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ITINERARY
9h 57m503 miles31 stops
1
NRA National Firearms Museum
Small museum that highlights the long history of firearms.
2
Fountainhead Regional Park
Discover Fountainhead Regional Park, 2,000 acres of rugged adventures in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Whether you’re a cyclist, kayaker or hiker. Riders of all ability levels will enjoy the loops and features of our challenging mountain bike trail. Fountainhead Regional Park contains shared-use hiking and equestrian trails and provides trailhead access to the 19.7 mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail. Kayak, power boat and canoe rentals are available, or bring your own to our boat launch ramp on the Occoquan Reservoir. If you’d rather stay on land simply relax and cast a line at the fishing pier.
3
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.
4
Argyle Country Club
5
AMC Worldgate 9
6
National Capital Trolley Museum
7
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.
8
Theater at the Arts Barn
9
Water Park at Bohrer Park
10
Elder Pine Brewing and Blending
Elder Pine is the embodiment of our creative spirit. It is our passionate pursuit of better beer. Built on our family farm, we brew, and we blend, focusing on classic styles with a modern twist. We have applied that same passion for quality beer to the food we serve here. Our menu explores modern interpretations of classic fare that incorporate ingredients we ferment in-house. We are committed to quality and excellence and pay homage to the pioneers before us by honoring purity in our ingredients and integrity in our methods. Our beer is ever evolving but rooted in tradition.
11
Discovery Station at Hagerstown
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles.
12
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
13
Fort Cumberland Emporium
14
Allegany Fairgrounds
15
Lakeview Resort Golf Course
16
Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park
#1 Haunted Attraction in Western Pennsylvania - The Scare Factor" Welcome to the all-new Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park! A Full Night of Fear and Fun awaits you at Pennsylvania's Fastest-Growing Haunted Attraction! SCREAM through our 3 Brand-New Hollywood-Style Haunted Attractions! From our beautifully detailed sets and terrifying actors to our impressive Animatronics and Special Effects, our Haunted Houses redefine what you think is SCARY. But that's not all - your ticket includes our brand-new Midway, featuring Halloween-Themed Midway Games, a Concession Stand, a Gift Shop, Live Entertainment, and more! Don't waste your money on Haunted Houses that will let you down - come spend an entire night at "The Haunted House That's WORTH IT!"
17
Geyer Performing Arts Center
18
Cheat Lake
19
Big Mac Museum Restaurant
20
Hundred Acres Manor Haunted House
21
Brew Keepers
Brewery & Taproom. Pints, Flights, and Samples. Also ffering Growler & Crowler service for off premise consumption. We are a BYOF establishment.
22
West Virginia Independence Hall
23
Antiques on the Market
24
Capitol Theatre
From Jerry Seinfeld to Willie Nelson to national Broadway productions and home to the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, the historic Capitol Theatre is a full entertainment complex.
25
Ohio Stadium
26
Hollywood Casino Columbus
27
Historical Village
28
Ault Park
29
Blue Marble Books
Blue Marble Books was founded by Tina Moore in 1979 as a way to promote youth literacy and a joy for reading. We continue that legacy to this day, curating a space where children can discover the magic of books and the adventures to be found therein. We are happy to assist you in finding the perfect book for your reader, whether they are 18 months or 18 years old, or somewhere in between! Other wonderful features of our store include the Great Green Room (which is modeled after the beloved book Goodnight Moon) and a Secret Garden. A trolley sits in front of the store to commemorate and celebrate part of our local history, the #11 trolley.
30
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum is the only regional police museum in the country. We cover all Federal, State, Local, and Private agencies in South West Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana, the safest place in the country to live.
31
American Sign Museum
We are home to a visual history of American Signage from 1870 through 1970. Hand carved wooden signs, gold leaf, electric light bulbs, and neon all grace our walls and tell amazing stories, especially when told by our founder and avid collector Tod. Take a trip down memory lane and visit us in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati!
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Cincinnati
1
Start:NRA National Firearms Museum
Fairfax, Virginia·
4.5
(396) review
Small museum that highlights the long history of firearms.
2
Start:Fountainhead Regional Park
Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.5
(39) review
Discover Fountainhead Regional Park, 2,000 acres of rugged adventures in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Whether you’re a cyclist, kayaker or hiker. Riders of all ability levels will enjoy the loops and features of our challenging mountain bike trail. Fountainhead Regional Park contains shared-use hiking and equestrian trails and provides trailhead access to the 19.7 mile Bull Run Occoquan Trail. Kayak, power boat and canoe rentals are available, or bring your own to our boat launch ramp on the Occoquan Reservoir. If you’d rather stay on land simply relax and cast a line at the fishing pier.
3
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.
4
Start:Argyle Country Club
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(2) review
14600 Argyle Club Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906-1999
5
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
6
Start:National Capital Trolley Museum
Colesville, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(43) review
1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, MD 20905-5955
7
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.
8
Start:Theater at the Arts Barn
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5727
9
Start:Water Park at Bohrer Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(71) review
512 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2325
10
Start:Elder Pine Brewing and Blending
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(6) review
Elder Pine is the embodiment of our creative spirit. It is our passionate pursuit of better beer. Built on our family farm, we brew, and we blend, focusing on classic styles with a modern twist. We have applied that same passion for quality beer to the food we serve here. Our menu explores modern interpretations of classic fare that incorporate ingredients we ferment in-house. We are committed to quality and excellence and pay homage to the pioneers before us by honoring purity in our ingredients and integrity in our methods. Our beer is ever evolving but rooted in tradition.
11
Start:Discovery Station at Hagerstown
Hagerstown, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles.
12
Start:Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
I-68, Cumberland, MD
13
Start:Fort Cumberland Emporium
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
55 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502-3076
14
Start:Allegany Fairgrounds
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
11490 Moss Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502-5306
15
Start:Lakeview Resort Golf Course
Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, West Virginia·
3.0
(85) review
1 Lakeview Dr, Cheat Lake, WV 26508-8061
16
Start:Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park
Uniontown, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(7) review
#1 Haunted Attraction in Western Pennsylvania - The Scare Factor" Welcome to the all-new Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park! A Full Night of Fear and Fun awaits you at Pennsylvania's Fastest-Growing Haunted Attraction! SCREAM through our 3 Brand-New Hollywood-Style Haunted Attractions! From our beautifully detailed sets and terrifying actors to our impressive Animatronics and Special Effects, our Haunted Houses redefine what you think is SCARY. But that's not all - your ticket includes our brand-new Midway, featuring Halloween-Themed Midway Games, a Concession Stand, a Gift Shop, Live Entertainment, and more! Don't waste your money on Haunted Houses that will let you down - come spend an entire night at "The Haunted House That's WORTH IT!"
17
Start:Geyer Performing Arts Center
Scottdale, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(5) review
111 Pittsburgh St, Scottdale, PA 15683-1732
18
Start:Cheat Lake
Cheat Lake, Monongalia County, West Virginia·
4.0
(4) review
Cheat Lake, Wv, Cheat Lake, WV 26508
19
Start:Big Mac Museum Restaurant
North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(70) review
9061 State Route 30, North Huntingdon, PA 15642-2792
20
Start:Hundred Acres Manor Haunted House
Bethel Park, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(41) review
1 Hundred Acres Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102
21
Start:Brew Keepers
Wheeling, West Virginia·
5.0
(6) review
Brewery & Taproom. Pints, Flights, and Samples. Also ffering Growler & Crowler service for off premise consumption. We are a BYOF establishment.
22
Start:West Virginia Independence Hall
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(79) review
1528 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3532
23
Start:Antiques on the Market
Wheeling, West Virginia·
5.0
(6) review
2265 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3839
24
Start:Capitol Theatre
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(79) review
From Jerry Seinfeld to Willie Nelson to national Broadway productions and home to the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, the historic Capitol Theatre is a full entertainment complex.
25
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
26
Start:Hollywood Casino Columbus
Columbus, Ohio·
3.5
(737) review
200 Georgesville Rd, Columbus, OH 43228-2020
27
Start:Historical Village
Hilliard, Ohio·
4.0
(8) review
5274 Norwich St, Hilliard, OH 43026-1425
28
Start:Ault Park
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(95) review
3600 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208-2549
29
Start:Blue Marble Books
Fort Thomas, Kentucky·
5.0
(7) review
Blue Marble Books was founded by Tina Moore in 1979 as a way to promote youth literacy and a joy for reading. We continue that legacy to this day, curating a space where children can discover the magic of books and the adventures to be found therein. We are happy to assist you in finding the perfect book for your reader, whether they are 18 months or 18 years old, or somewhere in between! Other wonderful features of our store include the Great Green Room (which is modeled after the beloved book Goodnight Moon) and a Secret Garden. A trolley sits in front of the store to commemorate and celebrate part of our local history, the #11 trolley.
30
Start:Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(95) review
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum is the only regional police museum in the country. We cover all Federal, State, Local, and Private agencies in South West Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana, the safest place in the country to live.
31
Start:American Sign Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.5
(878) review
We are home to a visual history of American Signage from 1870 through 1970. Hand carved wooden signs, gold leaf, electric light bulbs, and neon all grace our walls and tell amazing stories, especially when told by our founder and avid collector Tod. Take a trip down memory lane and visit us in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati!
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Cincinnati?
The distance is 503 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 57m mins in normal traffic
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