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ITINERARY

47h 42m2,684 miles16 stops
1
Robolights
1077 E Granvia Valmonte, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-6104
2
Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
9915 S Eastern Ave Ste 110, Las Vegas, NV 89183-7960
3
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101-2956
The Mob Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society. The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas to the back alleys of American cities and—increasingly—across the borders and networks of the entire world. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside our restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building located just minutes from Fremont Street.
4
Bucky's Rare Odd & Unusual
2097 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-6773
5
Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W. Reno, Oklahoma City, OK 73102-5030
Myriad Botanical Gardens is one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved public spaces, offering its visitors a 15 acre natural escape in the heart of downtown. A half-acre children’s garden, an off-leash dog park, splash fountains, and paths for walking and jogging provide guests young and old with a place to seek solitude with nature, or seek community and the company of others. The Gardens offers a variety of horticultural education programs for adults and children. The centerpiece attraction of the Gardens is the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory. Its unique design has earned attention and praise in the architectural community. It is 224 feet long, 70 feet in diameter, and is covered by 3,028 sections of translucent, double-layered acrylic panels. After an 18-month, $11 million renovation, it reopened to the public on November 18, 2022.
6
Brickopolis
101 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2480
7
Buckstaff Bathhouse
509 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901-3596
Experience timeless relaxation at the Buckstaff Bathhouse, the crown jewel of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Indulge in traditional mineral-rich thermal bath treatments in the longest continuously run bathhouse in the state.
8
Blues Hall Juke Joint
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
9
Franklin on Foot
Franklin, TN 37064-2580
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
10
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.
11
The Village Shops
634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3241
12
Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601-3147
13
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
14
The Paramount Theater
215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5231
15
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
I-68, Cumberland, MD
16
Escape Room Loudoun
46950 Jennings Farm Dr 290, Sterling, VA 20164-8679
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
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OVERVIEW

Los Angeles to Washington DC
1
Start:Robolights
Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, California·
4.0
(99) review
1077 E Granvia Valmonte, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-6104
2
Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Las Vegas, Nevada·
5.0
(9) review
9915 S Eastern Ave Ste 110, Las Vegas, NV 89183-7960
3
The Mob Museum
Las Vegas, Nevada·
4.5
(9995) review
The Mob Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society. The Mob Museum offers a bold and authentic view of organized crime from vintage Las Vegas to the back alleys of American cities and—increasingly—across the borders and networks of the entire world. Explore the real stories and actual events of Mob history through interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind Mob and law enforcement artifacts found inside our restored 1933 former courthouse and post office building located just minutes from Fremont Street.
300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101-2956
4
Bucky's Rare Odd & Unusual
Lake Havasu City, Arizona·
4.0
(9) review
2097 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-6773
5
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma·
4.5
(979) review
Myriad Botanical Gardens is one of Oklahoma City’s most beloved public spaces, offering its visitors a 15 acre natural escape in the heart of downtown. A half-acre children’s garden, an off-leash dog park, splash fountains, and paths for walking and jogging provide guests young and old with a place to seek solitude with nature, or seek community and the company of others. The Gardens offers a variety of horticultural education programs for adults and children. The centerpiece attraction of the Gardens is the Inasmuch Foundation Crystal Bridge Conservatory. Its unique design has earned attention and praise in the architectural community. It is 224 feet long, 70 feet in diameter, and is covered by 3,028 sections of translucent, double-layered acrylic panels. After an 18-month, $11 million renovation, it reopened to the public on November 18, 2022.
301 W. Reno, Oklahoma City, OK 73102-5030
6
Brickopolis
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma·
4.0
(96) review
101 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-2480
7
Buckstaff Bathhouse
Hot Springs, Arkansas·
4.5
(996) review
Experience timeless relaxation at the Buckstaff Bathhouse, the crown jewel of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Indulge in traditional mineral-rich thermal bath treatments in the longest continuously run bathhouse in the state.
509 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901-3596
8
Blues Hall Juke Joint
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.5
(97) review
174 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3714
9
Franklin on Foot
Franklin, Tennessee·
5.0
(995) review
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
Franklin, TN 37064-2580
10
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
11
The Village Shops
Gatlinburg, Tennessee·
4.5
(998) review
634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3241
12
Greenville Zoo
Greenville, South Carolina·
4.0
(996) review
150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601-3147
13
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(970) review
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
14
The Paramount Theater
Charlottesville, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5231
15
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
I-68, Cumberland, MD
16
Escape Room Loudoun
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
46950 Jennings Farm Dr 290, Sterling, VA 20164-8679

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The distance is 2,684 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 47h 42m mins in normal traffic
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