Road trip from Scranton to Fredericksburg
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ITINERARY
6h 3m287 miles14 stops
1
Old Presbyterian Meeting House
2
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
3
National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, located at the United States Patent and Trademark Office Headquarters, is the National Monument to Innovation® that allows you to step into a world of inspiration, challenge and discovery. Inside the museum, visitors can explore the stories and inventions of more than 540 National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees, through the one-of-a-kind Gallery of Icons™ exhibit, original artifacts and inspirational videos. Celebrate the story of intellectual property and its significance to progress, innovation and culture in the Intellectual Property Power exhibit. There, you will discover the importance of trademarks and patents and how they make modern amenities possible. After exploring, test your knowledge of iconic trademarks, logos and sound marks on various interactive kiosks throughout the museum.
4
Jones Point Lighthouse
5
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
6
River Farm
River Farm is the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society. Situated on 25 landscaped acres overlooking the Potomac river, it is an idyllic escape within the Washington, D.C. area. Enjoy walking in our gardens and four-acre Meadow. Bring kids to enjoy the Children's Garden. We are open year-round Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm. From April through September we are also open Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm.
7
Steamtown National Historic Site
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
8
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
9
Kohl Memorial Park
10
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
11
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.
12
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Visit John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum! Come enjoy 10 miles of walking trails through wooded forests, an impoundment pond, and 300 acres of the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in PA. Visitors can also experience the marsh on the water through 4.5 mile of Darby Creek by canoe or kayak. Stop by the front desk to borrow binoculars or fishing rods. Refuge trails are open every day from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The visitor center building is closed for all Federal holidays however the trails remain open. Darby Creek is tidal and navigable only within 2 hours before and after high tide. Boat Launch is located at the trailhead of Dike Trail. Visitors must provide their own canoe/kayak and life vests. John Heinz NWR offers year-round free recreational and educational programs.
13
Cylburn Arboretum
14
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Old Presbyterian Meeting House
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(41) review
321 S Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3807
2
Start:The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(76) review
600 Wolfe St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3732
3
Start:National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.0
(64) review
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, located at the United States Patent and Trademark Office Headquarters, is the National Monument to Innovation® that allows you to step into a world of inspiration, challenge and discovery. Inside the museum, visitors can explore the stories and inventions of more than 540 National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees, through the one-of-a-kind Gallery of Icons™ exhibit, original artifacts and inspirational videos. Celebrate the story of intellectual property and its significance to progress, innovation and culture in the Intellectual Property Power exhibit. There, you will discover the importance of trademarks and patents and how they make modern amenities possible. After exploring, test your knowledge of iconic trademarks, logos and sound marks on various interactive kiosks throughout the museum.
4
Start:Jones Point Lighthouse
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(67) review
jones Point Park, Alexandria, VA
5
Start:Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(6) review
no Address George Washinton Memorial Parkway, Alexandria, VA 22307
6
Start:River Farm
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(52) review
River Farm is the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society. Situated on 25 landscaped acres overlooking the Potomac river, it is an idyllic escape within the Washington, D.C. area. Enjoy walking in our gardens and four-acre Meadow. Bring kids to enjoy the Children's Garden. We are open year-round Monday-Friday 9 am - 5 pm. From April through September we are also open Saturday from 9 am - 1 pm.
7
Start:Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
8
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
9
Start:Kohl Memorial Park
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1050 Downhower Rd., Harrisburg, PA
10
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
11
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.
12
Start:John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(93) review
Visit John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum! Come enjoy 10 miles of walking trails through wooded forests, an impoundment pond, and 300 acres of the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in PA. Visitors can also experience the marsh on the water through 4.5 mile of Darby Creek by canoe or kayak. Stop by the front desk to borrow binoculars or fishing rods. Refuge trails are open every day from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The visitor center building is closed for all Federal holidays however the trails remain open. Darby Creek is tidal and navigable only within 2 hours before and after high tide. Boat Launch is located at the trailhead of Dike Trail. Visitors must provide their own canoe/kayak and life vests. John Heinz NWR offers year-round free recreational and educational programs.
13
Start:Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
14
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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What's the driving distance between Scranton and Fredericksburg?
The distance is 287 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 6h 3m mins in normal traffic
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