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ITINERARY

22h 50m1,364 miles35 stops
1
4th Street
4th Street, Des Moines, IA
2
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1767
The Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates - home of The World Food Prize - is a public museum, educational facility and a place of inspiration for all. This magnificently restored Beaux Arts space celebrates the spirit of giving, emphasizing the importance of global food security.
3
Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
4
Capitol Building
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
5
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2494
For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more. See what’s happening this month at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
6
Fitness Sports
8810 Swanson Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50325-6910
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
7
Hot Shops Art Center
13th & Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68102
8
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.
9
The Backline Comedy Theatre
1618 Harney St Keeline Building, Omaha, NE 68102-2213
The best place to see comedy in Omaha, located downtown near the Old Market. We host standup, improv, sketch, and musical acts each week, and when we're not doing shows, we are a training center for the local comedy scene.
10
Joslyn Art Museum
2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102-1292
This property is temporary closed
11
Fun Plex
7003 Q St, Omaha, NE 68117-1649
12
Putting Plus
9216 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68134-5734
13
Platte Valley Antique Mall
13017 238th St I-80 Exit 420, Omaha, NE 68366-2121
14
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
4250 Corbett Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Fort Collins area, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor play
15
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
600 N Sherwood St, Fort Collins, CO 80521-2061
16
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.
17
Cold Springs Trout Farm
2284 Fruitland Dr, Ogden, UT 84414-2924
18
Sugar House Park
1300 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2871
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
19
Ogden Botanical Gardens
1750 Monroe Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401-0600
20
Andy's Club
501 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84404-3554
21
Ogden City Stadium
668 17th St., Ogden, UT 84401
22
Barn Golf Course
305 W Pleasant View Dr, Ogden, UT 84414-2117
Instead of sand bunkers, this eighteen-hole golf course features long rough in front of and around the greens.
23
Therapeutix Mind & Body
2348 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, UT 84401-1964
Full Service Spa located in the Ogden Junction downtown. Wonderful services and amazing staff. Natural and Organic products!
24
Ogden High Advenuture Park
251 East 18th Street, Ogden, UT 84401
25
25th Street Museum & Tour
238 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401-2302
The 25th Street Museum is located in a historic building with a rich and sometimes tragic history right in the heart of historic 25th Street. Our 1-hour indoor guided tour will use images, artifacts, and stories to take you back to a time when 25th Street was ranked the “second most dangerous city in America." Experience 25th Street and learn how this street and the city of Ogden changed Utah and America.
26
Mirage Day Spa
South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
27
Talisman Brewing Co.
1258 Gibson Ave, Ogden, UT 84404-5541
28
Abravanel Hall
123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1403
Abravanel Hall first opened in September 1979, and was originally known as Symphony Hall, but was renamed in May 1993 for Maurice Abravanel, conductor of the Utah Symphony. The building was designed by FFKR Architects and acoustical design services were provided by Dr. Cyril M. Harris with the outcome of creating an environment of acoustic excellence. The hall is rectangular in shape, similar to some of the world’s finest symphony halls. Suspended from the ceiling are six brass chandeliers with 18,000 hand-cut beads and prisms of Bohemian crystals imported from Austria and Czechoslovakia. The lobby is four stories high with a white oak and brass ceiling and a glass wall covering the East face of the lobby. The lobby itself is an architectural marvel due to its many tiers, the staircase that goes upwards with gold leafing that covers all visible sides of the stairs and balconies, and the 30-foot-high Olympic Tower red blown-glass sculpture by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.
29
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.
30
Ogden Nature Center
966 W 12th St, Ogden, UT 84404-5410
This 127-acre wildlife sanctuary offers hands-on field classes for children, teachers and adults and a rehabilitation facility for hundreds of injured and orphaned wild birds.
31
Lucky Peak State Park
74 Arrowrock Rd, Boise, ID 83716-5050
32
Boise State University
1910 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83725
Idaho's metropolitan college is located one mile from the downtown area.
33
City Peanut Shop
803 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5823
34
Eco Lounge
2445 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID 83702-0905
Sustainable Products For An Eco-Friendly Adventure We carry an extensive variety of eco-friendly products and mainly work with manufacturers who create sustainable goods. Even the wax in our shop is completely natural, hand poured, and free of chemicals. Stop by and check out the newest product, get your equipment serviced or get those boots fitting just right. We’re located in Boise’s North End at the bottom of Bogus Basin Road.
35
Ann Morrison Park
1000 S Americana Blvd near Capitol and Americana boulevards, Boise, ID 83702
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OVERVIEW

Des Moines to Boise
1
Start:4th Street
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(8) review
4th Street, Des Moines, IA
2
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(81) review
The Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates - home of The World Food Prize - is a public museum, educational facility and a place of inspiration for all. This magnificently restored Beaux Arts space celebrates the spirit of giving, emphasizing the importance of global food security.
100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-1767
3
Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
4
Capitol Building
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(890) review
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
5
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(882) review
For 11 days in August, it’s a fairground, but for the other 354 days of the year, the Iowa State Fairgrounds is home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows and more. See what’s happening this month at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-2494
6
Fitness Sports
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(9) review
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
8810 Swanson Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50325-6910
7
Hot Shops Art Center
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(96) review
13th & Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68102
8
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
9
The Backline Comedy Theatre
Omaha, Nebraska·
5.0
(9) review
The best place to see comedy in Omaha, located downtown near the Old Market. We host standup, improv, sketch, and musical acts each week, and when we're not doing shows, we are a training center for the local comedy scene.
1618 Harney St Keeline Building, Omaha, NE 68102-2213
10
Joslyn Art Museum
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(901) review
This property is temporary closed
2200 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68102-1292
11
Fun Plex
Omaha, Nebraska·
3.5
(92) review
7003 Q St, Omaha, NE 68117-1649
12
Putting Plus
Omaha, Nebraska·
5.0
(9) review
9216 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68134-5734
13
Platte Valley Antique Mall
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(9) review
13017 238th St I-80 Exit 420, Omaha, NE 68366-2121
14
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Fort Collins, Colorado·
4.0
(9) review
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Fort Collins area, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor play
4250 Corbett Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
15
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
Fort Collins, Colorado·
4.5
(93) review
600 N Sherwood St, Fort Collins, CO 80521-2061
16
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
17
Cold Springs Trout Farm
Ogden, Utah·
4.5
(40) review
2284 Fruitland Dr, Ogden, UT 84414-2924
18
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.
1300 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106-2871
19
Ogden Botanical Gardens
Ogden, Utah·
4.5
(44) review
1750 Monroe Blvd, Ogden, UT 84401-0600
20
Andy's Club
Ogden, Utah·
4.0
(7) review
501 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84404-3554
21
Ogden City Stadium
Ogden, Utah·
4.5
(6) review
668 17th St., Ogden, UT 84401
22
Barn Golf Course
Ogden, Utah·
4.0
(5) review
Instead of sand bunkers, this eighteen-hole golf course features long rough in front of and around the greens.
305 W Pleasant View Dr, Ogden, UT 84414-2117
23
Therapeutix Mind & Body
Ogden, Utah·
5.0
(90) review
Full Service Spa located in the Ogden Junction downtown. Wonderful services and amazing staff. Natural and Organic products!
2348 Kiesel Ave, Ogden, UT 84401-1964
24
Ogden High Advenuture Park
Ogden, Utah·
5.0
(7) review
251 East 18th Street, Ogden, UT 84401
25
25th Street Museum & Tour
Ogden, Utah·
5.0
(9) review
The 25th Street Museum is located in a historic building with a rich and sometimes tragic history right in the heart of historic 25th Street. Our 1-hour indoor guided tour will use images, artifacts, and stories to take you back to a time when 25th Street was ranked the “second most dangerous city in America." Experience 25th Street and learn how this street and the city of Ogden changed Utah and America.
238 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401-2302
26
Mirage Day Spa
Salt Lake City, Utah·
3.0
(9) review
South 900 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84117
27
Talisman Brewing Co.
Ogden, Utah·
5.0
(9) review
1258 Gibson Ave, Ogden, UT 84404-5541
28
Abravanel Hall
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(91) review
Abravanel Hall first opened in September 1979, and was originally known as Symphony Hall, but was renamed in May 1993 for Maurice Abravanel, conductor of the Utah Symphony. The building was designed by FFKR Architects and acoustical design services were provided by Dr. Cyril M. Harris with the outcome of creating an environment of acoustic excellence. The hall is rectangular in shape, similar to some of the world’s finest symphony halls. Suspended from the ceiling are six brass chandeliers with 18,000 hand-cut beads and prisms of Bohemian crystals imported from Austria and Czechoslovakia. The lobby is four stories high with a white oak and brass ceiling and a glass wall covering the East face of the lobby. The lobby itself is an architectural marvel due to its many tiers, the staircase that goes upwards with gold leafing that covers all visible sides of the stairs and balconies, and the 30-foot-high Olympic Tower red blown-glass sculpture by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly.
123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-1403
29
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
30
Ogden Nature Center
Ogden, Utah·
4.5
(71) review
This 127-acre wildlife sanctuary offers hands-on field classes for children, teachers and adults and a rehabilitation facility for hundreds of injured and orphaned wild birds.
966 W 12th St, Ogden, UT 84404-5410
31
Lucky Peak State Park
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(95) review
74 Arrowrock Rd, Boise, ID 83716-5050
32
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(91) review
Idaho's metropolitan college is located one mile from the downtown area.
1910 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83725
33
City Peanut Shop
Boise, Idaho·
5.0
(9) review
803 W Bannock St, Boise, ID 83702-5823
34
Eco Lounge
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(9) review
Sustainable Products For An Eco-Friendly Adventure We carry an extensive variety of eco-friendly products and mainly work with manufacturers who create sustainable goods. Even the wax in our shop is completely natural, hand poured, and free of chemicals. Stop by and check out the newest product, get your equipment serviced or get those boots fitting just right. We’re located in Boise’s North End at the bottom of Bogus Basin Road.
2445 N Bogus Basin Rd, Boise, ID 83702-0905
35
Ann Morrison Park
Boise, Idaho·
4.5
(96) review
1000 S Americana Blvd near Capitol and Americana boulevards, Boise, ID 83702

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The distance is 1,364 miles
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