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ITINERARY
12h 12m574 miles17 stops
1
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
2
Rockwood Park
3
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Curate your Mariners’ Experience! From inspiring stories of mariners who risked it all for freedom to true tales of man conquering the wild seas, our indoor galleries will spark curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for our shared maritime heritage. Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space and discover your connection to our shared maritime heritage. Admission to the Museum is only $1 per person. Add some outdoor adventure to your day in our 550-acre Park which offers visitors a quiet and serene place to walk, hike or run amongst rolling woodlands. Our Park features the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the 167-acre Mariners’ Lake. The Park is free and open to the public.
4
O'Connor Brewing Co.
The brewery is located at 211 W. 24th Street in the new Railroad district of Norfolk, situated next to the historic Ghent neighborshood and just a mile or two from Downtown. The Tasting Room and Production facility share a 35,000 sq. foot mid-century modern historic building. Free parking is available in their private lot or street parking is free along 24th and 23rd street. O’Connor beer drinkers come from all walks of life, but what brings them together is a love of the small, simple joys in life. The pleasure of being outdoors, relaxing on the beach with friends, having dinner with family after a day of hard work, and of course, enjoying a fresh, flavorful beer. Customers appreciate the O’Connor brand for its approachability and authenticity. They value its independent spirit, that it remains family owned and operated, and its support of the local community. And their loyalty has established it as a mainstay brand with 10 years of sustained success.
5
Strasenburgh Planetarium
6
Frederick Douglass Statue
7
Genesee Riverway Trail
Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen miles along the Genesee River.
8
Durand Eastman Park
9
iSmash Rochester
Come have endless hours of fun and excitement at iSmash Rochester! We offer smashing, black light paint splatter, and axe throwing!
10
Casa Larga Vineyards
Casa Larga Vineyards – We are now celebrating 45 years of producing award winning Finger Lakes wines. In 1974, Mr. C planted the first two acres in Fairport, NY, naming it Casa Larga after his grandparents' vineyards in Italy. The first harvest came in 1978 and won three awards at the NYS Wine Competition. Estate White (currently Pallido) and Estate Red (currently Tramonto) were those first wines. Mr. C's dream came true and passion, patience and tenderness were his gifts to the vines and the wines they produced. Mr. C's hobby matured into a larger business, and Casa Larga became the 21st licensed winery in New York State. Casa Larga has now entered the golden era of New York State winemaking, becoming an icon, as well as a sparkling jewel of the Finger Lakes and Rochester regions. We are home to the New York State Ice Wine Festival every February and the Purple Foot Grape Stomping Festival every September. Experience the Italian Way of Living, with wine, food and family.
11
Mill Creek Golf Club
12
Caywood Vineyards
13
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
14
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
15
Kohl Memorial Park
16
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
17
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
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OVERVIEW
Rochester to Virginia Beach
1
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
2
Start:Rockwood Park
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236-1438
3
Start:The Mariners' Museum and Park
Newport News, Virginia·
5.0
(959) review
Curate your Mariners’ Experience! From inspiring stories of mariners who risked it all for freedom to true tales of man conquering the wild seas, our indoor galleries will spark curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for our shared maritime heritage. Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space and discover your connection to our shared maritime heritage. Admission to the Museum is only $1 per person. Add some outdoor adventure to your day in our 550-acre Park which offers visitors a quiet and serene place to walk, hike or run amongst rolling woodlands. Our Park features the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the 167-acre Mariners’ Lake. The Park is free and open to the public.
4
Start:O'Connor Brewing Co.
Norfolk, Virginia·
4.5
(97) review
The brewery is located at 211 W. 24th Street in the new Railroad district of Norfolk, situated next to the historic Ghent neighborshood and just a mile or two from Downtown. The Tasting Room and Production facility share a 35,000 sq. foot mid-century modern historic building. Free parking is available in their private lot or street parking is free along 24th and 23rd street. O’Connor beer drinkers come from all walks of life, but what brings them together is a love of the small, simple joys in life. The pleasure of being outdoors, relaxing on the beach with friends, having dinner with family after a day of hard work, and of course, enjoying a fresh, flavorful beer. Customers appreciate the O’Connor brand for its approachability and authenticity. They value its independent spirit, that it remains family owned and operated, and its support of the local community. And their loyalty has established it as a mainstay brand with 10 years of sustained success.
5
Start:Strasenburgh Planetarium
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(92) review
657 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607-2101
6
Start:Frederick Douglass Statue
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.0
(9) review
Highland Park Monument located in Frederick Douglass Memorial Square at 1208 SouthAve in Highland Park, Rochester, NY
7
Start:Genesee Riverway Trail
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(89) review
Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen miles along the Genesee River.
8
Start:Durand Eastman Park
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(96) review
Lake Shore Blvd & Zoo Rd, Rochester, NY 14602
9
Start:iSmash Rochester
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
5.0
(49) review
Come have endless hours of fun and excitement at iSmash Rochester! We offer smashing, black light paint splatter, and axe throwing!
10
Start:Casa Larga Vineyards
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Casa Larga Vineyards – We are now celebrating 45 years of producing award winning Finger Lakes wines. In 1974, Mr. C planted the first two acres in Fairport, NY, naming it Casa Larga after his grandparents' vineyards in Italy. The first harvest came in 1978 and won three awards at the NYS Wine Competition. Estate White (currently Pallido) and Estate Red (currently Tramonto) were those first wines. Mr. C's dream came true and passion, patience and tenderness were his gifts to the vines and the wines they produced. Mr. C's hobby matured into a larger business, and Casa Larga became the 21st licensed winery in New York State. Casa Larga has now entered the golden era of New York State winemaking, becoming an icon, as well as a sparkling jewel of the Finger Lakes and Rochester regions. We are home to the New York State Ice Wine Festival every February and the Purple Foot Grape Stomping Festival every September. Experience the Italian Way of Living, with wine, food and family.
11
Start:Mill Creek Golf Club
Rochester, Finger Lakes, New York·
4.0
(6) review
128 Cedars Ave, Rochester, NY 14428-9510
12
Start:Caywood Vineyards
New York City, New York·
3.0
(13) review
9666 State Route 414 Lodi, NY, New York City, NY 14860-9638
13
Start:Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(29) review
Fishing Creek Valley Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112
14
Start:Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(77) review
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
15
Start:Kohl Memorial Park
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1050 Downhower Rd., Harrisburg, PA
16
Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
17
Start:Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
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