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ITINERARY
10h 55m566 miles42 stops
1
Lock 3
2
Gorge Metro Park
3
Fannie May
4
Blue Hen Falls
5
Double Diamond Deer Ranch
6
Rec Hall
7
Above the Poconos Skydivers
Our Skydiving Center, run by the Kellner family, Don Kellner is the Guinness Record Holder with the Career Total Most Sport Parachute Jumps. We offer skydiving lifts in PA for first time tandem skydivers thru solo sky diving enthusiasts from PA, NJ, NY, NYC and beyond. Skydiving gift certificates and vouchers for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York State and New York City are also available! Phones answered daily from 8 am - 8 pm. We jump Fridays from 4 pm until 8 pm, and we jump weekends from 9 am to 7 pm, April - September, weather permitting.
8
Sordoni Art Gallery
9
Senuna's Bar And Grill
10
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
11
Steamtown National Historic Site
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
12
Hop on Air
Hop On Air is an aviation organization which specializes in Airplane Tours. We are FAA-approved Air Tour Operator. Our pilot has over 10 years of flying experience. He is a FAA Certified Flight Instructor(CFI), Instrument (IFR) rated for Single and Multiengine Commercial Aircraft. Hop On Air has professionally maintained airplanes.
13
Moyer Aviation
14
Happy Trails Riding
15
Pocono Environmental Education Center
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the education partner of the National Park Service in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. For over 50 years, PEEC has successfully cultivated an appreciation and love of nature in the tens of thousands of annual visitors, which include school groups, informal learning groups, families, adult learners, professionals, and the general public. PEEC’s residential environmental education campus is located in Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA, within the heart of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. PEEC is an exceptional place for customized field trips and retreats for schools, groups, and families. PEEC is also open to the public; our program calendar has something for everyone and our hiking trails are free and available year-round.
16
Marist College
17
Adams Fairacre Farms
The Hudson Valley's "super farm market" since 1919, with locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger.
18
Yale University Art Gallery
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
19
Owl Shop Cigar Lounge
20
New Haven Railroad Station
21
David S. Ingalls Rink
22
Wadsworth Falls State Park
23
Cabela's
24
Chatfield Hollow State Park
25
East Haddam Swing Bridge
26
Allegra Farm And The Horsedrawn Carriage And Sleigh Museum Of New England
27
Gillette Castle State Park
This 24-room mansion has undergone extensive renovations.
28
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired locomotive and a ride up the Connecticut River by riverboat.
29
Essex Indoor Golf Center
Essex Indoor Golf Center is a year-round golf entertainment and training facility located in Essex, Connecticut. Voted "Best of the Shoreline-2023" for Golf Courses! Experience an amazing 3D golf adventure within our 6 Simulator Bays! Work on your game, challenge your family for mini-golf bragging rights, or choose from more than 70 world-famous golf courses (plus 3 mini-golf courses!) And we are part of aG Locker! Trivia Tuesdays! Great food served up by The Grumpy Caddy, with Take-Out & Delivery available (https://essexindoorgolf.eatzy.com/order)
30
Pub 32
31
Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
32
William Benton Museum of Art
33
Kerri Studio and Gallery
34
Prospect Hill Historic District
35
Lyman Allyn Art Museum
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum welcomes visitors from New London, southeastern Connecticut and from all over the world. Established by a gift from Harriet Allyn in memory of her seafaring father, the museum opened the doors of its beautiful neo-classical building in 1932. Today it houses a fascinating collection of over 17,000 objects from ancient times to the present: artworks from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe, with particularly strong collections of American paintings, decorative arts, and Victorian toys and doll houses. Outside, a sculpture trail highlighting large scale works is surrounded by 12 acres of gardens and lawns. Throughout each year, the Lyman Allyn offers special programming including exhibition openings, lectures, educational opportunities, and musical events for families and the general public. Guided tours, self-guided exploration, and tours customized for a group's needs or goals are all available.
36
Ye Antientist Burial Ground
37
The Hempsted Houses
This landmark property tells the story of three great populations whose paths collided in early New London. They are the Native Americans who were here from the beginning, the Europeans who arrived in the 1600s, and the Africans who were enslaved and brought here about the same time. The site features two houses. One was built in 1678 by the son of one of New London's first European settlers after the defeat of the Pequots. The other was built in 1759 by a Hempsted descendant. Two enslaved people lived in the older house in the 1700s and very early 1800s. Other residents of the houses have included: -- A Revolutionary War hero of the Battle of Fort Griswold (1781) -- Some of the city's leading abolitionists from the 1840s.
38
Garde Arts Center
39
The Submarine Force Museum
The home of the world's first nuclear submarine has several other exhibits on the history of submarines.
40
US Submarine Veterans of WWII National Memorial East
41
Shennecossett Golf Course
Shennecossett is a historic 18-hole public golf course designed by Donald Ross. Located on beautiful Long Island Sound and the Thames River, the course features dramatic views and a chance to spot a tall ship or a US submarine at sail. Founded in 1898, Shennecossett remains a top New England golfing destination. Experience golf history - play Shennecossett.
42
Avery Point Light
Attractively styled lighthouse which was in operation from 1944 to 1967.
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OVERVIEW
Akron to Norwich
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:Double Diamond Deer Ranch
Clarington, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
12211 Route 36, Clarington, PA 15828-1831
6
Start:Rec Hall
State College, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(9) review
Rec Hall, State College, PA 16802
7
Start:Above the Poconos Skydivers
Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
Our Skydiving Center, run by the Kellner family, Don Kellner is the Guinness Record Holder with the Career Total Most Sport Parachute Jumps. We offer skydiving lifts in PA for first time tandem skydivers thru solo sky diving enthusiasts from PA, NJ, NY, NYC and beyond. Skydiving gift certificates and vouchers for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York State and New York City are also available! Phones answered daily from 8 am - 8 pm. We jump Fridays from 4 pm until 8 pm, and we jump weekends from 9 am to 7 pm, April - September, weather permitting.
8
Start:Sordoni Art Gallery
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(5) review
141 S Main St Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-1607
9
Start:Senuna's Bar And Grill
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(8) review
133 N Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701-2007
10
Start:Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(955) review
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
11
Start:Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
12
Start:Hop on Air
Tobyhanna, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(53) review
Hop On Air is an aviation organization which specializes in Airplane Tours. We are FAA-approved Air Tour Operator. Our pilot has over 10 years of flying experience. He is a FAA Certified Flight Instructor(CFI), Instrument (IFR) rated for Single and Multiengine Commercial Aircraft. Hop On Air has professionally maintained airplanes.
13
Start:Moyer Aviation
Tobyhanna, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(5) review
2780 Memorial Blvd Pocono Mountains Airport, Tobyhanna, PA 18466-8980
14
Start:Happy Trails Riding
Hamlin, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(7) review
613 Honesdale Rd, Hamlin, PA 18436
15
Start:Pocono Environmental Education Center
Dingmans Ferry, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(97) review
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the education partner of the National Park Service in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. For over 50 years, PEEC has successfully cultivated an appreciation and love of nature in the tens of thousands of annual visitors, which include school groups, informal learning groups, families, adult learners, professionals, and the general public. PEEC’s residential environmental education campus is located in Dingmans Ferry, Pike County, PA, within the heart of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. PEEC is an exceptional place for customized field trips and retreats for schools, groups, and families. PEEC is also open to the public; our program calendar has something for everyone and our hiking trails are free and available year-round.
16
Start:Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York·
4.5
(95) review
Route 9 South, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
17
Start:Adams Fairacre Farms
Wappingers Falls, New York·
4.5
(94) review
The Hudson Valley's "super farm market" since 1919, with locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Newburgh and Wappinger.
18
Start:Yale University Art Gallery
New Haven, Connecticut·
5.0
(984) review
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
19
Start:Owl Shop Cigar Lounge
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.5
(9) review
268 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404
20
Start:New Haven Railroad Station
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.0
(97) review
50 Union Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1754
21
Start:David S. Ingalls Rink
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.5
(9) review
73 Sachem St, New Haven, CT 06511-3518
22
Start:Wadsworth Falls State Park
Middletown, Connecticut·
4.0
(91) review
721 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT 06457-4021
23
Start:Cabela's
East Hartford, Connecticut·
4.0
(99) review
475 E Hartford Blvd N, East Hartford, CT 06118-1156
24
Start:Chatfield Hollow State Park
Killingworth, Connecticut·
4.5
(98) review
Route 80 West, Killingworth, CT 06419
25
Start:East Haddam Swing Bridge
East Haddam, Connecticut·
4.0
(75) review
1 Main St Route 82, East Haddam, CT 06423-1303
26
Start:Allegra Farm And The Horsedrawn Carriage And Sleigh Museum Of New England
East Haddam, Connecticut·
5.0
(7) review
Junction of Rte. 82 and Petticoat La., East Haddam, CT
27
Start:Gillette Castle State Park
East Haddam, Connecticut·
4.5
(784) review
This 24-room mansion has undergone extensive renovations.
28
Start:Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Essex, Connecticut·
4.5
(756) review
Take one or both tours in combination for a delightful sightseeing excursion through some of the most scenic areas of Connecticut: scenic train ride in restored railroad cars pulled by a coal-fired locomotive and a ride up the Connecticut River by riverboat.
29
Start:Essex Indoor Golf Center
Essex, Connecticut·
5.0
(50) review
Essex Indoor Golf Center is a year-round golf entertainment and training facility located in Essex, Connecticut. Voted "Best of the Shoreline-2023" for Golf Courses! Experience an amazing 3D golf adventure within our 6 Simulator Bays! Work on your game, challenge your family for mini-golf bragging rights, or choose from more than 70 world-famous golf courses (plus 3 mini-golf courses!) And we are part of aG Locker! Trivia Tuesdays! Great food served up by The Grumpy Caddy, with Take-Out & Delivery available (https://essexindoorgolf.eatzy.com/order)
30
Start:Pub 32
Storrs, Mansfield, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
3.5
(10) review
847 Stafford Rd, Storrs, Mansfield, CT 06268-2006
31
Start:Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Storrs, Mansfield, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
4.5
(49) review
2132 Hillside Rd Unit 3104 University of Connecticut, Storrs, Mansfield, CT 06269-3104
32
Start:William Benton Museum of Art
Storrs, Mansfield, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
4.0
(27) review
245 Glenbrook Rd, Storrs, Mansfield, CT 06269-9005
33
Start:Kerri Studio and Gallery
Willimantic, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
5.0
(7) review
861 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226-2420
34
Start:Prospect Hill Historic District
Willimantic, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
4.5
(6) review
Prospect Street, Willimantic, CT
35
Start:Lyman Allyn Art Museum
New London, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
4.5
(53) review
The Lyman Allyn Art Museum welcomes visitors from New London, southeastern Connecticut and from all over the world. Established by a gift from Harriet Allyn in memory of her seafaring father, the museum opened the doors of its beautiful neo-classical building in 1932. Today it houses a fascinating collection of over 17,000 objects from ancient times to the present: artworks from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe, with particularly strong collections of American paintings, decorative arts, and Victorian toys and doll houses. Outside, a sculpture trail highlighting large scale works is surrounded by 12 acres of gardens and lawns. Throughout each year, the Lyman Allyn offers special programming including exhibition openings, lectures, educational opportunities, and musical events for families and the general public. Guided tours, self-guided exploration, and tours customized for a group's needs or goals are all available.
36
Start:Ye Antientist Burial Ground
New London, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
4.0
(7) review
Hempstead Street Granite Street, New London, CT 06320
37
Start:The Hempsted Houses
New London, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
5.0
(8) review
This landmark property tells the story of three great populations whose paths collided in early New London. They are the Native Americans who were here from the beginning, the Europeans who arrived in the 1600s, and the Africans who were enslaved and brought here about the same time. The site features two houses. One was built in 1678 by the son of one of New London's first European settlers after the defeat of the Pequots. The other was built in 1759 by a Hempsted descendant. Two enslaved people lived in the older house in the 1700s and very early 1800s. Other residents of the houses have included: -- A Revolutionary War hero of the Battle of Fort Griswold (1781) -- Some of the city's leading abolitionists from the 1840s.
38
Start:Garde Arts Center
New London, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
5.0
(57) review
325 State St, New London, CT 06320-6129
39
Start:The Submarine Force Museum
Groton, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
4.5
(899) review
The home of the world's first nuclear submarine has several other exhibits on the history of submarines.
40
Start:US Submarine Veterans of WWII National Memorial East
Groton, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
4.5
(9) review
Bridge Street, Groton, CT
41
Start:Shennecossett Golf Course
Groton, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
3.5
(9) review
Shennecossett is a historic 18-hole public golf course designed by Donald Ross. Located on beautiful Long Island Sound and the Thames River, the course features dramatic views and a chance to spot a tall ship or a US submarine at sail. Founded in 1898, Shennecossett remains a top New England golfing destination. Experience golf history - play Shennecossett.
42
Start:Avery Point Light
Groton, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
4.5
(99) review
Attractively styled lighthouse which was in operation from 1944 to 1967.
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What's the driving distance between Akron and Norwich?
The distance is 566 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 10h 55m mins in normal traffic
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