Road trip from Alexandria to Durham
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4h 54m253 miles37 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 Gallery of Art
This national art museum holds over 141,000 works of western art, spanning from the middle ages through today. Bonus: It's completely free to visit.
4
Pfitzner Stadium
5
Iron Horse Antiques
6
Splash Down Waterpark
7
ARTfactory
8
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.
9
2 Silos Brewing Co
10
The Cavalier Family Skating Centers USA
11
Gaines' Mill Battlefield
12
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
13
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
14
Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
15
Rockwood Park
16
Drive Shack
Drive Shack offers the latest in sports and social entertainment with gaming and golf technology powered by TrackMan™, a chef-inspired menu and craft cocktails, and exclusive socially driven events. Each Drive Shack entertainment venue features expansive, climate-controlled, private driving bays with lounge seating; augmented reality range games and virtual course play.
17
Weston Plantation
18
The Beacon Theater
19
Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Center
20
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.
21
Keystone Tractor Works
22
Horse Trailer Hideout
23
Robert Thomas Carriage Museum and Schwartz Tavern
24
Blackstone Antiques & Crafts Mall
Established in 2006. One of the largest Antique & Craft Malls in Southside Virginia with 19,000 sq ft and 87 Vendors. Antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts, and local art -- We have something for everyone!
25
Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
26
Trend
27
South Hill Model Train Museum
28
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.
29
Lost Treasurers
30
The Peanut Roaster
31
Wine 101
32
Xtreme Park Adventures
Xtreme Park Adventures is the ultimate destination in the Triangle for extreme sports, offering outdoor laser tag, airsoft, paintball, ziplines, ropes course, escape rooms, kids games, gem mining and a special haunted Halloween event and more fun across its 50-acre park. There is fun for all ages, with Peewee Paintball for kids ages 6 to 8 and a Kids Zone coming soon for 3-year-olds and up. Groups can take advantage of a fully equipped multi-media room onsite for corporate meetings, group gatherings or birthday parties. Xtreme Park Adventures is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Group bookings are available at all hours and no reservations are required for individual players.
33
Museum of Life + Science
Located just blocks from downtown Durham, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top family destinations. Situated on 84-acres, our interactive science park includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast, and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves. Other popular attractions include over 60 species of live animals, Dinosaur Trail, Ellerbe Creek Railway, Into the Mist, Hideaway Woods, and Earth Moves. The Museum of Life and Science is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
34
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Boxcar Bar + Arcade is downtown Durham's ultimate arcade bar, boasting over 70 classic & modern arcade games including classic arcades, pinball, Skeeball, free-to-play console systems and more. We offer a full bar (including 24 rotating craft, American drafts) and our pizza kitchen offers a menu of fresh, made to order pizzas, salads and soft pretzels. Enjoy our covered patio seating area with outdoor games, live outdoor music on the weekends, free weekly tournaments, daily drink specials and so much more!
35
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
36
V & E Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
We are the largest privately-held tuba museum in the world! The 300+ instruments in the Collection, currently housed in Durham, North Carolina, represent a cross section of the history and development of the various members of the tuba family, from its inception circa 1830 to the present.
37
Perkins Orchards
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Durham
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 Gallery of Art
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
5.0
(9358) review
This national art museum holds over 141,000 works of western art, spanning from the middle ages through today. Bonus: It's completely free to visit.
4
Start:Pfitzner Stadium
Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(85) review
7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22192-9201
5
Start:Iron Horse Antiques
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
9200 Prescott Ave, Manassas, VA 20110-5320
6
Start:Splash Down Waterpark
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(87) review
7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr, Manassas, VA 20109-3364
7
Start:ARTfactory
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
94119 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110
8
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.
9
Start:2 Silos Brewing Co
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
3.5
(93) review
9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109-4000
10
Start:The Cavalier Family Skating Centers USA
Stafford, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
1924 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554-7217
11
Start:Gaines' Mill Battlefield
Richmond, Virginia·
4.0
(24) review
6283 Watt House Road, Richmond, VA
12
Start:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(93) review
2408 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220-1319
13
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
14
Start:Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
1554 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
15
Start:Rockwood Park
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236-1438
16
Start:Drive Shack
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(65) review
Drive Shack offers the latest in sports and social entertainment with gaming and golf technology powered by TrackMan™, a chef-inspired menu and craft cocktails, and exclusive socially driven events. Each Drive Shack entertainment venue features expansive, climate-controlled, private driving bays with lounge seating; augmented reality range games and virtual course play.
17
Start:Weston Plantation
Hopewell, Virginia·
4.5
(38) review
400 Weston Ln, Hopewell, VA 23860-2218
18
Start:The Beacon Theater
Hopewell, Virginia·
4.5
(54) review
401 N Main St, Hopewell, VA 23860-2935
19
Start:Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Center
Hopewell, Virginia·
4.0
(23) review
4100 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell, VA 23860-6514
20
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.
21
Start:Keystone Tractor Works
Colonial Heights, Virginia·
5.0
(92) review
880 W Roslyn Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834-3547
22
Start:Horse Trailer Hideout
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(6) review
1506 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104-1122
23
Start:Robert Thomas Carriage Museum and Schwartz Tavern
Blackstone, Virginia·
4.5
(16) review
217 N High St, Blackstone, VA 23824-1419
24
Start:Blackstone Antiques & Crafts Mall
Blackstone, Virginia·
4.5
(15) review
Established in 2006. One of the largest Antique & Craft Malls in Southside Virginia with 19,000 sq ft and 87 Vendors. Antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts, and local art -- We have something for everyone!
25
Start:Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
Blackstone, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
112 N Main St, Blackstone, VA 23824-1424
26
Start:Trend
Blackstone, Virginia·
5.0
(18) review
201 S Main St, Blackstone, VA 23824-1848
27
Start:South Hill Model Train Museum
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia·
4.5
(26) review
201 S Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill, VA 23970-2619
28
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.
29
Start:Lost Treasurers
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia·
4.0
(2) review
213 W Danville St, South Hill, VA 23970-2523
30
Start:The Peanut Roaster
Hendersonville, North Carolina·
4.0
(2) review
394 Zeb Robinson Rd Henderson, North Carolina, Hendersonville, NC 27537-8760
31
Start:Wine 101
Wake Forest, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
3325 Rogers Rd Ste 104, Wake Forest, NC 27587-3857
32
Start:Xtreme Park Adventures
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(86) review
Xtreme Park Adventures is the ultimate destination in the Triangle for extreme sports, offering outdoor laser tag, airsoft, paintball, ziplines, ropes course, escape rooms, kids games, gem mining and a special haunted Halloween event and more fun across its 50-acre park. There is fun for all ages, with Peewee Paintball for kids ages 6 to 8 and a Kids Zone coming soon for 3-year-olds and up. Groups can take advantage of a fully equipped multi-media room onsite for corporate meetings, group gatherings or birthday parties. Xtreme Park Adventures is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Group bookings are available at all hours and no reservations are required for individual players.
33
Start:Museum of Life + Science
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(921) review
Located just blocks from downtown Durham, the Museum of Life and Science is one of North Carolina’s top family destinations. Situated on 84-acres, our interactive science park includes a two-story science center, one of the largest butterfly conservatories on the East Coast, and beautifully landscaped outdoor exhibits which are safe havens for rescued black bears, lemurs, and endangered red wolves. Other popular attractions include over 60 species of live animals, Dinosaur Trail, Ellerbe Creek Railway, Into the Mist, Hideaway Woods, and Earth Moves. The Museum of Life and Science is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
34
Start:Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Durham, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
Boxcar Bar + Arcade is downtown Durham's ultimate arcade bar, boasting over 70 classic & modern arcade games including classic arcades, pinball, Skeeball, free-to-play console systems and more. We offer a full bar (including 24 rotating craft, American drafts) and our pizza kitchen offers a menu of fresh, made to order pizzas, salads and soft pretzels. Enjoy our covered patio seating area with outdoor games, live outdoor music on the weekends, free weekly tournaments, daily drink specials and so much more!
35
Start:Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(970) review
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
36
Start:V & E Simonetti Historic Tuba Collection
Durham, North Carolina·
5.0
(9) review
We are the largest privately-held tuba museum in the world! The 300+ instruments in the Collection, currently housed in Durham, North Carolina, represent a cross section of the history and development of the various members of the tuba family, from its inception circa 1830 to the present.
37
Start:Perkins Orchards
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
5749 Barbee Rd, Durham, NC 27713-6709
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Durham?
The distance is 253 miles
What's the travel time between Alexandria and Durham?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 54m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Alexandria and Durham?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Durham?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Durham
What’s the weather like in Durham?
The weather in Durham is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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