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ITINERARY
47h 55m2,733 miles35 stops
1
Alexandria Presbyterian Church
2
Rocket Fizz Alexandria
A nostalgic candy, soda and novelty gift store
3
Freedom Park
4
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
5
Book Hill Park
6
Theater at the Arts Barn
7
Water Park at Bohrer Park
8
Old Norbourne Cemetery
9
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.
10
Cathedral of Learning
11
Point State Park
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
12
Gorge Metro Park
13
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
14
Southgate Crossing
Southgate Crossing is one of the largest Amish built peg and beam constructions in the country. Truly a breath-taking structure. Southgate Crossing is home to the Nappanee Artisan Market, Country Home Shoppe, 3rd Horse Craft Beverage Supply, Bendix Coffee, She Shack Makers Space, Soto's Mexican Cuisine, Rocket Science Ice-cream, Hunny Pot Ceramic Studio, & Southgate Crossing Antique Market. Southgate Crossing is RV friendly with its spacious parking lot and offers a convenient stop right off of the US 20 Bypass. Stop in and take in the experience of architecture, art and cuisine.
15
Michael Jackson Family Home
16
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Chicagoland Speedway!
17
Harrah's Joliet Casino
In the heart of historic downtown Joliet, Harrah's Casino offers food and fun in the Chicagoland area! We have all your favorite Slot Machines and Table Games in an exciting yet relaxing atmosphere!
18
Family Museum of Arts and Science
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
19
Quad City Botanical Center
20
Fitness Sports
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
21
Rangemasters Training Center
22
Funny Bone Comedy Club
23
Westfair Amphitheater
24
Fun Plex
25
Westwood Cinemas 8
26
Red Butte Garden
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
27
Sugar House Park
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
28
Lonestar Saloon
29
Great Salt Lake
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
30
Wilbur D. May Center
MUSEUM/ GIFT SHOP/ ARBORETUM/ EVENT VENUE/ The Wilbur D. May Center is located in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park at 1595 North Sierra, Reno, Nevada. The Wilbur D. May Museum features rotating exhibits for the whole family, smaller art shows, the permanent collection of Wilbur May's travels around the globe, an adjoining botanical garden, and plays home to many events throughout the year such as weddings, executive fundraisers, and educational seminars.
31
Antique Trove
Antique Trove of Roseville, Northern California's grandest display of rare and vintage antiques and collectibles, is sure to inspire your creativity through distinctive and timeless pieces handsomely presented in 40,000 square feet of unique vignettes with over 250 distinctive shop owners, you're sure to find unique items and creative ideas to enhance your personal spaces. Outside, we proudly present our Garden Terrace's Antique Village in over 10,000 square feet of outdoor shopping. Stroll through an eclectic collection of individual shops featuring everything from rustic iron, stoneware, metal sculptures, architecturals, garden furniture, salvage decor, as well as some unexpected one-of-a-kind items.Antique Trove is your ultimate source for repurposing and upcycling antique collectibles and vintage decor. Express your individuality without the carbon footprint and come experience a "world of treasures from across the globe".
32
Capital Confections
Capital Confections offers chocolate kitchen tours and educational seminars. Our one-hour tour offers a 15-minute chocolate education along with tastings of many kinds of chocolate and the chance to dip your own confections in the chocolate kettles. Lots of hand-on information, great informal presentation by chocolatier. One of The Learning Exchange's favorite classes for the last 10 years. One of Sacramento's "A-List" businesses.
33
Sacramento Taxi Yellow Cab
34
RJ's Happy Hour Club
35
The B Street Theatre
This professional theater company focuses on the staging of new plays.
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OVERVIEW
Alexandria to Sacramento
1
Start:Alexandria Presbyterian Church
Alexandria, Virginia·
4.5
(14) review
1300 West Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302
2
Start:Rocket Fizz Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia·
(0) review
A nostalgic candy, soda and novelty gift store
3
Start:Freedom Park
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
3.0
(8) review
1101 Wilson Blvd, Washington DC, DC
4
Start:Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
4.5
(9) review
3513 N St NW, Washington DC, DC 20007-2630
5
Start:Book Hill Park
Washington DC, District of Columbia·
3.5
(4) review
Reservoir Road Northwest Behind D.C. Library, Washington DC, DC 20007
6
Start:Theater at the Arts Barn
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(9) review
311 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-5727
7
Start:Water Park at Bohrer Park
Gaithersburg, Montgomery County, Maryland·
4.0
(71) review
512 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-2325
8
Start:Old Norbourne Cemetery
Martinsburg, West Virginia·
4.5
(9) review
127 W South St, Martinsburg, WV 25401-3235
9
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.
10
Start:Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(979) review
4200 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260
11
Start:Point State Park
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(951) review
Serving as a key strategic spot during the French and Indian War, this National Historic Landmark and park offer stunning views of the city and a variety of outdoor recreation.
12
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
13
Start:Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Cleveland, Ohio·
4.5
(9964) review
Headquartered in a boldly designed building on Lake Erie's shore, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a 150,000-square-foot museum featuring ever-changing exhibits documenting the history of rock and roll, from Elvis to our days. You’ll see hundreds of original artifacts, from Jimi Hendrix outfits to The Beatles’ handwritten lyrics. Experience the excitement of a Rock Hall induction night at the Power of Rock Experience or have your very own jam session at the Garage. You can also watch a concert while you're here, so check out the Rock Hall’s schedule and plan ahead. – Tripadvisor
14
Start:Southgate Crossing
Elkhart, Indiana·
4.0
(9) review
Southgate Crossing is one of the largest Amish built peg and beam constructions in the country. Truly a breath-taking structure. Southgate Crossing is home to the Nappanee Artisan Market, Country Home Shoppe, 3rd Horse Craft Beverage Supply, Bendix Coffee, She Shack Makers Space, Soto's Mexican Cuisine, Rocket Science Ice-cream, Hunny Pot Ceramic Studio, & Southgate Crossing Antique Market. Southgate Crossing is RV friendly with its spacious parking lot and offers a convenient stop right off of the US 20 Bypass. Stop in and take in the experience of architecture, art and cuisine.
15
Start:Michael Jackson Family Home
Gary, Indiana·
4.0
(176) review
2300 Jackson St, Gary, IN 46407-3050
16
Start:Richard Petty Driving Experience
Joliet, Illinois·
5.0
(9) review
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Chicagoland Speedway!
17
Start:Harrah's Joliet Casino
Joliet, Illinois·
4.0
(875) review
In the heart of historic downtown Joliet, Harrah's Casino offers food and fun in the Chicagoland area! We have all your favorite Slot Machines and Table Games in an exciting yet relaxing atmosphere!
18
Start:Family Museum of Arts and Science
Bettendorf, Iowa·
4.5
(95) review
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
19
Start:Quad City Botanical Center
Rock Island, Illinois·
4.5
(91) review
2525 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201-9008
20
Start:Fitness Sports
Des Moines, Iowa·
5.0
(9) review
Iowa's first Specialty Running & Walking store with a emphasis on personal service. Ou r stone motto is "Where You have the Right to B-Fit". Est. in 1984.
21
Start:Rangemasters Training Center
Clive, Iowa·
5.0
(9) review
10520 Hickman Rd, Clive, IA 50325-3710
22
Start:Funny Bone Comedy Club
West Des Moines, Iowa·
3.5
(62) review
560 S Prairie View Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266-6683
23
Start:Westfair Amphitheater
Council Bluffs, Iowa·
2.5
(7) review
22984 Us-6, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-5902
24
Start:Fun Plex
Omaha, Nebraska·
3.5
(92) review
7003 Q St, Omaha, NE 68117-1649
25
Start:Westwood Cinemas 8
Omaha, Nebraska·
4.0
(9) review
2809 S 125th Ave Suite 297, Omaha, NE 68144-3872
26
Start:Red Butte Garden
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(925) review
Red Butte Garden is the largest botanical garden in the Intermountain West and, together with the University of Utah, is the state arboretum. The Garden has welcomed guests since 1985 and consists of over 21 acres of developed gardens and five miles of hiking trails winding through an extensive Natural Area. All just minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. The Garden is renowned for plant collections, themed gardens, over 560,000 springtime blooms, gorgeous private rental spaces, a world-class summer concert series, and award-winning horticulture-based educational programs.
27
Start:Sugar House Park
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.5
(99) review
Once the site of Utah Territorial Prison, this park is a lot more pleasant today, with a gently rolling landscape great for running.
28
Start:Lonestar Saloon
West Valley City, Utah·
3.5
(9) review
3153 W 2100 S, West Valley City, UT 84119-1211
29
Start:Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, Utah·
4.0
(987) review
This 20,000 square mile lake, the second saltiest in the world, is also a wildlife refuge attracting millions of migratory birds every year to the ten islands within it.
30
Start:Wilbur D. May Center
Reno, Nevada·
4.5
(97) review
MUSEUM/ GIFT SHOP/ ARBORETUM/ EVENT VENUE/ The Wilbur D. May Center is located in Rancho San Rafael Regional Park at 1595 North Sierra, Reno, Nevada. The Wilbur D. May Museum features rotating exhibits for the whole family, smaller art shows, the permanent collection of Wilbur May's travels around the globe, an adjoining botanical garden, and plays home to many events throughout the year such as weddings, executive fundraisers, and educational seminars.
31
Start:Antique Trove
Roseville, Placer County, California·
4.5
(95) review
Antique Trove of Roseville, Northern California's grandest display of rare and vintage antiques and collectibles, is sure to inspire your creativity through distinctive and timeless pieces handsomely presented in 40,000 square feet of unique vignettes with over 250 distinctive shop owners, you're sure to find unique items and creative ideas to enhance your personal spaces. Outside, we proudly present our Garden Terrace's Antique Village in over 10,000 square feet of outdoor shopping. Stroll through an eclectic collection of individual shops featuring everything from rustic iron, stoneware, metal sculptures, architecturals, garden furniture, salvage decor, as well as some unexpected one-of-a-kind items.Antique Trove is your ultimate source for repurposing and upcycling antique collectibles and vintage decor. Express your individuality without the carbon footprint and come experience a "world of treasures from across the globe".
32
Start:Capital Confections
Sacramento, California·
5.0
(3) review
Capital Confections offers chocolate kitchen tours and educational seminars. Our one-hour tour offers a 15-minute chocolate education along with tastings of many kinds of chocolate and the chance to dip your own confections in the chocolate kettles. Lots of hand-on information, great informal presentation by chocolatier. One of The Learning Exchange's favorite classes for the last 10 years. One of Sacramento's "A-List" businesses.
33
Start:Sacramento Taxi Yellow Cab
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(4) review
2516 Hernando Rd, Sacramento, CA 95825-0215
34
Start:RJ's Happy Hour Club
Sacramento, California·
4.0
(6) review
2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815-4702
35
Start:The B Street Theatre
Sacramento, California·
4.5
(75) review
This professional theater company focuses on the staging of new plays.
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The distance is 2,733 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 47h 55m mins in normal traffic
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