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2h 51m119 miles36 stops
1
Bureau Of Engraving And Printing
Headquartered in D.C., this is where money is printed.
2
Washington Monument
Dedicated to the first U.S. president, this 555-foot obelisk is an iconic American symbol that stands tall in the National Mall.
3
National Gallery of Art
This national art museum holds over 141,000 works of western art, spanning from the middle ages through today. Bonus: It's completely free to visit.
4
Library of Congress
Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day.
5
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
6
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station
7
The Mall at Prince Georges
8
Silver Spring Library
9
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.
10
SECU Stadium
11
Kensington Antique Row
A series of intriguing antique stores.
12
Design Emporium and Antiques
13
Westfield Wheaton
14
AmeanSpinn
15
Room Escape Adventures
Room Escape Adventures brings to life the mental challenges and adventure of online Escape Games, the pressure of Minute To Win It and the sleuthing of Sherlock Holmes to create pulse pounding shows that will have your mind racing and adrenaline flowing.
16
Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
17
Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
18
National Capital Trolley Museum
19
Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events
There’s something fun for everyone at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events’ massive 70,000 sq ft air conditioned facility! It starts with two Grand Prix style race tracks and F1-inspired electric go karts that can reach speeds up to 50 mph. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced pro, our team will help you find your line to find your fast and find your fun. We also have Junior karts for racers ages 8 to 12. Release your inner warrior with the cutting-edge craze that’s taking over the USA:, Axe Throwing. Our friendly Axe Coaches will make sure you experience the pure joy and adrenaline rush of hitting bullseyes, just make sure you get it on camera! Finally, you are not going to want to miss Omni Arena, one of the most immersive multiplayer VR experiences anywhere. Shoot and run away from zombies, monsters, and gunslingers and explore enchanting virtual worlds. Autobahn is perfect for parties, group events or just a fun day or night out with family and friends.
20
Monster Mini Golf of Columbia
We are a cool indoor, glow-in-the-dark entertainment facility with 18 holes of mini golf, a DJ that plays music with contests and prizes, a cool glow video arcade, and two private party rooms for birthdays, school trips, or corporate events. Bend your mind in our Virtual Reality/Amusement Center. Fun for all ages!
21
Lurman Woodland Theatre
22
Trolley Line #9 Trail
23
Objects Found
24
Security Square Mall
25
Greenmount Cemetery
John Wilkes Booth is buried in this eerie graveyard.
26
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
27
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.
28
Cylburn Arboretum
29
Baltimore Clayworks
30
Misty Valley Farms
31
Beaver Dam Swimming Club
32
Oregon Ridge Park
33
Pennsylvania Dutch Market
34
Lacrosse Museum & National Hall of Fame
Visitors can learn the history of Lacrosse through its art, uniforms, memorabilia and a video of highlights of championship games.
35
Escape On Queen
Escape. On Queen is a fun and interactive puzzle game where you and your team will have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles and clues to escape the room! Whether you are looking for a team building experience or you are looking for a unique Lancaster City activity, Escape. On Queen is sure to provide just what you are looking for!
36
North Museum of Nature and Science
Since 1953, the North Museum of Nature and Science has been Lancaster’s place to discover science, nature, and cultures–from a turtle’s webbed feet to the dirty chunks of ice that form a comet. For generations of visitors, a trip to the North has sparked their curiosity, leading to a journey of lifelong learning. At the North Museum we are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and a lifelong appreciation of nature, science, and cultures through educational exhibits, collections, and programs. Visit our new Explore Nature Gallery Watch a live honeybee hive at work Crawl into our awesome indoor giant discovery tree Make new friends in our Live Animal Room Explore the microscopic with our HD magnifier Experience the first of its kind SciDome Theater
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Lancaster
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:Washington Monument
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(9509) review
Dedicated to the first U.S. president, this 555-foot obelisk is an iconic American symbol that stands tall in the National Mall.
3
Start:National Gallery of Art
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
5.0
(9358) review
This national art museum holds over 141,000 works of western art, spanning from the middle ages through today. Bonus: It's completely free to visit.
4
Start:Library of Congress
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(9157) review
Though the Library of Congress doesn't own every book ever published, it sure has most of them, with 532 miles of shelves and 115 million items, with 7,000 added each working day.
5
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
6
Start:Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Station
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(7) review
8100 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4931
7
Start:The Mall at Prince Georges
Hyattsville, Maryland·
3.5
(27) review
3500 East-West Hwy, Route 410, Hyattsville, MD 20782
8
Start:Silver Spring Library
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(77) review
900 Wayne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4390
9
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.
10
Start:SECU Stadium
College Park, Maryland·
3.5
(38) review
90 Stadium Dr, College Park, MD 20742-0001
11
Start:Kensington Antique Row
Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(45) review
A series of intriguing antique stores.
12
Start:Design Emporium and Antiques
Kensington, Montgomery County, Maryland·
5.0
(2) review
4000 Howard Ave Suite D, Kensington, MD 20895-8401
13
Start:Westfield Wheaton
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(4) review
11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902-2538
14
Start:AmeanSpinn
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(2) review
2442 Reedie Dr # A, Silver Spring, MD 20902-4624
15
Start:Room Escape Adventures
College Park, Maryland·
5.0
(4) review
Room Escape Adventures brings to life the mental challenges and adventure of online Escape Games, the pressure of Minute To Win It and the sleuthing of Sherlock Holmes to create pulse pounding shows that will have your mind racing and adrenaline flowing.
16
Start:Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
Lanham, Maryland·
4.5
(6) review
6905 Cipriano Rd, Lanham, MD 20706-3806
17
Start:Wat Thai of Washington, D.C.
Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(7) review
13440 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906-3201
18
Start:National Capital Trolley Museum
Colesville, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.5
(43) review
1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, MD 20905-5955
19
Start:Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events
Jessup, Maryland·
4.5
(387) review
There’s something fun for everyone at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events’ massive 70,000 sq ft air conditioned facility! It starts with two Grand Prix style race tracks and F1-inspired electric go karts that can reach speeds up to 50 mph. Whether you're a first-timer or experienced pro, our team will help you find your line to find your fast and find your fun. We also have Junior karts for racers ages 8 to 12. Release your inner warrior with the cutting-edge craze that’s taking over the USA:, Axe Throwing. Our friendly Axe Coaches will make sure you experience the pure joy and adrenaline rush of hitting bullseyes, just make sure you get it on camera! Finally, you are not going to want to miss Omni Arena, one of the most immersive multiplayer VR experiences anywhere. Shoot and run away from zombies, monsters, and gunslingers and explore enchanting virtual worlds. Autobahn is perfect for parties, group events or just a fun day or night out with family and friends.
20
Start:Monster Mini Golf of Columbia
Jessup, Maryland·
4.5
(45) review
We are a cool indoor, glow-in-the-dark entertainment facility with 18 holes of mini golf, a DJ that plays music with contests and prizes, a cool glow video arcade, and two private party rooms for birthdays, school trips, or corporate events. Bend your mind in our Virtual Reality/Amusement Center. Fun for all ages!
21
Start:Lurman Woodland Theatre
Catonsville, Maryland·
5.0
(32) review
614 Hilltop Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228-5207
22
Start:Trolley Line #9 Trail
Catonsville, Maryland·
4.5
(22) review
Edmondson Avenue Near Chalfonte Drive, Catonsville, MD 21228
23
Start:Objects Found
Catonsville, Maryland·
5.0
(6) review
11 Egges Ln, Catonsville, MD 21228-4512
24
Start:Security Square Mall
Baltimore, Maryland·
3.5
(6) review
6901 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21244-2412
25
Start:Greenmount Cemetery
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.0
(39) review
John Wilkes Booth is buried in this eerie graveyard.
26
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
27
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.
28
Start:Cylburn Arboretum
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(91) review
4915 Greenspring Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-4698
29
Start:Baltimore Clayworks
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(9) review
5706 Smith Ave, Baltimore, MD 21209-3663
30
Start:Misty Valley Farms
Cockeysville, Maryland·
5.0
(2) review
13500 Falls Road At Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030
31
Start:Beaver Dam Swimming Club
Cockeysville, Maryland·
3.5
(43) review
10820 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2209
32
Start:Oregon Ridge Park
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(86) review
13401 Beaver Dam Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030-1530
33
Start:Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
11121 York Rd, Ashland Marketplace, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2006
34
Start:Lacrosse Museum & National Hall of Fame
Baltimore, Maryland·
4.5
(3) review
Visitors can learn the history of Lacrosse through its art, uniforms, memorabilia and a video of highlights of championship games.
35
Start:Escape On Queen
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(81) review
Escape. On Queen is a fun and interactive puzzle game where you and your team will have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles and clues to escape the room! Whether you are looking for a team building experience or you are looking for a unique Lancaster City activity, Escape. On Queen is sure to provide just what you are looking for!
36
Start:North Museum of Nature and Science
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(90) review
Since 1953, the North Museum of Nature and Science has been Lancaster’s place to discover science, nature, and cultures–from a turtle’s webbed feet to the dirty chunks of ice that form a comet. For generations of visitors, a trip to the North has sparked their curiosity, leading to a journey of lifelong learning. At the North Museum we are dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and a lifelong appreciation of nature, science, and cultures through educational exhibits, collections, and programs. Visit our new Explore Nature Gallery Watch a live honeybee hive at work Crawl into our awesome indoor giant discovery tree Make new friends in our Live Animal Room Explore the microscopic with our HD magnifier Experience the first of its kind SciDome Theater
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What's the driving distance between Alexandria and Lancaster?
The distance is 119 miles
What's the travel time between Alexandria and Lancaster?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 51m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Lancaster?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Lancaster
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The weather in Lancaster is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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