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ITINERARY

3h 7m143 miles26 stops
1
Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1753
2
Old City Hall
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3
AMC Painter's Crossing 9
112 Painters Xing, West Chester, PA 19382-8310
4
Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site
21 Oakland Rd, West Chester, PA 19382-8351
Transport yourself to the 1700's at the Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site. The House, built in 1704 by the Brintons, a Quaker family, is one of the oldest in Pennsylvania. It has been restored to its original state and is filled with furniture and other pieces from the 1700's. The House is open for tours Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00, May through October, and by appointment.
5
Benjamin Rush Garden
Corner of 3rd & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
6
Trinity Community Church
Hockessin, DE 19707
7
Destiny Luxury Transportation
2035 Sunset Lake Rd Suite B-2, Philadelphia, PA 19702-2600
We offer luxury chauffeured transportation using the latest model Mercedes Benz vehicles Mercedes is synonymous for style, class, luxury and comfort. We have to sedans and a 12 passenger Sprinter in our fleet. For a great luxury experience choose us for your weddings, night-outs on the town, airport and executive transportation needs. We operate in the Philadelphia Metro area to include Del.
8
Bynum Run Park
715 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014-3408
9
Independent Brewing Company
418 N Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014-3509
10
Jurassic Mini Golf
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
11
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
11501 Pocomoke Court, Middle River, MD 21220
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Northeast Baltimore, Middle River, and White Marsh areas, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kid's birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family and you'll see why Urban Air Adventure Park is the best place for jumping, climbing, riding, playing, and fun for all ages.
12
Bengies Drive-In Theatre
3417 Eastern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21220-2122
13
All In Adventures Escape Rooms
8200 Perry Hall Blvd Space 2005, Baltimore, MD 21236-4901
Your ultimate escape destination Bring your family, friends, and coworkers in for a fun filled experience. Explore together to find the hidden objects, decipher the clues, and unravel the puzzles to win. But you must move fast– 50 minutes goes by quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties, or as corporate team building activity. Book your adventure today!
14
Cylburn Arboretum
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
15
Barracuda's Locust Point Tavern
1230 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5105
16
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
17
Loudon Park Cemetery
3620 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229-5033
18
Baltimore National Cemetery
5501 Frederick Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228-2199
19
UMBC Events Center
1000 Hilltop Cir, Catonsville, MD 21250-0001
20
Antique Depot
3720 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043-4610
21
The Vintage Vault & Gallery
8137 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043-4618
Offering the region's largest collection of quality vintage & antique jewelry as well as timeless fashions, including wedding gowns, & accessories for women & men. Visit our 2nd floor farm fresh lavender shop & our fine art gallery. Offering classes, performances & artist exhibits in our beautiful 1906 historic bank building. Let us host your event or meeting.
22
E. C. Pops
3709 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043-4642
23
Clark's Elioak Farm
10500 State Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042-6102
In addition to the many animals in our petting farm, we are home to many of the attractions from the Enchanted Forest. We have pony rides, hay wagon rides, a cow train ride, the petting farm, the Enchanted Forest attractions, additional play areas, and a picnic area. We also have a pumpkin patch in the Fall. We are open to the public April 1 through early November, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM (last admission at 4 PM). We host school and group tours, birthday parties and group events also. On many weekends we have special activities and gem mining and geode cracking.
24
Bowie Train Station Museum
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715-3732
25
AMC Center Park 8
4001 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705-3105
26
Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD 20895-3199
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center is open to the public Monday to Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and is a great place to learn more about Jesus Christ and feel His love. Interactive displays, beautiful art, and exciting events throughout the year are just a few of the many features of the visitors’ center. Please invite your friends and family to attend with you. Admission and parking are free.
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OVERVIEW

Philadelphia to Washington DC
1
Start:Philadelphia Distilling
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(98) review
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1753
2
Old City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
3
AMC Painter's Crossing 9
West Chester, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(64) review
112 Painters Xing, West Chester, PA 19382-8310
4
Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site
West Chester, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
Transport yourself to the 1700's at the Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site. The House, built in 1704 by the Brintons, a Quaker family, is one of the oldest in Pennsylvania. It has been restored to its original state and is filled with furniture and other pieces from the 1700's. The House is open for tours Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 - 5:00, May through October, and by appointment.
21 Oakland Rd, West Chester, PA 19382-8351
5
Benjamin Rush Garden
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(2) review
Corner of 3rd & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
6
Trinity Community Church
Hockessin, Delaware·
3.5
(2) review
Hockessin, DE 19707
7
Destiny Luxury Transportation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
We offer luxury chauffeured transportation using the latest model Mercedes Benz vehicles Mercedes is synonymous for style, class, luxury and comfort. We have to sedans and a 12 passenger Sprinter in our fleet. For a great luxury experience choose us for your weddings, night-outs on the town, airport and executive transportation needs. We operate in the Philadelphia Metro area to include Del.
2035 Sunset Lake Rd Suite B-2, Philadelphia, PA 19702-2600
8
Bynum Run Park
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
715 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014-3408
9
Independent Brewing Company
Bel Air, Maryland·
4.5
(89) review
418 N Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014-3509
10
Jurassic Mini Golf
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
11
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Middle River, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
Urban Air Adventure Park is much more than a trampoline park. If you're looking for the best year-round indoor attractions in the Northeast Baltimore, Middle River, and White Marsh areas, Urban Air is the perfect place. With new adventures behind every corner, we are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kid's birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family and you'll see why Urban Air Adventure Park is the best place for jumping, climbing, riding, playing, and fun for all ages.
11501 Pocomoke Court, Middle River, MD 21220
12
Bengies Drive-In Theatre
Baltimore, Maryland·
3.5
(65) review
3417 Eastern Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21220-2122
13
All In Adventures Escape Rooms
Baltimore, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
Your ultimate escape destination Bring your family, friends, and coworkers in for a fun filled experience. Explore together to find the hidden objects, decipher the clues, and unravel the puzzles to win. But you must move fast– 50 minutes goes by quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties, or as corporate team building activity. Book your adventure today!
8200 Perry Hall Blvd Space 2005, Baltimore, MD 21236-4901
14
Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
15
Barracuda's Locust Point Tavern
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
1230 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5105
16
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
17
Loudon Park Cemetery
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.0
(7) review
3620 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229-5033
18
Baltimore National Cemetery
Catonsville, Maryland·
5.0
(8) review
5501 Frederick Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228-2199
19
UMBC Events Center
Catonsville, Maryland·
4.5
(6) review
1000 Hilltop Cir, Catonsville, MD 21250-0001
20
Antique Depot
Ellicott City, Maryland·
3.5
(6) review
3720 Maryland Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043-4610
21
The Vintage Vault & Gallery
Ellicott City, Maryland·
5.0
(5) review
Offering the region's largest collection of quality vintage & antique jewelry as well as timeless fashions, including wedding gowns, & accessories for women & men. Visit our 2nd floor farm fresh lavender shop & our fine art gallery. Offering classes, performances & artist exhibits in our beautiful 1906 historic bank building. Let us host your event or meeting.
8137 Main St, Ellicott City, MD 21043-4618
22
E. C. Pops
Ellicott City, Maryland·
4.0
(6) review
3709 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043-4642
23
Clark's Elioak Farm
Ellicott City, Maryland·
4.0
(146) review
In addition to the many animals in our petting farm, we are home to many of the attractions from the Enchanted Forest. We have pony rides, hay wagon rides, a cow train ride, the petting farm, the Enchanted Forest attractions, additional play areas, and a picnic area. We also have a pumpkin patch in the Fall. We are open to the public April 1 through early November, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM (last admission at 4 PM). We host school and group tours, birthday parties and group events also. On many weekends we have special activities and gem mining and geode cracking.
10500 State Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042-6102
24
Bowie Train Station Museum
Bowie, Maryland·
4.0
(25) review
8614 Chestnut Ave, Bowie, MD 20715-3732
25
AMC Center Park 8
Beltsville, Maryland·
4.5
(28) review
4001 Powder Mill Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705-3105
26
Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland·
5.0
(97) review
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center is open to the public Monday to Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and is a great place to learn more about Jesus Christ and feel His love. Interactive displays, beautiful art, and exciting events throughout the year are just a few of the many features of the visitors’ center. Please invite your friends and family to attend with you. Admission and parking are free.
9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington, MD 20895-3199

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