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ITINERARY
1h 17m52 miles24 stops
1
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
2
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
A very visible tribute to George Washington stands on King Street in Alexandria, Virginia.
3
Escape Room Live Alexandria
Put on your Sherlock cap and come test your wits at one of Old Town Alexandria's most unique attractions—Escape Room Live. Step into one of our four, cleverly appointed rooms for a unique 'live-mystery-solving' experience themed as Sherlock, Moriarty, Edgar Allan Poe and the Wizard's Apothecary. You and your family, friends and colleagues will work together to uncover hidden clues, solve puzzles and connect the dots to solve the mystery and escape before time is up!
4
Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
5
Vietnam Women's Memorial
Memorial to the women who served during the Vietnam War.
6
Albert Einstein Memorial
The National Academy of Sciences invites you to help honor the legacy of Albert Einstein by sending us your #PhotosWithAlbert. Simply snap a photo of you or your group at the Einstein Memorial Statue and post it to Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, using the hashtag #PhotosWithAlbert. The NAS building and exhibits are open to the public from 9am - 5pm on weekdays. The Albert Einstein Memorial is located in the front lawn and available anytime.
7
Georgetown Waterfront Park
8
Embassy Row
The section of Massachusetts Avenue with many embassies and the house of the Vice President located on one end.
9
Washington National Cathedral
The sixth-largest cathedral in the world, Washington National Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece, a national house of prayer for all people, and a gathering place for the nation in times of sorrow and in times of celebration. It has been the site of presidential funerals, inaugural prayer services, and many historic moments, including the final Sunday sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
10
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
A park-like zoo containing 4,000 animals and 500 different species.
11
Rock Creek Park
Not just a park in the city, but a kind of leisurely museum, with a scattering of Civil War forts, a cemetery and a 19th-century mill within its bounds.
12
SPE Dive School
Educating safe divers in the DC Metro area since 1972. Located in Friendship Heights, near the Metro. Monthly weekend trips to Grand Cayman Island. Ready to learn to SCUBA dive? SPE Dive School trains and certifies all levels of divers from all around the Washington, DC metro area, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Over 46 years of delivering SCUBA training and PADI certification (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Classroom facility steps from Friendship Heights Metro More than 20,000 graduates FREE SCUBA orientations available every month Refresher SCUBA classes available upon request Perfect for any diver in DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia Personal instruction – no video teaching SPE delivers the most complete certification process available. 16 hours in class 8 hours in pool Personal instruction
13
Fort Marcy
14
Westfield Montgomery
Located at 7101 Democracy Blvd in Bethesda, Md., Westfield Montgomery is the region's premier destination for fashion, food, and film, and features more than 1.2 million square feet of retail that puts a modern twist on everyday classics for its customers. Its shopping venues include anchor stores Nordstrom, Macy's, Macy's Home and Sears, as well as more than 190 specialty retailers and restaurants. The property is home to the only East Coast location of ArcLight Cinemas. Westfield Montgomery has recently undergone a multi-million dollar revitalization project resulting in a complete transformation of the property. Conveniently located at the intersection of I-270 and I-495, the center is open Monday through Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday 11am- 6pm.
15
Josiah Henson Museum & Park
16
IPIC North Bethesda
IPIC presents our guests with a unique movie experience where they can relax and escape with great comfort, hospitality and amenities.
17
Privai | Spa + Salon Pike & Rose
18
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.
19
Theater at the Arts Barn
20
Axes and O's
Axes and O’s is an inviting party atmosphere for guests ages 10+ where you can enjoy tasty fare, adult beverages with up to 20 craft beers on tap, popular arcade games and axe throwing to your heart’s content. Stop in or book your private lane today!
21
Water Park at Bohrer Park
22
Origins Thai Spa
Your one-stop-shop for Traditional Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Herbal Massage, Swedish Massage, Thai- Euro Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage and more.
23
Wine Tour by Reston Limousine Service
Reston Limousine is Washington DC's premier transportation provider ranked 8th largest limo and bus shuttle operator in the nation. We have been operating our award-winning winery tours since 2002 and expanded to brewery tours in 2014. We offer public winery trips every weekend into DC's Wine Country (prices start with transportation at $39, plus tasting fees and optional lunches) as well as private custom tours. With a global network of affiliates, we can provide transportation and tours around the world with just one call.
24
Cookology Recreational Culinary School
Hands-On, Recreational Culinary Classes for children and adults.
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Frederick
1
Start:Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.0
(71) review
4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304-1007
2
Start:George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(695) review
A very visible tribute to George Washington stands on King Street in Alexandria, Virginia.
3
Start:Escape Room Live Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(773) review
Put on your Sherlock cap and come test your wits at one of Old Town Alexandria's most unique attractions—Escape Room Live. Step into one of our four, cleverly appointed rooms for a unique 'live-mystery-solving' experience themed as Sherlock, Moriarty, Edgar Allan Poe and the Wizard's Apothecary. You and your family, friends and colleagues will work together to uncover hidden clues, solve puzzles and connect the dots to solve the mystery and escape before time is up!
4
Start:Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.0
(71) review
201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3697
5
Start:Vietnam Women's Memorial
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(654) review
Memorial to the women who served during the Vietnam War.
6
Start:Albert Einstein Memorial
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(772) review
The National Academy of Sciences invites you to help honor the legacy of Albert Einstein by sending us your #PhotosWithAlbert. Simply snap a photo of you or your group at the Einstein Memorial Statue and post it to Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram, using the hashtag #PhotosWithAlbert. The NAS building and exhibits are open to the public from 9am - 5pm on weekdays. The Albert Einstein Memorial is located in the front lawn and available anytime.
7
Start:Georgetown Waterfront Park
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(64) review
3303 Water St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007-3574
8
Start:Embassy Row
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.0
(231) review
The section of Massachusetts Avenue with many embassies and the house of the Vice President located on one end.
9
Start:Washington National Cathedral
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(3120) review
The sixth-largest cathedral in the world, Washington National Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece, a national house of prayer for all people, and a gathering place for the nation in times of sorrow and in times of celebration. It has been the site of presidential funerals, inaugural prayer services, and many historic moments, including the final Sunday sermon delivered by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
10
Start:Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.0
(4629) review
A park-like zoo containing 4,000 animals and 500 different species.
11
Start:Rock Creek Park
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(290) review
Not just a park in the city, but a kind of leisurely museum, with a scattering of Civil War forts, a cemetery and a 19th-century mill within its bounds.
12
Start:SPE Dive School
Chevy Chase, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(6) review
Educating safe divers in the DC Metro area since 1972. Located in Friendship Heights, near the Metro. Monthly weekend trips to Grand Cayman Island. Ready to learn to SCUBA dive? SPE Dive School trains and certifies all levels of divers from all around the Washington, DC metro area, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Over 46 years of delivering SCUBA training and PADI certification (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Classroom facility steps from Friendship Heights Metro More than 20,000 graduates FREE SCUBA orientations available every month Refresher SCUBA classes available upon request Perfect for any diver in DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia Personal instruction – no video teaching SPE delivers the most complete certification process available. 16 hours in class 8 hours in pool Personal instruction
13
Start:Fort Marcy
McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(7) review
George Washington Memorial Parkway, McLean, VA
14
Start:Westfield Montgomery
Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(79) review
Located at 7101 Democracy Blvd in Bethesda, Md., Westfield Montgomery is the region's premier destination for fashion, food, and film, and features more than 1.2 million square feet of retail that puts a modern twist on everyday classics for its customers. Its shopping venues include anchor stores Nordstrom, Macy's, Macy's Home and Sears, as well as more than 190 specialty retailers and restaurants. The property is home to the only East Coast location of ArcLight Cinemas. Westfield Montgomery has recently undergone a multi-million dollar revitalization project resulting in a complete transformation of the property. Conveniently located at the intersection of I-270 and I-495, the center is open Monday through Saturday 10am - 9pm and Sunday 11am- 6pm.
15
Start:Josiah Henson Museum & Park
North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(8) review
11410 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852-2859
16
Start:IPIC North Bethesda
North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland·
3.5
(100) review
IPIC presents our guests with a unique movie experience where they can relax and escape with great comfort, hospitality and amenities.
17
Start:Privai | Spa + Salon Pike & Rose
North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Maryland·
(0) review
934 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852-8687
18
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.
19
Start:Theater at the Arts Barn
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5727
20
Start:Axes and O's
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
5.0
(61) review
Axes and O’s is an inviting party atmosphere for guests ages 10+ where you can enjoy tasty fare, adult beverages with up to 20 craft beers on tap, popular arcade games and axe throwing to your heart’s content. Stop in or book your private lane today!
21
Start:Water Park at Bohrer Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(71) review
512 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2325
22
Start:Origins Thai Spa
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Your one-stop-shop for Traditional Thai Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Thai Herbal Massage, Swedish Massage, Thai- Euro Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Hot Stone, Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage and more.
23
Start:Wine Tour by Reston Limousine Service
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.5
(7) review
Reston Limousine is Washington DC's premier transportation provider ranked 8th largest limo and bus shuttle operator in the nation. We have been operating our award-winning winery tours since 2002 and expanded to brewery tours in 2014. We offer public winery trips every weekend into DC's Wine Country (prices start with transportation at $39, plus tasting fees and optional lunches) as well as private custom tours. With a global network of affiliates, we can provide transportation and tours around the world with just one call.
24
Start:Cookology Recreational Culinary School
Sterling, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.0
(60) review
Hands-On, Recreational Culinary Classes for children and adults.
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Frederick?
The distance is 52 miles
What's the travel time between Alexandria and Frederick?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 17m mins in normal traffic
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