports betting kiosks, wagering is quick and easy so you'll never miss a minute of the action. Plus, catch seasonal live thoroughbred horse racing at our track! While you're here be sure to sign up for our Players Club. All new members get up to $2,500 free slot play or $25 in guaranteed match play right out of the gate! It's fast and free to join. Every time you play with your Players Club card you'll earn valuable reward points that qualify you to enjoy members-only promotions, perks, exclusive offers and much more! Presque Isle Downs & Casino is located in Erie, PA, just off of I-90 at Exit 27. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800 GAMBLER.
20
Good Times of Olean
The place for food, friends and family fun! Good Times of Olean specializes in providing quality entertainment and recreation for people of all ages! Our facility is complete with an 18 hole miniature golf course, beach volleyball courts, a 16 lane bowling center, redemption arcade, and seasonal games such as kan jam and corn-hole. Plus we are home to an amazing restaurant with options everyone in the family or office will enjoy! Hammer Back Bar & Grill is our sports bar with over 10 TV's to watch all of your favorite sports, serves everything from salads, burgers, ribs etc!
21
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
22
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
23
Duke Island Park
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OVERVIEW
Los Angeles to New York
1
Start:Robolights
Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, California·
4.0
(99) review
1077 E Granvia Valmonte, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-6104
2
Start:The Mob Museum
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(9995) review
The Mob Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society. The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas to the back alleys of American cities and—increasingly—across the borders and networks of the entire world. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside our restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building located just minutes from Fremont Street.
3
Start:Dixie Convention Center
St. George, Utah·
4.5
(98) review
Schedule an event at the Dixie Center and you have single-point of contact for all services. We offer in-house audio visual, full decorating services, high speed internet, event management and "white glove" on-site catering. The Dixie Center is designed with maximum versatility to accommodate groups from 5 to 5000. Featuring a 46,000 sq ft column-free exhibit hall, 32,000 sq ft of flexible meeting room space in 19 Meeting Rooms ranging from 185 sq ft to 13,205 sq ft, 2 Board Rooms and a state of the Art Theater/Auditorium. The round atrium style Garden Room situated in our North Lobby, elegant rotunda, spacious indoor lobby and pre-function area are all ideal locations for receptions, banquets and vendor displays.
4
Start:Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum
St. George, Utah·
4.0
(99) review
1835 S Convention Center Dr, St. George, UT 84790-5842
5
Start:Hole-In-The-Rock Escalante Heritage Center
Escalante, Utah·
4.5
(87) review
The Escalante Heritage Center is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to preservation of the histories of the Hole in the Rock trek and the settlement of the towns of Escalante and Boulder.
6
Start:Hell's Backbone Road
Escalante, Utah·
4.5
(80) review
153 Route Forest Service, Escalante, UT 84726
7
Start:The International Church of Cannabis
Denver, Colorado·
5.0
(992) review
Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during our world famous guided meditation/laser light show in Denver. Get swept away seven days a week as the vibrant experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. After the show, be sure to check out the arcade, gallery, theater, art garden, and media room featuring over 10,000 video games on free play.
8
Start:Mylar Park
Cheyenne, Wyoming·
4.5
(9) review
5117 Seminoe Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009-4730
9
Start:Fort Kearny State Historical Park
Kearney, Nebraska·
4.0
(99) review
1020 V Rd, Kearney, NE 68847-8043
10
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.
11
Start:Family Museum of Arts and Science
Bettendorf, Iowa·
4.5
(95) review
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
12
Start:Iowa Wine Tours
Dubuque, Iowa·
4.5
(93) review
Experience a fun-filled, flexible and educational wine tour with the Upper Mississippi Valley Wine Region`s first wine tour company
13
Start:Wrigley Field
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(9953) review
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary home of the Chicago Cubs with Wrigley Field Tours. Built in 1914, this must-see Chicago attraction houses more than 100 years of history. New this year, fans can join us on a non-gameday Ivy Tour which includes the opportunity to take a photo in front of Wrigley Field’s historic ivy wall.
14
Start:Old Lighthouse Museum
Michigan City, Indiana·
4.5
(99) review
Explore the history of Michigan City and its relationship to Lake Michigan. Learn about lighthouses and their keepers, the harbor, shipwrecks and Indiana's lakeshore.
15
Start:Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, Indiana·
4.0
(99) review
4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1414
16
Start:Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Ann Arbor, Michigan·
4.5
(99) review
The Kelsey Museum houses a collection of nearly 100,000 objects from the civilizations of the Mediterranean.
17
Start:Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(9964) review
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
18
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
19
Start:Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Erie, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(981) review
Presque Isle Downs & Casino is your best bet for gaming excitement! With over 1,500 of the hottest slots, you'll find a thrilling new game to spin every time you play. Prefer tables? You're in luck! Come try your hand at any of our over 30 thrilling table games. Like to bet on sports? Get in the game at our TwinSpires Sportsbook! With convenient sports betting kiosks, wagering is quick and easy so you'll never miss a minute of the action. Plus, catch seasonal live thoroughbred horse racing at our track! While you're here be sure to sign up for our Players Club. All new members get up to $2,500 free slot play or $25 in guaranteed match play right out of the gate! It's fast and free to join. Every time you play with your Players Club card you'll earn valuable reward points that qualify you to enjoy members-only promotions, perks, exclusive offers and much more! Presque Isle Downs & Casino is located in Erie, PA, just off of I-90 at Exit 27. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800 GAMBLER.
20
Start:Good Times of Olean
Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York·
4.0
(98) review
The place for food, friends and family fun! Good Times of Olean specializes in providing quality entertainment and recreation for people of all ages! Our facility is complete with an 18 hole miniature golf course, beach volleyball courts, a 16 lane bowling center, redemption arcade, and seasonal games such as kan jam and corn-hole. Plus we are home to an amazing restaurant with options everyone in the family or office will enjoy! Hammer Back Bar & Grill is our sports bar with over 10 TV's to watch all of your favorite sports, serves everything from salads, burgers, ribs etc!
21
Start:Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
I-68, Cumberland, MD
22
Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
23
Start:Duke Island Park
Bridgewater, New Jersey·
4.5
(99) review
Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
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