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ITINERARY
17h 6m875 miles12 stops
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Game On Escapes & More
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
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Salem Lake
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Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
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Grand 18-Winston-Salem
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Iron Heart Winery
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Painted Tree Boutiques - Cincinnati
A creative community of thousands of shop owners and locations across the nation, Painted Tree Boutiques is a shopping experience like no other. Find gifts, decor, fashion, and more with hundreds of local shops all under one roof.
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Adrenaline Entertainment Center
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Archery Arena (Dodgeball Archery)
Archery Arena is the first and only dedicated Combat Archery facility in Cincinnati. Think dodgeball with specially made bows and arrows. Battle it out with friends, co-workers, and strangers! Strategize and win! It’s a fun, safe, and addicting sport that gets progressively more intense at the session progresses. Book individual tickets or come as group. Great Team Building Activity.
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Arcade Legacy
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Michigan Avenue Bridge
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
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Boystown
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
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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.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Game On Escapes & More
Cary, North Carolina·
5.0
(98) review
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
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Start:Salem Lake
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
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Start:Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
4
Start:Grand 18-Winston-Salem
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(72) review
5601 University Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27105-1313
5
Start:Iron Heart Winery
Allisonia, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
6
Start:Painted Tree Boutiques - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(6) review
A creative community of thousands of shop owners and locations across the nation, Painted Tree Boutiques is a shopping experience like no other. Find gifts, decor, fashion, and more with hundreds of local shops all under one roof.
7
Start:Adrenaline Entertainment Center
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.5
(5) review
4786 Fields Ertel Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249-8200
8
Start:Archery Arena (Dodgeball Archery)
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(36) review
Archery Arena is the first and only dedicated Combat Archery facility in Cincinnati. Think dodgeball with specially made bows and arrows. Battle it out with friends, co-workers, and strangers! Strategize and win! It’s a fun, safe, and addicting sport that gets progressively more intense at the session progresses. Book individual tickets or come as group. Great Team Building Activity.
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Start:Arcade Legacy
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.5
(7) review
662 Cincinnati Mills Dr Inside the Mall at the Food Court, Cincinnati, OH 45240-1260
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Start:Michigan Avenue Bridge
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(985) review
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
11
Start:Boystown
Chicago, Illinois·
4.5
(98) review
Located in Chicago's North Side, this vibrant neighborhood is known for its exciting nightlife and for being one of the largest LGBTQIA+ communities in the city. It's the host of the annual Chicago Pride Parade, and a must-see in the area is the Legacy Walk on Halsted Street, where you can learn about the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community while admiring the colorful street art and rainbow crosswalks. Check out the unique shops and then grab a bite at one of the area's delicious Thai or Mexican restaurants. At night, visit one of the neighborhood's bars to enjoy a drag show, concert, and tasty cocktail. Consider taking a food or walking tour of Chicago that stops by Boystown. – Tripadvisor
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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.
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What's the driving distance between Raleigh and Rockford?
The distance is 875 miles
What's the travel time between Raleigh and Rockford?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 17h 6m mins in normal traffic
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