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ITINERARY
18h 16m956 miles33 stops
1
AMC Worldgate 9
2
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.
3
Casanel Vineyards & Winery
We are a small, family-owned and operated boutique winery located in Loudoun County. We specialize in small lot and experimental craft wines grown in the Middleburg American Viticultural Area. Reservations required for all limos and buses, as well as for groups of 8 or more. We provide a quiet atmosphere providing Virginia grown and made wine. Last call is 30 minutes before closing. Call our tasting room and or visit our website for our events, seasonal and holiday closings, and to schedule a visit!
4
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
5
Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
6
Colonial Center for the Performing Arts
The Colonial Theatre has a very special place in the history of our community and in the lives of many of our residents. It has weathered many storms and economic crises, as well as years of neglect at various times throughout its history. The Colonial is one of the few remaining vaudeville theatres of its era in Virginia and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
7
Wine 101
8
Xtreme Park Adventures
Xtreme Park Adventures is the ultimate destination in the Triangle for extreme sports, offering outdoor laser tag, airsoft, paintball, ziplines, ropes course, escape rooms, kids games, gem mining and a special haunted Halloween event and more fun across its 50-acre park. There is fun for all ages, with Peewee Paintball for kids ages 6 to 8 and a Kids Zone coming soon for 3-year-olds and up. Groups can take advantage of a fully equipped multi-media room onsite for corporate meetings, group gatherings or birthday parties. Xtreme Park Adventures is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Group bookings are available at all hours and no reservations are required for individual players.
9
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
10
Game On Escapes & More
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
11
Center City Park
12
Forest Oaks Country Club
13
Salem Lake
14
Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
15
JDL Fast Track
16
Bojangles' Coliseum
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
17
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings—a log house, separate kitchen, and barn—are authentically furnished. The visitor center features a film on Polk's life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency.
18
Greenville Zoo
19
Urban Escape Games - Marietta
Urban Escape Games - Our Marietta location, formerly ZEscape, is a next-tier escape room experience in Marietta, GA. Escape Games are a form of reality gaming where players are locked in a themed room, given a goal, and have 60 minutes to discover the way out. At UEG, we strive to provide the best experience possible for all our guests by designing top-tier rooms with immersive visuals and puzzles that go beyond simple padlocks and keys. Escape games are a great team-building activity and relationship builder as you work together as a team to figure out the clues and puzzles in each room. We have five themed experiences including: "The Cells", "Little Candy Shop of Horrors", Two competitive Pirate Ship rooms and a children's room: "The King's Treasure"
20
American Axes
Thanks for checking out American Axes! Whether you’re a pro-beard, flannel-wearing axe-throwing regular or a first timer, our goal is the same – for you and your crew to have an unforgettable time. If you’ve never thrown before, our instructors will walk you through the how-to’s on throwing an axe safely, and in a matter of minutes you will experience the primal thrill of hitting the target. For advanced throwers, we have league approved axes and throwing lanes where you can sharpen your skills. We also offer league nights to compete against other axe aficionados. We built American Axes to be a place where we’d want to hang out. We celebrate the things about our country that we love and you will feel our appreciation of the National Parks, sports and competition. If you’re looking to express your inner lumberjack and have a great time, come check out American Axes.
21
Ponce City Market
22
Douglas County Museum of History and Art
23
Pine Mountain Gold Museum at Stockmar Park
24
Peachtree City Golf Cars
Rent your own golf car and see "The City of Golf Cars" at your own pace. Over 100 miles of golf car paths to explore. Visit restaurants, parks and shopping areas all by golf car. Rentals start as low as $25 for 4 hours or less. Call ahead or email us for rates and to make a reservation. Holiday weekends can sell out weeks in advance.
25
Lake Tara Townhouse III
26
Bubbles and Brushes Art Studio
We are a warehouse art studio space where customers can pay by the hour to use all our arts and craft supplies. This self-serve concept has made Bubbles and Brushes an award-winning, unique play center for kids of all ages. No reservations needed...walk-ins only.
27
Statue of Liberty Replica
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
28
George Washington Carver Museum
29
Selma Interpretive Center
30
National Voting Rights Museum and Institute
31
Blackwater River
One of the top Florida camping areas.
32
Blackwater Heritage State Trail
33
Naval Live Oaks Reservation
Visitors can view wildlife and fabulous flora and fauna from one of the many nature trails in this 1,000 acres of woods.
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Pensacola
1
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
2
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.
3
Start:Casanel Vineyards & Winery
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
We are a small, family-owned and operated boutique winery located in Loudoun County. We specialize in small lot and experimental craft wines grown in the Middleburg American Viticultural Area. Reservations required for all limos and buses, as well as for groups of 8 or more. We provide a quiet atmosphere providing Virginia grown and made wine. Last call is 30 minutes before closing. Call our tasting room and or visit our website for our events, seasonal and holiday closings, and to schedule a visit!
4
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
5
Start:Blackstone Emporium, Inc.
Blackstone, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
112 N Main St, Blackstone, VA 23824-1424
6
Start:Colonial Center for the Performing Arts
South Hill, Mecklenburg County, Virginia·
5.0
(7) review
The Colonial Theatre has a very special place in the history of our community and in the lives of many of our residents. It has weathered many storms and economic crises, as well as years of neglect at various times throughout its history. The Colonial is one of the few remaining vaudeville theatres of its era in Virginia and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
7
Start:Wine 101
Wake Forest, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
3325 Rogers Rd Ste 104, Wake Forest, NC 27587-3857
8
Start:Xtreme Park Adventures
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(86) review
Xtreme Park Adventures is the ultimate destination in the Triangle for extreme sports, offering outdoor laser tag, airsoft, paintball, ziplines, ropes course, escape rooms, kids games, gem mining and a special haunted Halloween event and more fun across its 50-acre park. There is fun for all ages, with Peewee Paintball for kids ages 6 to 8 and a Kids Zone coming soon for 3-year-olds and up. Groups can take advantage of a fully equipped multi-media room onsite for corporate meetings, group gatherings or birthday parties. Xtreme Park Adventures is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Group bookings are available at all hours and no reservations are required for individual players.
9
Start:Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(970) review
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
10
Start:Game On Escapes & More
Cary, North Carolina·
5.0
(98) review
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
11
Start:Center City Park
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
200 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401-2402
12
Start:Forest Oaks Country Club
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
4600 Forest Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406-9313
13
Start:Salem Lake
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
14
Start:Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
15
Start:JDL Fast Track
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
2505 Empire Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103-6709
16
Start:Bojangles' Coliseum
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.0
(98) review
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
17
Start:President James K. Polk State Historic Site
Pineville, North Carolina·
4.0
(99) review
This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings—a log house, separate kitchen, and barn—are authentically furnished. The visitor center features a film on Polk's life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency.
18
Start:Greenville Zoo
Greenville, South Carolina·
4.0
(996) review
150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601-3147
19
Start:Urban Escape Games - Marietta
Marietta, Georgia·
5.0
(99) review
Urban Escape Games - Our Marietta location, formerly ZEscape, is a next-tier escape room experience in Marietta, GA. Escape Games are a form of reality gaming where players are locked in a themed room, given a goal, and have 60 minutes to discover the way out. At UEG, we strive to provide the best experience possible for all our guests by designing top-tier rooms with immersive visuals and puzzles that go beyond simple padlocks and keys. Escape games are a great team-building activity and relationship builder as you work together as a team to figure out the clues and puzzles in each room. We have five themed experiences including: "The Cells", "Little Candy Shop of Horrors", Two competitive Pirate Ship rooms and a children's room: "The King's Treasure"
20
Start:American Axes
Marietta, Georgia·
5.0
(95) review
Thanks for checking out American Axes! Whether you’re a pro-beard, flannel-wearing axe-throwing regular or a first timer, our goal is the same – for you and your crew to have an unforgettable time. If you’ve never thrown before, our instructors will walk you through the how-to’s on throwing an axe safely, and in a matter of minutes you will experience the primal thrill of hitting the target. For advanced throwers, we have league approved axes and throwing lanes where you can sharpen your skills. We also offer league nights to compete against other axe aficionados. We built American Axes to be a place where we’d want to hang out. We celebrate the things about our country that we love and you will feel our appreciation of the National Parks, sports and competition. If you’re looking to express your inner lumberjack and have a great time, come check out American Axes.
21
Start:Ponce City Market
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(996) review
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
22
Start:Douglas County Museum of History and Art
Douglasville, Georgia·
4.0
(9) review
6754 Broad St, Douglasville, GA 30134-1711
23
Start:Pine Mountain Gold Museum at Stockmar Park
Villa Rica, Georgia·
4.5
(87) review
1881 Stockmar Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180-3459
24
Start:Peachtree City Golf Cars
Peachtree City, Georgia·
5.0
(9) review
Rent your own golf car and see "The City of Golf Cars" at your own pace. Over 100 miles of golf car paths to explore. Visit restaurants, parks and shopping areas all by golf car. Rentals start as low as $25 for 4 hours or less. Call ahead or email us for rates and to make a reservation. Holiday weekends can sell out weeks in advance.
25
Start:Lake Tara Townhouse III
Villa Rica, Georgia·
3.5
(9) review
62 Fairfield Rd, Villa Rica, GA 30180-3800
26
Start:Bubbles and Brushes Art Studio
Newnan, Georgia·
4.0
(5) review
We are a warehouse art studio space where customers can pay by the hour to use all our arts and craft supplies. This self-serve concept has made Bubbles and Brushes an award-winning, unique play center for kids of all ages. No reservations needed...walk-ins only.
27
Start:Statue of Liberty Replica
Birmingham, Alabama·
4.0
(97) review
Bronze replica measuring one-fifth the size of its sister statue located in New York City.
28
Start:George Washington Carver Museum
Tuskegee, Alabama·
4.5
(97) review
On the Campus of Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
29
Start:Selma Interpretive Center
Selma, Alabama·
4.5
(76) review
2 Broad St, Selma, AL 36701-4638
30
Start:National Voting Rights Museum and Institute
Selma, Alabama·
4.0
(76) review
6 US Highway 80 E, Selma, AL 36701-7307
31
Start:Blackwater River
Milton, Florida·
4.5
(88) review
One of the top Florida camping areas.
32
Start:Blackwater Heritage State Trail
Milton, Florida·
4.5
(63) review
5533 Alabama St, Milton, FL 32570-7313
33
Start:Naval Live Oaks Reservation
Pensacola, Florida·
4.0
(93) review
Visitors can view wildlife and fabulous flora and fauna from one of the many nature trails in this 1,000 acres of woods.
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Pensacola?
The distance is 956 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 18h 16m mins in normal traffic
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