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ITINERARY
6h 8m293 miles44 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
National Harmony Memorial Park
4
Go-Kart Track
5
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.
6
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.
7
Kensington Antique Row
A series of intriguing antique stores.
8
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
9
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
10
Baltimore Spirits Company
Be the master blender for the day! Blend your own bottle of Epoch Maryland Rye, Baltimore's first Maryland Rye to be produced in the city since the 1970s. In this unforgettable experience, your tour and blending experience will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. The highlight of the afternoon will be to taste and evaluate four of our barrel-finished Maryland Rye whiskeys, and then to create your own custom blended bottle of the spirits. Epoch Rye won Double-Gold Medals at both the 2018 and 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. We take care of you from the time you walk in the door to ensure your perfect date, afternoon with friends, or a great gift for a whiskey fan. In addition to creating your own custom blend of our award-winning Pot-Distilled Maryland Rye, attendees also receive: • One delicious welcome cocktail • A compelling history lesson of Maryland Rye (15 minutes) • An up-close and personal distillery tour of our production facility and 650+ barrel rickhouse.
11
Cylburn Arboretum
12
Baltimore Clayworks
13
Beaver Dam Swimming Club
14
Bengies Drive-In Theatre
15
Pennsylvania Dutch Market
16
Emily Bayless Graham Park
17
Mt. Carmel Chapel
18
Route 24 Ale House
19
Jurassic Mini Golf
20
Independent Brewing Company
21
Bynum Run Park
22
Benjamin Rush Garden
23
Old City Hall
24
Bury The Hatchet Cherry Hill - Axe Throwing
*Hours subject to change* Competitive axe throwing is a well known Canadian past time that's becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Simply put, it's like playing a game of darts, except with axes! At Bury The Hatchet you'll experience the thrill of launching an axe at a wooden target in a safe and fun environment. You and your best mates will spend two hours becoming intimate with a 1.5lb piece of whirling wood and metal as you learn, practice, and then finally square off toe-to-toe in a group tournament.
25
Newtown Farmer's Market
26
Duke Island Park
27
BrainXcape
28
The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
29
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.
30
Crotona Park
31
Egidio Pastry Shop
32
Fort Totten Park
33
Empire Harley-Davidson
New York's #1 Volume Harley-Davidson Dealership! No trip to New York is complete without stopping in to check out the quintessential American brand. You can see Harley-Davidson's entire line of motorcycles as well as shop for souvenirs and clothing. Free food on most Saturdays.
34
Regal Cinemas Nanuet Stadium 12
35
Rockin' Jump
We're a place where guest enjoy to exercise and let off some steam with our different attractions that include our Slam Dunk Zone, Dodgeball, Rock Wall ect.
36
Central Stage
Westchester County finally has a home for comedy and it's located at the Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers! Yonkers Comedy Club features show 8:00 and 10:30 every Friday and Saturday with national and local comedians who have been seen on television, in the movies, heard on the radio as well as locally generated up and coming talent! Happy Hour and Open Mic Nights available!
37
Manor Park
38
Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Seasonal fun awaits you at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. The 118-acre property is home to Heckscher Farm, an 18-acre working farm; Overbrook Nature Center; the Bendel Mansion, with changing exhibitions and pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection; an otter pond; Nature’s Playground; the Stamford Observatory; Animal Embassy; and more than 80 acres of hiking trails. The Wheels in the Woods Trail provides a universally accessible nature trail. Come discover, learn, and enjoy!
39
Wolf Conservation Center
40
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park in Danbury, Connecticut is the WORLD’S FIRST indoor wipeout-style action adventure park! Featuring harness-free adrenaline pumping obstacles, including 50ft zip lines, ninja courses, trampoline launch pads, rock climbing walls, and fan favorites giant spinning sweeper and epic rolling log obstacles where half the fun is watching your friends fall safely onto giant airbags. Other attractions include next generation laser tag, rotating virtual reality roller coaster ride, redemption arcade, axe throwing, Xbox/PS4/Nintendo Switch E-sports gaming lounge and MORE! Thrillz is Danbury’s hottest destination for birthday parties, groups and corporate team building events.
41
Richter Park Golf Course
42
Danbury Welcome Center
43
Game of Rooms
You and your friends have one hour in a themed room to solve puzzles and escape! Check us out!
44
Squantz Pond State Park
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Danbury
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:National Harmony Memorial Park
Hyattsville, Maryland·
4.0
(4) review
7101 Sheriff Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785-4437
4
Start:Go-Kart Track
Bladensburg, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
4300 Kenilworth Ave, Bladensburg, MD 20710-1214
5
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.
6
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.
7
Start:Kensington Antique Row
Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(45) review
A series of intriguing antique stores.
8
Start:Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
Lanham, Maryland·
4.5
(6) review
6905 Cipriano Rd, Lanham, MD 20706-3806
9
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
10
Start:Baltimore Spirits Company
Baltimore, Maryland·
5.0
(9) review
Be the master blender for the day! Blend your own bottle of Epoch Maryland Rye, Baltimore's first Maryland Rye to be produced in the city since the 1970s. In this unforgettable experience, your tour and blending experience will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. The highlight of the afternoon will be to taste and evaluate four of our barrel-finished Maryland Rye whiskeys, and then to create your own custom blended bottle of the spirits. Epoch Rye won Double-Gold Medals at both the 2018 and 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. We take care of you from the time you walk in the door to ensure your perfect date, afternoon with friends, or a great gift for a whiskey fan. In addition to creating your own custom blend of our award-winning Pot-Distilled Maryland Rye, attendees also receive: • One delicious welcome cocktail • A compelling history lesson of Maryland Rye (15 minutes) • An up-close and personal distillery tour of our production facility and 650+ barrel rickhouse.
11
Start:Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
12
Start:Baltimore Clayworks
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
5706 Smith Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-3663
13
Start:Beaver Dam Swimming Club
Cockeysville, Maryland·
3.5
(43) review
10820 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2209
14
Start:Bengies Drive-In Theatre
Baltimore, Maryland·
3.5
(65) review
3417 Eastern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21220-2122
15
Start:Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
11121 York Rd, Ashland Marketplace, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2006
16
Start:Emily Bayless Graham Park
Bel Air, Maryland·
4.5
(3) review
15 W Wheel Rd C/o Harford County Department Of Parks And Recreation, Bel Air, MD 21015-6389
17
Start:Mt. Carmel Chapel
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(2) review
2234 Old Emmorton Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015-6106
18
Start:Route 24 Ale House
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(7) review
2A Bel Air South Pkwy, Bel Air, MD 21015-6038
19
Start:Jurassic Mini Golf
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
20
Start:Independent Brewing Company
Bel Air, Maryland·
4.5
(89) review
418 N Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014-3509
21
Start:Bynum Run Park
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
715 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014-3408
22
Start:Benjamin Rush Garden
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(2) review
Corner of 3rd & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
23
Start:Old City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
24
Start:Bury The Hatchet Cherry Hill - Axe Throwing
Cherry Hill, New Jersey·
5.0
(988) review
*Hours subject to change* Competitive axe throwing is a well known Canadian past time that's becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Simply put, it's like playing a game of darts, except with axes! At Bury The Hatchet you'll experience the thrill of launching an axe at a wooden target in a safe and fun environment. You and your best mates will spend two hours becoming intimate with a 1.5lb piece of whirling wood and metal as you learn, practice, and then finally square off toe-to-toe in a group tournament.
25
Start:Newtown Farmer's Market
Newtown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-1559
26
Start:Duke Island Park
Bridgewater, New Jersey·
4.5
(99) review
Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
27
Start:BrainXcape
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
160 Broadway 3rd Fl, New York City, NY 10038
28
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.
29
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.
30
Start:Crotona Park
Bronx, New York·
4.0
(9) review
Crotona Ave, Bronx, NY 10460
31
Start:Egidio Pastry Shop
New York City, New York·
4.0
(8) review
622 East 187th Street Bronx, New York City, NY
32
Start:Fort Totten Park
Bayside, Queens, New York·
4.0
(81) review
Cross Island Parkway, Bayside, NY 11359
33
Start:Empire Harley-Davidson
New Rochelle, New York·
4.5
(8) review
New York's #1 Volume Harley-Davidson Dealership! No trip to New York is complete without stopping in to check out the quintessential American brand. You can see Harley-Davidson's entire line of motorcycles as well as shop for souvenirs and clothing. Free food on most Saturdays.
34
Start:Regal Cinemas Nanuet Stadium 12
Nanuet, New York·
4.5
(93) review
6201 Fashion Dr, Nanuet, NY 10954-2753
35
Start:Rockin' Jump
Yonkers, New York·
4.0
(8) review
We're a place where guest enjoy to exercise and let off some steam with our different attractions that include our Slam Dunk Zone, Dodgeball, Rock Wall ect.
36
Start:Central Stage
Yonkers, New York·
2.5
(9) review
Westchester County finally has a home for comedy and it's located at the Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers! Yonkers Comedy Club features show 8:00 and 10:30 every Friday and Saturday with national and local comedians who have been seen on television, in the movies, heard on the radio as well as locally generated up and coming talent! Happy Hour and Open Mic Nights available!
37
Start:Manor Park
Larchmont, New York·
4.5
(90) review
On the Sound, Larchmont, NY
38
Start:Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Stamford, Connecticut·
4.5
(301) review
Seasonal fun awaits you at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. The 118-acre property is home to Heckscher Farm, an 18-acre working farm; Overbrook Nature Center; the Bendel Mansion, with changing exhibitions and pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection; an otter pond; Nature’s Playground; the Stamford Observatory; Animal Embassy; and more than 80 acres of hiking trails. The Wheels in the Woods Trail provides a universally accessible nature trail. Come discover, learn, and enjoy!
39
Start:Wolf Conservation Center
South Salem, New York·
5.0
(90) review
7 Buck Run, South Salem, NY 10590-1123
40
Start:Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park
Danbury, Connecticut·
4.0
(8) review
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park in Danbury, Connecticut is the WORLD’S FIRST indoor wipeout-style action adventure park! Featuring harness-free adrenaline pumping obstacles, including 50ft zip lines, ninja courses, trampoline launch pads, rock climbing walls, and fan favorites giant spinning sweeper and epic rolling log obstacles where half the fun is watching your friends fall safely onto giant airbags. Other attractions include next generation laser tag, rotating virtual reality roller coaster ride, redemption arcade, axe throwing, Xbox/PS4/Nintendo Switch E-sports gaming lounge and MORE! Thrillz is Danbury’s hottest destination for birthday parties, groups and corporate team building events.
41
Start:Richter Park Golf Course
Danbury, Connecticut·
4.5
(48) review
100 Aunt Hack Rd, Danbury, CT 06811-2722
42
Start:Danbury Welcome Center
Danbury, Connecticut·
3.0
(6) review
I-84 Eastbound at Exit 2, Danbury, CT 06810
43
Start:Game of Rooms
Danbury, Connecticut·
4.0
(8) review
You and your friends have one hour in a themed room to solve puzzles and escape! Check us out!
44
Start:Squantz Pond State Park
New Fairfield, Connecticut·
4.0
(58) review
Route 39, New Fairfield, CT 06812
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Danbury?
The distance is 293 miles
What's the travel time between Alexandria and Danbury?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 6h 8m mins in normal traffic
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