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ITINERARY
22h 49m1,212 miles40 stops
1
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
2
Newtown Farmer's Market
3
Seiverling Museum, LLC Car and Pedal Car Museum
The museum exhibits include a pedal car collection and a small collection of antique cars. The toy pedal car collection consists of kids pedal cars not only from America, but also from England, Canada, France, Italy, and even Russia. Pedal cars, pedal fire trucks, pedal tractors, pedal planes, a pedal boat and a pedal bull dozer are part of the museum display. We are open by appointment only or advertised "Open House".
4
Levoy Theatre
5
Millville Army Airfield Museum
6
Dover Mall
Greetings from the entire team at Dover Mall®. We hope you will enjoy tax-free shopping in our wonderful, climate-controlled indoor mall boosting over 85 stores ranging from jewelry to apparel, appliances to cellular, and footwear to sporting goods. You’ll also find your favorite stores including Macy’s, jcpenney, Boscov’s, Pandora and more! In addition to fantastic shopping, be prepared to be entertained at the 14-screen AMC Theaters located near the food court. Conveniently located off of US Route 113, one mile south of Scarborough Road, Dover Mall serves the entire Delmarva Peninsula, including Kent, Sussex, and New Castle counties and beyond.
7
Dover Motor Speedway
Dover Motor Speedway has hosted exciting racing and entertainment events for national and international guests for more than 50 years. The green flag dropped on Dover Motor Speedway events on July 6, 1969, when Richard Petty won that day’s Mason-Dixon 300 by six laps. In 2022, the 1-mile oval nicknamed the “Monster Mile®” is set to host another NASCAR tripleheader weekend on April 29-May 1, including the Drydene 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, May 1. Dover is also home to the Firefly Music Festival, which was first held in July 2012 and hosted 48 national music acts over three days. Firefly has grown to an event that sees more than 50,000 each day, with more than 100 acts playing across multiple stages, earning a top-five U.S. music festival designation by Rolling Stone magazine. Notable acts that have appeared at Firefly include Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Eminem, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Outkast, The Black Keys, & The Killers
8
Pennsylvania Dutch Market
9
The Golden Fleece Tavern
10
Howard Peters Rawlings Conservatory and Botanic Gardens of Baltimore
11
Regal hyattsville
12
Go-Kart Track
13
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.
14
True Treats Historic Candy
15
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.
16
Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery
A poignant and sobering reminder of a disastrous Union defeat during the Civil War.
17
AMC Worldgate 9
18
Casanel Vineyards & Winery
We are a small, family-owned and operated boutique winery located in Loudoun County. We specialize in small lot and experimental craft wines grown in the Middleburg American Viticultural Area. Reservations required for all limos and buses, as well as for groups of 8 or more. We provide a quiet atmosphere providing Virginia grown and made wine. Last call is 30 minutes before closing. Call our tasting room and or visit our website for our events, seasonal and holiday closings, and to schedule a visit!
19
Iron Horse Antiques
20
ARTfactory
21
Colonial Beach Yacht Center
22
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
23
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
24
Game On Escapes & More
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
25
The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre
Live theatre featuring clean comic whodunit shows, volunteer audience participation, a la carte appetizers, homemade desserts, and drinks -- at the downtown City Market. “Uproarious entertainment” - Thrillist.com
26
Edmondston-Alston House
Constructed nearly 200 years ago, circa 1825, the Edmondston-Alston House presents a unique history of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored on this property. Its collection of furniture, silver and decorative arts, largely original to those who owned the house, constitutes a rich, complex history of Charleston in the 19th century. Commanding a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor, the Edmondston-Alston House has witnessed many historic moments in the port city’s history. One of the oldest houses along the High Battery, it withstood the American Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886, and numerous hurricanes; it has survived to share a piece of Charleston history.
27
Vilano Beach
28
The Old Senator Tree
29
Old City Farmers Market
Join us every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre for a gathering of St. Augustine's finest growers, artisans and artists. For twenty years this community event has brought together the region's finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Come get your groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, and stay for a while to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers.
30
St. Augustine Beach
31
Fort Matanzas National Monument
This fort is on Rattlesnake Island and can be reached via ferry.
32
Faver-Dykes State Park
33
Palm Coast Fishing and Boat Rental
Inshore fishing charters, pontoon and fishing skiff rentals
34
Sanford RiverWalk
35
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
This wildlife conservation park is home to more endangered species than anywhere else in America.
36
Blackwater Airboat Tours
37
Sensation Tours
Sensation Tours offer Private Transportation services, Private Service to Port of Miami and Miami International Airports (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale Airport, Key West and Everglades. Sensation Tours ofrece servicio de transporte privado al Puerto de Miami y aeropuertos en Miami y Fort Lauderdale, Key West y Everglades, Arrive on time to your destinations with Sensation Tours. New and clean Mercedes Benz Sprinters with enough space for luggage, panoramic windows, seat belts in all seats, professional and licensed drivers that know the area well. Perfect for large groups! Take the chance to travel as queen or king at low cost.
38
Rickenbacker Causeway Beach
39
Stiltsville
40
Cape Florida
A beautifully restored mangrove wetland forest-beach park.
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OVERVIEW
Allentown to Fort Lauderdale
1
Start:Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Jim Thorpe, Pocono Mountains Region, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(955) review
Lehigh Gorge trains, a trademark of the Reading and Northern Railroad, take a 70 minute round-trip tour following the Lehigh River over bridges, through Glen Onoko, into the Lehigh Gorge State Park. High-rising cliffs and mountain scenery surround the train along the route to Old Penn Haven. You will see hikers, rafters, mountain bikers, and wildlife along the railroad. You will learn about railroad lore, wildlife, the history of the anthracite coal region, and the people who launched America into the Industrial Age. Seasonal days and hours apply throughout the year. Call for more information or visit our website for current schedules.
2
Start:Newtown Farmer's Market
Newtown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
2150 S Eagle Rd, Newtown, PA 18940-1559
3
Start:Seiverling Museum, LLC Car and Pedal Car Museum
Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
The museum exhibits include a pedal car collection and a small collection of antique cars. The toy pedal car collection consists of kids pedal cars not only from America, but also from England, Canada, France, Italy, and even Russia. Pedal cars, pedal fire trucks, pedal tractors, pedal planes, a pedal boat and a pedal bull dozer are part of the museum display. We are open by appointment only or advertised "Open House".
4
Start:Levoy Theatre
Millville, New Jersey·
4.5
(82) review
126-130 N. High Street, Millville, NJ
5
Start:Millville Army Airfield Museum
Millville, New Jersey·
4.5
(88) review
1 Leddon St Millville Airport, Millville, NJ 08332-4822
6
Start:Dover Mall
Dover, Delaware·
3.5
(43) review
Greetings from the entire team at Dover Mall®. We hope you will enjoy tax-free shopping in our wonderful, climate-controlled indoor mall boosting over 85 stores ranging from jewelry to apparel, appliances to cellular, and footwear to sporting goods. You’ll also find your favorite stores including Macy’s, jcpenney, Boscov’s, Pandora and more! In addition to fantastic shopping, be prepared to be entertained at the 14-screen AMC Theaters located near the food court. Conveniently located off of US Route 113, one mile south of Scarborough Road, Dover Mall serves the entire Delmarva Peninsula, including Kent, Sussex, and New Castle counties and beyond.
7
Start:Dover Motor Speedway
Dover, Delaware·
4.5
(237) review
Dover Motor Speedway has hosted exciting racing and entertainment events for national and international guests for more than 50 years. The green flag dropped on Dover Motor Speedway events on July 6, 1969, when Richard Petty won that day’s Mason-Dixon 300 by six laps. In 2022, the 1-mile oval nicknamed the “Monster Mile®” is set to host another NASCAR tripleheader weekend on April 29-May 1, including the Drydene 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, May 1. Dover is also home to the Firefly Music Festival, which was first held in July 2012 and hosted 48 national music acts over three days. Firefly has grown to an event that sees more than 50,000 each day, with more than 100 acts playing across multiple stages, earning a top-five U.S. music festival designation by Rolling Stone magazine. Notable acts that have appeared at Firefly include Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Eminem, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Outkast, The Black Keys, & The Killers
8
Start:Pennsylvania Dutch Market
Cockeysville, Maryland·
4.5
(95) review
11121 York Rd, Ashland Marketplace, Cockeysville, MD 21030-2006
9
Start:The Golden Fleece Tavern
Dover, Delaware·
4.0
(9) review
132 W Loockerman St, Dover, DE 19904-7326
10
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
11
Start:Regal hyattsville
Hyattsville, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
6505 America Blvd, Hyattsville, MD 20782-2087
12
Start:Go-Kart Track
Bladensburg, Maryland·
3.5
(8) review
4300 Kenilworth Ave, Bladensburg, MD 20710-1214
13
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.
14
Start:True Treats Historic Candy
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia·
4.5
(88) review
144 High St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-4102
15
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.
16
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.
17
Start:AMC Worldgate 9
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia·
4.0
(98) review
13025 Worldgate Dr, Herndon, VA 20170-4374
18
Start:Casanel Vineyards & Winery
Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
We are a small, family-owned and operated boutique winery located in Loudoun County. We specialize in small lot and experimental craft wines grown in the Middleburg American Viticultural Area. Reservations required for all limos and buses, as well as for groups of 8 or more. We provide a quiet atmosphere providing Virginia grown and made wine. Last call is 30 minutes before closing. Call our tasting room and or visit our website for our events, seasonal and holiday closings, and to schedule a visit!
19
Start:Iron Horse Antiques
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
9200 Prescott Ave, Manassas, VA 20110-5320
20
Start:ARTfactory
Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
94119 Battle St., Manassas, VA 20110
21
Start:Colonial Beach Yacht Center
Colonial Beach, Virginia·
4.0
(9) review
1787 Castlewood Dr, Colonial Beach, VA 22443-3026
22
Start:St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Richmond, Virginia·
4.5
(94) review
815 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-3409
23
Start:Durham Bulls Athletic Park
Durham, North Carolina·
4.5
(970) review
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701-3972
24
Start:Game On Escapes & More
Cary, North Carolina·
5.0
(98) review
We offer family friendly escape games and a game show appealing to a variety of ages. Great for corporate events, team outings, and just a fun night out with friends and family.
25
Start:The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.5
(993) review
Live theatre featuring clean comic whodunit shows, volunteer audience participation, a la carte appetizers, homemade desserts, and drinks -- at the downtown City Market. “Uproarious entertainment” - Thrillist.com
26
Start:Edmondston-Alston House
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.5
(992) review
Constructed nearly 200 years ago, circa 1825, the Edmondston-Alston House presents a unique history of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored on this property. Its collection of furniture, silver and decorative arts, largely original to those who owned the house, constitutes a rich, complex history of Charleston in the 19th century. Commanding a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor, the Edmondston-Alston House has witnessed many historic moments in the port city’s history. One of the oldest houses along the High Battery, it withstood the American Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886, and numerous hurricanes; it has survived to share a piece of Charleston history.
27
Start:Vilano Beach
Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, Florida·
4.5
(942) review
3400 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, FL
28
Start:The Old Senator Tree
St. Augustine, Florida·
4.0
(96) review
137 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3264
29
Start:Old City Farmers Market
St. Augustine, Florida·
4.5
(89) review
Join us every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre for a gathering of St. Augustine's finest growers, artisans and artists. For twenty years this community event has brought together the region's finest fresh food, prepared goods and fine art. Come get your groceries and gifts, grab a bite to eat or drink, and stay for a while to enjoy some old-time music from the Free Rangers.
30
Start:St. Augustine Beach
Saint Augustine Beach, St. Augustine, Florida·
4.5
(4702) review
Saint Augustine Beach, St. Augustine, FL 32080
31
Start:Fort Matanzas National Monument
St. Augustine, Florida·
4.5
(2175) review
This fort is on Rattlesnake Island and can be reached via ferry.
32
Start:Faver-Dykes State Park
St. Augustine, Florida·
4.0
(94) review
1000 Faver Dykes Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32086-8078
33
Start:Palm Coast Fishing and Boat Rental
Palm Coast, Florida·
4.5
(78) review
Inshore fishing charters, pontoon and fishing skiff rentals
34
Start:Sanford RiverWalk
Sanford, Florida·
4.5
(99) review
E Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771
35
Start:Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida·
4.5
(993) review
This wildlife conservation park is home to more endangered species than anywhere else in America.
36
Start:Blackwater Airboat Tours
Weston, Broward County, Florida·
5.0
(98) review
Us Highway 27 north, Weston, FL
37
Start:Sensation Tours
Miami, Florida·
5.0
(98) review
Sensation Tours offer Private Transportation services, Private Service to Port of Miami and Miami International Airports (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale Airport, Key West and Everglades. Sensation Tours ofrece servicio de transporte privado al Puerto de Miami y aeropuertos en Miami y Fort Lauderdale, Key West y Everglades, Arrive on time to your destinations with Sensation Tours. New and clean Mercedes Benz Sprinters with enough space for luggage, panoramic windows, seat belts in all seats, professional and licensed drivers that know the area well. Perfect for large groups! Take the chance to travel as queen or king at low cost.
38
Start:Rickenbacker Causeway Beach
Key Biscayne, Florida·
4.0
(98) review
Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
39
Start:Stiltsville
Key Biscayne, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
Cape Florida Lighthouse, Key Biscayne, FL
40
Start:Cape Florida
Key Biscayne, Florida·
4.5
(98) review
A beautifully restored mangrove wetland forest-beach park.
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What's the driving distance between Allentown and Fort Lauderdale?
The distance is 1,212 miles
What's the travel time between Allentown and Fort Lauderdale?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 22h 49m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Fort Lauderdale?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Fort Lauderdale
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The weather in Fort Lauderdale is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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