Road trip from Alexandria to Lancaster

Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.

Dedicated to the first U.S. president, this 555-foot obelisk is an iconic American symbol that stands tall in the National Mall.

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.

Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day.

Educating safe divers in the DC Metro area since 1972. Located in Friendship Heights, near the Metro. Monthly weekend trips to Grand Cayman Island. Ready to learn to SCUBA dive? SPE Dive School trains and certifies all levels of divers from all around the Washington, DC metro area, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Over 46 years of delivering SCUBA training and PADI certification (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Classroom facility steps from Friendship Heights Metro More than 20,000 graduates FREE SCUBA orientations available every month Refresher SCUBA classes available upon request Perfect for any diver in DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia Personal instruction – no video teaching SPE delivers the most complete certification process available. 16 hours in class 8 hours in pool Personal instruction

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.

A series of intriguing antique stores.

Room Escape Adventures brings to life the mental challenges and adventure of online Escape Games, the pressure of Minute To Win It and the sleuthing of Sherlock Holmes to create pulse pounding shows that will have your mind racing and adrenaline flowing.

There’s something fun for everyone at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events’ massive 70,000 sq ft air conditioned facility! It starts with two Grand Prix style race tracks and F1-inspired electric go karts that can reach speeds up to 50 mph. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced pro, our team will help you find your line to find your fast and find your fun. We also have Junior karts for racers ages 8 to 12. Release your inner warrior with the cutting-edge craze that’s taking over the USA:, Axe Throwing. Our friendly Axe Coaches will make sure you experience the pure joy and adrenaline rush of hitting bullseyes, just make sure you get it on camera! Finally, you are not going to want to miss Omni Arena, one of the most immersive multiplayer VR experiences anywhere. Shoot and run away from zombies, monsters, and gunslingers and explore enchanting virtual worlds. Autobahn is perfect for parties, group events or just a fun day or night out with family and friends.

We are a cool indoor, glow-in-the-dark entertainment facility with 18 holes of mini golf, a DJ that plays music with contests and prizes, a cool glow video arcade, and two private party rooms for birthdays, school trips, or corporate events. Bend your mind in our Virtual Reality/Amusement Center. Fun for all ages!

John Wilkes Booth is buried in this eerie graveyard.

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.

Visitors can learn the history of Lacrosse through its art, uniforms, memorabilia and a video of highlights of championship games.

Escape. On Queen is a fun and interactive puzzle game where you and your team will have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles and clues to escape the room! Whether you are looking for a team building experience or you are looking for a unique Lancaster City activity, Escape. On Queen is sure to provide just what you are looking for!

Since 1953, the North Museum of Nature and Science has been Lancaster’s place to discover science, nature, and cultures–from a turtle’s webbed feet to the dirty chunks of ice that form a comet. For generations of visitors, a trip to the North has sparked their curiosity, leading to a journey of lifelong learning. At the North Museum we are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and a lifelong appreciation of nature, science, and cultures through educational exhibits, collections, and programs. Visit our new Explore Nature Gallery Watch a live honeybee hive at work Crawl into our awesome indoor giant discovery tree Make new friends in our Live Animal Room Explore the microscopic with our HD magnifier Experience the first of its kind SciDome Theater