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ITINERARY
22h 46m1,306 miles14 stops
1
Saint James Cathedral
2
Gas Works Park
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
3
Japanese Peace Garden
4
Columbia Point Golf Course
5
Amavi Cellars
A small, estate winery featuring Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, and Cabernet Franc Rose. We specialize in wines produced sustainably from our estate vineyards in Walla Walla, WA.
6
Ann Morrison Park
7
Lucky Peak State Park
8
Draper Wood River Preserve
9
Great Salt Lake
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.
10
Sugar House Park
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
11
Backcountry Snowmobiling
12
Lincoln Highway
13
Curt Gowdy State Park
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.
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.
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Seattle to Denver
1
Start:Saint James Cathedral
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(99) review
804 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1296
2
Start:Gas Works Park
Seattle, Washington·
4.5
(995) review
From industrial sludge to family fun: this urban park features an industrial plant-turned kiddie play area as well as a beautiful lake and picnic area.
3
Start:Japanese Peace Garden
Moses Lake, Washington·
4.5
(9) review
800 South Alder Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837
4
Start:Columbia Point Golf Course
Richland, Tri-Cities, Washington·
4.0
(9) review
225 Columbia Point Dr, Richland, WA 99352-4374
5
Start:Amavi Cellars
Walla Walla, Washington·
4.5
(97) review
A small, estate winery featuring Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, and Cabernet Franc Rose. We specialize in wines produced sustainably from our estate vineyards in Walla Walla, WA.
6
Start:Ann Morrison Park
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(96) review
1000 S Americana Blvd near Capitol and Americana boulevards, Boise, ID 83702
7
Start:Lucky Peak State Park
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(95) review
74 Arrowrock Rd, Boise, ID 83716-5050
8
Start:Draper Wood River Preserve
Hailey, Idaho·
3.5
(9) review
255 Croy Creek Rd Just south of Lion's Park, Hailey, ID 83333
9
Start: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.
10
Start:Sugar House Park
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(99) review
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
11
Start:Backcountry Snowmobiling
Coalville, Utah·
5.0
(717) review
4142 E Chalk Creek Rd, Coalville, UT 84017-9710
12
Start:Lincoln Highway
Cheyenne, Wyoming·
4.5
(33) review
Route 30, Cheyenne, WY
13
Start: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.
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.
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What's the driving distance between Seattle and Denver?
The distance is 1,306 miles
What's the travel time between Seattle and Denver?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 22h 46m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Denver?
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