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ITINERARY

8h 3m402 miles37 stops
1
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
300 14th St SW, Washington DC, DC 20250
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
2
Royal Lake Park
5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032-2741
3
Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD 20895-3199
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
Josiah Henson Museum & Park
11410 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852-2859
5
Falls Road Park
12600 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
6
Potomac French Market
12211 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854-1251
Inspired by the open air shops of Paris and New Orleans owners Teri and Rene took home decor items to tent sales and barn sales around the Md area. When our own barn became available we took the chance to bring our treasures to one place. Please come see us and find your treasure.
7
Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
13440 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906-3201
8
AMC Worldgate 9
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
9
National Capital Trolley Museum
1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, MD 20905-5955
10
Escape Room Loudoun
46950 Jennings Farm Dr 290, Sterling, VA 20164-8679
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.
11
Theater at the Arts Barn
311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5727
12
Water Park at Bohrer Park
512 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2325
13
Travis Park
Travis Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
14
Bowl America Gaithersburg
1101 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-4031
15
Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
Battlefield Parkway Route 15, Leesburg, VA
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
16
Old Norbourne Cemetery
127 W South St, Martinsburg, WV 25401-3235
17
Discovery Station at Hagerstown
101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-4709
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.
18
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
I-68, Cumberland, MD
19
Shops at Canal Place in Cumberland Maryland
13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD 21502-3052
20
Fort Cumberland Emporium
55 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502-3076
21
Allegany Fairgrounds
11490 Moss Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502-5306
22
Cranesville Swamp Nature Preserve
Feather Road, Terra Alta, WV 26764
23
Uniontown Country Club
25 Bailey Ln, Uniontown, PA 15401-5399
Founded in 1908, the Uniontown Country Club is an open to public golf & relaxation destination located among the beautiful hills of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Offering dining, banquet, and tee time services to the public, alongside amenities cherished by its members, the Uniontown Country Club is committed to providing visitors with an outstanding experience. Reopened in 2019 under new ownership.
24
Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park
236 Rolling Hills Estate Rd, Uniontown, PA 15401-2120
#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!"
25
West Overton Village
109 W. Overton Road, Scottdale, PA 15683
West Overton Village is a historic site, museum, and rye whiskey distillery in Scottdale, PA. The history of West Overton illustrates the rise of the American Industrial Revolution. The Overholts, a Mennonite family who purchased the property in 1803, transformed their small family farm and an industrial powerhouse throughout the 1800s. West Overton supported a distilling complex that produced one of the country’s oldest and most renowned rye whiskey brands, along with a commercial coverlet factory, a gristmill, a cooperage, a coal mine with 110 coke ovens, and a community of agricultural and industrial workers. West Overton native Henry Clay Frick left his fortune to his daughter, Helen Clay Frick, who purchased the property in 1922 as a way to memorialize her father. West Overton Village has been a museum since 1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, enjoy guided tours, exhibitions, programs, and our educational distillery.
26
Geyer Performing Arts Center
111 Pittsburgh St, Scottdale, PA 15683-1732
27
Own Brook Winery
1884 State Route 981, Scottdale, PA 15683
28
Rostraver Township Historical Society
800 Fellsburg Rd, Rostraver, PA 15012-4737
1835 Stone Church Structure
29
Wheeling Park
1801 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003-5512
30
Oglebay Mansion Museum
1330 Oglebay Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003
31
West Virginia Independence Hall
1528 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3532
32
Capitol Theatre
1015 Main St, Wheeling, WV 26003-2709
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.
33
Kelton House Museum & Garden
586 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215-4802
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
34
Ohio Stadium
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
35
Average Joe's Hilliard
1515 Hilliard Rome Rd, Columbus, OH 43228-9544
36
Historical Village
5274 Norwich St, Hilliard, OH 43026-1425
37
Ten Pin Alley
5499 Ten Pin Alley, Hilliard, OH 43026-1042
We entertain everyone! Columbus' original boutique bowling center. We offer a clean, family-friendly, upscale atmosphere featuring 24 total lanes of bowling, a 2-story laser tag arena, arcade, restaurant, patio, and full bar. Ideal location for birthday parties, team building events and just plain relaxing with family and friends.
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OVERVIEW

Alexandria to Columbus
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.
300 14th St SW, Washington DC, DC 20250
2
Royal Lake Park
Fairfax, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032-2741
3
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.
9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD 20895-3199
4
Josiah Henson Museum & Park
North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(8) review
11410 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852-2859
5
Falls Road Park
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(6) review
12600 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
6
Potomac French Market
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
5.0
(3) review
Inspired by the open air shops of Paris and New Orleans owners Teri and Rene took home decor items to tent sales and barn sales around the Md area. When our own barn became available we took the chance to bring our treasures to one place. Please come see us and find your treasure.
12211 River Rd, Potomac, MD 20854-1251
7
Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(7) review
13440 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906-3201
8
AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
9
National Capital Trolley Museum
Colesville, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(43) review
1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, MD 20905-5955
10
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.
46950 Jennings Farm Dr 290, Sterling, VA 20164-8679
11
Theater at the Arts Barn
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5727
12
Water Park at Bohrer Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(71) review
512 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2325
13
Travis Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(6) review
Travis Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
14
Bowl America Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
3.5
(30) review
1101 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-4031
15
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.
Battlefield Parkway Route 15, Leesburg, VA
16
Old Norbourne Cemetery
Martinsburg, West Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
127 W South St, Martinsburg, WV 25401-3235
17
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.
101 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740-4709
18
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
I-68, Cumberland, MD
19
Shops at Canal Place in Cumberland Maryland
Cumberland, Maryland·
3.0
(9) review
13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD 21502-3052
20
Fort Cumberland Emporium
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
55 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502-3076
21
Allegany Fairgrounds
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
11490 Moss Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502-5306
22
Cranesville Swamp Nature Preserve
Terra Alta, West Virginia·
4.5
(7) review
Feather Road, Terra Alta, WV 26764
23
Uniontown Country Club
Uniontown, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(5) review
Founded in 1908, the Uniontown Country Club is an open to public golf & relaxation destination located among the beautiful hills of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Offering dining, banquet, and tee time services to the public, alongside amenities cherished by its members, the Uniontown Country Club is committed to providing visitors with an outstanding experience. Reopened in 2019 under new ownership.
25 Bailey Ln, Uniontown, PA 15401-5399
24
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!"
236 Rolling Hills Estate Rd, Uniontown, PA 15401-2120
25
West Overton Village
Scottdale, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(13) review
West Overton Village is a historic site, museum, and rye whiskey distillery in Scottdale, PA. The history of West Overton illustrates the rise of the American Industrial Revolution. The Overholts, a Mennonite family who purchased the property in 1803, transformed their small family farm and an industrial powerhouse throughout the 1800s. West Overton supported a distilling complex that produced one of the country’s oldest and most renowned rye whiskey brands, along with a commercial coverlet factory, a gristmill, a cooperage, a coal mine with 110 coke ovens, and a community of agricultural and industrial workers. West Overton native Henry Clay Frick left his fortune to his daughter, Helen Clay Frick, who purchased the property in 1922 as a way to memorialize her father. West Overton Village has been a museum since 1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, enjoy guided tours, exhibitions, programs, and our educational distillery.
109 W. Overton Road, Scottdale, PA 15683
26
Geyer Performing Arts Center
Scottdale, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(5) review
111 Pittsburgh St, Scottdale, PA 15683-1732
27
Own Brook Winery
Scottdale, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(2) review
1884 State Route 981, Scottdale, PA 15683
28
Rostraver Township Historical Society
Rostraver, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
1835 Stone Church Structure
800 Fellsburg Rd, Rostraver, PA 15012-4737
29
Wheeling Park
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(39) review
1801 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003-5512
30
Oglebay Mansion Museum
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(45) review
1330 Oglebay Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003
31
West Virginia Independence Hall
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(79) review
1528 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3532
32
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.
1015 Main St, Wheeling, WV 26003-2709
33
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
586 E Town St, Columbus, OH 43215-4802
34
Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
35
Average Joe's Hilliard
Columbus, Ohio·
3.5
(7) review
1515 Hilliard Rome Rd, Columbus, OH 43228-9544
36
Historical Village
Hilliard, Ohio·
4.0
(8) review
5274 Norwich St, Hilliard, OH 43026-1425
37
Ten Pin Alley
Hilliard, Ohio·
4.5
(65) review
We entertain everyone! Columbus' original boutique bowling center. We offer a clean, family-friendly, upscale atmosphere featuring 24 total lanes of bowling, a 2-story laser tag arena, arcade, restaurant, patio, and full bar. Ideal location for birthday parties, team building events and just plain relaxing with family and friends.
5499 Ten Pin Alley, Hilliard, OH 43026-1042

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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Columbus?
The distance is 402 miles
What's the travel time between Alexandria and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 3m mins in normal traffic
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