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ITINERARY
2h 12m104 miles35 stops
1
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
2
Cameron Run Regional Park
Make a day of it at Cameron Run Regional Park, 26 acres of outdoor adventure in Alexandria, Virginia. Spend a summer afternoon splashing and sliding at Great Waves Waterpark. Test your swing in the slow-pitch and fastpitch batting cages. Book one of our picnic shelters for a family or community picnic. Or bring your friends for 18 holes of challenging miniature golf. Discover all the ways you can play at Cameron Run Regional Park: one park, so many possibilities.
3
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
A very visible tribute to George Washington stands on King Street in Alexandria, Virginia.
4
National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, located at the United States Patent and Trademark Office Headquarters, is the National Monument to Innovation® that allows you to step into a world of inspiration, challenge and discovery. Inside the museum, visitors can explore the stories and inventions of more than 540 National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees, through the one-of-a-kind Gallery of Icons™ exhibit, original artifacts and inspirational videos. Celebrate the story of intellectual property and its significance to progress, innovation and culture in the Intellectual Property Power exhibit. There, you will discover the importance of trademarks and patents and how they make modern amenities possible. After exploring, test your knowledge of iconic trademarks, logos and sound marks on various interactive kiosks throughout the museum.
5
Escape Room Live Alexandria
Put on your Sherlock cap and come test your wits at one of Old Town Alexandria's most unique attractions—Escape Room Live. Step into one of our four, cleverly appointed rooms for a unique 'live-mystery-solving' experience themed as Sherlock, Moriarty, Edgar Allan Poe and the Wizard's Apothecary. You and your family, friends and colleagues will work together to uncover hidden clues, solve puzzles and connect the dots to solve the mystery and escape before time is up!
6
Radiance Yoga
Radiance Yoga is an inviting and peaceful space to attain and maintain health and happiness. We offer classes in Flow yoga, Kundalini yoga, Jivamukti yoga, Yin yoga, Restorative and Prenatal. Our classes and workshops help students build strength and flexibility, experience relaxation, and feel healthy and vibrant.Our experienced and devoted teachers help students move toward their individual goals with compassion, expert guidance, and fun. Radiance workshops, events, and community programs provide opportunities for students to know one another, deepen their practice, and share ideas and best practices on living a yogic lifestyle. We strive to create a supportive and thriving community of practitioners living in peace and fulfillment.
7
Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
8
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
9
Forge Brew Works
10
Royal Lake Park
11
Pohick Bay Regional Park
Choose your next adventure at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton, Virginia. Bring the kids for a day of splashing and sliding at Pirate’s Cove Waterpark, spend a day on the bay with our canoe, paddleboard, stand up paddleboard and kayak rentals; or bring your own boat to our public boat launch ramp. Make a day of it by renting a picnic shelter or stay a little longer and reserve one of our cabins or campsites.
12
Pfitzner Stadium
13
Northern Virginia Sailing School
Recreational sailing is fun and you can bring your entire family! Enjoy the tranquility of the Potomac River and glide across the water with just the power of wind on the sail. The Potomac River stretches an impressive three miles across, and nearly ten wide here and there is plenty of room to play! Our beautiful Catalina sailboats are at least 22 feet and outfitted with outboard motors and plenty of storage space! We offer sailing cruises with a captain onboard, sailboat certifications, sailboat try sail classes, and sailboat rentals. So, try your hand at the tiller as a helmsman, raise the sails, and set your sights for an adventure. There is so much to learn!
14
Iron Horse Antiques
15
Splash Down Waterpark
16
ARTfactory
17
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.
18
Autobahn Axe Throwing
There’s something fun for everyone at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events’ massive 45,000 sq ft air conditioned facility! It starts with a professionally designed Grand Prix style race track and F1-inspired electric go karts that can reach speeds up to 50 mph. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced pro, our team will help you find your line to find your fast and find your fun. We also have Junior karts for racers ages 8 to 12. Release your inner warrior with the cutting-edge craze that’s taking over the USA:, Axe Throwing. Our friendly Axe Coaches will make sure you experience the pure joy and adrenaline rush of hitting bullseyes, just make sure you get it on camera! Finally, you are not going to want to miss our immersive multiplayer VR experiences. Work as a team or go player vs player in these exciting virtual worlds. Autobahn is perfect for parties, group events or just a fun day or night out with family and friends. Reservations are available. Walk-ins are also welcome.
19
2 Silos Brewing Co
20
The Cavalier Family Skating Centers USA
21
Three Lakes Nature Center and Aquarium
22
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
23
Fan District
Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival architectural styles predominate along this 85-block-long Victorian historic district.
24
Chop Suey Books
25
Library of Virginia
26
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
27
Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
28
Chimborazo Hospital National Historic Site
29
Libby Hill Park
30
Richmond Railroad Museum
31
Stone Brewing Richmond
32
Pony Pasture Park (James River Park System)
33
Richmond Slave Trail
34
Forest Hill Park
35
Nest - Antiques Art and Gifts
RVANest - 3404 Semmes Avenue in historic Woodland Heights. Located directly across Semmes from the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, 1 block from Crossroads Coffee; and right next door to Laura Lee’s Restaurant. Featuring period and vintage antiques and local arts. We represent over 70 local artists! Beautiful handmade jewelry, soaps, body products, fine arts, pottery, sculpture, wooden-ware, art glass and much much more. We’re like magpies - always gathering shiny, happy things to Feather Your Nest. Stop in soon to experience our ever changing, always exciting mix.
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Richmond
1
Start:Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.0
(71) review
4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304-1007
2
Start:Cameron Run Regional Park
Alexandria, Virginia·
3.5
(61) review
Make a day of it at Cameron Run Regional Park, 26 acres of outdoor adventure in Alexandria, Virginia. Spend a summer afternoon splashing and sliding at Great Waves Waterpark. Test your swing in the slow-pitch and fastpitch batting cages. Book one of our picnic shelters for a family or community picnic. Or bring your friends for 18 holes of challenging miniature golf. Discover all the ways you can play at Cameron Run Regional Park: one park, so many possibilities.
3
Start:George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(695) review
A very visible tribute to George Washington stands on King Street in Alexandria, Virginia.
4
Start:National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.0
(64) review
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, located at the United States Patent and Trademark Office Headquarters, is the National Monument to Innovation® that allows you to step into a world of inspiration, challenge and discovery. Inside the museum, visitors can explore the stories and inventions of more than 540 National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees, through the one-of-a-kind Gallery of Icons™ exhibit, original artifacts and inspirational videos. Celebrate the story of intellectual property and its significance to progress, innovation and culture in the Intellectual Property Power exhibit. There, you will discover the importance of trademarks and patents and how they make modern amenities possible. After exploring, test your knowledge of iconic trademarks, logos and sound marks on various interactive kiosks throughout the museum.
5
Start:Escape Room Live Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(773) review
Put on your Sherlock cap and come test your wits at one of Old Town Alexandria's most unique attractions—Escape Room Live. Step into one of our four, cleverly appointed rooms for a unique 'live-mystery-solving' experience themed as Sherlock, Moriarty, Edgar Allan Poe and the Wizard's Apothecary. You and your family, friends and colleagues will work together to uncover hidden clues, solve puzzles and connect the dots to solve the mystery and escape before time is up!
6
Start:Radiance Yoga
Alexandria, Virginia·
5.0
(6) review
Radiance Yoga is an inviting and peaceful space to attain and maintain health and happiness. We offer classes in Flow yoga, Kundalini yoga, Jivamukti yoga, Yin yoga, Restorative and Prenatal. Our classes and workshops help students build strength and flexibility, experience relaxation, and feel healthy and vibrant.Our experienced and devoted teachers help students move toward their individual goals with compassion, expert guidance, and fun. Radiance workshops, events, and community programs provide opportunities for students to know one another, deepen their practice, and share ideas and best practices on living a yogic lifestyle. We strive to create a supportive and thriving community of practitioners living in peace and fulfillment.
7
Start:Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.0
(71) review
201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3697
8
Start:The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(76) review
600 Wolfe St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3732
9
Start:Forge Brew Works
Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
8532 Terminal Rd Suite L, Lorton, VA 22079-1428
10
Start:Royal Lake Park
Fairfax, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032-2741
11
Start:Pohick Bay Regional Park
Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(81) review
Choose your next adventure at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton, Virginia. Bring the kids for a day of splashing and sliding at Pirate’s Cove Waterpark, spend a day on the bay with our canoe, paddleboard, stand up paddleboard and kayak rentals; or bring your own boat to our public boat launch ramp. Make a day of it by renting a picnic shelter or stay a little longer and reserve one of our cabins or campsites.
12
Start:Pfitzner Stadium
Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(85) review
7 County Complex Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22192-9201
13
Start:Northern Virginia Sailing School
Woodbridge, Prince William County, Virginia·
5.0
(8) review
Recreational sailing is fun and you can bring your entire family! Enjoy the tranquility of the Potomac River and glide across the water with just the power of wind on the sail. The Potomac River stretches an impressive three miles across, and nearly ten wide here and there is plenty of room to play! Our beautiful Catalina sailboats are at least 22 feet and outfitted with outboard motors and plenty of storage space! We offer sailing cruises with a captain onboard, sailboat certifications, sailboat try sail classes, and sailboat rentals. So, try your hand at the tiller as a helmsman, raise the sails, and set your sights for an adventure. There is so much to learn!
14
Start:Iron Horse Antiques
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
9200 Prescott Ave, Manassas, VA 20110-5320
15
Start:Splash Down Waterpark
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(87) review
7500 Ben Lomond Park Dr, Manassas, VA 20109-3364
16
Start:ARTfactory
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
94119 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110
17
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.
18
Start:Autobahn Axe Throwing
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
5.0
(81) review
There’s something fun for everyone at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events’ massive 45,000 sq ft air conditioned facility! It starts with a professionally designed Grand Prix style race track and F1-inspired electric go karts that can reach speeds up to 50 mph. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced pro, our team will help you find your line to find your fast and find your fun. We also have Junior karts for racers ages 8 to 12. Release your inner warrior with the cutting-edge craze that’s taking over the USA:, Axe Throwing. Our friendly Axe Coaches will make sure you experience the pure joy and adrenaline rush of hitting bullseyes, just make sure you get it on camera! Finally, you are not going to want to miss our immersive multiplayer VR experiences. Work as a team or go player vs player in these exciting virtual worlds. Autobahn is perfect for parties, group events or just a fun day or night out with family and friends. Reservations are available. Walk-ins are also welcome.
19
Start:2 Silos Brewing Co
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
3.5
(93) review
9925 Discovery Blvd, Manassas, VA 20109-4000
20
Start:The Cavalier Family Skating Centers USA
Stafford, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
1924 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554-7217
21
Start:Three Lakes Nature Center and Aquarium
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(84) review
400 Sausiluta Dr, Richmond, VA 23227-2139
22
Start:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(93) review
2408 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220-1319
23
Start:Fan District
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(80) review
Italianate, Queen Anne, and Colonial Revival architectural styles predominate along this 85-block-long Victorian historic district.
24
Start:Chop Suey Books
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
2913 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221-3515
25
Start:Library of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(89) review
800 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219-1905
26
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
27
Start:Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
1554 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
28
Start:Chimborazo Hospital National Historic Site
Richmond, Virginia·
4.0
(84) review
3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223-7517
29
Start:Libby Hill Park
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(86) review
2801 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23223-7957
30
Start:Richmond Railroad Museum
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(6) review
102 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224-4240
31
Start:Stone Brewing Richmond
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(60) review
4300 Williamsburg Ave, Richmond, VA 23231-1225
32
Start:Pony Pasture Park (James River Park System)
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(55) review
4301 Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA 23219
33
Start:Richmond Slave Trail
Richmond, Virginia·
3.5
(6) review
Maury Street, Richmond, VA 23224
34
Start:Forest Hill Park
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(5) review
4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225
35
Start:Nest - Antiques Art and Gifts
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(4) review
RVANest - 3404 Semmes Avenue in historic Woodland Heights. Located directly across Semmes from the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, 1 block from Crossroads Coffee; and right next door to Laura Lee’s Restaurant. Featuring period and vintage antiques and local arts. We represent over 70 local artists! Beautiful handmade jewelry, soaps, body products, fine arts, pottery, sculpture, wooden-ware, art glass and much much more. We’re like magpies - always gathering shiny, happy things to Feather Your Nest. Stop in soon to experience our ever changing, always exciting mix.
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Richmond?
The distance is 104 miles
What's the travel time between Alexandria and Richmond?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 12m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Alexandria and Richmond?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Richmond?
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