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9h 44m498 miles14 stops
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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.
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Painted Tree Boutiques - Cincinnati
A creative community of thousands of shop owners and locations across the nation, Painted Tree Boutiques is a shopping experience like no other. Find gifts, decor, fashion, and more with hundreds of local shops all under one roof.
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Arcade Legacy
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Crossgate Lanes
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Rockin' Jump
6
Ohio Stadium
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Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
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Governor's Residence
9
Iron Heart Winery
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Grand 18-Winston-Salem
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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.
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Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Nestled within 180 acres adjacent to Wake Forest University, Reynolda is the perfect place to escape and discover art, nature, history, and so much more. View Reynolda’s world-renowned American art collection and curated exhibitions on display throughout the interiors of Katharine and R.J. Reynolds’s 1917 bungalow and in the Babcock Gallery. Plus, learn about the Reynolds family, Katharine’s vision, and the history of the estate. After touring the Museum, embrace the outdoors in the Gardens and grounds, which are always free and open to the public year-round from sunrise to sunset. Do flowers make you hungry? Make your way to Reynolda Village to shop and dine.
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Recreation Billiards
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Salem Lake
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OVERVIEW
1
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.
2
Start:Painted Tree Boutiques - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(6) review
A creative community of thousands of shop owners and locations across the nation, Painted Tree Boutiques is a shopping experience like no other. Find gifts, decor, fashion, and more with hundreds of local shops all under one roof.
3
Start:Arcade Legacy
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.5
(7) review
662 Cincinnati Mills Dr Inside the Mall at the Food Court, Cincinnati, OH 45240-1260
4
Start:Crossgate Lanes
Cincinnati, Ohio·
3.5
(7) review
4230 Hunt Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242-6612
5
Start:Rockin' Jump
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.0
(5) review
8350 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239-3925
6
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
7
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
8
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
9
Start:Iron Heart Winery
Allisonia, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
10
Start:Grand 18-Winston-Salem
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(72) review
5601 University Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27105-1313
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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.
12
Start:Reynolda House Museum of American Art
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.5
(659) review
Nestled within 180 acres adjacent to Wake Forest University, Reynolda is the perfect place to escape and discover art, nature, history, and so much more. View Reynolda’s world-renowned American art collection and curated exhibitions on display throughout the interiors of Katharine and R.J. Reynolds’s 1917 bungalow and in the Babcock Gallery. Plus, learn about the Reynolds family, Katharine’s vision, and the history of the estate. After touring the Museum, embrace the outdoors in the Gardens and grounds, which are always free and open to the public year-round from sunrise to sunset. Do flowers make you hungry? Make your way to Reynolda Village to shop and dine.
13
Start:Recreation Billiards
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
412 W 4th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101-2805
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Start:Salem Lake
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
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What's the driving distance between Dayton and Cary?
The distance is 498 miles
What's the travel time between Dayton and Cary?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 44m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Dayton and Cary?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Cary?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Cary
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The weather in Cary is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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