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ITINERARY
8h 3m402 miles37 stops
1
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
2
Royal Lake Park
3
Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center is open to the public Monday to Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and is a great place to learn more about Jesus Christ and feel His love. Interactive displays, beautiful art, and exciting events throughout the year are just a few of the many features of the visitors’ center. Please invite your friends and family to attend with you. Admission and parking are free.
4
Josiah Henson Museum & Park
5
Falls Road Park
6
Potomac French Market
Inspired by the open air shops of Paris and New Orleans owners Teri and Rene took home decor items to tent sales and barn sales around the Md area. When our own barn became available we took the chance to bring our treasures to one place. Please come see us and find your treasure.
7
Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
8
AMC Worldgate 9
9
National Capital Trolley Museum
10
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.
11
Theater at the Arts Barn
12
Water Park at Bohrer Park
13
Travis Park
14
Bowl America Gaithersburg
15
Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
16
Old Norbourne Cemetery
17
Discovery Station at Hagerstown
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles.
18
Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
19
Shops at Canal Place in Cumberland Maryland
20
Fort Cumberland Emporium
21
Allegany Fairgrounds
22
Cranesville Swamp Nature Preserve
23
Uniontown Country Club
Founded in 1908, the Uniontown Country Club is an open to public golf & relaxation destination located among the beautiful hills of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Offering dining, banquet, and tee time services to the public, alongside amenities cherished by its members, the Uniontown Country Club is committed to providing visitors with an outstanding experience. Reopened in 2019 under new ownership.
24
Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park
#1 Haunted Attraction in Western Pennsylvania - The Scare Factor" Welcome to the all-new Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park! A Full Night of Fear and Fun awaits you at Pennsylvania's Fastest-Growing Haunted Attraction! SCREAM through our 3 Brand-New Hollywood-Style Haunted Attractions! From our beautifully detailed sets and terrifying actors to our impressive Animatronics and Special Effects, our Haunted Houses redefine what you think is SCARY. But that's not all - your ticket includes our brand-new Midway, featuring Halloween-Themed Midway Games, a Concession Stand, a Gift Shop, Live Entertainment, and more! Don't waste your money on Haunted Houses that will let you down - come spend an entire night at "The Haunted House That's WORTH IT!"
25
West Overton Village
West Overton Village is a historic site, museum, and rye whiskey distillery in Scottdale, PA. The history of West Overton illustrates the rise of the American Industrial Revolution. The Overholts, a Mennonite family who purchased the property in 1803, transformed their small family farm and an industrial powerhouse throughout the 1800s. West Overton supported a distilling complex that produced one of the country’s oldest and most renowned rye whiskey brands, along with a commercial coverlet factory, a gristmill, a cooperage, a coal mine with 110 coke ovens, and a community of agricultural and industrial workers. West Overton native Henry Clay Frick left his fortune to his daughter, Helen Clay Frick, who purchased the property in 1922 as a way to memorialize her father. West Overton Village has been a museum since 1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, enjoy guided tours, exhibitions, programs, and our educational distillery.
26
Geyer Performing Arts Center
27
Own Brook Winery
28
Rostraver Township Historical Society
1835 Stone Church Structure
29
Wheeling Park
30
Oglebay Mansion Museum
31
West Virginia Independence Hall
32
Capitol Theatre
From Jerry Seinfeld to Willie Nelson to national Broadway productions and home to the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, the historic Capitol Theatre is a full entertainment complex.
33
Kelton House Museum & Garden
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
34
Ohio Stadium
35
Average Joe's Hilliard
36
Historical Village
37
Ten Pin Alley
We entertain everyone! Columbus' original boutique bowling center. We offer a clean, family-friendly, upscale atmosphere featuring 24 total lanes of bowling, a 2-story laser tag arena, arcade, restaurant, patio, and full bar. Ideal location for birthday parties, team building events and just plain relaxing with family and friends.
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Columbus
1
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.
2
Start:Royal Lake Park
Fairfax, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
5344 Gainsborough Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032-2741
3
Start:Washington D.C. Temple & Visitors' Center
Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland·
5.0
(97) review
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center is open to the public Monday to Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. and is a great place to learn more about Jesus Christ and feel His love. Interactive displays, beautiful art, and exciting events throughout the year are just a few of the many features of the visitors’ center. Please invite your friends and family to attend with you. Admission and parking are free.
4
Start:Josiah Henson Museum & Park
North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(8) review
11410 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852-2859
5
Start:Falls Road Park
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(6) review
12600 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854
6
Start:Potomac French Market
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
5.0
(3) review
Inspired by the open air shops of Paris and New Orleans owners Teri and Rene took home decor items to tent sales and barn sales around the Md area. When our own barn became available we took the chance to bring our treasures to one place. Please come see us and find your treasure.
7
Start:Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(7) review
13440 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906-3201
8
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
9
Start:National Capital Trolley Museum
Colesville, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(43) review
1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, MD 20905-5955
10
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.
11
Start:Theater at the Arts Barn
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5727
12
Start:Water Park at Bohrer Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(71) review
512 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2325
13
Start:Travis Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(6) review
Travis Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
14
Start:Bowl America Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
3.5
(30) review
1101 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-4031
15
Start:Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
16
Start:Old Norbourne Cemetery
Martinsburg, West Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
127 W South St, Martinsburg, WV 25401-3235
17
Start:Discovery Station at Hagerstown
Hagerstown, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
Discovery Station at Hagerstown, Inc. is a hands-on museum that provides life-long learning experiences to thousands of children and families each year. We create an environment that stimulates curiosity for discovery, exploration, and further investigation through exhibits and programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles.
18
Start:Sideling Hill Overlook & Rest Area
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(99) review
I-68, Cumberland, MD
19
Start:Shops at Canal Place in Cumberland Maryland
Cumberland, Maryland·
3.0
(9) review
13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD 21502-3052
20
Start:Fort Cumberland Emporium
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
55 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502-3076
21
Start:Allegany Fairgrounds
Cumberland, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
11490 Moss Ave, Cumberland, MD 21502-5306
22
Start:Cranesville Swamp Nature Preserve
Terra Alta, West Virginia·
4.5
(7) review
Feather Road, Terra Alta, WV 26764
23
Start:Uniontown Country Club
Uniontown, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(5) review
Founded in 1908, the Uniontown Country Club is an open to public golf & relaxation destination located among the beautiful hills of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Offering dining, banquet, and tee time services to the public, alongside amenities cherished by its members, the Uniontown Country Club is committed to providing visitors with an outstanding experience. Reopened in 2019 under new ownership.
24
Start:Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park
Uniontown, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(7) review
#1 Haunted Attraction in Western Pennsylvania - The Scare Factor" Welcome to the all-new Haunted Hills Estate Scream Park! A Full Night of Fear and Fun awaits you at Pennsylvania's Fastest-Growing Haunted Attraction! SCREAM through our 3 Brand-New Hollywood-Style Haunted Attractions! From our beautifully detailed sets and terrifying actors to our impressive Animatronics and Special Effects, our Haunted Houses redefine what you think is SCARY. But that's not all - your ticket includes our brand-new Midway, featuring Halloween-Themed Midway Games, a Concession Stand, a Gift Shop, Live Entertainment, and more! Don't waste your money on Haunted Houses that will let you down - come spend an entire night at "The Haunted House That's WORTH IT!"
25
Start:West Overton Village
Scottdale, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(13) review
West Overton Village is a historic site, museum, and rye whiskey distillery in Scottdale, PA. The history of West Overton illustrates the rise of the American Industrial Revolution. The Overholts, a Mennonite family who purchased the property in 1803, transformed their small family farm and an industrial powerhouse throughout the 1800s. West Overton supported a distilling complex that produced one of the country’s oldest and most renowned rye whiskey brands, along with a commercial coverlet factory, a gristmill, a cooperage, a coal mine with 110 coke ovens, and a community of agricultural and industrial workers. West Overton native Henry Clay Frick left his fortune to his daughter, Helen Clay Frick, who purchased the property in 1922 as a way to memorialize her father. West Overton Village has been a museum since 1928 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, enjoy guided tours, exhibitions, programs, and our educational distillery.
26
Start:Geyer Performing Arts Center
Scottdale, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(5) review
111 Pittsburgh St, Scottdale, PA 15683-1732
27
Start:Own Brook Winery
Scottdale, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(2) review
1884 State Route 981, Scottdale, PA 15683
28
Start:Rostraver Township Historical Society
Rostraver, Pennsylvania·
(0) review
1835 Stone Church Structure
29
Start:Wheeling Park
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(39) review
1801 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003-5512
30
Start:Oglebay Mansion Museum
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(45) review
1330 Oglebay Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003
31
Start:West Virginia Independence Hall
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(79) review
1528 Market St, Wheeling, WV 26003-3532
32
Start:Capitol Theatre
Wheeling, West Virginia·
4.5
(79) review
From Jerry Seinfeld to Willie Nelson to national Broadway productions and home to the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra, the historic Capitol Theatre is a full entertainment complex.
33
Start:Kelton House Museum & Garden
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(96) review
Experience urban life and the decorative arts, as they existed in the second half of the 19th century, through the collection of the Sophia and Fernando Cortez Kelton family. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the people that bring the history to life.
34
Start:Ohio Stadium
Columbus, Ohio·
4.5
(979) review
411 Woody Hayes Dr,, Columbus, OH 43210-1104
35
Start:Average Joe's Hilliard
Columbus, Ohio·
3.5
(7) review
1515 Hilliard Rome Rd, Columbus, OH 43228-9544
36
Start:Historical Village
Hilliard, Ohio·
4.0
(8) review
5274 Norwich St, Hilliard, OH 43026-1425
37
Start:Ten Pin Alley
Hilliard, Ohio·
4.5
(65) review
We entertain everyone! Columbus' original boutique bowling center. We offer a clean, family-friendly, upscale atmosphere featuring 24 total lanes of bowling, a 2-story laser tag arena, arcade, restaurant, patio, and full bar. Ideal location for birthday parties, team building events and just plain relaxing with family and friends.
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Columbus?
The distance is 402 miles
What's the travel time between Alexandria and Columbus?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 3m mins in normal traffic
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