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ITINERARY
10h 7m544 miles25 stops
1
Chadwick Arboretum
2
Ohio Stadium
3
Karavan Treasures From Turkey
4
Tabletop Game Cafe
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
5
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.
6
Governor's Residence
7
First Ladies National Historic Site
8
Regal Interstate Park Stadium 18
9
Lock 3
10
Antoine's Le Jour Spa & Salon
Bring the whole family. This spa has treatments for men and women plus haircuts for children.
11
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Education and Learning Center
Ever wonder how money works or what the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland does as part of the central bank of the US? Visit our Education and Learning Center featuring more than 25 fun, hands-on exhibits that answer these questions and more! We have interactive games, visual exhibits, creative stations, and illuminating films that explain everything about money you can think of, from how we use it, to why it looks the way it looks. Come see our historic lobby, take pictures with our money tree, trade coconuts on Barter Island, identify counterfeit bills, and even make your own money! All this in the heart of Cleveland, just steps away from downtown attractions. Admission is free and photos are welcome.
12
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
13
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
14
Paladin Brewing
15
Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Race Course
16
Boardman Park
17
OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology
OH WOW!TM’s colorful, hands-on environment encourages independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.”
18
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
19
West Hills Escape Room
Players must work as a team to find the clues hidden around the room, using logic and creativity to solve each puzzle before time runs out.
20
West End - Elliot Overlook Park
21
ScareHouse
Pittsburgh Zombies love shopping malls – and we think you will love our NEW, larger, and permanent home inside the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills. Thank You Pittsburgh for supporting us for more than 20 years of fears! ScareHouse has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and has been featured on Good Morning America, USA TODAY, The Daily Show and many other national media outlets.
22
Steamtown National Historic Site
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
23
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
24
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
25
Everhart Museum
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Chadwick Arboretum
Columbus, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
2
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
3
Start:Karavan Treasures From Turkey
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
771 N High St Unit B, Columbus, OH 43215-6440
4
Start:Tabletop Game Cafe
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
A game cafe in Clintonville, Columbus. Featuring a large tabletop game library and serving coffee, beer, empanadas and a wide range of snacks. If you’re using our space, we ask that you not bring outside food and order a minimum of $6. Enjoy our game library - loosely ordered from more complex games to games for young kids. Open early if you're just looking for a local coffee shop to hang out.
5
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.
6
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
7
Start:First Ladies National Historic Site
Canton, Ohio·
4.0
(91) review
205 Market Ave S, Canton, OH 44702-2105
8
Start:Regal Interstate Park Stadium 18
Akron, Ohio·
3.5
(9) review
1089 Interstate Pkwy, Akron, OH 44312-5289
9
Start:Lock 3
Akron, Ohio·
4.5
(98) review
200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308-1315
10
Start:Antoine's Le Jour Spa & Salon
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
Bring the whole family. This spa has treatments for men and women plus haircuts for children.
11
Start:Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Education and Learning Center
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(95) review
Ever wonder how money works or what the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland does as part of the central bank of the US? Visit our Education and Learning Center featuring more than 25 fun, hands-on exhibits that answer these questions and more! We have interactive games, visual exhibits, creative stations, and illuminating films that explain everything about money you can think of, from how we use it, to why it looks the way it looks. Come see our historic lobby, take pictures with our money tree, trade coconuts on Barter Island, identify counterfeit bills, and even make your own money! All this in the heart of Cleveland, just steps away from downtown attractions. Admission is free and photos are welcome.
12
Start:Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(9964) review
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
13
Start:Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio·
3.5
(93) review
11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-3926
14
Start:Paladin Brewing
Austintown, Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
6520 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, Youngstown, OH 44515-2012
15
Start:Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Race Course
Youngstown, Ohio·
3.5
(83) review
655 N Canfield Niles Rd, Youngstown, OH 44515-1102
16
Start:Boardman Park
Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(60) review
375 Boardman Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44512-4904
17
Start:OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology
Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(62) review
OH WOW!TM’s colorful, hands-on environment encourages independent thinking through interactive STEM-based exhibits and EDUtaining programs.”
18
Start:Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Youngstown, Ohio·
4.5
(7) review
343 Via Mount Carmel Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505-3037
19
Start:West Hills Escape Room
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
Players must work as a team to find the clues hidden around the room, using logic and creativity to solve each puzzle before time runs out.
20
Start:West End - Elliot Overlook Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(70) review
599 Fairview Rd At the end of Fairview AVE and alos Marlow @ Rue Grande Vue St 40°26'44.4N 80°02'02.6W, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
21
Start:ScareHouse
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(87) review
Pittsburgh Zombies love shopping malls – and we think you will love our NEW, larger, and permanent home inside the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills. Thank You Pittsburgh for supporting us for more than 20 years of fears! ScareHouse has been ranked as one of “America’s Scariest Halloween Attractions” by Travel Channel and has been featured on Good Morning America, USA TODAY, The Daily Show and many other national media outlets.
22
Start:Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
23
Start:Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(72) review
300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-2001
24
Start:Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
25
Start:Everhart Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(76) review
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
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What's the driving distance between Dayton and Scranton?
The distance is 544 miles
What's the travel time between Dayton and Scranton?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 10h 7m mins in normal traffic
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The weather in Scranton is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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