Road trip from Washington DC to Memphis
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ITINERARY
16h 2m872 miles40 stops
1
Kogod Courtyard
2
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Memorial Exhibit and Learning Center
3
Equestrian of Simon Bolivar
4
Watergate Complex
The office building where the Watergate scandal led to the downfall of President Nixon.
5
Creative Cauldron
Creative Cauldron is an award-winning non-profit theater and educational arts organization whose innovative programs in the performing and visual arts embody collaboration, experimentation and community engagement.
6
National Funeral Home and Memorial Park
7
Royal Lake Park
8
Deep Cut Loop Trail
9
Chester Gap Cellars
10
Virginia Beer Museum
11
Warren Rifles Confederate Museum
Museum owned and operated by the Warren Rifles Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy.
12
Shenandoah National Park
13
The Paramount Theater
14
James Monroe's Highland
Part of William & Mary, this historic site is the home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.
15
Trump Winery
Featuring over 1,300 acres of breathtaking scenery, Trump Winery is situated in the heart of the Monticello Wine Trail. Just a few miles from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Trump Winery follows Jefferson’s footsteps in making new world wines inspired by the French wine regions of Bordeaux and Champagne. With a deep sense of place, Trump Winery ties together terroir and innovation, boasting nearly 200 acres of vines, large lakes, and rolling Blue Ridge views. We know that any visit to Trump Winery will be a treasured experience.
16
Blue Ridge Bucha
Blue Ridge Bucha's kombucha taproom is the first full-service kombucha taproom in the state of Virginia and one of just a handful on the East Coast. Patio is open for customers again. We are filling customer containers and offering tasting flights.
17
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
18
Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
19
Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
20
Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
North Carolina's First and Only Alpine Coaster nestled in the High Country. We offer single and bundle rides. Fun for all ages and opened year round 7 days a week!
21
Off the Grid Mountain Adventures
Please call for Reservations! Off The Grid Mountain Adventures is the area’s only outdoor adventure park and features zip lines, a gravity-defying giant swing, a tower in the sky standing 60 feet from which you can zip, belay, or take the Leap of Faith, a go-kart race track, and UTV tours.
22
CSA II's Rebel Corner
CSA II®'s Rebel Corner is an Online American Heritage Preservation Retailer featuring many areas of American History and Heritage, especially the Wartime Period of 1861-1865, commonly referred to as The War For Southern Independence or The War Between The States!! We offer a wide variety of options and do special orders as well!! Please feel free to visit us at our website for some of the best deals around!!
23
Muse Knoxville
Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum located in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, in schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health & wellness, & emergent literacy to life in the minds of children. We inspire & empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 mos. to 10 y/o. *Museum Play - Indoor educational learning & play spaces, a full-dome planetarium, outdoor learning spaces & a playground! *Field Trips - Bring your class, homeschool, daycare or youth group for a day of fun! *Parties/Events - Choose from a variety of packages to celebrate your special day with us. *Planetarium - We house East Tennessee's only public-access planetarium with shows that rotate every hour!
24
Knoxville Botanical Garden
25
Krutch Park
26
Peter Kern Library
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
27
Crossville-Cumberland County Gateway to the Big South Fork Visitor Center
We have information about the great State of Tennessee . Free Maps,hiking, shopping and much more. Picnic tables and clean bathrooms.
28
Military Memorial Museum
We are a well-regarded Military Museum covering conflicts from the Civil War to the present, housed in a historic Crossville, TN building. Admission is free with donation accepted. Open Monday-Friday 9am, - 3pm. Group tours can be arranged.
29
Silver Ridge Pottery
We are a pottery place. my husband makes fish, frogs, dragons & other wonderful creations. i make very functional pieces from dinnerware to vases & serving pieces. It's all food safe & goes in the microwave & dishwasher. we are alwys looking for an excuse to stop & chat, so come on by & we will show you around
30
Southern Belle Biscuit Company
Eat, learn, and laugh in Southern Belle Biscuit Class. Award winning Southern Biscuit expert, Maryann Byrd teaches the history and art of Southern biscuit baking in her two hour class. You must schedule an appointment to attend her class. Learn biscuit baking secrets, tips, tricks, and techniques as she demonstrates and feeds you some of her best recipes, including gravy. You graduate class by baking your own batch of biscuits. No hockey pucks here. Hands on, fun class, educational too.
31
Boswell's Music City Harley-Davidson
32
Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
33
Franklin on Foot
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
34
Memphis Music Room
Memphis' premier live music venue, focusing on local musicians. Features jazz, blues, rock, and soul. Representing every genre of Memphis music.
35
Summer Quartet Drive-in Theater
36
Mid-South Hobbies & Games
37
Art Museum of the University of Memphis
This art museum features artifacts from the city's namesake, the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis.
38
Mister Hats
We are a retail hat shop. We carry the top national and international brands of hats, such as Borsalino from Italy, Wigens from Sweden, Kangol from England, straws from Ecuador and Mexico, and even Biltmore, Dobbs and Stetson made right here in the United States.
39
David Lusk Gallery
40
Museum Of Science & History
The Memphis Museum of Science & History (MoSH) is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the country, Clarence Saunders' Piggly Wiggly. Explore the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through exciting exhibits, dioramas, and audio-visuals. Trace Memphis' development from the time of Spanish explorers through the Civil War and the yellow fever epidemics. Learn from the award-winning medical exhibit how health care grew to be Memphis' largest industry.
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OVERVIEW
Washington DC to Memphis
1
Start:Kogod Courtyard
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(9) review
800 F St NW Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington DC, DC 20004-1505
2
Start:Woodrow Wilson Presidential Memorial Exhibit and Learning Center
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
3.5
(9) review
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC, DC 20004
3
Start:Equestrian of Simon Bolivar
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.0
(9) review
203 18th St NW Corner Virginia Ave, Washington DC, DC 20240
4
Start:Watergate Complex
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
3.5
(85) review
The office building where the Watergate scandal led to the downfall of President Nixon.
5
Start:Creative Cauldron
Falls Church, Virginia·
4.5
(7) review
Creative Cauldron is an award-winning non-profit theater and educational arts organization whose innovative programs in the performing and visual arts embody collaboration, experimentation and community engagement.
6
Start:National Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Falls Church, Virginia·
3.0
(9) review
7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042-1725
7
Start:Royal Lake Park
Fairfax, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032-2741
8
Start:Deep Cut Loop Trail
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.5
(7) review
6511 Sudley Rd Ste 409, Manassas, VA 20109-2358
9
Start:Chester Gap Cellars
Front Royal, Virginia·
4.5
(61) review
4615 Remount Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630-5868
10
Start:Virginia Beer Museum
Front Royal, Virginia·
4.0
(46) review
16 Chester St, Front Royal, VA 22630-3321
11
Start:Warren Rifles Confederate Museum
Front Royal, Virginia·
4.5
(58) review
Museum owned and operated by the Warren Rifles Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy.
12
Start:Shenandoah National Park
Front Royal, Virginia·
4.5
(73) review
17157 Skyline Dr, Front Royal, VA 22630
13
Start:The Paramount Theater
Charlottesville, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5231
14
Start:James Monroe's Highland
Charlottesville, Virginia·
4.5
(966) review
Part of William & Mary, this historic site is the home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.
15
Start:Trump Winery
Charlottesville, Virginia·
4.0
(935) review
Featuring over 1,300 acres of breathtaking scenery, Trump Winery is situated in the heart of the Monticello Wine Trail. Just a few miles from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Trump Winery follows Jefferson’s footsteps in making new world wines inspired by the French wine regions of Bordeaux and Champagne. With a deep sense of place, Trump Winery ties together terroir and innovation, boasting nearly 200 acres of vines, large lakes, and rolling Blue Ridge views. We know that any visit to Trump Winery will be a treasured experience.
16
Start:Blue Ridge Bucha
Waynesboro, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
Blue Ridge Bucha's kombucha taproom is the first full-service kombucha taproom in the state of Virginia and one of just a handful on the East Coast. Patio is open for customers again. We are filling customer containers and offering tasting flights.
17
Start:Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(95) review
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916
18
Start:Science Museum of Western Virginia & Hopkins Planetarium
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.0
(94) review
Fun for the whole family, the Science Museum of Western Virginia features a tropical butterfly garden filled with butterflies from around the world; fun and interactive exhibits exploring Healthy Bodies, Healthy Earth and How It Works; live animals and the popular "FROGS"; the Living River & Touch Tank; and amazing traveling exhibits such as "TUTANKHAMUN: Wonderful Things From The Pharaoh's Tomb," running June 14-Dec. 31, 2014.
19
Start:Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
Lewisburg, West Virginia·
5.0
(97) review
814 Washington St W, Lewisburg, WV 24901-2029
20
Start:Wilderness Run Alpine Coaster
Banner Elk, North Carolina·
4.5
(92) review
North Carolina's First and Only Alpine Coaster nestled in the High Country. We offer single and bundle rides. Fun for all ages and opened year round 7 days a week!
21
Start:Off the Grid Mountain Adventures
Elizabethton, Tennessee·
5.0
(946) review
Please call for Reservations! Off The Grid Mountain Adventures is the area’s only outdoor adventure park and features zip lines, a gravity-defying giant swing, a tower in the sky standing 60 feet from which you can zip, belay, or take the Leap of Faith, a go-kart race track, and UTV tours.
22
Start:CSA II's Rebel Corner
Tallahassee, Florida·
5.0
(2) review
CSA II®'s Rebel Corner is an Online American Heritage Preservation Retailer featuring many areas of American History and Heritage, especially the Wartime Period of 1861-1865, commonly referred to as The War For Southern Independence or The War Between The States!! We offer a wide variety of options and do special orders as well!! Please feel free to visit us at our website for some of the best deals around!!
23
Start:Muse Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(91) review
Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum located in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, in schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health & wellness, & emergent literacy to life in the minds of children. We inspire & empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 mos. to 10 y/o. *Museum Play - Indoor educational learning & play spaces, a full-dome planetarium, outdoor learning spaces & a playground! *Field Trips - Bring your class, homeschool, daycare or youth group for a day of fun! *Parties/Events - Choose from a variety of packages to celebrate your special day with us. *Planetarium - We house East Tennessee's only public-access planetarium with shows that rotate every hour!
24
Start:Knoxville Botanical Garden
Knoxville, Tennessee·
3.5
(97) review
2743 Wimpole Ave, Knoxville, TN 37914-5958
25
Start:Krutch Park
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(90) review
504 Market St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2107
26
Start:Peter Kern Library
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(99) review
Hidden inside the historic Kern Building, behind The Oliver Hotel lobby, is Knoxville’s one and only speakeasy, The Peter Kern Library. Once a well-kept secret, the bar is now a beloved institution. The dark wood, fireplace, rows of books, and cocktails named after literary characters create a warm and cozy atmosphere where time seems to stop.
27
Start:Crossville-Cumberland County Gateway to the Big South Fork Visitor Center
Crossville, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
We have information about the great State of Tennessee . Free Maps,hiking, shopping and much more. Picnic tables and clean bathrooms.
28
Start:Military Memorial Museum
Crossville, Tennessee·
4.5
(96) review
We are a well-regarded Military Museum covering conflicts from the Civil War to the present, housed in a historic Crossville, TN building. Admission is free with donation accepted. Open Monday-Friday 9am, - 3pm. Group tours can be arranged.
29
Start:Silver Ridge Pottery
Lebanon, Tennessee·
5.0
(88) review
We are a pottery place. my husband makes fish, frogs, dragons & other wonderful creations. i make very functional pieces from dinnerware to vases & serving pieces. It's all food safe & goes in the microwave & dishwasher. we are alwys looking for an excuse to stop & chat, so come on by & we will show you around
30
Start:Southern Belle Biscuit Company
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(63) review
Eat, learn, and laugh in Southern Belle Biscuit Class. Award winning Southern Biscuit expert, Maryann Byrd teaches the history and art of Southern biscuit baking in her two hour class. You must schedule an appointment to attend her class. Learn biscuit baking secrets, tips, tricks, and techniques as she demonstrates and feeds you some of her best recipes, including gravy. You graduate class by baking your own batch of biscuits. No hockey pucks here. Hands on, fun class, educational too.
31
Start:Boswell's Music City Harley-Davidson
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
5.0
(8) review
1 Terminal Dr Concourse C, near Gate C-16, Nashville, TN 37214-4112
32
Start:Jackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
Jackalope Brewing Company's taproom and brewery The Ranch offers locally hand-crafted beers, brewery tours, small bites, and a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
33
Start:Franklin on Foot
Franklin, Tennessee·
5.0
(995) review
Just minutes south of Nashville, Franklin is often cited as one of the most beautiful downtowns in the U.S. and Site of "the most famous battle you've never heard of," according to National Geographic. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides are born storytellers who will make your visit an unforgettable experience. Our tours include the Classic Franklin, Civil War in Franklin, Grave Matters in the Cemetery, and our most popular, the Haunted Franklin Ghost Tour! Most tours are available Monday through Saturday by advance reservation; some tours have minimums. Just call and see how flexible and accommodating we can be!
34
Start:Memphis Music Room
Memphis, Tennessee·
(0) review
Memphis' premier live music venue, focusing on local musicians. Features jazz, blues, rock, and soul. Representing every genre of Memphis music.
35
Start:Summer Quartet Drive-in Theater
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(2) review
5310 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122-4420
36
Start:Mid-South Hobbies & Games
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(6) review
4862 Summer Ave Near Mendenhall intersection, Memphis, TN 38122
37
Start:Art Museum of the University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(11) review
This art museum features artifacts from the city's namesake, the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis.
38
Start:Mister Hats
Memphis, Tennessee·
5.0
(2) review
We are a retail hat shop. We carry the top national and international brands of hats, such as Borsalino from Italy, Wigens from Sweden, Kangol from England, straws from Ecuador and Mexico, and even Biltmore, Dobbs and Stetson made right here in the United States.
39
Start:David Lusk Gallery
Memphis, Tennessee·
5.0
(1) review
97 Tillman St, Memphis, TN 38111-2711
40
Start:Museum Of Science & History
Memphis, Tennessee·
4.0
(594) review
The Memphis Museum of Science & History (MoSH) is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the Southeast. You can walk through a replica of the first self-service grocery store in the country, Clarence Saunders' Piggly Wiggly. Explore the cultural and natural history of the Mid-South through exciting exhibits, dioramas, and audio-visuals. Trace Memphis' development from the time of Spanish explorers through the Civil War and the yellow fever epidemics. Learn from the award-winning medical exhibit how health care grew to be Memphis' largest industry.
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What's the driving distance between Washington DC and Memphis?
The distance is 872 miles
What's the travel time between Washington DC and Memphis?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 16h 2m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Memphis?
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