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ITINERARY

7h 20m371 miles19 stops
1
Chop Suey Books
2913 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221-3515
2
Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
1554 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
3
Long Bay Club
Highway 9 North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
Considered one of the most difficult on the Grand Strand - deep pot bunkers and vast waste areas add a unique identity and challenge to this Nicklaus-designed course.
4
Possum Trot Golf Club
Possum Trot Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Recommended course noted for exceptional service and playing conditions.
5
Bass Pro Shops
10177 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4027
6
Grand Strand Model Railroad Club
10177 N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach Mall, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4027
7
Player's Choice
10177 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4027
8
Colonial Mall
10177 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4027
9
Meher Spiritual Center
10200 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4036
Meher Spiritual Center is a spiritual retreat and place of pilgrimage, dedicated to Avatar Meher Baba, for rest, meditation, and renewal of the spiritual life, for those who love and follow Meher Baba, and those who know of him and want to know more.
10
Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 17
10835 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-6076
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Polo Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, Calvin Klein, Gap, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand Jeans, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
11
Myrtle Beach National
4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7212
12
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
13
Rockwood Park
3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236-1438
14
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1011
Explore more than 14,000 years of North Carolina history, from the state's earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. The major exhibition The Story of North Carolina features fascinating artifacts, multimedia presentations, and an interactive format for all ages. Other exhibits highlight the state's military history, sports heroes, decorative arts and more. Monthly programs include children's programs, craft demonstrations and family events. The Museum Shop, featuring North Carolina crafts, and the on-site restaurant Pharaoh's at the Museum are open daily. Admission is free, although some special exhibits require a fee. Free parking is available on weekends in the Jones/Edenton Street lot. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
15
The Raleigh Market
1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-3902
Located on the historic N.C. State Fairgrounds, The Raleigh Market is recognized as one of the Top 10 flea markets in the U.S. Each weekend, indoor and outdoor vendors showcase vintage goods and antiques, collectibles, new items, thrift items, crafts, art, jewelry and so much more. Food trucks, farm stands and fair food ensure customers do not leave hungry! The Raleigh Market is open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission and parking are free.
16
Game On Escapes & More
107 Edinburgh South Dr Suite 203, Cary, NC 27511-8426
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
17
Papa Jazz Record Shoppe
2014 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205-1639
18
The Capital Club
1002 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3130
South Carolina's oldest and most dignified private gay bar, The Capital Club has been an established and integral part of our community for over 34 years. One of the oldest gay bars in the Southeast, and the oldest in Columbia, the laid-back and friendly Capital Club is right around the corner from PT's 1109 and a block from the state capitol building - it's along a stretch of Gervais that's been a big part of the city's recent gentrification, and you'll find several notable restaurants and mixed bars along this block and continuing south for a few more. This is a good place to mingle at the bar and chat with locals - there's a long bar on the left as you enter, and plenty of cozy spots to sit and chat
19
Studio Cellar
912 Lady St The Vista, Columbia, SC 29201-3106
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Chop Suey Books
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
2913 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221-3515
2
Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
1554 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
3
Long Bay Club
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.5
(38) review
Considered one of the most difficult on the Grand Strand - deep pot bunkers and vast waste areas add a unique identity and challenge to this Nicklaus-designed course.
Highway 9 North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC
4
Possum Trot Golf Club
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
3.5
(93) review
Recommended course noted for exceptional service and playing conditions.
Possum Trot Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
5
Bass Pro Shops
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
3.5
(7) review
10177 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4027
6
Grand Strand Model Railroad Club
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
5.0
(32) review
10177 N Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach Mall, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4027
7
Player's Choice
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.5
(3) review
10177 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4027
8
Colonial Mall
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
2.5
(36) review
10177 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4027
9
Meher Spiritual Center
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
5.0
(9) review
Meher Spiritual Center is a spiritual retreat and place of pilgrimage, dedicated to Avatar Meher Baba, for rest, meditation, and renewal of the spiritual life, for those who love and follow Meher Baba, and those who know of him and want to know more.
10200 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-4036
10
Tanger Outlets Myrtle Beach Hwy 17
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
4.0
(929) review
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Polo Ralph Lauren, Old Navy, Calvin Klein, Gap, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand Jeans, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
10835 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-6076
11
Myrtle Beach National
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina·
3.5
(7) review
4900 National Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-7212
12
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
13
Rockwood Park
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236-1438
14
North Carolina Museum of History
Raleigh, North Carolina·
4.5
(936) review
Explore more than 14,000 years of North Carolina history, from the state's earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. The major exhibition The Story of North Carolina features fascinating artifacts, multimedia presentations, and an interactive format for all ages. Other exhibits highlight the state's military history, sports heroes, decorative arts and more. Monthly programs include children's programs, craft demonstrations and family events. The Museum Shop, featuring North Carolina crafts, and the on-site restaurant Pharaoh's at the Museum are open daily. Admission is free, although some special exhibits require a fee. Free parking is available on weekends in the Jones/Edenton Street lot. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
5 E Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1011
15
The Raleigh Market
Raleigh, North Carolina·
4.0
(96) review
Located on the historic N.C. State Fairgrounds, The Raleigh Market is recognized as one of the Top 10 flea markets in the U.S. Each weekend, indoor and outdoor vendors showcase vintage goods and antiques, collectibles, new items, thrift items, crafts, art, jewelry and so much more. Food trucks, farm stands and fair food ensure customers do not leave hungry! The Raleigh Market is open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 am - 5 pm. Admission and parking are free.
1025 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-3902
16
Game On Escapes & More
Cary, North Carolina·
5.0
(98) review
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
107 Edinburgh South Dr Suite 203, Cary, NC 27511-8426
17
Papa Jazz Record Shoppe
Columbia, South Carolina·
5.0
(7) review
2014 Greene St, Columbia, SC 29205-1639
18
The Capital Club
Columbia, South Carolina·
4.5
(7) review
South Carolina's oldest and most dignified private gay bar, The Capital Club has been an established and integral part of our community for over 34 years. One of the oldest gay bars in the Southeast, and the oldest in Columbia, the laid-back and friendly Capital Club is right around the corner from PT's 1109 and a block from the state capitol building - it's along a stretch of Gervais that's been a big part of the city's recent gentrification, and you'll find several notable restaurants and mixed bars along this block and continuing south for a few more. This is a good place to mingle at the bar and chat with locals - there's a long bar on the left as you enter, and plenty of cozy spots to sit and chat
1002 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201-3130
19
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 Richmond and Columbia?
The distance is 371 miles
What's the travel time between Richmond and Columbia?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 20m 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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