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ITINERARY
12h 27m623 miles34 stops
1
Colonie Center
Located in the heart of New York’s Capital Region, visitors enjoy the convenience and selection of Colonie Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The center is just 5 minutes from the Albany International Airport and is easily accessible from I-87 and I-90 (NY Thruway). Anchored by Whole Foods, Boscov’s and Macy’s, the center has many stores that are unique to the market—from the L.L. Bean retail store to the only P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in the Capital Region. Our center-wide renovation added a two-story fireplace, a family lounge and the DeNooyer Play Park in center court. Plan a night out at the 13-screen Regal digital cinema or At The Pier Arcade. Colonie Center is dog-friendly! Your leashed, well-behaved pups are welcome in the common areas and select stores!
2
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
One of the most endangered regions in the Northeastern United Sates contains almost 6,000 acres of scenic and dramatic landscape rooted in glacial history.
3
The Shops at Riverside
A beautiful and sophisticated retail destination for world-class luxury shopping, dining and entertainment, The Shops at Riverside® is conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan in the affluent suburban area of Bergen County, New Jersey. Spanning two levels, The Shops at Riverside® is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Barnes & Noble, an AMC Dine-in Theatre, and a full-service day spa. Shoppers will experience an unrivaled collection of luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo and other top brands as well as “New Jersey’s own Restaurant Row,” with nine full-service restaurants. The mall is closed on Sundays, however the restaurants, spa, AMC Theatres, Life Time, and Barnes & Noble are open for business.
4
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
5
Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
6
Daniel Roy's Parlour Of Deceptions
Join magician Daniel Roy at the exclusive Salmagundi Club of New York City for an evening of sleight-of-hand, misdirection, and magic. Limited to just 40 guests, this is an intimate experience of wonder. While this is not a kids show and the magic is geared towards adults, the performance is entirely “clean” and appropriate for audience members age 13 years and older.
7
Mount Loretto Unique Area
8
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
9
Newtown Farmer's Market
10
Old City Hall
11
Highland Orchards
12
Doe Run Historic District
13
Jurassic Mini Golf
14
Pennsylvania Dutch Market
15
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
16
Barracuda's Locust Point Tavern
17
St. Mary's Church
18
Third Eye Comics
19
Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center is open to the public Monday to Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and is a great place to learn more about Jesus Christ and feel His love. Interactive displays, beautiful art, and exciting events throughout the year are just a few of the many features of the visitors’ center. Please invite your friends and family to attend with you. Admission and parking are free.
20
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
21
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
22
Escape Room Loudoun
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
23
Ninotch: An Urban Retreat
Come relax and experience the variety of treatments that we offer here at Ninotch. We do organic spray tans, eyelash services, waxing, facials, massages, and flotation therapy!
24
AMC Worldgate 9
25
Royal Lake Park
26
ARTfactory
27
2 Silos Brewing Co
28
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
29
Southpark Mall
Southpark Mall, located in Colonial Heights, VA, features Sears, JCPenney, GNC, The Children's Place and many specialty shops. While shopping, grab a bite at Knock Out Burgers or Picadilly Cafeteria.
30
Keystone Tractor Works
31
Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
32
Colonial Center for the Performing Arts
The Colonial Theatre has a very special place in the history of our community and in the lives of many of our residents. It has weathered many storms and economic crises, as well as years of neglect at various times throughout its history. The Colonial is one of the few remaining vaudeville theatres of its era in Virginia and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
33
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
34
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
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OVERVIEW
Albany to Durham
1
Start:Colonie Center
Colonie, New York·
4.0
(94) review
Located in the heart of New York’s Capital Region, visitors enjoy the convenience and selection of Colonie Center for shopping, dining, and entertainment. The center is just 5 minutes from the Albany International Airport and is easily accessible from I-87 and I-90 (NY Thruway). Anchored by Whole Foods, Boscov’s and Macy’s, the center has many stores that are unique to the market—from the L.L. Bean retail store to the only P.F. Chang’s China Bistro in the Capital Region. Our center-wide renovation added a two-story fireplace, a family lounge and the DeNooyer Play Park in center court. Plan a night out at the 13-screen Regal digital cinema or At The Pier Arcade. Colonie Center is dog-friendly! Your leashed, well-behaved pups are welcome in the common areas and select stores!
2
Start:Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Albany, New York·
4.5
(90) review
One of the most endangered regions in the Northeastern United Sates contains almost 6,000 acres of scenic and dramatic landscape rooted in glacial history.
3
Start:The Shops at Riverside
Hackensack, New Jersey·
4.0
(99) review
A beautiful and sophisticated retail destination for world-class luxury shopping, dining and entertainment, The Shops at Riverside® is conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan in the affluent suburban area of Bergen County, New Jersey. Spanning two levels, The Shops at Riverside® is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Barnes & Noble, an AMC Dine-in Theatre, and a full-service day spa. Shoppers will experience an unrivaled collection of luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo and other top brands as well as “New Jersey’s own Restaurant Row,” with nine full-service restaurants. The mall is closed on Sundays, however the restaurants, spa, AMC Theatres, Life Time, and Barnes & Noble are open for business.
4
Start:Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Bronx, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
5
Start:Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
6
Start:Daniel Roy's Parlour Of Deceptions
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Join magician Daniel Roy at the exclusive Salmagundi Club of New York City for an evening of sleight-of-hand, misdirection, and magic. Limited to just 40 guests, this is an intimate experience of wonder. While this is not a kids show and the magic is geared towards adults, the performance is entirely “clean” and appropriate for audience members age 13 years and older.
7
Start:Mount Loretto Unique Area
Staten Island, New York·
5.0
(8) review
20 Kenny Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309
8
Start:New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
Edison, New Jersey·
3.5
(95) review
97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837-3810
9
Start:Newtown Farmer's Market
Newtown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-1559
10
Start:Old City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
11
Start:Highland Orchards
West Chester, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(94) review
1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, West Chester, PA 19380-8500
12
Start:Doe Run Historic District
Coatesville, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(1) review
Doe Run Road and N Chatham Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
13
Start:Jurassic Mini Golf
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
14
Start:Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
11121 York Rd, Ashland Marketplace, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2006
15
Start:Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
16
Start:Barracuda's Locust Point Tavern
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
1230 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5105
17
Start:St. Mary's Church
Annapolis, Maryland·
4.5
(94) review
109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401-2508
18
Start:Third Eye Comics
Annapolis, Maryland·
5.0
(9) review
2027 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401-3007
19
Start:Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland·
5.0
(97) review
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center is open to the public Monday to Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and is a great place to learn more about Jesus Christ and feel His love. Interactive displays, beautiful art, and exciting events throughout the year are just a few of the many features of the visitors’ center. Please invite your friends and family to attend with you. Admission and parking are free.
20
Start:Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(96) review
11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854-1659
21
Start:Scott's Run Nature Preserve
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.5
(91) review
7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102-2142
22
Start:Escape Room Loudoun
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
23
Start:Ninotch: An Urban Retreat
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Come relax and experience the variety of treatments that we offer here at Ninotch. We do organic spray tans, eyelash services, waxing, facials, massages, and flotation therapy!
24
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
25
Start:Royal Lake Park
Fairfax, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032-2741
26
Start:ARTfactory
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
94119 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110
27
Start:2 Silos Brewing Co
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
3.5
(93) review
9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109-4000
28
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
29
Start:Southpark Mall
Colonial Heights, Virginia·
3.0
(33) review
Southpark Mall, located in Colonial Heights, VA, features Sears, JCPenney, GNC, The Children's Place and many specialty shops. While shopping, grab a bite at Knock Out Burgers or Picadilly Cafeteria.
30
Start:Keystone Tractor Works
Colonial Heights, Virginia·
5.0
(92) review
880 W Roslyn Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834-3547
31
Start:Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
Blackstone, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
112 N Main St, Blackstone, VA 23824-1424
32
Start:Colonial Center for the Performing Arts
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia·
5.0
(7) review
The Colonial Theatre has a very special place in the history of our community and in the lives of many of our residents. It has weathered many storms and economic crises, as well as years of neglect at various times throughout its history. The Colonial is one of the few remaining vaudeville theatres of its era in Virginia and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
33
Start:Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(970) review
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
34
Start:Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Hillsborough, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
Hillsborough, NC
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What's the driving distance between Albany and Durham?
The distance is 623 miles
What's the travel time between Albany and Durham?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 12h 27m mins in normal traffic
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