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ITINERARY
32h 31m1,753 miles35 stops
1
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.
2
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
3
Winchester Skating and Family Fun Center
4
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
5
Old Norbourne Cemetery
6
The Apollo Civic Theatre
7
Discovery Station at Hagerstown
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles.
8
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
9
The Paramount Theater
10
James Monroe's Highland
Part of William & Mary, this historic site is the home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.
11
Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
12
The Village Shops
13
Farragut Folklife Museum
14
Windriver Golf Club
15
Hiwassee Dam
16
River Gallery
Craft and art collections.
17
Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center
18
Jules J. Berta Vineyards & Pizza
North Alabama Attraction of the Year! Alabama Winery of the Year! Alabama Wine & Label of the Year! We handcraft every bottle of wine we make! We offer sweet fruit wines, muscadine wines, and estate grown traditional wines! We have an on-site WOOD FIRED PIZZA oven so if pizza is your thang, then we have some of the best you’ve ever had! We offer charcuterie boards for the CHEESE lovers! We can’t forget to mention our yummy WINE SLUSHIES available daily! WINE SUPPLIES We are located in the southern tier of the Appalachian Mountains, an area known as Sand Mountain. North Alabama attracts visitors all year long. We are a place where eagles fly high! Fishing and boating abound on our lakes, arts and crafts shows are galore, musical festivities refresh your soul, and social events celebrate our culture. We are one of six wineries in North Alabama which makes up the North Alabama WINE TRAIL. Stop by our winery and pick up a PASSPORT and start your venture!
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Breakout Games - Birmingham
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
20
Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Welcome to the Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa! CHOM, where children Explore, Create and Discover every time they visit. Learning through play is what our exhibits are about, and you're encouraged to touch, feel and play your way through our award winning museum. In 26 exhibit areas we offer newborns through age 13 a fabulous place just for them! Exhibits, birthday party spaces, daily programs and activities, events, holiday celebrations and curriculum specific field trips all wait for you at CHOM! Visit soon - join over 78,000 guests each year who know we're the BEST for family fun! CHOM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and we've provided dynamic learning experiences for 33 years.
21
The Presbytere
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
22
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
23
Vida Pura Spa
Day Spa providing various massage therapies, aesthetic services, & spa packages/parties.
24
LSU Tiger Stadium
25
Lake Martin Rookery
26
Lynchburg Ferry
27
Space Center Houston
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
28
Giddings Stone Mansion
29
Wharton County Courthouse
30
Half Moon Reef Lighthouse
31
Miller's Seafood
32
Rockport Art Center
33
Slowride Guide Services
34
McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
35
Il Regalo Preferito
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to McAllen
1
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.
2
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
3
Start:Winchester Skating and Family Fun Center
Winchester, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
1629 Berryville Pike, Winchester, VA 22603-4815
4
Start:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Winchester, Virginia·
4.0
(96) review
181 Kernstown Commons Blvd, Winchester, VA 22602-5364
5
Start:Old Norbourne Cemetery
Martinsburg, West Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
127 W South St, Martinsburg, WV 25401-3235
6
Start:The Apollo Civic Theatre
Martinsburg, West Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
128 E Martin St, Martinsburg, WV 25401-4306
7
Start:Discovery Station at Hagerstown
Hagerstown, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles.
8
Start:Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
I-68, Cumberland, MD
9
Start:The Paramount Theater
Charlottesville, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5231
10
Start:James Monroe's Highland
Charlottesville, Virginia·
4.5
(966) review
Part of William & Mary, this historic site is the home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.
11
Start:Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
Lewisburg, West Virginia·
5.0
(97) review
814 Washington St W, Lewisburg, WV 24901-2029
12
Start:The Village Shops
Gatlinburg, Tennessee·
4.5
(998) review
634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3241
13
Start:Farragut Folklife Museum
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
11408 Municipal Center Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-2830
14
Start:Windriver Golf Club
Lenoir City, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
350 Lighthouse Pointe Dr, Lenoir City, TN 37772-4972
15
Start:Hiwassee Dam
Murphy, North Carolina·
4.5
(94) review
267 Blue Eagle Cir, Murphy, NC 28906-7204
16
Start:River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
17
Start:Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center
Scottsboro, Alabama·
4.0
(7) review
208 S Houston St S, Scottsboro, AL 35768-4318
18
Start:Jules J. Berta Vineyards & Pizza
Albertville, Alabama·
5.0
(85) review
North Alabama Attraction of the Year! Alabama Winery of the Year! Alabama Wine & Label of the Year! We handcraft every bottle of wine we make! We offer sweet fruit wines, muscadine wines, and estate grown traditional wines! We have an on-site WOOD FIRED PIZZA oven so if pizza is your thang, then we have some of the best you’ve ever had! We offer charcuterie boards for the CHEESE lovers! We can’t forget to mention our yummy WINE SLUSHIES available daily! WINE SUPPLIES We are located in the southern tier of the Appalachian Mountains, an area known as Sand Mountain. North Alabama attracts visitors all year long. We are a place where eagles fly high! Fishing and boating abound on our lakes, arts and crafts shows are galore, musical festivities refresh your soul, and social events celebrate our culture. We are one of six wineries in North Alabama which makes up the North Alabama WINE TRAIL. Stop by our winery and pick up a PASSPORT and start your venture!
19
Start:Breakout Games - Birmingham
Homewood, Alabama·
5.0
(986) review
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
20
Start:Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama·
4.5
(99) review
Welcome to the Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa! CHOM, where children Explore, Create and Discover every time they visit. Learning through play is what our exhibits are about, and you're encouraged to touch, feel and play your way through our award winning museum. In 26 exhibit areas we offer newborns through age 13 a fabulous place just for them! Exhibits, birthday party spaces, daily programs and activities, events, holiday celebrations and curriculum specific field trips all wait for you at CHOM! Visit soon - join over 78,000 guests each year who know we're the BEST for family fun! CHOM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and we've provided dynamic learning experiences for 33 years.
21
Start:The Presbytere
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
22
Start:Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
23
Start:Vida Pura Spa
Baton Rouge, Louisiana·
5.0
(9) review
Day Spa providing various massage therapies, aesthetic services, & spa packages/parties.
24
Start:LSU Tiger Stadium
Baton Rouge, Louisiana·
5.0
(901) review
100 Tiger Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70893
25
Start:Lake Martin Rookery
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(189) review
Rookary Road, Lafayette, LA 70517
26
Start:Lynchburg Ferry
Baytown, Texas·
4.5
(99) review
1001 Independence Pkwy N, Baytown, TX 77520-1050
27
Start:Space Center Houston
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(9918) review
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
28
Start:Giddings Stone Mansion
Brenham, Texas·
4.5
(8) review
2203 Century Cir, Brenham, TX 77833-5603
29
Start:Wharton County Courthouse
Wharton, Texas·
4.0
(8) review
Wharton, TX
30
Start:Half Moon Reef Lighthouse
Port Lavaca, Texas·
3.5
(9) review
2300 Highway 35 North, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
31
Start:Miller's Seafood
Port Lavaca, Texas·
4.5
(7) review
1102 Broadway St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979-2716
32
Start:Rockport Art Center
Rockport, Texas·
4.5
(97) review
106 S Austin St, Rockport, TX 78382-2604
33
Start:Slowride Guide Services
Aransas Pass, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
821 S Commercial St, Aransas Pass, TX 78336-5301
34
Start:McAllen's New Park & Spray Ground
McAllen, Texas·
4.5
(9) review
29th and Zinnia, McAllen, TX
35
Start:Il Regalo Preferito
McAllen, Texas·
5.0
(9) review
2801 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503-8307
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The distance is 1,753 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 32h 31m mins in normal traffic
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