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ITINERARY
9h 59m481 miles43 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
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
3
Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
4
iFLY Montgomery
iFLY is where the dream of flight becomes a reality. Here, you can soar without limitations. Become a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll fall in love with the sensation and the freedom that comes with floating on air and when you do, there’s a new and exciting sport of indoor bodyflight to become involved in.
5
Theater at the Arts Barn
6
St. Mary's Church
7
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
8
Oregon Ridge Park
9
Pennsylvania Dutch Market
10
Jurassic Mini Golf
11
Independent Brewing Company
12
J's Farm Market
13
Taste Kennett Food Tours
Taste Kennett Food Tours offer three-hour walking food tours of historic Kennett Square on Sundays at 1pm from mid-May through early November. Discover our town's diverse cuisine offerings through sweet and savory food samples at six restaurants, including a craft brewery and marketplace, all owned by proud members of our community. Tours include food tastings, chef demonstrations, the opportunity to chat with chefs and/or owners, and a guided walking tour of our historical town. A very fun and unique way to discover Kennett Square!
14
AMC Painter's Crossing 9
15
Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site
Transport yourself to the 1700's at the Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site. The House, built in 1704 by the Brintons, a Quaker family, is one of the oldest in Pennsylvania. It has been restored to its original state and is filled with furniture and other pieces from the 1700's. The House is open for tours Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00, May through October, and by appointment.
16
Indian Orchards
17
The Chiefton Group
The Chiefton Group is a Nationwide Ground Transportation Company Providing Prompt Reliable Service..
18
Newtown Farmer's Market
19
The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
20
Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
21
Hispanic Society of America
Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.
22
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
23
Fort Totten Park
24
Watersports NYC
Looking for a thrill, look no further. Watersports NYC provides you with fully licensed and insured instructors to allow you to enjoy your day on the water. Equipped wit the newest and top of the line jetpack and jetblade. Perfect for the adrenaline seekers
25
Muse Paintbar
26
Regal Cinemas Nanuet Stadium 12
27
Manor Park
28
Bowlmor Lanes
29
Wolf Conservation Center
30
New Haven Railroad Station
31
Yale University Art Gallery
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
32
Chatfield Hollow State Park
33
Lavender Pond Farm
Lavender Pond Farm is New England's largest lavender farm. Walk our fields, visit our farm store or shop online for the finest all natural lavender products including lavender plants, essential oil, body lotion, soaps, pillows sachets and more.
34
Cabela's
35
Olde Burnside Brewing Company
36
Spare Time Entertainment
Spare Time Windsor Locks is your new home for Games, Lanes, Food, and Fun! Featuring luxury bowling lanes, beautiful new restaurant, 2 epic escape rooms, a huge Laser Tag arena and massive, state-of-the-art arcade, Spare Time has everything you need under one roof. With luxury private spaces and a fun, high-energy atmosphere, we have the perfect space for birthday parties, corporate events and meetings, and even bachelor/ette parties! Play with family or friends at the newly renovated Spare Time Windsor Locks today!
37
New England Air Museum
The New England Air Museum houses over 80 aircraft in three large hangars and outdoor display area, as well as an extensive collection of engines, instruments, aircraft parts, uniforms and personal memorabilia. Plan a visit today to check out exciting aircraft, displays, exhibits and programs that are perfect for all ages!
38
Simple Indulgence Day Spa
39
Escape the Pike (Escape Room Games)
Escape the Pike offers escape the room games for the curious and clever. Our escape rooms feature high quality props and the workmanship of local craftsmen. Escape the Pike is locally-owned and operated by Army veterans who seek to entertain and challenge you with a variety of puzzles, problems, and clues for you to solve and uncover. Experience our games and become an enthusiast. Test yourself and become an escape artist.
40
Ski Ward
Ski Ward is a year-round recreational facility offering skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing with a terrain park, lessons and rentals in the winter, summer tubing, a summer ski and snowboard park and beach volleyball in the summer and the Slopeside Bar & Grill offering lunch, dinner, outdoor dining, birthday parties, group/corporate outings, and rental facilities year-round.
41
Boston Public Garden
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
42
Moonlight Meadery & Hidden Moon Brewing
Our founder Michael Fairbrother has been perfecting his art at fermentation since 1995, including Mead, Cider and Beer. Those years of perfecting his palate and refining his technique allow us to create beautiful works of art in every bottle or can that we produce. Everything we make is crafted out of passion and love. Mead, Cider and Beer.
43
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Manchester
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:Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
Lanham, Maryland·
4.5
(6) review
6905 Cipriano Rd, Lanham, MD 20706-3806
3
Start:Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(7) review
13440 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906-3201
4
Start:iFLY Montgomery
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(51) review
iFLY is where the dream of flight becomes a reality. Here, you can soar without limitations. Become a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll fall in love with the sensation and the freedom that comes with floating on air and when you do, there’s a new and exciting sport of indoor bodyflight to become involved in.
5
Start:Theater at the Arts Barn
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5727
6
Start:St. Mary's Church
Annapolis, Maryland·
4.5
(94) review
109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401-2508
7
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
8
Start:Oregon Ridge Park
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(86) review
13401 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030-1530
9
Start:Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
11121 York Rd, Ashland Marketplace, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2006
10
Start:Jurassic Mini Golf
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
11
Start:Independent Brewing Company
Bel Air, Maryland·
4.5
(89) review
418 N Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014-3509
12
Start:J's Farm Market
Bel Air, Maryland·
5.0
(1) review
2115 Waverly Dr, Bel Air, MD 21015-1125
13
Start:Taste Kennett Food Tours
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(91) review
Taste Kennett Food Tours offer three-hour walking food tours of historic Kennett Square on Sundays at 1pm from mid-May through early November. Discover our town's diverse cuisine offerings through sweet and savory food samples at six restaurants, including a craft brewery and marketplace, all owned by proud members of our community. Tours include food tastings, chef demonstrations, the opportunity to chat with chefs and/or owners, and a guided walking tour of our historical town. A very fun and unique way to discover Kennett Square!
14
Start:AMC Painter's Crossing 9
West Chester, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(64) review
112 Painters Xing, West Chester, PA 19382-8310
15
Start:Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site
West Chester, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
Transport yourself to the 1700's at the Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site. The House, built in 1704 by the Brintons, a Quaker family, is one of the oldest in Pennsylvania. It has been restored to its original state and is filled with furniture and other pieces from the 1700's. The House is open for tours Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00, May through October, and by appointment.
16
Start:Indian Orchards
Media, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
29 Copes Ln, Media, PA 19063-5419
17
Start:The Chiefton Group
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
3.0
(3) review
The Chiefton Group is a Nationwide Ground Transportation Company Providing Prompt Reliable Service..
18
Start:Newtown Farmer's Market
Newtown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-1559
19
Start:The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
New York City, New York·
4.0
(99) review
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
20
Start:Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
21
Start:Hispanic Society of America
New York City, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.
22
Start:Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Bronx, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
23
Start:Fort Totten Park
Bayside, Queens, New York·
4.0
(81) review
Cross Island Parkway, Bayside, NY 11359
24
Start:Watersports NYC
Great Neck, Long Island, New York·
5.0
(9) review
Looking for a thrill, look no further. Watersports NYC provides you with fully licensed and insured instructors to allow you to enjoy your day on the water. Equipped wit the newest and top of the line jetpack and jetblade. Perfect for the adrenaline seekers
25
Start:Muse Paintbar
Garden City, Long Island, New York·
4.0
(9) review
837 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4526
26
Start:Regal Cinemas Nanuet Stadium 12
Nanuet, New York·
4.5
(93) review
6201 Fashion Dr, Nanuet, NY 10954-2753
27
Start:Manor Park
Larchmont, New York·
4.5
(90) review
On the Sound, Larchmont, NY
28
Start:Bowlmor Lanes
White Plains, New York·
4.0
(9) review
47 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, NY 10607-1620
29
Start:Wolf Conservation Center
South Salem, New York·
5.0
(90) review
7 Buck Run, South Salem, NY 10590-1123
30
Start:New Haven Railroad Station
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.0
(97) review
50 Union Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1754
31
Start:Yale University Art Gallery
New Haven, Connecticut·
5.0
(984) review
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
32
Start:Chatfield Hollow State Park
Killingworth, Connecticut·
4.5
(98) review
Route 80 West, Killingworth, CT 06419
33
Start:Lavender Pond Farm
Killingworth, Connecticut·
4.5
(70) review
Lavender Pond Farm is New England's largest lavender farm. Walk our fields, visit our farm store or shop online for the finest all natural lavender products including lavender plants, essential oil, body lotion, soaps, pillows sachets and more.
34
Start:Cabela's
East Hartford, Connecticut·
4.0
(99) review
475 E Hartford Blvd N, East Hartford, CT 06118-1156
35
Start:Olde Burnside Brewing Company
East Hartford, Connecticut·
4.5
(7) review
776 Tolland St, East Hartford, CT 06108-2727
36
Start:Spare Time Entertainment
Windsor Locks, Connecticut·
4.0
(26) review
Spare Time Windsor Locks is your new home for Games, Lanes, Food, and Fun! Featuring luxury bowling lanes, beautiful new restaurant, 2 epic escape rooms, a huge Laser Tag arena and massive, state-of-the-art arcade, Spare Time has everything you need under one roof. With luxury private spaces and a fun, high-energy atmosphere, we have the perfect space for birthday parties, corporate events and meetings, and even bachelor/ette parties! Play with family or friends at the newly renovated Spare Time Windsor Locks today!
37
Start:New England Air Museum
Windsor Locks, Connecticut·
4.5
(318) review
The New England Air Museum houses over 80 aircraft in three large hangars and outdoor display area, as well as an extensive collection of engines, instruments, aircraft parts, uniforms and personal memorabilia. Plan a visit today to check out exciting aircraft, displays, exhibits and programs that are perfect for all ages!
38
Start:Simple Indulgence Day Spa
Sturbridge, Massachusetts·
5.0
(9) review
598 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01518-1247
39
Start:Escape the Pike (Escape Room Games)
Sturbridge, Massachusetts·
5.0
(9) review
Escape the Pike offers escape the room games for the curious and clever. Our escape rooms feature high quality props and the workmanship of local craftsmen. Escape the Pike is locally-owned and operated by Army veterans who seek to entertain and challenge you with a variety of puzzles, problems, and clues for you to solve and uncover. Experience our games and become an enthusiast. Test yourself and become an escape artist.
40
Start:Ski Ward
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts·
3.5
(97) review
Ski Ward is a year-round recreational facility offering skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing with a terrain park, lessons and rentals in the winter, summer tubing, a summer ski and snowboard park and beach volleyball in the summer and the Slopeside Bar & Grill offering lunch, dinner, outdoor dining, birthday parties, group/corporate outings, and rental facilities year-round.
41
Start:Boston Public Garden
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(9983) review
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
42
Start:Moonlight Meadery & Hidden Moon Brewing
Londonderry, New Hampshire·
4.5
(69) review
Our founder Michael Fairbrother has been perfecting his art at fermentation since 1995, including Mead, Cider and Beer. Those years of perfecting his palate and refining his technique allow us to create beautiful works of art in every bottle or can that we produce. Everything we make is crafted out of passion and love. Mead, Cider and Beer.
43
Start:Cinemagic
Hooksett, New Hampshire·
4.0
(86) review
38 Cinemagic Way, Hooksett, NH 03106-1008
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Manchester?
The distance is 481 miles
What's the travel time between Alexandria and Manchester?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 59m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Alexandria and Manchester?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Manchester?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Manchester
What’s the weather like in Manchester?
The weather in Manchester is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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