Road trip from Denver to Cedar Rapids
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ITINERARY
13h 50m796 miles25 stops
1
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
2
LoDo Massage Studio
Therapeutic Massage Services! At LoDo Massage Studio, we believe a good massage can be a powerful tool to reshape and restore how your body feels and functions. Our massage therapists are talented, licensed, experts who are passionate about providing transformational therapeutic bodywork. Our studio encourages our LMTs to use their unique experience and skill to customize your massage to your body’s exact needs by using a wide range of modalities. Looking for a place to start? Named for our beloved city, our signature Mile High Massage service is tailored to suit you just right. You could also choose a relaxing Swedish massage, invigorating Sports Massage, or effective Neuromuscular Massage. We also offer add-ons like Aromatherapy, and Hot Towels to create a massage bespoke for your body.
3
Cruise Room Bar
4
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
5
Fun Plex
6
Joslyn Art Museum
This property is temporary closed
7
The Backline Comedy Theatre
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.
8
Hollywood Candy
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
Hot Shops Art Center
10
Fitness Sports
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.
11
Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center
12
4th Street
13
Iowa State Fairgrounds
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.
14
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
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.
15
Brenton Skating Plaza
16
Capitol Building
17
Nick's Bar & Grill
Nick's Bar & Grill, in Cedar Rapids, IA, is the premier restaurant serving Hiawatha, Marion, Fairfax, Palo, Atkins and surrounding areas since 2014. We offer burgers, soups, salads, appetizers, pizza, skillets, a full bar, 14 flatscreen televisions, dart boards, electronic gaming and much more. For your next meal, visit Nick's Bar & Grill in Cedar Rapids.
18
Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids
19
Hawkeye Downs Speedway
20
Ellis Park Golf Course
21
Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center
Immerse yourself in your favorite video game for real. Play classic games like capture the flag, defuse the bomb and VIP. To name a few of our ever growing selection of games. Test out our realistic weapons and wireless sensors. They will put you in the middle of the action. Come and experience the Lair.
22
Mother Mosque of America
23
Gilded Pear Gallery
Gilded Pear Gallery is a full service contemporary art gallery in Cedar Rapids, IA. The gallery features over 70 artists across varying media including jewelry and fine crafts as well as rotating exhibitions every 6-8 weeks. We specialize in corporate and residential art consultation-installation, framing, art appraisals, and more. View our website to learn more about our artists and services or visit the gallery to see an exhibit!
24
GoFree Escape Rooms
GoFree Escape Rooms is home to independent, locally designed live adventure games in which players work together to solve a series of puzzles, clues, and riddles to complete an assigned mission.
25
Indian Creek Nature Center
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Denver, Colorado·
4.5
(93) review
7970 E Northfield Blvd, Denver, CO 80238-3527
2
Start:LoDo Massage Studio
Denver, Colorado·
5.0
(99) review
Therapeutic Massage Services! At LoDo Massage Studio, we believe a good massage can be a powerful tool to reshape and restore how your body feels and functions. Our massage therapists are talented, licensed, experts who are passionate about providing transformational therapeutic bodywork. Our studio encourages our LMTs to use their unique experience and skill to customize your massage to your body’s exact needs by using a wide range of modalities. Looking for a place to start? Named for our beloved city, our signature Mile High Massage service is tailored to suit you just right. You could also choose a relaxing Swedish massage, invigorating Sports Massage, or effective Neuromuscular Massage. We also offer add-ons like Aromatherapy, and Hot Towels to create a massage bespoke for your body.
3
Start:Cruise Room Bar
Denver, Colorado·
4.5
(98) review
1600 17th St # CO in the Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO 80202-1204
4
Start:The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
Fort Collins, Colorado·
4.5
(93) review
600 N Sherwood St, Fort Collins, CO 80521-2061
5
Start:Fun Plex
Omaha, Nebraska·
3.5
(92) review
7003 Q St, Omaha, NE 68117-1649
6
Start:Joslyn Art Museum
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(901) review
This property is temporary closed
7
Start: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.
8
Start: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.
9
Start:Hot Shops Art Center
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.5
(96) review
13th & Nicholas, Omaha, NE 68102
10
Start: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.
11
Start:Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.0
(8) review
75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5866
12
Start:4th Street
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(8) review
4th Street, Des Moines, IA
13
Start: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.
14
Start: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.
15
Start:Brenton Skating Plaza
Des Moines, Iowa·
4.5
(9) review
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309-1824
16
Start:Capitol Building
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(890) review
1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319-1001
17
Start:Nick's Bar & Grill
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
4.0
(7) review
Nick's Bar & Grill, in Cedar Rapids, IA, is the premier restaurant serving Hiawatha, Marion, Fairfax, Palo, Atkins and surrounding areas since 2014. We offer burgers, soups, salads, appetizers, pizza, skillets, a full bar, 14 flatscreen televisions, dart boards, electronic gaming and much more. For your next meal, visit Nick's Bar & Grill in Cedar Rapids.
18
Start:Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
4.5
(6) review
2999 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-4521
19
Start:Hawkeye Downs Speedway
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
4.0
(6) review
4400 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4431
20
Start:Ellis Park Golf Course
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
3.5
(7) review
1401 Zika Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1257
21
Start:Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
4.5
(8) review
Immerse yourself in your favorite video game for real. Play classic games like capture the flag, defuse the bomb and VIP. To name a few of our ever growing selection of games. Test out our realistic weapons and wireless sensors. They will put you in the middle of the action. Come and experience the Lair.
22
Start:Mother Mosque of America
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
4.0
(6) review
1335 9th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405-1805
23
Start:Gilded Pear Gallery
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
5.0
(5) review
Gilded Pear Gallery is a full service contemporary art gallery in Cedar Rapids, IA. The gallery features over 70 artists across varying media including jewelry and fine crafts as well as rotating exhibitions every 6-8 weeks. We specialize in corporate and residential art consultation-installation, framing, art appraisals, and more. View our website to learn more about our artists and services or visit the gallery to see an exhibit!
24
Start:GoFree Escape Rooms
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
5.0
(5) review
GoFree Escape Rooms is home to independent, locally designed live adventure games in which players work together to solve a series of puzzles, clues, and riddles to complete an assigned mission.
25
Start:Indian Creek Nature Center
Cedar Rapids, Iowa·
4.5
(63) review
5300 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
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What's the driving distance between Denver and Cedar Rapids?
The distance is 796 miles
What's the travel time between Denver and Cedar Rapids?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 13h 50m mins in normal traffic
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The weather in Cedar Rapids is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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