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ITINERARY
6h 11m317 miles43 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
Iron Horse Antiques
4
ARTfactory
5
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.
6
2 Silos Brewing Co
7
The Cavalier Family Skating Centers USA
8
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
9
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
10
Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
11
General Grant's Headquarters at City Point
12
Weston Plantation
13
The Beacon Theater
14
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.
15
Keystone Tractor Works
16
Horse Trailer Hideout
17
Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
18
South Hill Model Train Museum
19
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.
20
Lost Treasurers
21
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.
22
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
23
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.
24
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
25
Destination Downtown
26
Perkins Orchards
27
BurMil Park
28
NY Pizza Bar & Grill
29
Center City Park
30
Family Reflexology
31
Forest Oaks Country Club
32
Safari Nation
Safari Nation is a Family Entertainment Center, also known as a Children’s Fitness Center. In 2012 in Greensboro, NC, Safari Nation was founded by a husband and wife who believed that parents needed a good place to take their children to play. The business soon became widely popular because of the clean, safe, and secure environment offered. It gives kids a chance to burn some energy, regardless of weather conditions outside, while parents can relax as their kids have some fun. All parents know of the importance of physical activity in childhood, and Safari Nation’s play areas encourage physical activity in a way that is fun. With a jungle gym, zipline, bumper cars, toddler playground and inflatables, children are more motivated to burn calories and stay fit as they laugh and play with others.
33
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Greensboro, Nc
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
34
Celebration Station
Celebration Station Greensboro, NC offers both indoor and outdoor attractions, two story video arcade, and restaurant. Celebration Station serves pizza, steak burgers, chicken salad, wings, kid meal options, and more. Outside attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, and batting cages. Inside enjoy our two story arcade.
35
Antique Market Place
36
The Mad Platter
37
Brown Truck Brewery
38
World's Largest Chest of Drawers
39
High Point Community Theatre
High Point Community Theatre has been bringing quality live theater to the Traid since 1975.
40
Tranquil Touch Spa/Salon
41
High Point Theatre
42
Twin Deer Antique Mall & Design
43
Holly Ridge Golf Links
Great golf, fantastic food, and superior service! Come and enjoy one of the premier 18 hole public golf courses in the piedmont-triad area of North Carolina. Located on highway 311 in Archdale, NC, we are 0.8miles from interstate 74, 5miles south of interstate 85, and 6miles north of highway 220. Ask about our cash discounts!
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to High Point
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:Iron Horse Antiques
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
9200 Prescott Ave, Manassas, VA 20110-5320
4
Start:ARTfactory
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
94119 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110
5
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.
6
Start:2 Silos Brewing Co
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
3.5
(93) review
9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109-4000
7
Start:The Cavalier Family Skating Centers USA
Stafford, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
1924 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554-7217
8
Start:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(93) review
2408 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220-1319
9
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
10
Start:Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
1554 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
11
Start:General Grant's Headquarters at City Point
Hopewell, Virginia·
4.5
(91) review
1001 Pecan Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860-1532
12
Start:Weston Plantation
Hopewell, Virginia·
4.5
(38) review
400 Weston Ln, Hopewell, VA 23860-2218
13
Start:The Beacon Theater
Hopewell, Virginia·
4.5
(54) review
401 N Main St, Hopewell, VA 23860-2935
14
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.
15
Start:Keystone Tractor Works
Colonial Heights, Virginia·
5.0
(92) review
880 W Roslyn Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834-3547
16
Start:Horse Trailer Hideout
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(6) review
1506 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104-1122
17
Start:Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
Blackstone, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
112 N Main St, Blackstone, VA 23824-1424
18
Start:South Hill Model Train Museum
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia·
4.5
(26) review
201 S Mecklenburg Ave, South Hill, VA 23970-2619
19
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.
20
Start:Lost Treasurers
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia·
4.0
(2) review
213 W Danville St, South Hill, VA 23970-2523
21
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.
22
Start:Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(970) review
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
23
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.
24
Start:Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Hillsborough, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
Hillsborough, NC
25
Start:Destination Downtown
Mebane, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
118 W Clay St, Mebane, NC 27302-2424
26
Start:Perkins Orchards
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
5749 Barbee Rd, Durham, NC 27713-6709
27
Start:BurMil Park
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(80) review
5834 Bur Mill Club Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410-9214
28
Start:NY Pizza Bar & Grill
Greensboro, North Carolina·
3.5
(7) review
2704 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27408-2702
29
Start:Center City Park
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401-2402
30
Start:Family Reflexology
Greensboro, North Carolina·
5.0
(8) review
612 Pasteur Dr Ste 303, Greensboro, NC 27403-1120
31
Start:Forest Oaks Country Club
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
4600 Forest Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406-9313
32
Start:Safari Nation
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(73) review
Safari Nation is a Family Entertainment Center, also known as a Children’s Fitness Center. In 2012 in Greensboro, NC, Safari Nation was founded by a husband and wife who believed that parents needed a good place to take their children to play. The business soon became widely popular because of the clean, safe, and secure environment offered. It gives kids a chance to burn some energy, regardless of weather conditions outside, while parents can relax as their kids have some fun. All parents know of the importance of physical activity in childhood, and Safari Nation’s play areas encourage physical activity in a way that is fun. With a jungle gym, zipline, bumper cars, toddler playground and inflatables, children are more motivated to burn calories and stay fit as they laugh and play with others.
33
Start:The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Show - Greensboro, Nc
Greensboro, North Carolina·
5.0
(7) review
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
34
Start:Celebration Station
Greensboro, North Carolina·
3.0
(74) review
Celebration Station Greensboro, NC offers both indoor and outdoor attractions, two story video arcade, and restaurant. Celebration Station serves pizza, steak burgers, chicken salad, wings, kid meal options, and more. Outside attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, and batting cages. Inside enjoy our two story arcade.
35
Start:Antique Market Place
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.0
(63) review
6428 Burnt Poplar Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409-9712
36
Start:The Mad Platter
High Point, North Carolina·
4.0
(3) review
1514 N Main St, High Point, NC 27262-2642
37
Start:Brown Truck Brewery
High Point, North Carolina·
4.5
(29) review
1234 N Main St, High Point, NC 27262-3118
38
Start:World's Largest Chest of Drawers
High Point, North Carolina·
4.0
(216) review
508 N Hamilton St, High Point, NC 27262-4057
39
Start:High Point Community Theatre
High Point, North Carolina·
4.5
(8) review
High Point Community Theatre has been bringing quality live theater to the Traid since 1975.
40
Start:Tranquil Touch Spa/Salon
High Point, North Carolina·
5.0
(7) review
205 Westwood Ave, High Point, NC 27262-4321
41
Start:High Point Theatre
High Point, North Carolina·
4.0
(5) review
220 E Commerce Ave, High Point, NC 27260-5204
42
Start:Twin Deer Antique Mall & Design
High Point, North Carolina·
4.5
(8) review
1100 Surrett Dr, High Point, NC 27260-8822
43
Start:Holly Ridge Golf Links
Archdale, North Carolina·
3.5
(8) review
Great golf, fantastic food, and superior service! Come and enjoy one of the premier 18 hole public golf courses in the piedmont-triad area of North Carolina. Located on highway 311 in Archdale, NC, we are 0.8miles from interstate 74, 5miles south of interstate 85, and 6miles north of highway 220. Ask about our cash discounts!
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and High Point?
The distance is 317 miles
What's the travel time between Alexandria and High Point?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 6h 11m mins in normal traffic
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