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Road trip from Charleston to Huntsville

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ITINERARY

9h 51m482 miles15 stops
1
South Carolina State Farmers Market
3483 Charleston Hwy, Columbia, SC 29172-2720
2
Obsidian Stone Massage
Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
Obsidian Stone Massage is a unique space that offers deep tissue, therapeutic massage, located in the heart of Charleston’s Downtown area. Hot obsidians stones have proved to be very efficient tools to assist us in detoxifying our minds and bodies while getting neuromuscular relaxation. Complimentary to this massage we offer crystal healing at the end of each session. Book this massage when traveling to upgrade your overall vacation experience. Find out more about us by visiting our website.
3
Studio Cellar
912 Lady St The Vista, Columbia, SC 29201-3106
4
Ponce City Market
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
5
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-3192
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
6
Johnny's Hideaway
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
7
Trails End Ranch
224 Trails End Rd, Chattanooga, TN 30707-6055
8
Forest Hills Cemetery
4016 Tennessee Ave St. Elmo, Chattanooga, TN 37409-1372
9
Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, TN 37409
This mountain ridge is home to three scenic attractions: Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is the country’s tallest and deepest underground waterfall at 260 feet, while Rock City is where you can supposedly see seven states at the iconic Lover’s Leap. Then, brace yourself as you hop on the Incline Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world. We recommend you spend at least 4 hours at Lookout Mountain to experience the highlights. Each attraction is priced separately and tickets sell out fast, so book early to secure your spot. – Tripadvisor
10
River Gallery
400 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-1105
Craft and art collections.
11
Ruby Falls
1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37409-1163
ADVENTURE AWAITS! Ruby Falls is the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States. Take a guided Classic Waterfall Tour, Lantern Tour or Extended Cavern Experience Tour along the scenic cavern trail to the breathtaking waterfall. See ancient geological formations, millions of years in the making, and learn about the cave's storied history. Enjoy extensive views of the Tennessee Valley, Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee River from scenic overlooks and Lookout Mountain Tower. There is always something new to discover at this national treasure! Tours fill quickly, purchase tickets in advance online for best availability.
12
CC's Antiques
2939 Cummings Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37419-2356
13
Earlyworks Museum Complex
404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4203
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
14
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 106, Huntsville, AL 35805-3848
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
15
Huntsville Botanical Garden
4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805-3390
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:South Carolina State Farmers Market
Columbia, South Carolina·
3.5
(6) review
3483 Charleston Hwy, Columbia, SC 29172-2720
2
Obsidian Stone Massage
Charleston, South Carolina·
5.0
(2) review
Obsidian Stone Massage is a unique space that offers deep tissue, therapeutic massage, located in the heart of Charleston’s Downtown area. Hot obsidians stones have proved to be very efficient tools to assist us in detoxifying our minds and bodies while getting neuromuscular relaxation. Complimentary to this massage we offer crystal healing at the end of each session. Book this massage when traveling to upgrade your overall vacation experience. Find out more about us by visiting our website.
Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401
3
Studio Cellar
Columbia, South Carolina·
5.0
(9) review
912 Lady St The Vista, Columbia, SC 29201-3106
4
Ponce City Market
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(992) review
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
5
Underground Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia·
2.0
(976) review
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-3192
6
Johnny's Hideaway
Atlanta, Georgia·
3.5
(95) review
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
7
Trails End Ranch
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(4) review
224 Trails End Rd, Chattanooga, TN 30707-6055
8
Forest Hills Cemetery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(8) review
4016 Tennessee Ave St. Elmo, Chattanooga, TN 37409-1372
9
Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(4358) review
This mountain ridge is home to three scenic attractions: Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is the country’s tallest and deepest underground waterfall at 260 feet, while Rock City is where you can supposedly see seven states at the iconic Lover’s Leap. Then, brace yourself as you hop on the Incline Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world. We recommend you spend at least 4 hours at Lookout Mountain to experience the highlights. Each attraction is priced separately and tickets sell out fast, so book early to secure your spot. – Tripadvisor
Chattanooga, TN 37409
10
River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
400 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-1105
11
Ruby Falls
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(7298) review
ADVENTURE AWAITS! Ruby Falls is the tallest and deepest underground waterfall open to the public in the United States. Take a guided Classic Waterfall Tour, Lantern Tour or Extended Cavern Experience Tour along the scenic cavern trail to the breathtaking waterfall. See ancient geological formations, millions of years in the making, and learn about the cave's storied history. Enjoy extensive views of the Tennessee Valley, Cumberland Plateau and the Tennessee River from scenic overlooks and Lookout Mountain Tower. There is always something new to discover at this national treasure! Tours fill quickly, purchase tickets in advance online for best availability.
1720 Scenic Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37409-1163
12
CC's Antiques
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
2939 Cummings Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37419-2356
13
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4203
14
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Huntsville, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 106, Huntsville, AL 35805-3848
15
Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805-3390

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What's the driving distance between Charleston and Huntsville?
The distance is 482 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 51m mins in normal traffic
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