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ITINERARY

5h 2m235 miles36 stops
1
AMC Worldgate 9
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
2
Escape Room Loudoun
46950 Jennings Farm Dr 290, Sterling, VA 20164-8679
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.
3
Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
Battlefield Parkway Route 15, Leesburg, VA
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
4
St. Mary's Church
109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401-2508
5
Barracuda's Locust Point Tavern
1230 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5105
6
Vagabond Players, Inc.
806 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231-3408
The organization has operated continuously for over 100 years making Vagabond Players the oldest continuously operating community theater in the United States. Founded in the early 1900’s as a part of the vanguard of America’s “Little Theater” movement, the organization has called its current location, the Vagabond Theatre, home for over 40 years. We have been an important part of the rich history of Fells Point and Baltimore City’s cultural landscape.
7
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
8
Cylburn Arboretum
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
9
Baltimore Clayworks
5706 Smith Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-3663
10
Pennsylvania Dutch Market
11121 York Rd, Ashland Marketplace, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2006
11
Jurassic Mini Golf
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
12
South Hanover Lanes
1767 Baltimore Pike, Hanover, PA 17331-6711
13
Gettysburg Electric Map
22 Carlisle St, Hanover, PA 17331-2403
Originally built for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Electric Map told the story of America's bloodiest battle to millions of Gettysburg visitors. After three years of community effort, 7.5 miles of wire and 632 new lights, the map is again able to tell the story of the most important battle of the Civil War.
14
Timeline Arcade
22 Carlisle St, Hanover, PA 17331-2403
Largest Classic Arcade in Pa, over 165 Video Games and Pinball Machines from the 1970s-2000s. We are located on the second floor of what used to be a Historic Downtown Hanover, Pa Bank building, Play all the classics and enjoy todays greatest hits as well. No coins needed pay one low price per hour of only $10 or all day pass for only $25
15
Shuttle Me Limousine & Tours LLC
584 Windsong Dr Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21001-1809
Shuttle Me Limousine offers customer quality-based transportation services on a grand scale. Shuttle Me Limousine fleet consist of Executive Car Sedans, Executive Shuttle Vans, Executive SUV's and 10-12 Passenger Stretch Limousines. Shuttle Me Limousine will provide the ultimate personalized driving experience for our client's particular travel needs. Shuttle Me Limousine provides clients with complimentary bottled water and free Wi-Fi service.
16
Holtwood Dam
Lancaster, PA
17
Highland Orchards
1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, West Chester, PA 19380-8500
18
West Chester Restaurant Festival
Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
19
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
86th Street Lindberg Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Visit John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum! Come enjoy 10 miles of walking trails through wooded forests, an impoundment pond, and 300 acres of the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in PA. Visitors can also experience the marsh on the water through 4.5 mile of Darby Creek by canoe or kayak. Stop by the front desk to borrow binoculars or fishing rods. Refuge trails are open every day from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The visitor center building is closed for all Federal holidays however the trails remain open. Darby Creek is tidal and navigable only within 2 hours before and after high tide. Boat Launch is located at the trailhead of Dike Trail. Visitors must provide their own canoe/kayak and life vests. John Heinz NWR offers year-round free recreational and educational programs.
20
Adelphia Restaurant & Lounge
1750 Clements Bridge Rd, Deptford, NJ 08096-2010
Restaurant experiences that you'll savor forever Welcome to Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford, NJ. Experience casual family dining in our newly renovated space and outdoor dining on the patio. ​Our professional chefs will bring you a fusion of Mediterranean and American as well as Greek cuisine.
21
Old City Hall
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
22
East Falls Glassworks
3510 Scotts Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1566
Visit a glass blowing studio; watch free demontrations; sign up for a class; check out the work for sale by local artists. East Falls Glassworks is Philadelphia's largest gallery and studio dedicated to hot glass. Please call before you stop by to make sure we are blowing glass on that day. Classes are offered for all levels of experience, check out the Saturday Experience sessions; you can make your own piece of glass art.
23
Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1753
24
All Fired Up
602 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108-3704
South Jersey’s original Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, You can now do Walk-in Board Art, Adult & Kids Canvas Painting Workshops along with Glass Fusing & Pottery Painting!
25
Bury The Hatchet Cherry Hill - Axe Throwing
1931 Olney Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-2048
*Hours subject to change* Competitive axe throwing is a well known Canadian past time that's becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Simply put, it's like playing a game of darts, except with axes! At Bury The Hatchet you'll experience the thrill of launching an axe at a wooden target in a safe and fun environment. You and your best mates will spend two hours becoming intimate with a 1.5lb piece of whirling wood and metal as you learn, practice, and then finally square off toe-to-toe in a group tournament.
26
Newtown Farmer's Market
2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-1559
27
Duke Island Park
Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
28
BrainXcape
160 Broadway 3rd Fl, New York City, NY 10038
29
The Shops at Riverside
390 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
A beautiful and sophisticated retail destination for world-class luxury shopping, dining and entertainment, The Shops at Riverside® is conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan in the affluent suburban area of Bergen County, New Jersey. Spanning two levels, The Shops at Riverside® is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Barnes & Noble, an AMC Dine-in Theatre, and a full-service day spa. Shoppers will experience an unrivaled collection of luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo and other top brands as well as “New Jersey’s own Restaurant Row,” with nine full-service restaurants. The mall is closed on Sundays, however the restaurants, spa, AMC Theatres, Life Time, and Barnes & Noble are open for business.
30
Cathedral of the Incarnation
50 Cathedral Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4435
31
Muse Paintbar
837 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4526
32
The Space at Westbury
250 Post Ave, Westbury, NY 11590-3022
33
Round 1 Entertainment
358 N Broadway Suite 1950, Broadway Mall, Hicksville, NY 11801
34
Putnam Cottage
243 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830-4808
35
Epidavros Day Spa
272 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-1166
36
ROCKIN' JUMP
333 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-1158
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OVERVIEW

Alexandria to Manhattan
1
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
2
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.
46950 Jennings Farm Dr 290, Sterling, VA 20164-8679
3
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.
Battlefield Parkway Route 15, Leesburg, VA
4
St. Mary's Church
Annapolis, Maryland·
4.5
(94) review
109 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD 21401-2508
5
Barracuda's Locust Point Tavern
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
1230 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5105
6
Vagabond Players, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland·
5.0
(9) review
The organization has operated continuously for over 100 years making Vagabond Players the oldest continuously operating community theater in the United States. Founded in the early 1900’s as a part of the vanguard of America’s “Little Theater” movement, the organization has called its current location, the Vagabond Theatre, home for over 40 years. We have been an important part of the rich history of Fells Point and Baltimore City’s cultural landscape.
806 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231-3408
7
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
Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
9
Baltimore Clayworks
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
5706 Smith Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-3663
10
Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
11121 York Rd, Ashland Marketplace, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2006
11
Jurassic Mini Golf
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
12
South Hanover Lanes
Hanover, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(8) review
1767 Baltimore Pike, Hanover, PA 17331-6711
13
Gettysburg Electric Map
Hanover, Pennsylvania·
3.0
(7) review
Originally built for the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Electric Map told the story of America's bloodiest battle to millions of Gettysburg visitors. After three years of community effort, 7.5 miles of wire and 632 new lights, the map is again able to tell the story of the most important battle of the Civil War.
22 Carlisle St, Hanover, PA 17331-2403
14
Timeline Arcade
Hanover, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(64) review
Largest Classic Arcade in Pa, over 165 Video Games and Pinball Machines from the 1970s-2000s. We are located on the second floor of what used to be a Historic Downtown Hanover, Pa Bank building, Play all the classics and enjoy todays greatest hits as well. No coins needed pay one low price per hour of only $10 or all day pass for only $25
22 Carlisle St, Hanover, PA 17331-2403
15
Shuttle Me Limousine & Tours LLC
Baltimore, Maryland·
5.0
(1) review
Shuttle Me Limousine offers customer quality-based transportation services on a grand scale. Shuttle Me Limousine fleet consist of Executive Car Sedans, Executive Shuttle Vans, Executive SUV's and 10-12 Passenger Stretch Limousines. Shuttle Me Limousine will provide the ultimate personalized driving experience for our client's particular travel needs. Shuttle Me Limousine provides clients with complimentary bottled water and free Wi-Fi service.
584 Windsong Dr Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21001-1809
16
Holtwood Dam
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(34) review
Lancaster, PA
17
Highland Orchards
West Chester, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(94) review
1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, West Chester, PA 19380-8500
18
West Chester Restaurant Festival
West Chester, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(95) review
Gay Street, West Chester, PA 19380
19
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(93) review
Visit John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum! Come enjoy 10 miles of walking trails through wooded forests, an impoundment pond, and 300 acres of the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in PA. Visitors can also experience the marsh on the water through 4.5 mile of Darby Creek by canoe or kayak. Stop by the front desk to borrow binoculars or fishing rods. Refuge trails are open every day from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The visitor center building is closed for all Federal holidays however the trails remain open. Darby Creek is tidal and navigable only within 2 hours before and after high tide. Boat Launch is located at the trailhead of Dike Trail. Visitors must provide their own canoe/kayak and life vests. John Heinz NWR offers year-round free recreational and educational programs.
86th Street Lindberg Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143
20
Adelphia Restaurant & Lounge
Deptford, New Jersey·
4.0
(95) review
Restaurant experiences that you'll savor forever Welcome to Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford, NJ. Experience casual family dining in our newly renovated space and outdoor dining on the patio. ​Our professional chefs will bring you a fusion of Mediterranean and American as well as Greek cuisine.
1750 Clements Bridge Rd, Deptford, NJ 08096-2010
21
Old City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
22
East Falls Glassworks
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
Visit a glass blowing studio; watch free demontrations; sign up for a class; check out the work for sale by local artists. East Falls Glassworks is Philadelphia's largest gallery and studio dedicated to hot glass. Please call before you stop by to make sure we are blowing glass on that day. Classes are offered for all levels of experience, check out the Saturday Experience sessions; you can make your own piece of glass art.
3510 Scotts Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19129-1566
23
Philadelphia Distilling
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(98) review
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1753
24
All Fired Up
Collingswood, New Jersey·
4.5
(9) review
South Jersey’s original Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, You can now do Walk-in Board Art, Adult & Kids Canvas Painting Workshops along with Glass Fusing & Pottery Painting!
602 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108-3704
25
Bury The Hatchet Cherry Hill - Axe Throwing
Cherry Hill, New Jersey·
5.0
(988) review
*Hours subject to change* Competitive axe throwing is a well known Canadian past time that's becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Simply put, it's like playing a game of darts, except with axes! At Bury The Hatchet you'll experience the thrill of launching an axe at a wooden target in a safe and fun environment. You and your best mates will spend two hours becoming intimate with a 1.5lb piece of whirling wood and metal as you learn, practice, and then finally square off toe-to-toe in a group tournament.
1931 Olney Ave, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003-2048
26
Newtown Farmer's Market
Newtown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-1559
27
Duke Island Park
Bridgewater, New Jersey·
4.5
(99) review
Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ
28
BrainXcape
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
160 Broadway 3rd Fl, New York City, NY 10038
29
The Shops at Riverside
Hackensack, New Jersey·
4.0
(99) review
A beautiful and sophisticated retail destination for world-class luxury shopping, dining and entertainment, The Shops at Riverside® is conveniently located only minutes from Manhattan in the affluent suburban area of Bergen County, New Jersey. Spanning two levels, The Shops at Riverside® is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Barnes & Noble, an AMC Dine-in Theatre, and a full-service day spa. Shoppers will experience an unrivaled collection of luxury shops including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo and other top brands as well as “New Jersey’s own Restaurant Row,” with nine full-service restaurants. The mall is closed on Sundays, however the restaurants, spa, AMC Theatres, Life Time, and Barnes & Noble are open for business.
390 Hackensack Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
30
Cathedral of the Incarnation
Garden City, Long Island, New York·
4.5
(9) review
50 Cathedral Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4435
31
Muse Paintbar
Garden City, Long Island, New York·
4.0
(9) review
837 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530-4526
32
The Space at Westbury
Westbury, Long Island, New York·
4.0
(61) review
250 Post Ave, Westbury, NY 11590-3022
33
Round 1 Entertainment
Hicksville, Long Island, New York·
3.5
(9) review
358 N Broadway Suite 1950, Broadway Mall, Hicksville, NY 11801
34
Putnam Cottage
Greenwich, Connecticut·
4.5
(6) review
243 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830-4808
35
Epidavros Day Spa
Mount Kisco, New York·
4.5
(9) review
272 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-1166
36
ROCKIN' JUMP
Mount Kisco, New York·
3.5
(9) review
333 N Bedford Rd, Mount Kisco, NY 10549-1158

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