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ITINERARY
3h 6m141 miles21 stops
1
Washington Monument
Dedicated to the first U.S. president, this 555-foot obelisk is an iconic American symbol that stands tall in the National Mall.
2
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
3
Bingo World
We are Maryland's largest bingo hall. We play multiple bingo sessions daily, and we also feature 200 Video Gaming Terminals for your enjoyment.
4
Barracuda's Locust Point Tavern
5
Vagabond Players, Inc.
The organization has operated continuously for over 100 years making Vagabond Players the oldest continuously operating community theater in the United States. Founded in the early 1900’s as a part of the vanguard of America’s “Little Theater” movement, the organization has called its current location, the Vagabond Theatre, home for over 40 years. We have been an important part of the rich history of Fells Point and Baltimore City’s cultural landscape.
6
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
7
Baltimore Spirits Company
Be the master blender for the day! Blend your own bottle of Epoch Maryland Rye, Baltimore's first Maryland Rye to be produced in the city since the 1970s. In this unforgettable experience, your tour and blending experience will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. The highlight of the afternoon will be to taste and evaluate four of our barrel-finished Maryland Rye whiskeys, and then to create your own custom blended bottle of the spirits. Epoch Rye won Double-Gold Medals at both the 2018 and 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. We take care of you from the time you walk in the door to ensure your perfect date, afternoon with friends, or a great gift for a whiskey fan. In addition to creating your own custom blend of our award-winning Pot-Distilled Maryland Rye, attendees also receive: • One delicious welcome cocktail • A compelling history lesson of Maryland Rye (15 minutes) • An up-close and personal distillery tour of our production facility and 650+ barrel rickhouse.
8
Cylburn Arboretum
9
Smart Escape
Gather your escape crew of up to 7 players and come embark on an adventure of a lifetime! SmartEscape is a modern take on the “Escape Room” experience that ditches the standard lock and key hunt of traditional escape rooms. You and your crew have 60 minutes to find a variety of clues and solve interactive puzzles in order to successfully escape. Do YOU have what it takes to come out victorious?
10
Divine's Gravesite, Prospect Hill Cemetary
11
All In Adventures Escape Rooms
Your ultimate escape destination Bring your family, friends, and coworkers in for a fun filled experience. Explore together to find the hidden objects, decipher the clues, and unravel the puzzles to win. But you must move fast– 50 minutes goes by quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties, or as corporate team building activity. Book your adventure today!
12
Safari Girl Charters
Departing from Bowley's Quarters MD, Safari Girl Charters specializes in fishing for Striped Bass (including Spring Trophy Season), as well as bottom fishing for Perch, Spot, and more. Safari Girl is Coast Guard Licensed for Six Anglers, provides all bait and tackle and doesn't require you to have a fishing license to go out.
13
Jurassic Mini Golf
14
Independent Brewing Company
15
Bynum Run Park
16
Destiny Luxury Transportation
We offer luxury chauffeured transportation using the latest model Mercedes Benz vehicles Mercedes is synonymous for style, class, luxury and comfort. We have to sedans and a 12 passenger Sprinter in our fleet. For a great luxury experience choose us for your weddings, night-outs on the town, airport and executive transportation needs. We operate in the Philadelphia Metro area to include Del.
17
Benjamin Rush Garden
18
Mt. Cuba Center
Mt. Cuba Center is a botanic garden that highlights the beauty and value of native plants to inspire conservation. Once the private estate of Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland, Mt. Cuba opened for general admission in 2013 and now spans 50 acres of gardens and over 1,000 acres of natural lands. It features captivating blooms along garden pathways in formal and woodland settings, picturesque meadows and ponds with stunning vistas, and three miles of scenic trails. Mt. Cuba is recognized as a leader in native plant research and open space preservation, having protected 15,000 acres in the mid-Atlantic region. Learn more at mtcubacenter.org.
19
Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,077 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
20
Old City Hall
21
Philadelphia Distilling
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OVERVIEW
Washington DC to Philadelphia
1
Start:Washington Monument
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(9509) review
Dedicated to the first U.S. president, this 555-foot obelisk is an iconic American symbol that stands tall in the National Mall.
2
Start:Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.0
(965) review
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
3
Start:Bingo World
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.0
(8) review
We are Maryland's largest bingo hall. We play multiple bingo sessions daily, and we also feature 200 Video Gaming Terminals for your enjoyment.
4
Start:Barracuda's Locust Point Tavern
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
1230 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD 21230-5105
5
Start:Vagabond Players, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland·
5.0
(9) review
The organization has operated continuously for over 100 years making Vagabond Players the oldest continuously operating community theater in the United States. Founded in the early 1900’s as a part of the vanguard of America’s “Little Theater” movement, the organization has called its current location, the Vagabond Theatre, home for over 40 years. We have been an important part of the rich history of Fells Point and Baltimore City’s cultural landscape.
6
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
7
Start:Baltimore Spirits Company
Baltimore, Maryland·
5.0
(9) review
Be the master blender for the day! Blend your own bottle of Epoch Maryland Rye, Baltimore's first Maryland Rye to be produced in the city since the 1970s. In this unforgettable experience, your tour and blending experience will take between 1.5 and 2 hours. The highlight of the afternoon will be to taste and evaluate four of our barrel-finished Maryland Rye whiskeys, and then to create your own custom blended bottle of the spirits. Epoch Rye won Double-Gold Medals at both the 2018 and 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. We take care of you from the time you walk in the door to ensure your perfect date, afternoon with friends, or a great gift for a whiskey fan. In addition to creating your own custom blend of our award-winning Pot-Distilled Maryland Rye, attendees also receive: • One delicious welcome cocktail • A compelling history lesson of Maryland Rye (15 minutes) • An up-close and personal distillery tour of our production facility and 650+ barrel rickhouse.
8
Start:Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
9
Start:Smart Escape
Towson, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
Gather your escape crew of up to 7 players and come embark on an adventure of a lifetime! SmartEscape is a modern take on the “Escape Room” experience that ditches the standard lock and key hunt of traditional escape rooms. You and your crew have 60 minutes to find a variety of clues and solve interactive puzzles in order to successfully escape. Do YOU have what it takes to come out victorious?
10
Start:Divine's Gravesite, Prospect Hill Cemetary
Towson, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
701 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204-2504
11
Start:All In Adventures Escape Rooms
Baltimore, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
Your ultimate escape destination Bring your family, friends, and coworkers in for a fun filled experience. Explore together to find the hidden objects, decipher the clues, and unravel the puzzles to win. But you must move fast– 50 minutes goes by quickly! Perfect for date night, hanging out with friends, birthday parties, or as corporate team building activity. Book your adventure today!
12
Start:Safari Girl Charters
Middle River, Maryland·
5.0
(6) review
Departing from Bowley's Quarters MD, Safari Girl Charters specializes in fishing for Striped Bass (including Spring Trophy Season), as well as bottom fishing for Perch, Spot, and more. Safari Girl is Coast Guard Licensed for Six Anglers, provides all bait and tackle and doesn't require you to have a fishing license to go out.
13
Start:Jurassic Mini Golf
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(9) review
331 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014-4122
14
Start:Independent Brewing Company
Bel Air, Maryland·
4.5
(89) review
418 N Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014-3509
15
Start:Bynum Run Park
Bel Air, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
715 E Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014-3408
16
Start:Destiny Luxury Transportation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
We offer luxury chauffeured transportation using the latest model Mercedes Benz vehicles Mercedes is synonymous for style, class, luxury and comfort. We have to sedans and a 12 passenger Sprinter in our fleet. For a great luxury experience choose us for your weddings, night-outs on the town, airport and executive transportation needs. We operate in the Philadelphia Metro area to include Del.
17
Start:Benjamin Rush Garden
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(2) review
Corner of 3rd & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
18
Start:Mt. Cuba Center
Hockessin, Delaware·
4.5
(89) review
Mt. Cuba Center is a botanic garden that highlights the beauty and value of native plants to inspire conservation. Once the private estate of Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland, Mt. Cuba opened for general admission in 2013 and now spans 50 acres of gardens and over 1,000 acres of natural lands. It features captivating blooms along garden pathways in formal and woodland settings, picturesque meadows and ponds with stunning vistas, and three miles of scenic trails. Mt. Cuba is recognized as a leader in native plant research and open space preservation, having protected 15,000 acres in the mid-Atlantic region. Learn more at mtcubacenter.org.
19
Start:Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(4458) review
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,077 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
20
Start:Old City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
21
Start:Philadelphia Distilling
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(98) review
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1753
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What's the driving distance between Washington DC and Philadelphia?
The distance is 141 miles
What's the travel time between Washington DC and Philadelphia?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 6m mins in normal traffic
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