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ITINERARY
12h 6m632 miles42 stops
1
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.
2
AMC Worldgate 9
3
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.
4
Iron Horse Antiques
5
ARTfactory
6
Shining Sol Candle Company
Shining Sol Candle Company (Manassas, Va.) takes great pride in our unique line of handmade, hand poured, wooden wick, all natural soy candles. Each candle is crafted in true artisan fashion, one at a time or small batched. We are proud to be 100% Made in America.
7
2 Silos Brewing Co
8
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
9
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
10
Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Center
11
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.
12
Keystone Tractor Works
13
Violet Bank Museum
Home occupied by Robert E. Lee now houses a Civil War collection.
14
Horse Trailer Hideout
15
Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
16
South Hill Model Train Museum
17
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.
18
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
19
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
20
Destination Downtown
21
The Raleigh Market
Located on the historic N.C. State Fairgrounds, The Raleigh Market is recognized as one of the Top 10 flea markets in the U.S. Each weekend, indoor and outdoor vendors showcase vintage goods and antiques, collectibles, new items, thrift items, crafts, art, jewelry and so much more. Food trucks, farm stands and fair food ensure customers do not leave hungry! The Raleigh Market is open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission and parking are free.
22
Center City Park
23
Forest Oaks Country Club
24
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Greensboro, Nc
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
25
Salem Lake
26
High Point Community Theatre
High Point Community Theatre has been bringing quality live theater to the Traid since 1975.
27
Tranquil Touch Spa/Salon
28
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.
29
Twin Deer Antique Mall & Design
30
Recreation Billiards
31
Greenville Zoo
32
The Village Shops
33
Johnny's Hideaway
34
Urban Escape Games - Marietta
Urban Escape Games - Our Marietta location, formerly ZEscape, is a next-tier escape room experience in Marietta, GA. Escape Games are a form of reality gaming where players are locked in a themed room, given a goal, and have 60 minutes to discover the way out. At UEG, we strive to provide the best experience possible for all our guests by designing top-tier rooms with immersive visuals and puzzles that go beyond simple padlocks and keys. Escape games are a great team-building activity and relationship builder as you work together as a team to figure out the clues and puzzles in each room. We have five themed experiences including: "The Cells", "Little Candy Shop of Horrors", Two competitive Pirate Ship rooms and a children's room: "The King's Treasure"
35
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Site of a crucial Civil War battle offers a modern visitor center and a number of hiking trails on its grounds.
36
The Aviation Wing
The Aviation Wing is a growing collection of aircraft displayed on a 15 acre campus conveniently located 4.5 miles west of I-75, this museum highlights the impact the aviation industry has had on our local culture. We will show how aviation catapulted our fairly typical, small, Southern agricultural community into the industrial age and how Cobb County has impacted global events. In development of this facility, we also seek to interest America’s youth in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines through exposure to the science and physics of aeronautics and astronautics. Check out our Facebook page, @aviationwingofmarietta or come see us in person. We are open for visitors on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
37
Ponce City Market
38
Underground Atlanta
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
39
Leone Hall Price Park
40
Treasure Hunt Antique Mall
41
BLendIN Georgia
That's right! We dare you to come out to the oldest part of town...You can BlendIN like a local and wait until it gets dark and experience the true accounts of paranormal activity still plaguing the county today! We offer guided walking ghost tours of Powder Springs and ghost hunts of Cobb County!
42
Tom Lowe Trap & Skeet Range
We are a public trap and skeet range specializing in beginners. You can buy or rent everything you need in the clubhouse. You can schedule a private group outing by reservation or a private lesson, otherwise no reservations or required or taken for general public shooting. Just show up and we will explain everything. Please refer to our website for more information.
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Atlanta
1
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.
2
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
3
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.
4
Start:Iron Horse Antiques
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
9200 Prescott Ave, Manassas, VA 20110-5320
5
Start:ARTfactory
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
94119 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110
6
Start:Shining Sol Candle Company
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Shining Sol Candle Company (Manassas, Va.) takes great pride in our unique line of handmade, hand poured, wooden wick, all natural soy candles. Each candle is crafted in true artisan fashion, one at a time or small batched. We are proud to be 100% Made in America.
7
Start:2 Silos Brewing Co
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
3.5
(93) review
9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109-4000
8
Start:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(93) review
2408 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220-1319
9
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
10
Start:Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Center
Hopewell, Virginia·
4.0
(23) review
4100 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA 23860-6514
11
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.
12
Start:Keystone Tractor Works
Colonial Heights, Virginia·
5.0
(92) review
880 W Roslyn Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834-3547
13
Start:Violet Bank Museum
Colonial Heights, Virginia·
4.5
(22) review
Home occupied by Robert E. Lee now houses a Civil War collection.
14
Start:Horse Trailer Hideout
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(6) review
1506 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104-1122
15
Start:Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
Blackstone, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
112 N Main St, Blackstone, VA 23824-1424
16
Start:South Hill Model Train Museum
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia·
4.5
(26) review
201 S Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill, VA 23970-2619
17
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.
18
Start:Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(970) review
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
19
Start:Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Hillsborough, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
Hillsborough, NC
20
Start:Destination Downtown
Mebane, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
118 W Clay St, Mebane, NC 27302-2424
21
Start:The Raleigh Market
Raleigh, North Carolina·
4.0
(97) review
Located on the historic N.C. State Fairgrounds, The Raleigh Market is recognized as one of the Top 10 flea markets in the U.S. Each weekend, indoor and outdoor vendors showcase vintage goods and antiques, collectibles, new items, thrift items, crafts, art, jewelry and so much more. Food trucks, farm stands and fair food ensure customers do not leave hungry! The Raleigh Market is open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission and parking are free.
22
Start:Center City Park
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401-2402
23
Start:Forest Oaks Country Club
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
4600 Forest Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406-9313
24
Start:The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Greensboro, Nc
Greensboro, North Carolina·
5.0
(7) review
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
25
Start:Salem Lake
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
26
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.
27
Start:Tranquil Touch Spa/Salon
High Point, North Carolina·
5.0
(7) review
205 Westwood Ave, High Point, NC 27262-4321
28
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.
29
Start:Twin Deer Antique Mall & Design
High Point, North Carolina·
4.5
(8) review
1100 Surrett Dr, High Point, NC 27260-8822
30
Start:Recreation Billiards
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
412 W 4th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101-2805
31
Start:Greenville Zoo
Greenville, South Carolina·
4.0
(996) review
150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601-3147
32
Start:The Village Shops
Gatlinburg, Tennessee·
4.5
(998) review
634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3241
33
Start:Johnny's Hideaway
Atlanta, Georgia·
3.5
(95) review
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
34
Start:Urban Escape Games - Marietta
Marietta, Georgia·
5.0
(99) review
Urban Escape Games - Our Marietta location, formerly ZEscape, is a next-tier escape room experience in Marietta, GA. Escape Games are a form of reality gaming where players are locked in a themed room, given a goal, and have 60 minutes to discover the way out. At UEG, we strive to provide the best experience possible for all our guests by designing top-tier rooms with immersive visuals and puzzles that go beyond simple padlocks and keys. Escape games are a great team-building activity and relationship builder as you work together as a team to figure out the clues and puzzles in each room. We have five themed experiences including: "The Cells", "Little Candy Shop of Horrors", Two competitive Pirate Ship rooms and a children's room: "The King's Treasure"
35
Start:Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Kennesaw, Georgia·
4.5
(942) review
Site of a crucial Civil War battle offers a modern visitor center and a number of hiking trails on its grounds.
36
Start:The Aviation Wing
Marietta, Georgia·
5.0
(9) review
The Aviation Wing is a growing collection of aircraft displayed on a 15 acre campus conveniently located 4.5 miles west of I-75, this museum highlights the impact the aviation industry has had on our local culture. We will show how aviation catapulted our fairly typical, small, Southern agricultural community into the industrial age and how Cobb County has impacted global events. In development of this facility, we also seek to interest America’s youth in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) disciplines through exposure to the science and physics of aeronautics and astronautics. Check out our Facebook page, @aviationwingofmarietta or come see us in person. We are open for visitors on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
37
Start:Ponce City Market
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(996) review
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
38
Start:Underground Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia·
2.0
(976) review
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
39
Start:Leone Hall Price Park
Kennesaw, Georgia·
4.5
(12) review
4715 Stilesboro Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152
40
Start:Treasure Hunt Antique Mall
Powder Springs, Georgia·
4.0
(4) review
3217 New Macland Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127-1793
41
Start:BLendIN Georgia
Powder Springs, Georgia·
5.0
(6) review
That's right! We dare you to come out to the oldest part of town...You can BlendIN like a local and wait until it gets dark and experience the true accounts of paranormal activity still plaguing the county today! We offer guided walking ghost tours of Powder Springs and ghost hunts of Cobb County!
42
Start:Tom Lowe Trap & Skeet Range
Atlanta, Georgia·
5.0
(9) review
We are a public trap and skeet range specializing in beginners. You can buy or rent everything you need in the clubhouse. You can schedule a private group outing by reservation or a private lesson, otherwise no reservations or required or taken for general public shooting. Just show up and we will explain everything. Please refer to our website for more information.
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Atlanta?
The distance is 632 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 12h 6m mins in normal traffic
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