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ITINERARY

40h 5m2,273 miles30 stops
1
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.
2
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
3
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
181 Kernstown Commons Blvd, Winchester, VA 22602-5364
4
Historic Fort Loudoun Site
419 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601-4829
5
The Old Jail
175 E King St Franklin County Historical Society, Chambersburg, PA 17201-1806
Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm. We suggest you call ahead to ensure tour guide availability. No appointment needed for library. The Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny has been the county's historical society since 1898 and resides in the Old Jail, built in 1818. Guests may take a guided tour the original and 1880 cell blocks, dungeons, exercise yard, and other areas of the building. Admission: Adults $8, children $7, family rates available. See website for details. The tour involves going up and down steps and takes about an hour. A four room genealogy library is available to guests on the second floor of the jail. Librarians are on duty to assist with research. The Society also operates the John Brown House. Report to the jail first if taking a tour of the John Brown House. The gift shop is open to walk ins during open hours.
6
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
I-68, Cumberland, MD
7
The Paramount Theater
215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5231
8
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916
9
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
1 Market Sq SE 4th Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
10
Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
814 Washington St W, Lewisburg, WV 24901-2029
11
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
12
The Village Shops
634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3241
13
Bridal Veil Falls
Highlands, NC
Visible from the highway, this 120-foot waterfall sometimes displays a rainbow in the afternoon light and has been known to freeze up during the winter.
14
Sk8ter's Paradise
75 Commercial Dr, Somerset, KY 42501-6145
15
Military Memorial Museum
20 S Main St, Crossville, TN 38555-4518
We are a well-regarded Military Museum covering conflicts from the Civil War to the present, housed in a historic Crossville, TN building. Admission is free with donation accepted. Open Monday-Friday 9am, - 3pm. Group tours can be arranged.
16
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
2115 Gunbarrel Rd Suite A-13, Chattanooga, TN 37421-2674
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
17
Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-2624
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
18
Franklin on Foot
Franklin, TN 37064-2580
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
19
Cooper-Young Historic District
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
20
Blues Hall Juke Joint
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
21
Buckstaff Bathhouse
509 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901-3596
Experience timeless relaxation at the Buckstaff Bathhouse, the crown jewel of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Indulge in traditional mineral-rich thermal bath treatments in the longest continuously run bathhouse in the state.
22
Lake Ouachita
Hot Springs, AR
The largest lake in Arkansas covers 48,300 acres.
23
Charlton Recreation Area
Hwy 270 Ouachita National Forest, Hot Springs, AR 71902
24
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
646 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75202
This simple monument to the slain president was built on a plaza adjacent to the Texas School Book Depository building.
25
Lake Whitney State Park
Fm 1244 Box 1175, Whitney, TX 76692
Popular with fisherman for stripers and small mouth bass.
26
Chicken Farm Art Center
2505 Martin Luther King Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76903-2801
A cornerstone of the art community in San Angelo, The Chicken Farm Art Center was founded in 1971 to promote the arts, artists, and art education in West Texas. We have 15+ resident artist studios, a restaurant, B&B, and host art and music events throughout the year. Events: First Saturday Art Festival - The First Saturday of every month join us for amazing Art, Live Music, and Food Second Thursday Concerts - May-October - Free concert featuring local musicians in a comfortable evening setting Annual Open House - Thanksgiving Weekend - This three day art festival features our resident studio artists, invited artists, and musicians. All events are indoor/outdoor. We also have an amazing B&B, the Inn at The Art Center, stay with us for a unique get-away or a stay-cation if your local. While you're here check out the fantastic menu options at the Silo House Restaurant, the chefs are ready to cook up a splendid bistro lunch or a reservation dinner Fri-Sat evening.
27
Chango's Axe Throwing
212 E 3rd St Suite B, Pecos, TX 79772
28
West of The Pecos Museum
120 E. Dot Stafford Street, Pecos, TX 79772
29
White Sands National Park
19955 Us 70, Alamogordo, Nm, Alamogordo, NM
30
All Around Trail Horses
16721 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85641
Discover the Southwest by Horseback! Tucson’s long running and family owned Pantano Riding Stables caters to people of all ages, sizes, and experience levels. Enjoy a Ride Enjoy a romantic ride or join a group of friends for a combination trail ride and dinner. Have a bale of fun on a wagon hay-ride with an option of dining under the stars by campfire or explore the Saguaro National Park with our special park rides. Photography and Artist rides are also available, or if you are looking for something special — just let us know. Please take a look around our website and if you have any questions please contact our friendly staff.
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OVERVIEW

Alexandria to Tucson
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.
46950 Jennings Farm Dr 290, Sterling, VA 20164-8679
2
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
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Winchester, Virginia·
4.0
(96) review
181 Kernstown Commons Blvd, Winchester, VA 22602-5364
4
Historic Fort Loudoun Site
Winchester, Virginia·
2.5
(9) review
419 N Loudoun St, Winchester, VA 22601-4829
5
The Old Jail
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(93) review
Open Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm. We suggest you call ahead to ensure tour guide availability. No appointment needed for library. The Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny has been the county's historical society since 1898 and resides in the Old Jail, built in 1818. Guests may take a guided tour the original and 1880 cell blocks, dungeons, exercise yard, and other areas of the building. Admission: Adults $8, children $7, family rates available. See website for details. The tour involves going up and down steps and takes about an hour. A four room genealogy library is available to guests on the second floor of the jail. Librarians are on duty to assist with research. The Society also operates the John Brown House. Report to the jail first if taking a tour of the John Brown House. The gift shop is open to walk ins during open hours.
175 E King St Franklin County Historical Society, Chambersburg, PA 17201-1806
6
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
I-68, Cumberland, MD
7
The Paramount Theater
Charlottesville, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5231
8
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(95) review
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916
9
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(94) review
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
1 Market Sq SE 4th Floor, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429
10
Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
Lewisburg, West Virginia·
5.0
(97) review
814 Washington St W, Lewisburg, WV 24901-2029
11
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(970) review
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
12
The Village Shops
Gatlinburg, Tennessee·
4.5
(998) review
634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3241
13
Bridal Veil Falls
Highlands, North Carolina·
4.0
(749) review
Visible from the highway, this 120-foot waterfall sometimes displays a rainbow in the afternoon light and has been known to freeze up during the winter.
Highlands, NC
14
Sk8ter's Paradise
Somerset, Kentucky·
3.0
(9) review
75 Commercial Dr, Somerset, KY 42501-6145
15
Military Memorial Museum
Crossville, Tennessee·
4.5
(96) review
We are a well-regarded Military Museum covering conflicts from the Civil War to the present, housed in a historic Crossville, TN building. Admission is free with donation accepted. Open Monday-Friday 9am, - 3pm. Group tours can be arranged.
20 S Main St, Crossville, TN 38555-4518
16
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(92) review
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
2115 Gunbarrel Rd Suite A-13, Chattanooga, TN 37421-2674
17
Tennessee State Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(997) review
The Tennessee State Museum is located at the corner of Rosa L. Parks Blvd. and Jefferson Street at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. It is designed to bring history to life. It includes a “Tennessee Time Tunnel” chronicling the state’s rich history and leading visitors though the Museum’s permanent collection, a hands-on children’s gallery, six rotating galleries, a state-of-the art digital learning center and a two-story Grand Hall. Exhibitions include significant artifacts related to the state’s history, along with displays of art, furniture, textiles, and photographs produced by Tennesseans. The Museum's Civil War holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons are among the finest in the nation.There is no admission charge for visitors. Hours are subject to change. Please check our website at tnmuseum.org for the most up to date information on parking, exhibitions and events.
1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208-2624
18
Franklin on Foot
Franklin, Tennessee·
5.0
(995) review
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
Franklin, TN 37064-2580
19
Cooper-Young Historic District
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(97) review
Cooper and Young Streets, Memphis, TN 38101
20
Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
21
Buckstaff Bathhouse
Hot Springs, Arkansas·
4.5
(996) review
Experience timeless relaxation at the Buckstaff Bathhouse, the crown jewel of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Indulge in traditional mineral-rich thermal bath treatments in the longest continuously run bathhouse in the state.
509 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901-3596
22
Lake Ouachita
Hot Springs, Arkansas·
5.0
(532) review
The largest lake in Arkansas covers 48,300 acres.
Hot Springs, AR
23
Charlton Recreation Area
Hot Springs, Arkansas·
4.5
(27) review
Hwy 270 Ouachita National Forest, Hot Springs, AR 71902
24
John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
Dallas, Texas·
4.0
(997) review
This simple monument to the slain president was built on a plaza adjacent to the Texas School Book Depository building.
646 Main Street, Dallas, TX 75202
25
Lake Whitney State Park
Whitney, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
Popular with fisherman for stripers and small mouth bass.
Fm 1244 Box 1175, Whitney, TX 76692
26
Chicken Farm Art Center
San Angelo, Texas·
4.5
(99) review
A cornerstone of the art community in San Angelo, The Chicken Farm Art Center was founded in 1971 to promote the arts, artists, and art education in West Texas. We have 15+ resident artist studios, a restaurant, B&B, and host art and music events throughout the year. Events: First Saturday Art Festival - The First Saturday of every month join us for amazing Art, Live Music, and Food Second Thursday Concerts - May-October - Free concert featuring local musicians in a comfortable evening setting Annual Open House - Thanksgiving Weekend - This three day art festival features our resident studio artists, invited artists, and musicians. All events are indoor/outdoor. We also have an amazing B&B, the Inn at The Art Center, stay with us for a unique get-away or a stay-cation if your local. While you're here check out the fantastic menu options at the Silo House Restaurant, the chefs are ready to cook up a splendid bistro lunch or a reservation dinner Fri-Sat evening.
2505 Martin Luther King Blvd, San Angelo, TX 76903-2801
27
Chango's Axe Throwing
Pecos, Texas·
5.0
(8) review
212 E 3rd St Suite B, Pecos, TX 79772
28
West of The Pecos Museum
Pecos, Texas·
4.5
(80) review
120 E. Dot Stafford Street, Pecos, TX 79772
29
White Sands National Park
Alamogordo, New Mexico·
4.5
(97) review
19955 Us 70, Alamogordo, Nm, Alamogordo, NM
30
All Around Trail Horses
Tucson, Arizona·
4.0
(96) review
Discover the Southwest by Horseback! Tucson’s long running and family owned Pantano Riding Stables caters to people of all ages, sizes, and experience levels. Enjoy a Ride Enjoy a romantic ride or join a group of friends for a combination trail ride and dinner. Have a bale of fun on a wagon hay-ride with an option of dining under the stars by campfire or explore the Saguaro National Park with our special park rides. Photography and Artist rides are also available, or if you are looking for something special — just let us know. Please take a look around our website and if you have any questions please contact our friendly staff.
16721 E Old Spanish Trl, Tucson, AZ 85641

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The distance is 2,273 miles
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