

However, the activities are well worth the drive.

At about 590 miles from Bartlesville, this location requires about ten and a half hours in the car. Tickets are available at a lower price of $54 through the 27th of October.įor the true restless spirits who are willing to put in more driving time, Galveston, Texas, provides a great opportunity to fill the mid-semester road trip void. It also provides shows, cooking classes, and more for those in the group that aren’t interested in roller coasters. This attraction offers a number of different roller coasters and activities. Silver Dollar City, Branson’s claim to fame, proves a great outlet for the thrill-seeker in the group. At the end of a long day of sight-seeing, the explorer can stop at Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue to be immersed in the culture of Kansas City and have some of the best barbecue Kansas has to offer.Īt a slightly smaller distance of about 150 miles (about three and a half hour’s drive) from Bartlesville, Branson, Missouri, is a great option for this autumn escape. One such activity is the American Jazz Museum, which offers a taste of the city’s history for free.

Kansas City is a fun getaway for the traveler who is looking for a big city feel without an overwhelming amount of traffic or people. While it is in and of itself a fun place to explore without a specific agenda, Kansas City provides visitors with some great activities. To begin with, Kansas City sits about 180 miles from Bartlesville, requiring around four hours of driving time. There are many options of places to travel for this adventure that are relatively close and offer entertainment for decent prices. Lucky for us, fall break is right around the corner. I don’t know if it’s the coming of fall or the distance of summer break, but something about this time of year makes me want to feel the freedom of hitting the road, sleeping in hotels, and being spontaneous. I don’t know about you, but at this point in the semester, I am ready for a road trip. Written By: Emma Baldwin/ Photography found by: Isaak Rowe
