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3h 55m186 miles15 stops
1
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
2
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.
3
Cylburn Arboretum
4
Genesius Theatre
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
5
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.
6
Reading Rocks
7
Arthur Ross Gallery
8
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979.
9
Old City Hall
10
Dave & Buster's - Arcade
At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!
11
East Falls Glassworks
Visit a glass blowing studio; watch free demontrations; sign up for a class; check out the work for sale by local artists. East Falls Glassworks is Philadelphia's largest gallery and studio dedicated to hot glass. Please call before you stop by to make sure we are blowing glass on that day. Classes are offered for all levels of experience, check out the Saturday Experience sessions; you can make your own piece of glass art.
12
Philadelphia Distilling
13
Josh Early Candies
14
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
15
Allentown Rose Gardens
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OVERVIEW
1
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
2
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.
3
Start:Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
4
Start:Genesius Theatre
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
5
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.
6
Start:Reading Rocks
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
George St., Reading, PA
7
Start:Arthur Ross Gallery
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
In the Fisher Fine Arts Library 220 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
8
Start:Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(978) review
The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979.
9
Start:Old City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
10
Start:Dave & Buster's - Arcade
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
3.0
(98) review
At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!
11
Start:East Falls Glassworks
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
Visit a glass blowing studio; watch free demontrations; sign up for a class; check out the work for sale by local artists. East Falls Glassworks is Philadelphia's largest gallery and studio dedicated to hot glass. Please call before you stop by to make sure we are blowing glass on that day. Classes are offered for all levels of experience, check out the Saturday Experience sessions; you can make your own piece of glass art.
12
Start:Philadelphia Distilling
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(98) review
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1753
13
Start:Josh Early Candies
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(74) review
4640 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104-3293
14
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
15
Start:Allentown Rose Gardens
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(78) review
3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104-5327
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What's the driving distance between Washington DC and Allentown?
The distance is 186 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 55m mins in normal traffic
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