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Road trip from Washington to Newport News

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ITINERARY

3h 20m169 miles11 stops
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Chop Suey Books
2913 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221-3515
2
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
3
Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
1554 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
4
Rockwood Park
3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236-1438
5
Tagtime Laser Tag
14346 Warwick Blvd Suite 420, Newport News, VA 23602-3814
Tagtime Laser Tag brings you a unique tactical laser tag experience featuring high tech realistic simulated weapons, a 10,000 square foot indoor arena, and all of our games are mission based. Forget what you think you know about Laser Tag, because this isn't it. We promise, you've never played anything like this!
6
The Mariners' Museum and Park
100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
Curate your Mariners’ Experience! From inspiring stories of mariners who risked it all for freedom to true tales of man conquering the wild seas, our indoor galleries will spark curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for our shared maritime heritage. Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space and discover your connection to our shared maritime heritage. Admission to the Museum is only $1 per person. Add some outdoor adventure to your day in our 550-acre Park which offers visitors a quiet and serene place to walk, hike or run amongst rolling woodlands. Our Park features the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the 167-acre Mariners’ Lake. The Park is free and open to the public.
7
NEX - Navy Exchange
1560 Mall Dr Bldg #CD-13, Norfolk, VA 23511-3806
8
O'Connor Brewing Co.
211 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517
The brewery is located at 211 W. 24th Street in the new Railroad district of Norfolk, situated next to the historic Ghent neighborshood and just a mile or two from Downtown. The Tasting Room and Production facility share a 35,000 sq. foot mid-century modern historic building. Free parking is available in their private lot or street parking is free along 24th and 23rd street. O’Connor beer drinkers come from all walks of life, but what brings them together is a love of the small, simple joys in life. The pleasure of being outdoors, relaxing on the beach with friends, having dinner with family after a day of hard work, and of course, enjoying a fresh, flavorful beer. Customers appreciate the O’Connor brand for its approachability and authenticity. They value its independent spirit, that it remains family owned and operated, and its support of the local community. And their loyalty has established it as a mainstay brand with 10 years of sustained success.
9
Pagoda & Oriental Garden
265 W Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1209
10
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-6115
11
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
3100 Swann Dr Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217
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OVERVIEW

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Start:Chop Suey Books
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
2913 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221-3515
2
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
3
Shockoe Bottom African Burial Ground
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
1554 E Broad St., Richmond, VA 23219
4
Rockwood Park
Richmond, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
3401 Courthouse Rd, Richmond, VA 23236-1438
5
Tagtime Laser Tag
Newport News, Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
Tagtime Laser Tag brings you a unique tactical laser tag experience featuring high tech realistic simulated weapons, a 10,000 square foot indoor arena, and all of our games are mission based. Forget what you think you know about Laser Tag, because this isn't it. We promise, you've never played anything like this!
14346 Warwick Blvd Suite 420, Newport News, VA 23602-3814
6
The Mariners' Museum and Park
Newport News, Virginia·
5.0
(959) review
Curate your Mariners’ Experience! From inspiring stories of mariners who risked it all for freedom to true tales of man conquering the wild seas, our indoor galleries will spark curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for our shared maritime heritage. Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space and discover your connection to our shared maritime heritage. Admission to the Museum is only $1 per person. Add some outdoor adventure to your day in our 550-acre Park which offers visitors a quiet and serene place to walk, hike or run amongst rolling woodlands. Our Park features the award-winning five-mile Noland Trail that surrounds the 167-acre Mariners’ Lake. The Park is free and open to the public.
100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
7
NEX - Navy Exchange
Norfolk, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
1560 Mall Dr Bldg #CD-13, Norfolk, VA 23511-3806
8
O'Connor Brewing Co.
Norfolk, Virginia·
4.5
(97) review
The brewery is located at 211 W. 24th Street in the new Railroad district of Norfolk, situated next to the historic Ghent neighborshood and just a mile or two from Downtown. The Tasting Room and Production facility share a 35,000 sq. foot mid-century modern historic building. Free parking is available in their private lot or street parking is free along 24th and 23rd street. O’Connor beer drinkers come from all walks of life, but what brings them together is a love of the small, simple joys in life. The pleasure of being outdoors, relaxing on the beach with friends, having dinner with family after a day of hard work, and of course, enjoying a fresh, flavorful beer. Customers appreciate the O’Connor brand for its approachability and authenticity. They value its independent spirit, that it remains family owned and operated, and its support of the local community. And their loyalty has established it as a mainstay brand with 10 years of sustained success.
211 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517
9
Pagoda & Oriental Garden
Norfolk, Virginia·
4.0
(91) review
265 W Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510-1209
10
Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
Virginia Beach, Virginia·
3.5
(93) review
3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-6115
11
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 Washington DC and Newport News?
The distance is 169 miles
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