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ITINERARY
10h 45m533 miles36 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
Trevor Zoo
4
Bardavon Opera House
New York State's longest continually-running theater.
5
The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
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
Big Nose Kates - SI Bar & Grill
8
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
9
Duke Island Park
10
Paranormal Books and Curiosities
The Paranormal Museum houses a collection of historical and educational exhibits that explore the unexplained myths, legends and folklore that permeate our culture, dot our history books and continue to defy explanation in our world, despite all the advances of science and modern technology.The Paranormal Museum was created for the purpose of exploring those mysteries that remain in our modern world of science and reason. It is a showcase of all that exists in the borderland betwixt imagination and reality. The exhibits featured in the Museum bring to life the myths, legends, folklore and superstitions through genuine artifacts and artful interpretations. Visitors to the Museum are invited to explore the real life history and diverse culture woven into the fabric of each unsolved paranormal mystery. Ghosts and Legends of Asbury Park Walking Tour with Paranormal Books & Curiosities! These tours do require a reservation, make yours today!
11
Newtown Farmer's Market
12
Doe Run Historic District
13
Ashland Nature Center
Ashland Nature Center serves as the Delaware Nature Society’s headquarters and the hub for its education and natural resource conservation activities. The site is open to the public year-round, features an overnight lodge for school and public groups, a seasonal butterfly house, picnic area and four self-guided trails through a variety of habitats. Free and low-cost programs are offered for all ages. Enjoy the Ashland Hawk Watch during the fall raptor migration.
14
Mt. Cuba Center
Mt. Cuba Center is a botanic garden that highlights the beauty and value of native plants to inspire conservation. Once the private estate of Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland, Mt. Cuba opened for general admission in 2013 and now spans 50 acres of gardens and over 1,000 acres of natural lands. It features captivating blooms along garden pathways in formal and woodland settings, picturesque meadows and ponds with stunning vistas, and three miles of scenic trails. Mt. Cuba is recognized as a leader in native plant research and open space preservation, having protected 15,000 acres in the mid-Atlantic region. Learn more at mtcubacenter.org.
15
Jurassic Mini Golf
16
Pennsylvania Dutch Market
17
All In Adventures Escape Rooms
Your ultimate escape destination Bring your family, friends, and coworkers in for a fun filled experience. Explore together to find the hidden objects, decipher the clues, and unravel the puzzles to win. But you must move fast– 50 minutes goes by quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties, or as corporate team building activity. Book your adventure today!
18
KD Elite Transportation
19
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
20
Baltimore National Cemetery
21
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.
22
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
23
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
24
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.
25
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!
26
National Funeral Home and Memorial Park
27
AMC Worldgate 9
28
Pfitzner Stadium
29
2 Silos Brewing Co
30
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
31
Muscarelle Museum of Art
32
Rockwood Park
33
General Grant's Headquarters at City Point
34
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Curate your Mariners’ Experience! From inspiring stories of mariners who risked it all for freedom to true tales of man conquering the wild seas, our indoor galleries will spark curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for our shared maritime heritage. Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space and discover your connection to our shared maritime heritage. Admission to the Museum is only $1 per person. Add some outdoor adventure to your day in our 550-acre Park which offers visitors a quiet and serene place to walk, hike or run amongst rolling woodlands. Our Park features the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the 167-acre Mariners’ Lake. The Park is free and open to the public.
35
NEX - Navy Exchange
36
Waters Edge Winery Norfolk
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OVERVIEW
Albany to Newport News
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:Trevor Zoo
Millbrook, New York·
4.5
(96) review
282 Millbrook School Rd Millbrook School, Millbrook, NY 12545-4928
4
Start:Bardavon Opera House
Poughkeepsie, New York·
4.5
(97) review
New York State's longest continually-running theater.
5
Start:The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
New York City, New York·
4.0
(99) review
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
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:Big Nose Kates - SI Bar & Grill
Staten Island, New York·
4.5
(9) review
2484 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island, NY 10309-1214
8
Start:New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
Edison, New Jersey·
3.5
(95) review
97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08837-3810
9
Start:Duke Island Park
Bridgewater, New Jersey·
4.5
(99) review
Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
10
Start:Paranormal Books and Curiosities
Asbury Park, New Jersey·
4.5
(97) review
The Paranormal Museum houses a collection of historical and educational exhibits that explore the unexplained myths, legends and folklore that permeate our culture, dot our history books and continue to defy explanation in our world, despite all the advances of science and modern technology.The Paranormal Museum was created for the purpose of exploring those mysteries that remain in our modern world of science and reason. It is a showcase of all that exists in the borderland betwixt imagination and reality. The exhibits featured in the Museum bring to life the myths, legends, folklore and superstitions through genuine artifacts and artful interpretations. Visitors to the Museum are invited to explore the real life history and diverse culture woven into the fabric of each unsolved paranormal mystery. Ghosts and Legends of Asbury Park Walking Tour with Paranormal Books & Curiosities! These tours do require a reservation, make yours today!
11
Start:Newtown Farmer's Market
Newtown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-1559
12
Start:Doe Run Historic District
Coatesville, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(1) review
Doe Run Road and N Chatham Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320
13
Start:Ashland Nature Center
Hockessin, Delaware·
4.5
(41) review
Ashland Nature Center serves as the Delaware Nature Society’s headquarters and the hub for its education and natural resource conservation activities. The site is open to the public year-round, features an overnight lodge for school and public groups, a seasonal butterfly house, picnic area and four self-guided trails through a variety of habitats. Free and low-cost programs are offered for all ages. Enjoy the Ashland Hawk Watch during the fall raptor migration.
14
Start:Mt. Cuba Center
Hockessin, Delaware·
4.5
(89) review
Mt. Cuba Center is a botanic garden that highlights the beauty and value of native plants to inspire conservation. Once the private estate of Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland, Mt. Cuba opened for general admission in 2013 and now spans 50 acres of gardens and over 1,000 acres of natural lands. It features captivating blooms along garden pathways in formal and woodland settings, picturesque meadows and ponds with stunning vistas, and three miles of scenic trails. Mt. Cuba is recognized as a leader in native plant research and open space preservation, having protected 15,000 acres in the mid-Atlantic region. Learn more at mtcubacenter.org.
15
Start:Jurassic Mini Golf
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
16
Start:Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
11121 York Rd, Ashland Marketplace, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2006
17
Start:All In Adventures Escape Rooms
Baltimore, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
Your ultimate escape destination Bring your family, friends, and coworkers in for a fun filled experience. Explore together to find the hidden objects, decipher the clues, and unravel the puzzles to win. But you must move fast– 50 minutes goes by quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties, or as corporate team building activity. Book your adventure today!
18
Start:KD Elite Transportation
Baltimore, Maryland·
5.0
(814) review
Baltimore, MD
19
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
20
Start:Baltimore National Cemetery
Catonsville, Maryland·
5.0
(8) review
5501 Frederick Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228-2199
21
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.
22
Start:Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(96) review
11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854-1659
23
Start:Scott's Run Nature Preserve
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.5
(91) review
7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22102-2142
24
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.
25
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!
26
Start:National Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Falls Church, Virginia·
3.0
(9) review
7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042-1725
27
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
28
Start:Pfitzner Stadium
Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(85) review
7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22192-9201
29
Start:2 Silos Brewing Co
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
3.5
(93) review
9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109-4000
30
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
31
Start:Muscarelle Museum of Art
Williamsburg, Virginia·
4.0
(99) review
Jamestown Road, next to Phi Beta Kappa Hall College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23187
32
Start:Rockwood Park
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236-1438
33
Start:General Grant's Headquarters at City Point
Hopewell, Virginia·
4.5
(91) review
1001 Pecan Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860-1532
34
Start:The Mariners' Museum and Park
Newport News, Virginia·
5.0
(959) review
Curate your Mariners’ Experience! From inspiring stories of mariners who risked it all for freedom to true tales of man conquering the wild seas, our indoor galleries will spark curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for our shared maritime heritage. Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space and discover your connection to our shared maritime heritage. Admission to the Museum is only $1 per person. Add some outdoor adventure to your day in our 550-acre Park which offers visitors a quiet and serene place to walk, hike or run amongst rolling woodlands. Our Park features the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the 167-acre Mariners’ Lake. The Park is free and open to the public.
35
Start:NEX - Navy Exchange
Norfolk, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
1560 Mall Dr Bldg #CD-13, Norfolk, VA 23511-3806
36
Start:Waters Edge Winery Norfolk
Norfolk, Virginia·
5.0
(6) review
6464 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508-1210
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What's the driving distance between Albany and Newport News?
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