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Road trip from Port Arthur to Columbia

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ITINERARY

17h 34m926 miles15 stops
1
Lafayette Science Museum
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
2
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
3
The Presbytere
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
4
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
5
Fast Eddies Fun Center
505 W Michigan Ave, Pensacola, FL 32505-2412
Fast Eddies Fun Center is a family entertainment center featuring 4 go-kart tracks, large indoor game room with redemption center and snack bar, mini- golf and Water Wars.Our 3 family tracks include: The Crazy 8, Junior Racers and Spinnin' &Grinnin'.For the ultimate racing enthusiast there's a 4th track-Fast Eddies SuperKart Speedway,complete with computerized scoring and timing. It's fast-action wheel to wheel racing.Test your skills in our large indoor game room. You'll be awarded with tickets to trade for prizes at our redemption center.Our snack bar includes a host of goodies from pizza and hotdogs to ice cream and funnel fries. Play a round of Funtastic Mini-Golf during your visit or try out "Water Wars-- the ultimate water ballon game. You and your opponent launch water balloons from your own battle station. We also feature batting cages with our all new Strike Zone batting cages. Fast Eddies Fun Center offers birthday parties and group rates.Established in 1989, our goal is to provide safe, clean, affordable fun for those living and visiting the beautiful gulf coast area.
6
The Davis Theatre
251 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104-3526
7
Court Square Fountain
ntersection of Commerce Street and Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL
8
St. John's Episcopal Church
113 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104-3699
The church where Jefferson Davis worshipped during the Civil War.
9
GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern
4017 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116-7307
GTSouth is the Geek & Gamer haven. In addition to amazing cocktails, you will find video games, board games, karaoke, anime, Doctor Who, and a great little community of people who love the same things you do. Theme nights including Cosplay, Nerf Nights, and other themes happen throughout the year. GTSouth is a non-smoking bar however we are Vaping friendly and carry our own line of Vaping juices. Come hang out at the most unique bar in Montgomery, AL!
10
Let's Play
5025 Highway 280 Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35242-5163
Let’s Play is an indoor soft play center for children aged 0-12 years. We’ve created a kid-friendly indoor environment that is stimulating and enjoyable for your kids. Children enjoy our pirate ship themed soft play structure, shoot foam balls in our cannon area, have a blast climbing their way to the top of our spider web tower and conquer our multi-level and one of a kind obstacle net-course.
11
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!
12
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
13
Ponce City Market
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
14
Johnny's Hideaway
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
15
Studio Cellar
912 Lady St The Vista, Columbia, SC 29201-3106
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OVERVIEW

Port Arthur to Columbia
1
Start:Lafayette Science Museum
Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana·
4.5
(96) review
Step into the vibrant world of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, where curiosity knows no bounds!
433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501-7013
2
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
419 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1035
3
The Presbytere
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
751 Chartres Street Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116
4
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(99) review
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2608
5
Fast Eddies Fun Center
Pensacola, Florida·
4.0
(90) review
Fast Eddies Fun Center is a family entertainment center featuring 4 go-kart tracks, large indoor game room with redemption center and snack bar, mini- golf and Water Wars.Our 3 family tracks include: The Crazy 8, Junior Racers and Spinnin' &Grinnin'.For the ultimate racing enthusiast there's a 4th track-Fast Eddies SuperKart Speedway,complete with computerized scoring and timing. It's fast-action wheel to wheel racing.Test your skills in our large indoor game room. You'll be awarded with tickets to trade for prizes at our redemption center.Our snack bar includes a host of goodies from pizza and hotdogs to ice cream and funnel fries. Play a round of Funtastic Mini-Golf during your visit or try out "Water Wars-- the ultimate water ballon game. You and your opponent launch water balloons from your own battle station. We also feature batting cages with our all new Strike Zone batting cages. Fast Eddies Fun Center offers birthday parties and group rates.Established in 1989, our goal is to provide safe, clean, affordable fun for those living and visiting the beautiful gulf coast area.
505 W Michigan Ave, Pensacola, FL 32505-2412
6
The Davis Theatre
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(8) review
251 Montgomery St, Montgomery, AL 36104-3526
7
Court Square Fountain
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(79) review
ntersection of Commerce Street and Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL
8
St. John's Episcopal Church
Montgomery, Alabama·
4.5
(8) review
The church where Jefferson Davis worshipped during the Civil War.
113 Madison Ave, Montgomery, AL 36104-3699
9
GTSouth Geek & Gaming Tavern
Montgomery, Alabama·
5.0
(8) review
GTSouth is the Geek & Gamer haven. In addition to amazing cocktails, you will find video games, board games, karaoke, anime, Doctor Who, and a great little community of people who love the same things you do. Theme nights including Cosplay, Nerf Nights, and other themes happen throughout the year. GTSouth is a non-smoking bar however we are Vaping friendly and carry our own line of Vaping juices. Come hang out at the most unique bar in Montgomery, AL!
4017 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116-7307
10
Let's Play
Birmingham, Alabama·
3.5
(8) review
Let’s Play is an indoor soft play center for children aged 0-12 years. We’ve created a kid-friendly indoor environment that is stimulating and enjoyable for your kids. Children enjoy our pirate ship themed soft play structure, shoot foam balls in our cannon area, have a blast climbing their way to the top of our spider web tower and conquer our multi-level and one of a kind obstacle net-course.
5025 Highway 280 Suite 102, Birmingham, AL 35242-5163
11
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
12
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
13
Ponce City Market
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(992) review
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
14
Johnny's Hideaway
Atlanta, Georgia·
3.5
(95) review
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
15
Studio Cellar
Columbia, South Carolina·
5.0
(9) review
912 Lady St The Vista, Columbia, SC 29201-3106

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What's the driving distance between Port Arthur and Columbia?
The distance is 926 miles
What's the travel time between Port Arthur and Columbia?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 17h 34m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Columbia?
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