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ITINERARY
7h 16m371 miles47 stops
1
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
2
Washington Monument
Dedicated to the first U.S. president, this 555-foot obelisk is an iconic American symbol that stands tall in the National Mall.
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
Westfield Montgomery
Located at 7101 Democracy Blvd in Bethesda, Md., Westfield Montgomery is the region's premier destination for fashion, food, and film, and features more than 1.2 million square feet of retail that puts a modern twist on everyday classics for its customers. Its shopping venues include anchor stores Nordstrom, Macy's, Macy's Home and Sears, as well as more than 190 specialty retailers and restaurants. The property is home to the only East Coast location of ArcLight Cinemas. Westfield Montgomery has recently undergone a multi-million dollar revitalization project resulting in a complete transformation of the property. Conveniently located at the intersection of I-270 and I-495, the center is open Monday through Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday 11am- 6pm.
5
Kensington Antique Row
A series of intriguing antique stores.
6
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
7
Westfield Wheaton
8
Falls Road Golf Course
Falls Road is a public golf course located in Potomac MD minutes from Washington DC. This was the first MCG golf course, which opened in 1961. Located on 150 acres of former farmland east of the Village of Potomac, the layout offers fun round of golf with scenic rolling terrain. With 4 sets of tees, generous fairways, and large greens the golf course is friendly to beginners, juniors, women, and senior golfers. It has a great mix of holes – the front nine is a parkland type course and the back nine is more tree lined which makes it fun for golfers of all abilities. The course measures slightly more than 6100 yards from the back tees and plays to a par 70. Falls Road golf course was completely renovated in 2003 including the construction of a new clubhouse. The Falls Road golf shop offers a complete line of golf equipment and the latest in men’s and women’s clothing apparel while the food area includes relaxing space to have a quick meal and enjoy a game.
9
Falls Road Park
10
Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
11
AMC Worldgate 9
12
National Capital Trolley Museum
13
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.
14
Monster Mini Golf
15
iFLY Montgomery
iFLY is where the dream of flight becomes a reality. Here, you can soar without limitations. Become a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll fall in love with the sensation and the freedom that comes with floating on air and when you do, there’s a new and exciting sport of indoor bodyflight to become involved in.
16
Theater at the Arts Barn
17
Water Park at Bohrer Park
18
Observatory Park
19
Travis Park
20
Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
21
True Treats Historic Candy
22
Old Norbourne Cemetery
23
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.
24
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
25
Cathedral of Learning
26
Allegheny Cemetery
Instituted in 1844, this 300-acre cemetery is the final resting place of such notables as Lillian Russell, Stephen Foster and General John Neville.
27
Point State Park
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
28
Vintage VanBlair Antiques and Oddities
Vintage VanBlair Antiques and Oddities has an eclectic mix of quality items ranging from mid century, industrial and oddities to primitives and antiques. We feature nine curated vendors each with their own unique aesthetic. We also carry Heirloom Traditions paint and hand-painted furniture.
29
Boardman Park
30
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
31
OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology
OH WOW!TM’s colorful, hands-on environment encourages independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.”
32
Paladin Brewing
33
Wisecracks Comedy Escape Room
A Virtual online game or real in person comedy escape room hosted by the local comedian the Wisecracker. The Wisecracker is at it again! These funny and challenging escape rooms will make you laugh your pants off! Take on 'Cookie the Bookie' who is running a secret business out of the local dry cleaners. Can you and your team of detectives find all of the 'laundered' money and identify her accomplices? Or outwit "Jack-in-the Box " where bad Brother Jack is taking revenge on The Wisecracker and YOU! Can you and your team free the Wisecracker and your toys before they're shipped to Timbuktu?
34
Escape Canton
Escape Canton is Northeast Ohio's premiere venue for escape game adventures! You and your team will be locked in a themed room. Your goal is to work together and use elements around you to find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape the room within a certain time limit. With 4 unique escape rooms to choose from, Escape Canton will provide you with the ultimate escape room experience! Conference center now available for your Corporate Team Building events Monday - Friday! Call to book your reservation or for more details! Book your adventure today!
35
First Ladies National Historic Site
36
Gorge Metro Park
37
Blue Hen Falls
38
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
39
Overlook Beach Park
40
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
41
Stevenson's Bar & Grill
42
SouthPark Mall
For shopping near Cleveland, the SouthPark Mall is a favored destination. The mall hosts Dillard's and Macy's department stores, over 175 restaurants and shops and a Cinemark movie theater in Strongsville, OH. Find the shopping center at Royalton and Howe, just west of I-71.
43
Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse
44
GE Chandelier
45
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Education and Learning Center
Ever wonder how money works or what the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland does as part of the central bank of the US? Visit our Education and Learning Center featuring more than 25 fun, hands-on exhibits that answer these questions and more! We have interactive games, visual exhibits, creative stations, and illuminating films that explain everything about money you can think of, from how we use it, to why it looks the way it looks. Come see our historic lobby, take pictures with our money tree, trade coconuts on Barter Island, identify counterfeit bills, and even make your own money! All this in the heart of Cleveland, just steps away from downtown attractions. Admission is free and photos are welcome.
46
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
47
Working Class Brewery
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Cleveland
1
Start:Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.0
(965) review
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
2
Start:Washington Monument
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(9509) review
Dedicated to the first U.S. president, this 555-foot obelisk is an iconic American symbol that stands tall in the National Mall.
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:Westfield Montgomery
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(79) review
Located at 7101 Democracy Blvd in Bethesda, Md., Westfield Montgomery is the region's premier destination for fashion, food, and film, and features more than 1.2 million square feet of retail that puts a modern twist on everyday classics for its customers. Its shopping venues include anchor stores Nordstrom, Macy's, Macy's Home and Sears, as well as more than 190 specialty retailers and restaurants. The property is home to the only East Coast location of ArcLight Cinemas. Westfield Montgomery has recently undergone a multi-million dollar revitalization project resulting in a complete transformation of the property. Conveniently located at the intersection of I-270 and I-495, the center is open Monday through Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday 11am- 6pm.
5
Start:Kensington Antique Row
Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(45) review
A series of intriguing antique stores.
6
Start:Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(96) review
11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854-1659
7
Start:Westfield Wheaton
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(4) review
11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902-2538
8
Start:Falls Road Golf Course
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(37) review
Falls Road is a public golf course located in Potomac MD minutes from Washington DC. This was the first MCG golf course, which opened in 1961. Located on 150 acres of former farmland east of the Village of Potomac, the layout offers fun round of golf with scenic rolling terrain. With 4 sets of tees, generous fairways, and large greens the golf course is friendly to beginners, juniors, women, and senior golfers. It has a great mix of holes – the front nine is a parkland type course and the back nine is more tree lined which makes it fun for golfers of all abilities. The course measures slightly more than 6100 yards from the back tees and plays to a par 70. Falls Road golf course was completely renovated in 2003 including the construction of a new clubhouse. The Falls Road golf shop offers a complete line of golf equipment and the latest in men’s and women’s clothing apparel while the food area includes relaxing space to have a quick meal and enjoy a game.
9
Start:Falls Road Park
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(6) review
12600 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
10
Start:Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(7) review
13440 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906-3201
11
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
12
Start:National Capital Trolley Museum
Colesville, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(43) review
1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, MD 20905-5955
13
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.
14
Start:Monster Mini Golf
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(30) review
9116 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1422
15
Start:iFLY Montgomery
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(51) review
iFLY is where the dream of flight becomes a reality. Here, you can soar without limitations. Become a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll fall in love with the sensation and the freedom that comes with floating on air and when you do, there’s a new and exciting sport of indoor bodyflight to become involved in.
16
Start:Theater at the Arts Barn
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5727
17
Start:Water Park at Bohrer Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(71) review
512 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2325
18
Start:Observatory Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(5) review
100 DeSellum Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
19
Start:Travis Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(6) review
Travis Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
20
Start:Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
21
Start:True Treats Historic Candy
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia·
4.5
(88) review
144 High St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-4102
22
Start:Old Norbourne Cemetery
Martinsburg, West Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
127 W South St, Martinsburg, WV 25401-3235
23
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.
24
Start:Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
I-68, Cumberland, MD
25
Start:Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(979) review
4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260
26
Start:Allegheny Cemetery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(94) review
Instituted in 1844, this 300-acre cemetery is the final resting place of such notables as Lillian Russell, Stephen Foster and General John Neville.
27
Start:Point State Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(951) review
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
28
Start:Vintage VanBlair Antiques and Oddities
North Lima, Youngstown, Ohio·
4.0
(6) review
Vintage VanBlair Antiques and Oddities has an eclectic mix of quality items ranging from mid century, industrial and oddities to primitives and antiques. We feature nine curated vendors each with their own unique aesthetic. We also carry Heirloom Traditions paint and hand-painted furniture.
29
Start:Boardman Park
Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(60) review
375 Boardman Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44512-4904
30
Start:Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(7) review
343 Via Mount Carmel Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505-3037
31
Start:OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology
Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(62) review
OH WOW!TM’s colorful, hands-on environment encourages independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.”
32
Start:Paladin Brewing
Austintown, Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
6520 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, Youngstown, OH 44515-2012
33
Start:Wisecracks Comedy Escape Room
Alliance, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
A Virtual online game or real in person comedy escape room hosted by the local comedian the Wisecracker. The Wisecracker is at it again! These funny and challenging escape rooms will make you laugh your pants off! Take on 'Cookie the Bookie' who is running a secret business out of the local dry cleaners. Can you and your team of detectives find all of the 'laundered' money and identify her accomplices? Or outwit "Jack-in-the Box " where bad Brother Jack is taking revenge on The Wisecracker and YOU! Can you and your team free the Wisecracker and your toys before they're shipped to Timbuktu?
34
Start:Escape Canton
Canton, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
Escape Canton is Northeast Ohio's premiere venue for escape game adventures! You and your team will be locked in a themed room. Your goal is to work together and use elements around you to find clues and solve puzzles in order to escape the room within a certain time limit. With 4 unique escape rooms to choose from, Escape Canton will provide you with the ultimate escape room experience! Conference center now available for your Corporate Team Building events Monday - Friday! Call to book your reservation or for more details! Book your adventure today!
35
Start:First Ladies National Historic Site
Canton, Ohio·
4.0
(91) review
205 Market Ave S, Canton, OH 44702-2105
36
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
37
Start:Blue Hen Falls
Brecksville, Ohio·
4.0
(92) review
2001 Boston Mills Rd Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville, OH 44141-3824
38
Start:Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Brecksville, Ohio·
4.5
(908) review
15610 Vaughn Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141-3018
39
Start:Overlook Beach Park
Mentor, Lake County, Ohio·
3.5
(7) review
1576 Ridgewick Dr Thunderbird Drive, Reynolds Road, Mentor, OH 44092-1627
40
Start:Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio·
3.5
(93) review
11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-3926
41
Start:Stevenson's Bar & Grill
Cleveland, Ohio·
3.5
(8) review
800 E 200th St, Cleveland, OH 44119-2552
42
Start:SouthPark Mall
Strongsville, Ohio·
4.0
(94) review
For shopping near Cleveland, the SouthPark Mall is a favored destination. The mall hosts Dillard's and Macy's department stores, over 175 restaurants and shops and a Cinemark movie theater in Strongsville, OH. Find the shopping center at Royalton and Howe, just west of I-71.
43
Start:Rockefeller Park & Greenhouse
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(91) review
750 E 88th St, Cleveland, OH 44108-4100
44
Start:GE Chandelier
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
E 14th St, Cleveland, OH 44115
45
Start:Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Education and Learning Center
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(95) review
Ever wonder how money works or what the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland does as part of the central bank of the US? Visit our Education and Learning Center featuring more than 25 fun, hands-on exhibits that answer these questions and more! We have interactive games, visual exhibits, creative stations, and illuminating films that explain everything about money you can think of, from how we use it, to why it looks the way it looks. Come see our historic lobby, take pictures with our money tree, trade coconuts on Barter Island, identify counterfeit bills, and even make your own money! All this in the heart of Cleveland, just steps away from downtown attractions. Admission is free and photos are welcome.
46
Start:Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(9964) review
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
47
Start:Working Class Brewery
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.0
(8) review
17448 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111-4028
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Cleveland?
The distance is 371 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 16m mins in normal traffic
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