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ITINERARY
8h 20m443 miles36 stops
1
Lock 3
2
Gorge Metro Park
3
Fannie May
4
Blue Hen Falls
5
Escape Canton
Escape Canton is Northeast Ohio's premiere venue for escape game adventures! You and your team will be locked in a themed room. Your goal is to work together and use elements around you to find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape the room within a certain time limit. With 4 unique escape rooms to choose from, Escape Canton will provide you with the ultimate escape room experience! Conference center now available for your Corporate Team Building events Monday - Friday! Call to book your reservation or for more details! Book your adventure today!
6
First Ladies National Historic Site
7
Oak Shadows Golf Club
8
Tuscora Park
9
Wood's Tall Timber Resort
Our 157-acre Resort is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty and comforts that Tuscarawas County has to offer. The 7-acre lake serves as the focal point of our Resort, and we welcome you to come stay with us and relax! Our camping season is May 1 to October 31 every year, and our beach is open 10am-7pm during the season, weather permitting. Camping is available daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonally, and our cottages are available for rent year round. There are various types of camping available to visitors of all kinds. We offer primitive tent sites, 30 Amp and 50 Amp electric campsites, mini cottages with bunks, and 2 bedroom cottages with all the amenities of home - kitchen with appliances, living room, full bathroom, and sleeping room for up to 8 guests. Our Resort is completed with a Clubhouse, Woody's Grille Concession Stand, Bait Shop, Shower House, and Coin Laundromat. For kids and adults of all ages, the recreation never ends! In terms of Lake activities, we have tube slides, water slides, kids' and adults' inflatable trampolines, 2 diving boards, paddle boats, electric boats, and canoe rentals. We also offer fishing, a game room, a playground, Woodpecker Par 3 Golf Course & Target Range, Putt-Putt course, and hiking trails. Planning a party or event? We can meet your needs for any occasion! Our Lakehouse Lodge has a rustic atmosphere that is perfect for class reunions, receptions, birthday parties, business events, graduation parties, weddings, and much more! We also offer 6 pavilions with grills for outdoor events.
10
Schoenbrunn Conference Center
The Schoenbrunn Conference Center hosts weddings, business meetings, and holiday parties. Also available for off premise catering.
11
Historic Schoenbrunn Village
12
Mulberry Lane Country Store
13
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Located on a small island in the Ohio River, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park features a Palladian mansion on the island and museum of regional history located in Parkersburg. This unique state park is visited by 40,000 people each year. This historical park is accessed by a sternwheeler riverboat from Point Park on 2nd Street in Parkersburg. Once on the island, visitors may enjoy tours of the grounds and mansion and horse-drawn carriage rides. Tours are offered when the park is open, from May through the last weekend of October. Hours vary throughout the season. Call ahead to confirm details.
14
Julia-Ann Historic District Walking Tour
Step into the past with a self-guided walking tour of Victorian grandeur through the Julia-Ann Square District. These were the homes of some of the most influential figures in West Virginia’s early history. Note: Homes are not open to the general public except for Special Garden and Christmas home tours. Pickup a free walking guide at the Greater Parkersburg CVB office.
15
Smoot Theater
Enjoy unforgettable entertainment in this restored 1926 vaudeville house-the Grand Lady of downtown Parkersburg. Artists of national and international prominence as well as local artists can be found on the Smoot's stage.
16
Oil & Gas Museum
This nationally recognized museum presents the intriguing history of the oil and gas industry, including how the accumulation of wealth from oil impacted West Virginia's statehood. Also expanded displays on the Civil War and local industries.
17
Brush Creek Falls
18
Iron Heart Winery
19
Planet Chopper USA
Planet Chopper, like most pure ideas, was born on the road. Father and Son Mark and Ben Van Leeuwarden had been travelling to the USA from New Zealand for motorcycle trips when they first met friends John Devonshire and Wayne Cayton in 2009. With a love for customs, old-fashioned fun and long-distance riding — the friendship kickstarted. Planet Chopper was created to foster and spread this spirit!
20
The Mount Airy Visitors Center
The Mount Airy Visitors Center is located in downtown Mount Airy and housed with The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce Building at 200 N. Main Street, Mount Airy NC 27030. Please stop by the Mount Airy Visitors Center as we are open 7 Days a week Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12noon-4pm. We can assist with planning your trip while visiting Mount Airy "Mayberry" North Carolina.
21
Remember When Antiques
22
White Elephant Beer Company
23
Downtown Mt. Airy
24
Floyd's City Barbershop
25
Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
26
BurMil Park
27
Recreation Billiards
28
Salem Lake
29
Hanes Mall
Hanes Mall features favorite stores such as Belk, Dillard's, Macy's, JCPenney, Sears, and Old Navy as well as specialty shops like American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gymboree and Banana Republic.
30
JDL Fast Track
31
Smiley's Golf and Learning Center
Smiley's Golf is Winston-Salem's premiere golf practice facility. Large lighted driving range with covered tees. Instruction from experienced PGA Pro, Brad Latimer. Nice golf shop. 18 hole mini-golf. Junior Golf programs and camps. Private lessons and group/corporate clinics for adults. Gift cards. Birthday Parties. Corporate team building activities. Family Friendly. Fun for the whole family! * Note that hours vary with daylight/time of year.
32
Family Reflexology
33
Celebration Station
Celebration Station Greensboro, NC offers both indoor and outdoor attractions, two story video arcade, and restaurant. Celebration Station serves pizza, steak burgers, chicken salad, wings, kid meal options, and more. Outside attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, and batting cages. Inside enjoy our two story arcade.
34
High Point Community Theatre
High Point Community Theatre has been bringing quality live theater to the Traid since 1975.
35
Twin Deer Antique Mall & Design
36
Holly Ridge Golf Links
Great golf, fantastic food, and superior service! Come and enjoy one of the premier 18 hole public golf courses in the piedmont-triad area of North Carolina. Located on highway 311 in Archdale, NC, we are 0.8miles from interstate 74, 5miles south of interstate 85, and 6miles north of highway 220. Ask about our cash discounts!
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OVERVIEW
Akron to High Point
1
Start:Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
2
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
3
Start:Fannie May
North Canton, Ohio·
4.5
(92) review
5353 Lauby Rd, North Canton, OH 44720-1572
4
Start:Blue Hen Falls
Brecksville, Ohio·
4.0
(92) review
2001 Boston Mills Rd Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, OH 44141-3824
5
Start:Escape Canton
Canton, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
Escape Canton is Northeast Ohio's premiere venue for escape game adventures! You and your team will be locked in a themed room. Your goal is to work together and use elements around you to find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape the room within a certain time limit. With 4 unique escape rooms to choose from, Escape Canton will provide you with the ultimate escape room experience! Conference center now available for your Corporate Team Building events Monday - Friday! Call to book your reservation or for more details! Book your adventure today!
6
Start:First Ladies National Historic Site
Canton, Ohio·
4.0
(91) review
205 Market Ave S, Canton, OH 44702-2105
7
Start:Oak Shadows Golf Club
New Philadelphia, Ohio·
4.5
(8) review
1063 Oak Shadows Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663-7077
8
Start:Tuscora Park
New Philadelphia, Ohio·
5.0
(94) review
161 Tuscora Ave NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663-1800
9
Start:Wood's Tall Timber Resort
New Philadelphia, Ohio·
4.0
(38) review
Our 157-acre Resort is the perfect place to enjoy the beauty and comforts that Tuscarawas County has to offer. The 7-acre lake serves as the focal point of our Resort, and we welcome you to come stay with us and relax! Our camping season is May 1 to October 31 every year, and our beach is open 10am-7pm during the season, weather permitting. Camping is available daily, weekly, monthly, or seasonally, and our cottages are available for rent year round. There are various types of camping available to visitors of all kinds. We offer primitive tent sites, 30 Amp and 50 Amp electric campsites, mini cottages with bunks, and 2 bedroom cottages with all the amenities of home - kitchen with appliances, living room, full bathroom, and sleeping room for up to 8 guests. Our Resort is completed with a Clubhouse, Woody's Grille Concession Stand, Bait Shop, Shower House, and Coin Laundromat. For kids and adults of all ages, the recreation never ends! In terms of Lake activities, we have tube slides, water slides, kids' and adults' inflatable trampolines, 2 diving boards, paddle boats, electric boats, and canoe rentals. We also offer fishing, a game room, a playground, Woodpecker Par 3 Golf Course & Target Range, Putt-Putt course, and hiking trails. Planning a party or event? We can meet your needs for any occasion! Our Lakehouse Lodge has a rustic atmosphere that is perfect for class reunions, receptions, birthday parties, business events, graduation parties, weddings, and much more! We also offer 6 pavilions with grills for outdoor events.
10
Start:Schoenbrunn Conference Center
New Philadelphia, Ohio·
4.5
(8) review
The Schoenbrunn Conference Center hosts weddings, business meetings, and holiday parties. Also available for off premise catering.
11
Start:Historic Schoenbrunn Village
New Philadelphia, Ohio·
4.5
(69) review
1984 E High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663-3241
12
Start:Mulberry Lane Country Store
Parkersburg, West Virginia·
4.0
(6) review
4009 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104-1112
13
Start:Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Parkersburg, West Virginia·
4.5
(368) review
Located on a small island in the Ohio River, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park features a Palladian mansion on the island and museum of regional history located in Parkersburg. This unique state park is visited by 40,000 people each year. This historical park is accessed by a sternwheeler riverboat from Point Park on 2nd Street in Parkersburg. Once on the island, visitors may enjoy tours of the grounds and mansion and horse-drawn carriage rides. Tours are offered when the park is open, from May through the last weekend of October. Hours vary throughout the season. Call ahead to confirm details.
14
Start:Julia-Ann Historic District Walking Tour
Parkersburg, West Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
Step into the past with a self-guided walking tour of Victorian grandeur through the Julia-Ann Square District. These were the homes of some of the most influential figures in West Virginia’s early history. Note: Homes are not open to the general public except for Special Garden and Christmas home tours. Pickup a free walking guide at the Greater Parkersburg CVB office.
15
Start:Smoot Theater
Parkersburg, West Virginia·
4.0
(25) review
Enjoy unforgettable entertainment in this restored 1926 vaudeville house-the Grand Lady of downtown Parkersburg. Artists of national and international prominence as well as local artists can be found on the Smoot's stage.
16
Start:Oil & Gas Museum
Parkersburg, West Virginia·
3.5
(54) review
This nationally recognized museum presents the intriguing history of the oil and gas industry, including how the accumulation of wealth from oil impacted West Virginia's statehood. Also expanded displays on the Civil War and local industries.
17
Start:Brush Creek Falls
Athens, West Virginia·
4.5
(34) review
Camp Creek Speedway Road Brush Creek Nature Preserve, Athens, WV 24740
18
Start:Iron Heart Winery
Allisonia, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
19
Start:Planet Chopper USA
Woodlawn, Virginia·
5.0
(2) review
Planet Chopper, like most pure ideas, was born on the road. Father and Son Mark and Ben Van Leeuwarden had been travelling to the USA from New Zealand for motorcycle trips when they first met friends John Devonshire and Wayne Cayton in 2009. With a love for customs, old-fashioned fun and long-distance riding — the friendship kickstarted. Planet Chopper was created to foster and spread this spirit!
20
Start:The Mount Airy Visitors Center
Mount Airy, North Carolina·
4.5
(441) review
The Mount Airy Visitors Center is located in downtown Mount Airy and housed with The Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce Building at 200 N. Main Street, Mount Airy NC 27030. Please stop by the Mount Airy Visitors Center as we are open 7 Days a week Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12noon-4pm. We can assist with planning your trip while visiting Mount Airy "Mayberry" North Carolina.
21
Start:Remember When Antiques
Mount Airy, North Carolina·
4.5
(7) review
225 N Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-3809
22
Start:White Elephant Beer Company
Mount Airy, North Carolina·
5.0
(5) review
225 Market St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-3513
23
Start:Downtown Mt. Airy
Mount Airy, North Carolina·
4.5
(540) review
190 Virginia St, Mount Airy, NC 27030
24
Start:Floyd's City Barbershop
Mount Airy, North Carolina·
4.5
(470) review
129 N Main St, Mount Airy, NC 27030-3807
25
Start:Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
26
Start:BurMil Park
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(80) review
5834 Bur Mill Club Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410-9214
27
Start:Recreation Billiards
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
412 W 4th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101-2805
28
Start:Salem Lake
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
29
Start:Hanes Mall
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(85) review
Hanes Mall features favorite stores such as Belk, Dillard's, Macy's, JCPenney, Sears, and Old Navy as well as specialty shops like American Eagle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gymboree and Banana Republic.
30
Start:JDL Fast Track
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
2505 Empire Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103-6709
31
Start:Smiley's Golf and Learning Center
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(8) review
Smiley's Golf is Winston-Salem's premiere golf practice facility. Large lighted driving range with covered tees. Instruction from experienced PGA Pro, Brad Latimer. Nice golf shop. 18 hole mini-golf. Junior Golf programs and camps. Private lessons and group/corporate clinics for adults. Gift cards. Birthday Parties. Corporate team building activities. Family Friendly. Fun for the whole family! * Note that hours vary with daylight/time of year.
32
Start:Family Reflexology
Greensboro, North Carolina·
5.0
(8) review
612 Pasteur Dr Ste 303, Greensboro, NC 27403-1120
33
Start:Celebration Station
Greensboro, North Carolina·
3.0
(74) review
Celebration Station Greensboro, NC offers both indoor and outdoor attractions, two story video arcade, and restaurant. Celebration Station serves pizza, steak burgers, chicken salad, wings, kid meal options, and more. Outside attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, and batting cages. Inside enjoy our two story arcade.
34
Start:High Point Community Theatre
High Point, North Carolina·
4.5
(8) review
High Point Community Theatre has been bringing quality live theater to the Traid since 1975.
35
Start:Twin Deer Antique Mall & Design
High Point, North Carolina·
4.5
(8) review
1100 Surrett Dr, High Point, NC 27260-8822
36
Start:Holly Ridge Golf Links
Archdale, North Carolina·
3.5
(8) review
Great golf, fantastic food, and superior service! Come and enjoy one of the premier 18 hole public golf courses in the piedmont-triad area of North Carolina. Located on highway 311 in Archdale, NC, we are 0.8miles from interstate 74, 5miles south of interstate 85, and 6miles north of highway 220. Ask about our cash discounts!
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What's the driving distance between Akron and High Point?
The distance is 443 miles
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