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ITINERARY
7h 49m398 miles16 stops
1
Forest Oaks Country Club
2
Salem Lake
3
Recreation Billiards
4
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.
5
Grand 18-Winston-Salem
6
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.
7
JDL Fast Track
8
Iron Heart Winery
9
The Magic Mountain
10
Heritage Square Antique Mall
Heritage Square Antique Mall is the premier location for Antiques, Vintage and Retro items in Central Ohio! The over 50,000 square foot showroom is the largest in the area; with over 400 individual dealers! Our selection of fantastic merchandise is constantly evolving and changing everyday. We feature furniture, art, home decor, dining and serving ware, tools, collectibles, military items, sports memorabilia and many one of a kind finds. We have something for everyone and every occasion. Open 7 Days a Week with convenient shopping hours. We provide cardboard boxes and shopping bags for items to travel home with our customers.
11
Drexel Theatre
12
Governor's Residence
13
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.
14
The Nest Theatre
15
Columbus Commons
16
Ohio Stadium
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OVERVIEW
Greensboro to Columbus
1
Start:Forest Oaks Country Club
Greensboro, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
4600 Forest Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406-9313
2
Start:Salem Lake
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1001 Salem Lake Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107-1571
3
Start:Recreation Billiards
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
412 W 4th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101-2805
4
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.
5
Start:Grand 18-Winston-Salem
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(72) review
5601 University Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27105-1313
6
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.
7
Start:JDL Fast Track
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
2505 Empire Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103-6709
8
Start:Iron Heart Winery
Allisonia, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
3742 Boone Furnace Rd, Allisonia, VA 24347-4001
9
Start:The Magic Mountain
Columbus, Ohio·
2.5
(7) review
5890 Scarborough Blvd, Columbus, OH 43232-4746
10
Start:Heritage Square Antique Mall
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(46) review
Heritage Square Antique Mall is the premier location for Antiques, Vintage and Retro items in Central Ohio! The over 50,000 square foot showroom is the largest in the area; with over 400 individual dealers! Our selection of fantastic merchandise is constantly evolving and changing everyday. We feature furniture, art, home decor, dining and serving ware, tools, collectibles, military items, sports memorabilia and many one of a kind finds. We have something for everyone and every occasion. Open 7 Days a Week with convenient shopping hours. We provide cardboard boxes and shopping bags for items to travel home with our customers.
11
Start:Drexel Theatre
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(28) review
2254 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209-2319
12
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
13
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.
14
Start:The Nest Theatre
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(9) review
15 W Cherry St, Columbus, OH 43215-5189
15
Start:Columbus Commons
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(86) review
16 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
16
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
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What's the driving distance between Greensboro and Columbus?
The distance is 398 miles
What's the travel time between Greensboro and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 49m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Columbus?
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