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50h 29m2,810 miles17 stops
1
The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
2
The Shops at Riverside
A beautiful and sophisticated retail destination for world-class luxury shopping, dining and entertainment, The Shops at Riverside® is conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan in the affluent suburban area of Bergen County, New Jersey. Spanning two levels, The Shops at Riverside® is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Barnes & Noble, an AMC Dine-in Theatre, and a full-service day spa. Shoppers will experience an unrivaled collection of luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo and other top brands as well as “New Jersey’s own Restaurant Row,” with nine full-service restaurants. The mall is closed on Sundays, however the restaurants, spa, AMC Theatres, Life Time, and Barnes & Noble are open for business.
3
Gorge Metro Park
4
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
5
Southgate Crossing
Southgate Crossing is one of the largest Amish built peg and beam constructions in the country. Truly a breath-taking structure. Southgate Crossing is home to the Nappanee Artisan Market, Country Home Shoppe, 3rd Horse Craft Beverage Supply, Bendix Coffee, She Shack Makers Space, Soto's Mexican Cuisine, Rocket Science Ice-cream, Hunny Pot Ceramic Studio, & Southgate Crossing Antique Market. Southgate Crossing is RV friendly with its spacious parking lot and offers a convenient stop right off of the US 20 Bypass. Stop in and take in the experience of architecture, art and cuisine.
6
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education
7
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Chicagoland Speedway!
8
Harrah's Joliet Casino
In the heart of historic downtown Joliet, Harrah's Casino offers food and fun in the Chicagoland area! We have all your favorite Slot Machines and Table Games in an exciting yet relaxing atmosphere!
9
Family Museum of Arts and Science
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
10
Quad City Botanical Center
11
Hot Shops Art Center
12
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.
13
Island Grove Park
14
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.
15
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.
16
Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum
17
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.
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OVERVIEW
New York to Los Angeles
1
Start:The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
New York City, New York·
4.0
(99) review
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
2
Start:The Shops at Riverside
Hackensack, New Jersey·
4.0
(99) review
A beautiful and sophisticated retail destination for world-class luxury shopping, dining and entertainment, The Shops at Riverside® is conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan in the affluent suburban area of Bergen County, New Jersey. Spanning two levels, The Shops at Riverside® is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Barnes & Noble, an AMC Dine-in Theatre, and a full-service day spa. Shoppers will experience an unrivaled collection of luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo and other top brands as well as “New Jersey’s own Restaurant Row,” with nine full-service restaurants. The mall is closed on Sundays, however the restaurants, spa, AMC Theatres, Life Time, and Barnes & Noble are open for business.
3
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
4
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
5
Start:Southgate Crossing
Elkhart, Indiana·
4.0
(9) review
Southgate Crossing is one of the largest Amish built peg and beam constructions in the country. Truly a breath-taking structure. Southgate Crossing is home to the Nappanee Artisan Market, Country Home Shoppe, 3rd Horse Craft Beverage Supply, Bendix Coffee, She Shack Makers Space, Soto's Mexican Cuisine, Rocket Science Ice-cream, Hunny Pot Ceramic Studio, & Southgate Crossing Antique Market. Southgate Crossing is RV friendly with its spacious parking lot and offers a convenient stop right off of the US 20 Bypass. Stop in and take in the experience of architecture, art and cuisine.
6
Start:Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education
Gary, Indiana·
5.0
(9) review
100 N Lake St, Gary, IN 46403-1961
7
Start:Richard Petty Driving Experience
Joliet, Illinois·
5.0
(9) review
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Chicagoland Speedway!
8
Start:Harrah's Joliet Casino
Joliet, Illinois·
4.0
(875) review
In the heart of historic downtown Joliet, Harrah's Casino offers food and fun in the Chicagoland area! We have all your favorite Slot Machines and Table Games in an exciting yet relaxing atmosphere!
9
Start:Family Museum of Arts and Science
Bettendorf, Iowa·
4.5
(95) review
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
10
Start:Quad City Botanical Center
Rock Island, Illinois·
4.5
(91) review
2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-9008
11
Start:Hot Shops Art Center
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(96) review
13th & Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68102
12
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.
13
Start:Island Grove Park
Greeley, Colorado·
5.0
(9) review
501 N 14th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631-2084
14
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.
15
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.
16
Start:Rosenbruch World Wildlife Museum
St. George, Utah·
4.0
(99) review
1835 S Convention Center Dr, St. George, UT 84790-5842
17
Start:The Mob Museum
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(9996) 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.
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