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ITINERARY
17h 7m919 miles11 stops
1
Constitution Trail
2
FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing
3
Malcolm W Martin Memorial Park
4
Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park
Enjoy fun and excitement at Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park, featuring 600 feet of water slides, an activity pool, an over-sized whirlpool, and a lazy river for tubing, and floating. The highlight of Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park is a three-story wilderness tree house with slides, bridges, water blasters, tunnels, and a gigantic 600-gallon tipping bucket. Kids of all ages will splash, play, slide and enjoy endless aquatic adventures at this 20,000 square foot family water park. We also offer guest lockers, private birthday party rooms and the Snack Shack. Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park at Margaritaville Lake Resort is open to the public.
5
Relics Antique Mall
Missouri's largest Antique Mall. A large "Fun Flea Market Section" as well as a "Mostly antiques and collectibles" section. Literally something for everyone. HUGE showcase gallery. Imported European furniture and accent pieces and tons of American furniture and antiques and collectibles. Also on premises is Relics Cafe and Relics Event Center.
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Jasper County Courthouse
7
Victory Ministry and Sports Complex
Gym and Fitness, MMA, Boxing, Karate, Ju Jitsu, Archery Tag, Basketball, Indoor Rock Climbing, Games, Cafe, Personal Training, Concerts and other events, Birthday Parties, Personal / Corporate Event Rentals. Family night out (Friday Nights Out) Sports Leagues, Teams and Training,
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Riverside at Hollyhaven
9
McGee Creek State Park
10
Pawsitively Wild Animal Encounters & Education Center
We are an animal encounter & education center providing a clean & safe place to enjoy a hands-on animal experience.
11
Downtown Denison
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Chicago to Dallas
1
Start:Constitution Trail
Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal, Illinois·
4.5
(95) review
Bloomington, Bloomington-Normal, IL
2
Start:FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing
Collinsville, Illinois·
3.5
(97) review
9301 Collinsville Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234-1799
3
Start:Malcolm W Martin Memorial Park
East Saint Louis, Illinois·
4.5
(95) review
185 W Trendley Ave, East Saint Louis, IL 62201-1213
4
Start:Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park
Osage Beach, Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri·
4.0
(93) review
Enjoy fun and excitement at Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park, featuring 600 feet of water slides, an activity pool, an over-sized whirlpool, and a lazy river for tubing, and floating. The highlight of Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park is a three-story wilderness tree house with slides, bridges, water blasters, tunnels, and a gigantic 600-gallon tipping bucket. Kids of all ages will splash, play, slide and enjoy endless aquatic adventures at this 20,000 square foot family water park. We also offer guest lockers, private birthday party rooms and the Snack Shack. Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park at Margaritaville Lake Resort is open to the public.
5
Start:Relics Antique Mall
Springfield, Missouri·
4.5
(82) review
Missouri's largest Antique Mall. A large "Fun Flea Market Section" as well as a "Mostly antiques and collectibles" section. Literally something for everyone. HUGE showcase gallery. Imported European furniture and accent pieces and tons of American furniture and antiques and collectibles. Also on premises is Relics Cafe and Relics Event Center.
6
Start:Jasper County Courthouse
Carthage, Missouri·
4.5
(98) review
Carthage, MO
7
Start:Victory Ministry and Sports Complex
Joplin, Missouri·
4.0
(8) review
Gym and Fitness, MMA, Boxing, Karate, Ju Jitsu, Archery Tag, Basketball, Indoor Rock Climbing, Games, Cafe, Personal Training, Concerts and other events, Birthday Parties, Personal / Corporate Event Rentals. Family night out (Friday Nights Out) Sports Leagues, Teams and Training,
8
Start:Riverside at Hollyhaven
Joplin, Missouri·
4.0
(8) review
5300 Courtney Ln, Joplin, MO 64804-9049
9
Start:McGee Creek State Park
Atoka, Oklahoma·
4.5
(24) review
5798 S McGee Creek Lake Rd, Atoka, OK 74525-5503
10
Start:Pawsitively Wild Animal Encounters & Education Center
Atoka, Oklahoma·
5.0
(2) review
We are an animal encounter & education center providing a clean & safe place to enjoy a hands-on animal experience.
11
Start:Downtown Denison
Denison, Texas·
4.0
(96) review
Main Street, Denison, TX
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