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Road trip from San Francisco to Chicago

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ITINERARY

36h 55m2,136 miles14 stops
1
Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco, CA 94102
2
Angel Island State Park
Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94109
The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
3
Incline Beach
Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV
4
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
5
The Westerner Dance Hall, Bar, & Grill
3360 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84119-3402
The Westerner first opened its doors in 1962 as Salt Lake City’s original country dance hall, bar, and grill. Over the years, our stage has been a home to well-known artists Brad Paisley, George Jones, Rascal Flatts, The Dixie Chicks, Trace Adkins, and many others before their rise to fame. Whether you’re looking for good music, good food, or a good time, you’ll always find it at The Westerner. - LIVE MUSIC Every Weekend - FREE Mechanical Bull Rides - FREE Pool Tables - FREE Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday & Friday - FREE Couples Dance Lessons every Thursday - Karaoke Room - Patio with Fire Pits - Largest Dance Floor in Utah - 21 & Over
6
Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1214
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
7
Lincoln Highway
Route 30, Cheyenne, WY
8
Curt Gowdy State Park
1351 Hynds Lodge Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009-9004
Curt Gowdy is located just 24 miles west of Cheyenne, WY. 24 miles east of Laramie, WY. Take State Route 210 (Happy Jack Road). Curt Gowdy State Park has seven sections of richly varied landscape, flora and fauna decorate the foothills of the Laramie Mountains. The beautiful attractions within Curt Gowdy State Park are near the crossroads of two major interstates, I-80 and I-25. There are three reservoirs, Granite, Crystal and North Crow. Granite offers excellent rainbow trout fishing as well as space for water sports. Crystal, the smallest of the reservoirs, has shoreline fishing for brown trout and rainbow trout. Also, enjoy boating while at Crystal (15 horsepower limit). North Crow Reservoir is located 5 miles west of the Headquarters Building, no motors allowed. There are no picnic tables, water supply, comfort stations, and is day-use only. All campsites are by reservation only. Aspen Grove campground is next to a free public horse corral for those visitors with horses.
9
Hot Shops Art Center
13th & Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68102
10
Hollywood Candy
1209 Jackson St Omaha, NE, Omaha, NE 68102-2826
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
Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
12
Family Museum of Arts and Science
2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722-7710
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
13
Arista Spa & Salon
2155 City Gate Ln Ste 201, Naperville, IL 60563-7703
Arista Spa & Salon in Naperville, Illinois has been artfully designed with attention to the finest details to soothe the body and enrich the soul. In this special place we bring together ancient Mediterranean healing with modern innovation, cherished rituals for cleansing and wellness with the best science has to offer your skin, hair and body. All in inspiring surroundings with a staff that is both nurturing and world class. The Arista Spa & Salon and its services have been crafted to meet the needs of both men and women. You may also enjoy our inspiring couples' room, allowing you to experience complete relaxation with someone special.
14
Anderson's Bookshop
123 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540-5310
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OVERVIEW

San Francisco to Chicago
1
Start:Powell and Market Cable Car Turnaround
San Francisco, California·
4.0
(992) review
Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco, CA 94102
2
Angel Island State Park
San Francisco, California·
4.5
(990) review
The largest island in San Francisco Bay features magnificent views of Marin County and San Francisco, while offering a wide variety of recreation for outdoor enthusiasts.
Pier 41, San Francisco, CA 94109
3
Incline Beach
Incline Village, Lake Tahoe (Nevada), Nevada·
4.0
(97) review
Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV
4
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.0
(987) review
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
5
The Westerner Dance Hall, Bar, & Grill
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(9) review
The Westerner first opened its doors in 1962 as Salt Lake City’s original country dance hall, bar, and grill. Over the years, our stage has been a home to well-known artists Brad Paisley, George Jones, Rascal Flatts, The Dixie Chicks, Trace Adkins, and many others before their rise to fame. Whether you’re looking for good music, good food, or a good time, you’ll always find it at The Westerner. - LIVE MUSIC Every Weekend - FREE Mechanical Bull Rides - FREE Pool Tables - FREE Line Dance Lessons every Wednesday & Friday - FREE Couples Dance Lessons every Thursday - Karaoke Room - Patio with Fire Pits - Largest Dance Floor in Utah - 21 & Over
3360 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84119-3402
6
Red Butte Garden
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(925) review
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108-1214
7
Lincoln Highway
Cheyenne, Wyoming·
4.5
(33) review
Route 30, Cheyenne, WY
8
Curt Gowdy State Park
Cheyenne, Wyoming·
4.5
(235) review
Curt Gowdy is located just 24 miles west of Cheyenne, WY. 24 miles east of Laramie, WY. Take State Route 210 (Happy Jack Road). Curt Gowdy State Park has seven sections of richly varied landscape, flora and fauna decorate the foothills of the Laramie Mountains. The beautiful attractions within Curt Gowdy State Park are near the crossroads of two major interstates, I-80 and I-25. There are three reservoirs, Granite, Crystal and North Crow. Granite offers excellent rainbow trout fishing as well as space for water sports. Crystal, the smallest of the reservoirs, has shoreline fishing for brown trout and rainbow trout. Also, enjoy boating while at Crystal (15 horsepower limit). North Crow Reservoir is located 5 miles west of the Headquarters Building, no motors allowed. There are no picnic tables, water supply, comfort stations, and is day-use only. All campsites are by reservation only. Aspen Grove campground is next to a free public horse corral for those visitors with horses.
1351 Hynds Lodge Rd, Cheyenne, WY 82009-9004
9
Hot Shops Art Center
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(96) review
13th & Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68102
10
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.
1209 Jackson St Omaha, NE, Omaha, NE 68102-2826
11
Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
12
Family Museum of Arts and Science
Bettendorf, Iowa·
4.5
(95) review
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722-7710
13
Arista Spa & Salon
Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois·
4.0
(9) review
Arista Spa & Salon in Naperville, Illinois has been artfully designed with attention to the finest details to soothe the body and enrich the soul. In this special place we bring together ancient Mediterranean healing with modern innovation, cherished rituals for cleansing and wellness with the best science has to offer your skin, hair and body. All in inspiring surroundings with a staff that is both nurturing and world class. The Arista Spa & Salon and its services have been crafted to meet the needs of both men and women. You may also enjoy our inspiring couples' room, allowing you to experience complete relaxation with someone special.
2155 City Gate Ln Ste 201, Naperville, IL 60563-7703
14
Anderson's Bookshop
Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois·
5.0
(9) review
123 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540-5310

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