Kicking off June 26th, Nintendo is going on a gaming road trip around the United States, and they want everyone to join in on the fun.
The Nintendo Switch Road Trip Tour is an event that will take place at select dates from the end of June until mid-October. According to the official Nintendo page, “Nintendo plans to bring Nintendo Switch games, memorable photo opportunities and activities for the whole family to cities across the country.”
The incredible experience will visit various locations and immerse visitors in a stunning, colorful display where they can try out some of the biggest Nintendo Switch games. The family-friendly event intends to give their fans the opportunity to have an interactive gaming experience while enjoying a relaxing environment.
Bringing the fun around the United States, the Nintendo Switch Road Trip will stop at the following locations and dates:
Chicago, IL – Navy Pier (June 26 – June 30)
Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest (July 3 – July 7)
Sacramento, CA – California State Fair (July 12 – July 14)
Seattle, WA – Bit of Seattle (July 19 – July 21)
Columbus, OH – Ohio State Fair (July 25 – July 28)
Bethlehem, PA – Musikfest (Aug 2 – Aug 4)
Des Moines, IA – Iowa State Fair (Aug 8 – Aug 11)
Louisville, KY – Kentucky State Fair (Aug 15 – Aug 19)
Syracuse, NY – The Great New York State Fair (Aug 22 – Aug 25)
Minneapolis, MN – Minnesota State Fair (Aug 30 – Sep 2)
Albuquerque, NM – New Mexico State Fair (Sep 6 – Sep 8)
Pomona, CA – LA County Fair (Sep 11 – Sep 15)
The whole experience will focus primarily on creating thematic atmospheres for visitors to enjoy playing Nintendo Switch games within the worlds that they take place. On the Nintendo page, they detail some of the spaces that will be present, including “a warp pipe-filled stage to play the Super Mario Maker 2 game” and “a large-screen TV and bucket race car seats for the high-octane Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game.”
The gaming list for all tour dates include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Party, Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokemon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, Super Mario Maker 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2, and Overcooked! 2.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to receive Target coupons and can sign up for the My Nintendo loyalty program to check-in at the event and earn a prize for attending. Since the event will be decked out like a Nintendo-themed wonderland, it’s a one-of-a-kind place to take tons of pictures amid fellow gamers and fun challenges, gearing up for a great summer of games with Nintendo.
