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ITINERARY

8h 22m436 miles28 stops
1
Redbird Hollow Preserve
5963 Given Rd # 6005, Cincinnati, OH 45243-3316
2
Ault Park
3600 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208-2549
3
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth St, Cincinnati, OH 45225-1344
We are home to a visual history of American Signage from 1870 through 1970. Hand carved wooden signs, gold leaf, electric light bulbs, and neon all grace our walls and tell amazing stories, especially when told by our founder and avid collector Tod. Take a trip down memory lane and visit us in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati!
4
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
308 Reading Rd 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1345
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum is the only regional police museum in the country. We cover all Federal, State, Local, and Private agencies in South West Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana, the safest place in the country to live.
5
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
800 Vine St, Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2009
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (PLCH) is a public library system in the United States. In addition to its main library location in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, PLCH operates 41 regional and branch locations throughout Hamilton County. As of 2012, the PLCH's collection holds about nine million volumes, making it the 13th-largest library in the U.S
6
Tokyo Kitty
575 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347
7
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
401 Cross St, Lexington, KY 40508-2806
The first era of the Lexington Brewing Co. began in the 1890s and came to a halt during Prohibition, changing ownership several times in the decades that followed. By the time Pearse Lyons and his son, Mark, explored the brewery in 1999, it was a dilapidated shell of what it had once been. However, Pearse was a visionary and entrepreneur and saw only what it could be. Spurred by a passion for brewing and distilling that courses through the Lyons family lineage of Irish coopers, Pearse revived Lexington Brewing Co. and restored a craft beer tradition that dates back to the 1700s. Pearse continued to dream big as he set his sights on distilling — a natural progression given his background in fermentation, his family’s heritage and Kentucky’s bourbon tradition. Two copper pot stills that were commissioned from Scotland arrived at Lexington Brewing Co. in 2008. In 2012, Town Branch Distillery opened, first new distillery to be built in Lexington, Kentucky, in more than 100 yrs.
8
Waveland State Historic Site
225 Waveland Museum Ln, Lexington, KY 40514-1618
Experience 19th century plantation life at this historic compound where you can tour the mansion or "big house," see quarters where slaves lived, visit a smokehouse and other elements of daily life in the Old South.
9
Angel's Envy Distillery
500 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1002
Built in the heart of Louisville, the ANGEL’S ENVY Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Co-founded in 2010 by the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, ANGEL’S ENVY began as a passion project that combined their family’s deep-rooted passion for and knowledge of the industry with an innovative outlook on bourbon making and finishing. ANGEL’S ENVY opened the doors in 2016 and puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience.
10
St. James Catholic Church
1826 Edenside Ave, Louisville, KY 40204-1597
11
Idlewild Butterfly Farm
1100 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204-2421
ldlewild Butterfly Farm is a privately-owned business in Louisville, KY that operates as a butterfly farm, insectarium, educational destination, and retail store. We promote butterfly habitat cultivation, sustainable agricultural practices, and biological alternatives to chemical pest control. With the expertise of our staff of entomologists, we breed and rear our own stock of regional native butterflies for exhibits at zoos, botanical gardens, and conservatories across the United States. Butterflies are also available to our local customers for education at home and in the classroom.
12
Planet 3 Extreme Air Park
310 Needmore Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040-6640
13
Tennessee valley brewing company
2088 Lowes Dr Ste H, Clarksville, TN 37040-1642
14
Amber Falls Winery Nashville
349 Opry Mills Dr Suite 751A, Nashville, TN 37214-2437
Amber Falls Winery Nashville is proud and excited to be the first and only winery at Opry Mills Mall! We are a satellite store for Amber Falls Winery & Cellars in Hampshire, TN. Our mission is to bring the same exceptional customer service and award-winning wine to Nashville! We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. Something new that we are excited about is selling our delicious WineTeaZers in growlers! Enjoy it anywhere and then bring your growler back for more! So swing by and taste some of our wine, sit and sip on a glass with friends and then take a few bottles home to enjoy!
15
Larry Keeton Theatre
108 Donelson Pike At the Fifty Forward Center, Nashville, TN 37214-2902
16
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.
17
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243-3081
This 19 acre park in the heart of Nashville serves as a monument to the bicentennial celebration of the State of Tennessee. This park offers plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of Tennessee while having a great experience in a beautiful green space. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
18
Lane Motor Museum
702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-4522
Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is $15; Admission for Youths aged 6-17 is $3; Admission for seniors 65+ is $10; Children under 5 are always free. There is plenty of FREE parking.
19
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
429B Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4832
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
20
Athenian Luxe Spa & Bar
15537 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211-6224
21
Bradley Academy Museum
415 S Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130-3747
Originally a school for white males only, the academy was turned over to African-Americans in the early 1900s. This restored National Register building serves as a cultural and heritage museum where visitors can learn about the importance of the United States Colored Troops and the legacy of African-American education in our country. Bradley Academy Museum & Cultural Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and $1 for children under 12.
22
Maple Hill Cemetery
Huntsville, AL
23
Church Street Wine Shoppe
501 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801-5507
A premier retail and wine shoppe, serving specialty beers and tapas as well. We offer a large variety of wines, delicious food selections, and even gift baskets & gift cards!
24
Earlyworks Museum Complex
404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4203
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
25
The Deep Comics & Games
2205 Mock Road SW Huntsville, AL, Huntsville, AL 35801
One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!
26
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.
27
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.
28
Twickenham
Huntsville, AL
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Redbird Hollow Preserve
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
5963 Given Rd # 6005, Cincinnati, OH 45243-3316
2
Ault Park
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(95) review
3600 Observatory Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208-2549
3
American Sign Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.5
(878) review
We are home to a visual history of American Signage from 1870 through 1970. Hand carved wooden signs, gold leaf, electric light bulbs, and neon all grace our walls and tell amazing stories, especially when told by our founder and avid collector Tod. Take a trip down memory lane and visit us in the Camp Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati!
1330 Monmouth St, Cincinnati, OH 45225-1344
4
Greater Cincinnati Police Museum
Cincinnati, Ohio·
5.0
(95) review
The Greater Cincinnati Police Museum is the only regional police museum in the country. We cover all Federal, State, Local, and Private agencies in South West Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana, the safest place in the country to live.
308 Reading Rd 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1345
5
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Cincinnati, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (PLCH) is a public library system in the United States. In addition to its main library location in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, PLCH operates 41 regional and branch locations throughout Hamilton County. As of 2012, the PLCH's collection holds about nine million volumes, making it the 13th-largest library in the U.S
800 Vine St, Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2009
6
Tokyo Kitty
Cincinnati, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
575 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347
7
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
Lexington, Kentucky·
4.5
(984) review
The first era of the Lexington Brewing Co. began in the 1890s and came to a halt during Prohibition, changing ownership several times in the decades that followed. By the time Pearse Lyons and his son, Mark, explored the brewery in 1999, it was a dilapidated shell of what it had once been. However, Pearse was a visionary and entrepreneur and saw only what it could be. Spurred by a passion for brewing and distilling that courses through the Lyons family lineage of Irish coopers, Pearse revived Lexington Brewing Co. and restored a craft beer tradition that dates back to the 1700s. Pearse continued to dream big as he set his sights on distilling — a natural progression given his background in fermentation, his family’s heritage and Kentucky’s bourbon tradition. Two copper pot stills that were commissioned from Scotland arrived at Lexington Brewing Co. in 2008. In 2012, Town Branch Distillery opened, first new distillery to be built in Lexington, Kentucky, in more than 100 yrs.
401 Cross St, Lexington, KY 40508-2806
8
Waveland State Historic Site
Lexington, Kentucky·
4.5
(97) review
Experience 19th century plantation life at this historic compound where you can tour the mansion or "big house," see quarters where slaves lived, visit a smokehouse and other elements of daily life in the Old South.
225 Waveland Museum Ln, Lexington, KY 40514-1618
9
Angel's Envy Distillery
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(967) review
Built in the heart of Louisville, the ANGEL’S ENVY Distillery is downtown’s first fully operational whiskey production facility. Co-founded in 2010 by the late Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, ANGEL’S ENVY began as a passion project that combined their family’s deep-rooted passion for and knowledge of the industry with an innovative outlook on bourbon making and finishing. ANGEL’S ENVY opened the doors in 2016 and puts you in the center of our distilling process for a unique tour experience.
500 E Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1002
10
St. James Catholic Church
Louisville, Kentucky·
5.0
(9) review
1826 Edenside Ave, Louisville, KY 40204-1597
11
Idlewild Butterfly Farm
Louisville, Kentucky·
4.5
(9) review
ldlewild Butterfly Farm is a privately-owned business in Louisville, KY that operates as a butterfly farm, insectarium, educational destination, and retail store. We promote butterfly habitat cultivation, sustainable agricultural practices, and biological alternatives to chemical pest control. With the expertise of our staff of entomologists, we breed and rear our own stock of regional native butterflies for exhibits at zoos, botanical gardens, and conservatories across the United States. Butterflies are also available to our local customers for education at home and in the classroom.
1100 Logan St, Louisville, KY 40204-2421
12
Planet 3 Extreme Air Park
Clarksville, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
310 Needmore Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040-6640
13
Tennessee valley brewing company
Clarksville, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
2088 Lowes Dr Ste H, Clarksville, TN 37040-1642
14
Amber Falls Winery Nashville
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
Amber Falls Winery Nashville is proud and excited to be the first and only winery at Opry Mills Mall! We are a satellite store for Amber Falls Winery & Cellars in Hampshire, TN. Our mission is to bring the same exceptional customer service and award-winning wine to Nashville! We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. We offer wine tastings, wine by the glass and also sell our fabulous wine by the bottle. Something new that we are excited about is selling our delicious WineTeaZers in growlers! Enjoy it anywhere and then bring your growler back for more! So swing by and taste some of our wine, sit and sip on a glass with friends and then take a few bottles home to enjoy!
349 Opry Mills Dr Suite 751A, Nashville, TN 37214-2437
15
Larry Keeton Theatre
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
108 Donelson Pike At the Fifty Forward Center, Nashville, TN 37214-2902
16
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
17
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(969) review
This 19 acre park in the heart of Nashville serves as a monument to the bicentennial celebration of the State of Tennessee. This park offers plenty of opportunities to learn about the long history of Tennessee while having a great experience in a beautiful green space. More information on this park and many more can be found at the TN State Parks website.
600 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243-3081
18
Lane Motor Museum
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(971) review
Lane Motor Museum in Nashville features the largest European collection of cars and motorcycles in the United States. Admission for adults aged 18-64 is $15; Admission for Youths aged 6-17 is $3; Admission for seniors 65+ is $10; Children under 5 are always free. There is plenty of FREE parking.
702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37210-4522
19
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
429B Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4832
20
Athenian Luxe Spa & Bar
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
15537 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211-6224
21
Bradley Academy Museum
Murfreesboro, Tennessee·
5.0
(9) review
Originally a school for white males only, the academy was turned over to African-Americans in the early 1900s. This restored National Register building serves as a cultural and heritage museum where visitors can learn about the importance of the United States Colored Troops and the legacy of African-American education in our country. Bradley Academy Museum & Cultural Center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students, and $1 for children under 12.
415 S Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130-3747
22
Maple Hill Cemetery
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(80) review
Huntsville, AL
23
Church Street Wine Shoppe
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(9) review
A premier retail and wine shoppe, serving specialty beers and tapas as well. We offer a large variety of wines, delicious food selections, and even gift baskets & gift cards!
501 Church St NW, Huntsville, AL 35801-5507
24
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
25
The Deep Comics & Games
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(9) review
One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!
2205 Mock Road SW Huntsville, AL, Huntsville, AL 35801
26
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
27
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
28
Twickenham
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(82) review
Huntsville, AL

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What's the driving distance between Dayton and Huntsville?
The distance is 436 miles
What's the travel time between Dayton and Huntsville?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 22m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Dayton and Huntsville?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Huntsville?
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The weather in Huntsville is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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