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ITINERARY
9h 19m481 miles11 stops
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Lackey Studio And Art Gallery
The gallery features 37 local and regional artists in oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting, photography, pottery, painted, fused and stained glass, woodworking, woodcarving, sculpture, jewelry, leather goods and hand-built furniture.
3
Otherworld
4
The Magic Mountain
5
Heritage Square Antique Mall
Heritage Square Antique Mall is the premier location for Antiques, Vintage and Retro items in Central Ohio! The over 50,000 square foot showroom is the largest in the area; with over 400 individual dealers! Our selection of fantastic merchandise is constantly evolving and changing everyday. We feature furniture, art, home decor, dining and serving ware, tools, collectibles, military items, sports memorabilia and many one of a kind finds. We have something for everyone and every occasion. Open 7 Days a Week with convenient shopping hours. We provide cardboard boxes and shopping bags for items to travel home with our customers.
6
Drexel Theatre
7
Governor's Residence
8
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
9
Columbus Commons
10
Ohio Stadium
11
Chadwick Arboretum
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
2
Start:Lackey Studio And Art Gallery
Roanoke, Virginia·
(0) review
The gallery features 37 local and regional artists in oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting, photography, pottery, painted, fused and stained glass, woodworking, woodcarving, sculpture, jewelry, leather goods and hand-built furniture.
3
Start:Otherworld
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(244) review
5819 Chantry Dr, Columbus, OH 43232-4764
4
Start:The Magic Mountain
Columbus, Ohio·
2.5
(7) review
5890 Scarborough Blvd, Columbus, OH 43232-4746
5
Start:Heritage Square Antique Mall
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(46) review
Heritage Square Antique Mall is the premier location for Antiques, Vintage and Retro items in Central Ohio! The over 50,000 square foot showroom is the largest in the area; with over 400 individual dealers! Our selection of fantastic merchandise is constantly evolving and changing everyday. We feature furniture, art, home decor, dining and serving ware, tools, collectibles, military items, sports memorabilia and many one of a kind finds. We have something for everyone and every occasion. Open 7 Days a Week with convenient shopping hours. We provide cardboard boxes and shopping bags for items to travel home with our customers.
6
Start:Drexel Theatre
Columbus, Ohio·
5.0
(28) review
2254 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209-2319
7
Start:Governor's Residence
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
358 N Parkview Ave, Columbus, OH 43209-1439
8
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
9
Start:Columbus Commons
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(86) review
16 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215
10
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
11
Start:Chadwick Arboretum
Columbus, Ohio·
4.0
(9) review
2120 Fyffe Rd Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210-1010
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What's the driving distance between Richmond and Columbus?
The distance is 481 miles
What's the travel time between Richmond and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 9h 19m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Columbus?
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