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ITINERARY
9h 40m509 miles23 stops
1
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.
2
AMC Worldgate 9
3
Ned Devine's Irish Bar and Restaurant
4
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.
5
ARTfactory
6
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.
7
Origins Thai Spa
Your one-stop-shop for Traditional Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Herbal Massage, Swedish Massage, Thai- Euro Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage and more.
8
2 Silos Brewing Co
9
Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
10
Winchester Skating and Family Fun Center
11
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
12
The Apparition Trail
The Apparition Trail winds through the streets, alleys and public houses of Old Town Winchester VA. Ghosts have walked this historic district for decades and some have earned places in the local folklore. Come meet 'Confederate Ed' at Brewbaker's Restaurant. Or mischievous 'Franklin' and his friends at Cork Street Tavern. Or the 'Lady In White' and her frisky child at Village Square.
13
Historic Fort Loudoun Site
14
Winchester Ciderworks
English-style dry hard ciders hand-crafted right here in Winchester, Virginia, from Shenandoah Valley apples. We invite you to our tasting room to try our varieties of hard ciders. From limited edition barrel aged ciders to our signature Malice, you'll never look at hard cider the same way again.
15
Memorial Ice Arena
16
Little Creek Park
17
Teays Valley Stadium 10
18
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
The first era of the Lexington Brewing Co. began in the 1890s and came to a halt during Prohibition, changing ownership several times in the decades that followed. By the time Pearse Lyons and his son, Mark, explored the brewery in 1999, it was a dilapidated shell of what it had once been. However, Pearse was a visionary and entrepreneur and saw only what it could be. Spurred by a passion for brewing and distilling that courses through the Lyons family lineage of Irish coopers, Pearse revived Lexington Brewing Co. and restored a craft beer tradition that dates back to the 1700s. Pearse continued to dream big as he set his sights on distilling — a natural progression given his background in fermentation, his family’s heritage and Kentucky’s bourbon tradition. Two copper pot stills that were commissioned from Scotland arrived at Lexington Brewing Co. in 2008. In 2012, Town Branch Distillery opened, first new distillery to be built in Lexington, Kentucky, in more than 100 yrs.
19
Fayette Mall
Fayette Mall is located at the intersection of Nicholasville Road and Reynolds Road. The mall is central Kentucky’s premier shopping destination with over 170 retailer and dining options including The Disney Store, H&M, Michael Kors, Sephora and The Cheesecake Factory. Fayette Mall also features a children’s play area located in Center Court. Mobile device charging stations can be found in the Food Court. WiFi is available at Starbucks, Dillard’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Customer Service Center is located inside the front entrance next to P.F. Chang’s. Visit shopfayette-mall.com for more information including a complete list of retailers, restaurants, entertainment options and a mall map.
20
Kentucky Scenic Byway
21
Waveland State Historic Site
Experience 19th century plantation life at this historic compound where you can tour the mansion or "big house," see quarters where slaves lived, visit a smokehouse and other elements of daily life in the Old South.
22
New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
New Vocations has a long history of offering retiring racehorses a new purpose when their days on the track come to an end. Since 1992, we’ve focused on offering these most deserving equine athletes safe haven through rehabilitation, retraining and ultimately rehoming to qualified and loving adopters. We serve more than 550 Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds each year and, since our inception 30 years ago, have placed more than 8,000 retired racehorses in homes for second careers. Come visit and tour our purpose-built Lexington, KY, facility to learn how we find prepare these outstanding horses for new lives and new beginnings!
23
Headley-Whitney Museum
The Headley-Whitney Museum is a decorative arts museum in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. Founded by George Headley, a noted jewelry designer from the twentieth century, the Museum houses pieces from Headley's impressive collection of jewelry and bibelots (small, decorative objects of beauty) in addition to an array of rotating exhibits and workshops. The property is also used for special events with many acres of unique and beautiful grounds to enjoy. Visit the Headley-Whitney Museum on your next trip to Kentucky and see why were are truly the Gem of the Bluegrass!
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Lexington
1
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.
2
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
3
Start:Ned Devine's Irish Bar and Restaurant
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171-4586
4
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.
5
Start:ARTfactory
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
94119 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110
6
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.
7
Start:Origins Thai Spa
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Your one-stop-shop for Traditional Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Herbal Massage, Swedish Massage, Thai- Euro Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage and more.
8
Start:2 Silos Brewing Co
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
3.5
(93) review
9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109-4000
9
Start:Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
10
Start:Winchester Skating and Family Fun Center
Winchester, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
1629 Berryville Pike, Winchester, VA 22603-4815
11
Start:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Winchester, Virginia·
4.0
(96) review
181 Kernstown Commons Blvd, Winchester, VA 22602-5364
12
Start:The Apparition Trail
Winchester, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
The Apparition Trail winds through the streets, alleys and public houses of Old Town Winchester VA. Ghosts have walked this historic district for decades and some have earned places in the local folklore. Come meet 'Confederate Ed' at Brewbaker's Restaurant. Or mischievous 'Franklin' and his friends at Cork Street Tavern. Or the 'Lady In White' and her frisky child at Village Square.
13
Start:Historic Fort Loudoun Site
Winchester, Virginia·
2.5
(9) review
419 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601-4829
14
Start:Winchester Ciderworks
Winchester, Virginia·
4.5
(16) review
English-style dry hard ciders hand-crafted right here in Winchester, Virginia, from Shenandoah Valley apples. We invite you to our tasting room to try our varieties of hard ciders. From limited edition barrel aged ciders to our signature Malice, you'll never look at hard cider the same way again.
15
Start:Memorial Ice Arena
South Charleston, West Virginia·
5.0
(8) review
20 R H L Blvd, South Charleston, WV 25309-8278
16
Start:Little Creek Park
South Charleston, West Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Little Creek Park Rd, South Charleston, WV 25309
17
Start:Teays Valley Stadium 10
Teays Valley, West Virginia·
3.5
(8) review
170 Erskine Ln, Teays Valley, WV 25560-9751
18
Start:Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
Lexington, Kentucky·
4.5
(984) review
The first era of the Lexington Brewing Co. began in the 1890s and came to a halt during Prohibition, changing ownership several times in the decades that followed. By the time Pearse Lyons and his son, Mark, explored the brewery in 1999, it was a dilapidated shell of what it had once been. However, Pearse was a visionary and entrepreneur and saw only what it could be. Spurred by a passion for brewing and distilling that courses through the Lyons family lineage of Irish coopers, Pearse revived Lexington Brewing Co. and restored a craft beer tradition that dates back to the 1700s. Pearse continued to dream big as he set his sights on distilling — a natural progression given his background in fermentation, his family’s heritage and Kentucky’s bourbon tradition. Two copper pot stills that were commissioned from Scotland arrived at Lexington Brewing Co. in 2008. In 2012, Town Branch Distillery opened, first new distillery to be built in Lexington, Kentucky, in more than 100 yrs.
19
Start:Fayette Mall
Lexington, Kentucky·
4.5
(91) review
Fayette Mall is located at the intersection of Nicholasville Road and Reynolds Road. The mall is central Kentucky’s premier shopping destination with over 170 retailer and dining options including The Disney Store, H&M, Michael Kors, Sephora and The Cheesecake Factory. Fayette Mall also features a children’s play area located in Center Court. Mobile device charging stations can be found in the Food Court. WiFi is available at Starbucks, Dillard’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Customer Service Center is located inside the front entrance next to P.F. Chang’s. Visit shopfayette-mall.com for more information including a complete list of retailers, restaurants, entertainment options and a mall map.
20
Start:Kentucky Scenic Byway
Lexington, Kentucky·
4.5
(86) review
Alexandra Drive, Lexington, KY
21
Start:Waveland State Historic Site
Lexington, Kentucky·
4.5
(97) review
Experience 19th century plantation life at this historic compound where you can tour the mansion or "big house," see quarters where slaves lived, visit a smokehouse and other elements of daily life in the Old South.
22
Start:New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
Lexington, Kentucky·
5.0
(5) review
New Vocations has a long history of offering retiring racehorses a new purpose when their days on the track come to an end. Since 1992, we’ve focused on offering these most deserving equine athletes safe haven through rehabilitation, retraining and ultimately rehoming to qualified and loving adopters. We serve more than 550 Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds each year and, since our inception 30 years ago, have placed more than 8,000 retired racehorses in homes for second careers. Come visit and tour our purpose-built Lexington, KY, facility to learn how we find prepare these outstanding horses for new lives and new beginnings!
23
Start:Headley-Whitney Museum
Lexington, Kentucky·
4.5
(56) review
The Headley-Whitney Museum is a decorative arts museum in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. Founded by George Headley, a noted jewelry designer from the twentieth century, the Museum houses pieces from Headley's impressive collection of jewelry and bibelots (small, decorative objects of beauty) in addition to an array of rotating exhibits and workshops. The property is also used for special events with many acres of unique and beautiful grounds to enjoy. Visit the Headley-Whitney Museum on your next trip to Kentucky and see why were are truly the Gem of the Bluegrass!
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The distance is 509 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 40m mins in normal traffic
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