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ITINERARY
26h 1m1,414 miles25 stops
1
Escape Room Loudoun
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
2
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
3
The Paramount Theater
4
James Monroe's Highland
Part of William & Mary, this historic site is the home of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States.
5
Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
6
Harmony Ridge
Design Inspired Gifts, American Art & Craft, In-House Wine Bar …. 5,000 square feet of pure inspiration, whimsy and fun!
7
Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
8
The Village Shops
9
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.
10
Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
11
Radius Rooftop Lounge
12
Farragut Folklife Museum
13
River Gallery
Craft and art collections.
14
Breakout Games - Birmingham
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
15
George Washington Carver Museum
16
Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Welcome to the Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa! CHOM, where children Explore, Create and Discover every time they visit. Learning through play is what our exhibits are about, and you're encouraged to touch, feel and play your way through our award winning museum. In 26 exhibit areas we offer newborns through age 13 a fabulous place just for them! Exhibits, birthday party spaces, daily programs and activities, events, holiday celebrations and curriculum specific field trips all wait for you at CHOM! Visit soon - join over 78,000 guests each year who know we're the BEST for family fun! CHOM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and we've provided dynamic learning experiences for 33 years.
17
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
18
The Presbytere
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
19
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
20
Vida Pura Spa
Day Spa providing various massage therapies, aesthetic services, & spa packages/parties.
21
Enjoy Baton Rouge
Enjoy Baton Rouge Walking & Food Tours … up close and personal! See, feel, smell, taste, touch. Ask all your questions as our tour guides show you the sites and downtown neighborhoods. Hear the stories, learn the history and see the future. Don’t just drive by – embrace authentic. Stretch your legs and take an easy 90 minute walk. Choose one of our walking tours or combine several. Enjoy Baton Rouge walking tours focus on the New or Old State Capitol and the area surrounding them. Whatever your interest; Art, History, Nature, Politics, Architecture or Culture – you will find them all here in Baton Rouge. We offer tours by appointment so our schedule fits your schedule. And, we have added Food Tours. What a great pairing - Food, History and New Friends. We visit 5 downtown restaurant and get a sample of what Baton Rouge has to offer.
22
LSU Tiger Stadium
23
Lynchburg Ferry
24
Space Center Houston
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
25
Reliant Park
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OVERVIEW
Washington DC to Texas City
1
Start:Escape Room Loudoun
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
An exciting new escape room establishment in Loudoun County! Escape Room activities are an exciting way to foster collaborative thinking and problem solving. Each group must work together to solve problems; ranging from small and simple, to complex and multi-part problems.
2
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
3
Start:The Paramount Theater
Charlottesville, Virginia·
4.5
(99) review
215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5231
4
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.
5
Start:Carvins Cove Natural Reserve
Roanoke, Virginia·
4.5
(95) review
9644 Reservoir Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019-7916
6
Start:Harmony Ridge
Lewisburg, West Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Design Inspired Gifts, American Art & Craft, In-House Wine Bar …. 5,000 square feet of pure inspiration, whimsy and fun!
7
Start:Greenbrier Historical Society and North House Museum
Lewisburg, West Virginia·
5.0
(97) review
814 Washington St W, Lewisburg, WV 24901-2029
8
Start:The Village Shops
Gatlinburg, Tennessee·
4.5
(998) review
634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3241
9
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.
10
Start:Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
711 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919-7593
11
Start:Radius Rooftop Lounge
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.0
(9) review
Embassy Suites By Hilton 507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902
12
Start:Farragut Folklife Museum
Knoxville, Tennessee·
4.5
(9) review
11408 Municipal Center Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-2830
13
Start:River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
14
Start:Breakout Games - Birmingham
Homewood, Alabama·
5.0
(986) review
This isn’t your average outing or everyday experience—Breakout is for those who would rather solve mysteries than watch someone else have all the fun. With different rooms that follow unique story-lines, you and your friends will have 60 minutes to escape your adventure of choice by cracking codes, solving puzzles and following clues. Part problem solving, part adrenaline, end-to-end fun!
15
Start:George Washington Carver Museum
Tuskegee, Alabama·
4.5
(97) review
On the Campus of Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL
16
Start:Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa, Alabama·
4.5
(99) review
Welcome to the Children's Hands-On Museum of Tuscaloosa! CHOM, where children Explore, Create and Discover every time they visit. Learning through play is what our exhibits are about, and you're encouraged to touch, feel and play your way through our award winning museum. In 26 exhibit areas we offer newborns through age 13 a fabulous place just for them! Exhibits, birthday party spaces, daily programs and activities, events, holiday celebrations and curriculum specific field trips all wait for you at CHOM! Visit soon - join over 78,000 guests each year who know we're the BEST for family fun! CHOM is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and we've provided dynamic learning experiences for 33 years.
17
Start:Palm Court Jazz Cafe
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(99) review
A stylish jazz spot in the French Quarter, which serves Cajun and Creole dishes.
18
Start:The Presbytere
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
The Presbytere was designed in 1791 to match the Cabildo, alongside St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. It stands today as a beautiful reminder of both Louisiana's singular past and its vibrant present.The Presbytere, originally called Casa Curial or "Ecclesiastical House," was built on the site of the residence, or presbytere, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum. Two exhibitions are on display-"Living with Hurricanes: Katrina and Beyond" tells of rescue, rebuilding and renewal, and "Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana" captures the fun and fantasy of the annual celebration.
19
Start:Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
New Orleans, Louisiana·
4.5
(999) review
Nature reserve, consisting of several sections, preserves significant examples of the natural and cultural resources of the Mississippi Delta region.
20
Start:Vida Pura Spa
Baton Rouge, Louisiana·
5.0
(9) review
Day Spa providing various massage therapies, aesthetic services, & spa packages/parties.
21
Start:Enjoy Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana·
5.0
(9) review
Enjoy Baton Rouge Walking & Food Tours … up close and personal! See, feel, smell, taste, touch. Ask all your questions as our tour guides show you the sites and downtown neighborhoods. Hear the stories, learn the history and see the future. Don’t just drive by – embrace authentic. Stretch your legs and take an easy 90 minute walk. Choose one of our walking tours or combine several. Enjoy Baton Rouge walking tours focus on the New or Old State Capitol and the area surrounding them. Whatever your interest; Art, History, Nature, Politics, Architecture or Culture – you will find them all here in Baton Rouge. We offer tours by appointment so our schedule fits your schedule. And, we have added Food Tours. What a great pairing - Food, History and New Friends. We visit 5 downtown restaurant and get a sample of what Baton Rouge has to offer.
22
Start:LSU Tiger Stadium
Baton Rouge, Louisiana·
5.0
(901) review
100 Tiger Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70893
23
Start:Lynchburg Ferry
Baytown, Texas·
4.5
(99) review
1001 Independence Pkwy N, Baytown, TX 77520-1050
24
Start:Space Center Houston
Houston, Texas·
4.5
(9918) review
Located in the heart of NASA’s spaceflight program, Space Center Houston is a must-visit for fans of space exploration. With more than 400 space-related artefacts and numerous interactive exhibitions, you can easily spend a whole day learning about NASA’s history and current work. Be sure to hop on the tram tour too, which takes you around the real site of the Johnson Space Center, including the original Mission Control room and a behind-the-scenes look at the astronaut training facilities. You might want to join VIP tours by NASA experts to gain a deeper understanding and inside knowledge of the center. – Tripadvisor
25
Start:Reliant Park
Houston, Texas·
4.0
(99) review
1 Nrg Park, Houston, TX 77054-1574
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What's the driving distance between Washington DC and Texas City?
The distance is 1,414 miles
What's the travel time between Washington DC and Texas City?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 26h 1m mins in normal traffic
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