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ITINERARY

8h 3m393 miles22 stops
1
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.
2
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.
3
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!
4
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!
5
Earlyworks Museum Complex
404 Madison St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801-4203
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
6
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
7
River Gallery
400 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-1105
Craft and art collections.
8
Trails End Ranch
224 Trails End Rd, Chattanooga, TN 30707-6055
9
Chattanooga Zoo
301 N Holtzclaw Ave Warner Park, Chattanooga, TN 37404-2306
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
10
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
2115 Gunbarrel Rd Suite A-13, Chattanooga, TN 37421-2674
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
11
BAGIJ
Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta Baggage Storage has been making travel easy for visitors to Atlanta since 2014. We have never misplaced customer luggage and have never made a late delivery to the airport. Travelers to Atlanta can depend on us to pick up, store and deliver their luggage on time so that they can make the most of their vacation time. BAGIJ makes travel easy by taking the drag out of traveling with bags!
12
Johnny's Hideaway
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
13
Stoddard's Range and Guns
485 Bishop St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-4303
Stoddard's offers the public a modern indoor shooting range and a premier firearms store in 2 locations. Visit the newest Atlanta location in West Midtown behind Atlantic Station. Shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns with the finest ventilation and filtration systems. Orientations available for new shooters and a full selection of firearm rentals available. Certain age restrictions apply.
14
State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303-2723
Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more!
15
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
16
Ponce City Market
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
17
Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601-3147
18
Sugar Creek Brewing Company
215 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217-1727
Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond, Sugar Creek Brewing Company combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of nuclear engineering to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varietys, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body. Sugar Creek Tap Room Mon-Wed: 4pm - 9pm Thursday: 4pm - 10pm Friday: 2pm - 10pm Saturday: 11am- 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Tighten the ropes and raise the sails, the Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Tap room is where your exploration begins! We have constructed a large taproom and private event room and staffed it with kind, courteous and knowledgeable beertenders. On tap you will find all of our year-round beers as well as seasonal and small-batch releases. Beers are available by the glass, 4 oz. Tasting flights, and growler fills via our Pegas CrafTap growler filler. The taproom is open for exploration seven days a week! Sugar Creek Private Event Room Adjacent to our taproom is our 1700 sqft private event room, complete with a private outdoor patio, private bar, and overhead projector. Private events are available seven days a week, for parties as small as 15 people. In addition to offering a full range of our favorite beers, Sugar Creek is happy to provide food services or accommodate outside catering.
19
The Sleepy Poet Antiques Mall
4450 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209-2673
20
Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S Tryon St Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28203-4262
21
Historic Rosedale
3427 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206-2052
Built in 1815, Historic Rosedale is a Federal style home surrounded by 9 acres of spectacular gardens and lush green space located just 3 miles north of Charlotte City Centre. Guided tours of the historic house are available every Friday 11:30am, and 1:00pm, and the last Saturday of the month at 11:30am and 1:00pm. Self-guided grounds only tours are available Wednesday - Friday from 10:00am to 2:30pm, (garden tours only does not include admission to historic house).
22
Bojangles' Coliseum
2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205-6925
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
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OVERVIEW

1
Start: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
2
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
3
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
4
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
5
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
6
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
7
River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
400 E 2nd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403-1105
8
Trails End Ranch
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(4) review
224 Trails End Rd, Chattanooga, TN 30707-6055
9
Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(907) review
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
301 N Holtzclaw Ave Warner Park, Chattanooga, TN 37404-2306
10
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(92) review
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
2115 Gunbarrel Rd Suite A-13, Chattanooga, TN 37421-2674
11
BAGIJ
Atlanta, Georgia·
(0) review
Atlanta Baggage Storage has been making travel easy for visitors to Atlanta since 2014. We have never misplaced customer luggage and have never made a late delivery to the airport. Travelers to Atlanta can depend on us to pick up, store and deliver their luggage on time so that they can make the most of their vacation time. BAGIJ makes travel easy by taking the drag out of traveling with bags!
Downtown Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30303
12
Johnny's Hideaway
Atlanta, Georgia·
3.5
(95) review
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
13
Stoddard's Range and Guns
Atlanta, Georgia·
5.0
(91) review
Stoddard's offers the public a modern indoor shooting range and a premier firearms store in 2 locations. Visit the newest Atlanta location in West Midtown behind Atlantic Station. Shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns with the finest ventilation and filtration systems. Orientations available for new shooters and a full selection of firearm rentals available. Certain age restrictions apply.
485 Bishop St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-4303
14
State Farm Arena
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(912) review
Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more!
1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303-2723
15
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
16
Ponce City Market
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(992) review
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
17
Greenville Zoo
Greenville, South Carolina·
4.0
(996) review
150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601-3147
18
Sugar Creek Brewing Company
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(98) review
Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond, Sugar Creek Brewing Company combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of nuclear engineering to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varietys, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body. Sugar Creek Tap Room Mon-Wed: 4pm - 9pm Thursday: 4pm - 10pm Friday: 2pm - 10pm Saturday: 11am- 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Tighten the ropes and raise the sails, the Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Tap room is where your exploration begins! We have constructed a large taproom and private event room and staffed it with kind, courteous and knowledgeable beertenders. On tap you will find all of our year-round beers as well as seasonal and small-batch releases. Beers are available by the glass, 4 oz. Tasting flights, and growler fills via our Pegas CrafTap growler filler. The taproom is open for exploration seven days a week! Sugar Creek Private Event Room Adjacent to our taproom is our 1700 sqft private event room, complete with a private outdoor patio, private bar, and overhead projector. Private events are available seven days a week, for parties as small as 15 people. In addition to offering a full range of our favorite beers, Sugar Creek is happy to provide food services or accommodate outside catering.
215 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217-1727
19
The Sleepy Poet Antiques Mall
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(93) review
4450 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209-2673
20
Wooden Robot Brewery
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1440 S Tryon St Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28203-4262
21
Historic Rosedale
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(93) review
Built in 1815, Historic Rosedale is a Federal style home surrounded by 9 acres of spectacular gardens and lush green space located just 3 miles north of Charlotte City Centre. Guided tours of the historic house are available every Friday 11:30am, and 1:00pm, and the last Saturday of the month at 11:30am and 1:00pm. Self-guided grounds only tours are available Wednesday - Friday from 10:00am to 2:30pm, (garden tours only does not include admission to historic house).
3427 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206-2052
22
Bojangles' Coliseum
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.0
(98) review
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205-6925

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What's the driving distance between Huntsville and Gastonia?
The distance is 393 miles
What's the travel time between Huntsville and Gastonia?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 3m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Gastonia?
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