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ITINERARY
41h 20m2,344 miles29 stops
1
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.
2
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
3
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
4
West Oaks Farm Market
5
The Old Jail
Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm. We suggest you call ahead to ensure tour guide availability. No appointment needed for library. The Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny has been the county's historical society since 1898 and resides in the Old Jail, built in 1818. Guests may take a guided tour the original and 1880 cell blocks, dungeons, exercise yard, and other areas of the building. Admission: Adults $8, children $7, family rates available. See website for details. The tour involves going up and down steps and takes about an hour. A four room genealogy library is available to guests on the second floor of the jail. Librarians are on duty to assist with research. The Society also operates the John Brown House. Report to the jail first if taking a tour of the John Brown House. The gift shop is open to walk ins during open hours.
6
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
7
The Paramount Theater
8
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
9
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
10
Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
11
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
12
The Village Shops
13
Sk8ter's Paradise
14
Chatuge Dam and Recreation Area
15
Military Memorial Museum
We are a well-regarded Military Museum covering conflicts from the Civil War to the present, housed in a historic Crossville, TN building. Admission is free with donation accepted. Open Monday-Friday 9am, - 3pm. Group tours can be arranged.
16
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
17
Tennessee State Museum
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
18
Franklin on Foot
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
19
Cooper-Young Historic District
20
Blues Hall Juke Joint
21
Buckstaff Bathhouse
Experience timeless relaxation at the Buckstaff Bathhouse, the crown jewel of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Indulge in traditional mineral-rich thermal bath treatments in the longest continuously run bathhouse in the state.
22
Apache Casino
23
Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center
Our mission is conservation through education – bringing people, nature and science together in a fun and interactive experience. This unique eco-tourism attraction has over 90 native and non-native fish, reptile, amphibian and mammal species on exhibit including a recently added interactive quail exhibit and river otter exhibit. We also have a six-acre botanical garden featuring many plants native to the area.
24
Parker Drilling Rig #114
25
Old Town Museum
26
The Museum Club
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
27
Wild West Horse Adventures
Experience the Sonoran Desert the way it was intended, on horseback. We offer private trail rides in the Sonoran Preserve. They are maintained to provide the most exceptional experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. Let's hit the trails!
28
City of Casa Grande Mountain Park Public Shooting Range
29
Arizona Science Center
Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center has been a hub for science and discovery for the community and visitors. Featuring more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a range of interactive online science content, the state-of-the-art Dorrance Planetarium, and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater– Arizona Science Center offers programs for all ages. For further details, please visit azscience.org.
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Glendale
1
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.
2
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
3
Start:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Winchester, Virginia·
4.0
(96) review
181 Kernstown Commons Blvd, Winchester, VA 22602-5364
4
Start:West Oaks Farm Market
Winchester, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
1107 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602-2359
5
Start:The Old Jail
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(93) review
Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm. We suggest you call ahead to ensure tour guide availability. No appointment needed for library. The Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny has been the county's historical society since 1898 and resides in the Old Jail, built in 1818. Guests may take a guided tour the original and 1880 cell blocks, dungeons, exercise yard, and other areas of the building. Admission: Adults $8, children $7, family rates available. See website for details. The tour involves going up and down steps and takes about an hour. A four room genealogy library is available to guests on the second floor of the jail. Librarians are on duty to assist with research. The Society also operates the John Brown House. Report to the jail first if taking a tour of the John Brown House. The gift shop is open to walk ins during open hours.
6
Start:Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
I-68, Cumberland, MD
7
Start:The Paramount Theater
Charlottesville, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5231
8
Start:Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(95) review
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916
9
Start:Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(94) review
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
10
Start:Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
Lewisburg, West Virginia·
5.0
(97) review
814 Washington St W, Lewisburg, WV 24901-2029
11
Start:Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(970) review
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
12
Start:The Village Shops
Gatlinburg, Tennessee·
4.5
(998) review
634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3241
13
Start:Sk8ter's Paradise
Somerset, Kentucky·
3.0
(9) review
75 Commercial Dr, Somerset, KY 42501-6145
14
Start:Chatuge Dam and Recreation Area
Hayesville, North Carolina·
4.5
(84) review
1056 Chatuge Dam Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904-7345
15
Start:Military Memorial Museum
Crossville, Tennessee·
4.5
(96) review
We are a well-regarded Military Museum covering conflicts from the Civil War to the present, housed in a historic Crossville, TN building. Admission is free with donation accepted. Open Monday-Friday 9am, - 3pm. Group tours can be arranged.
16
Start:The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(92) review
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
17
Start:Tennessee State Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(997) review
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
18
Start:Franklin on Foot
Franklin, Tennessee·
5.0
(995) review
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
19
Start:Cooper-Young Historic District
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(97) review
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
20
Start:Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
21
Start:Buckstaff Bathhouse
Hot Springs, Arkansas·
4.5
(996) review
Experience timeless relaxation at the Buckstaff Bathhouse, the crown jewel of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Indulge in traditional mineral-rich thermal bath treatments in the longest continuously run bathhouse in the state.
22
Start:Apache Casino
Lawton, Oklahoma·
4.0
(90) review
2401 East Gore Blvd. Apache Casino Hotel, Lawton, OK 73502
23
Start:Medicine Park Aquarium and Natural Sciences Center
Lawton, Oklahoma·
4.0
(46) review
Our mission is conservation through education – bringing people, nature and science together in a fun and interactive experience. This unique eco-tourism attraction has over 90 native and non-native fish, reptile, amphibian and mammal species on exhibit including a recently added interactive quail exhibit and river otter exhibit. We also have a six-acre botanical garden featuring many plants native to the area.
24
Start:Parker Drilling Rig #114
Elk City, Oklahoma·
4.0
(5) review
107 E 3rd St Route 66, Elk City, OK 73644-4713
25
Start:Old Town Museum
Elk City, Oklahoma·
4.5
(70) review
2717 W 3rd St, Elk City, OK 73644-4319
26
Start:The Museum Club
Flagstaff, Arizona·
4.0
(99) review
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to "two step" at this popular authentic western saloon that is built around five standing tree trunks. Each night features a live country western band to entertain you.
27
Start:Wild West Horse Adventures
Scottsdale, Arizona·
5.0
(97) review
Experience the Sonoran Desert the way it was intended, on horseback. We offer private trail rides in the Sonoran Preserve. They are maintained to provide the most exceptional experience that you'll remember for a lifetime. Let's hit the trails!
28
Start:City of Casa Grande Mountain Park Public Shooting Range
Casa Grande, Arizona·
4.5
(16) review
9000 South Isom Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85139
29
Start:Arizona Science Center
Phoenix, Arizona·
4.0
(967) review
Located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center has been a hub for science and discovery for the community and visitors. Featuring more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a range of interactive online science content, the state-of-the-art Dorrance Planetarium, and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater– Arizona Science Center offers programs for all ages. For further details, please visit azscience.org.
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The distance is 2,344 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 41h 20m mins in normal traffic
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