Road trip from Harrisburg to Paterson
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ITINERARY
3h 27m168 miles17 stops
1
East Falls Glassworks
Visit a glass blowing studio; watch free demontrations; sign up for a class; check out the work for sale by local artists. East Falls Glassworks is Philadelphia's largest gallery and studio dedicated to hot glass. Please call before you stop by to make sure we are blowing glass on that day. Classes are offered for all levels of experience, check out the Saturday Experience sessions; you can make your own piece of glass art.
2
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
3
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
4
Kohl Memorial Park
5
Reading Rocks
6
Genesius Theatre
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
7
Allentown Rose Gardens
8
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
9
Accomplice New York
This comedic interactive experience sends you on a mission to assist a bunch of ex-cons lookin’ to skip town. The journey starts near the South Street Seaport and works its way up through some of New York City's most colorful neighborhoods. Several alcoholic beverages and light appetizers are included during this three hour journey. For private groups, you can book up to 15 people. Basic pricing per person is $85.00. Accomplice also runs a Village show, a Chelsea show and a traveling meal, each with its own characters and story line. For more information, please visit our website!
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BrainXcape
11
Dharma Yoga Center
The Dharma Yoga New York Center is a beautiful 7,500 foot space offering yoga practices for the public 7 days a week. The Center is a testament to Sri Dharma Mittra's 50 years of teaching yoga. It is located in the bustling neighborhood of Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City. At 72 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra continues to teach here, five days a week, with 13 practices and workshops that range in focus from postures and breathing to meditation and philosophy. In addition, the Dharma Yoga Center offers practices for beginners and all level students focusing on health and well-being.
12
The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
13
Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
14
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is an internationally celebrated cultural institution and was designated America’s National Ballet Company® by an Act of Congress in 2006. ABT is headquartered in New York City, tours around the world, and performs Spring and Fall seasons at Lincoln Center.
15
Hispanic Society of America
Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.
16
What Lifts You Mural
You can find one of the town’s most famous photo ops in The Gulch neighborhood—a pair of intricate white lace wings against a black wall. There's usually a line, so go early in the morning or late in the day for fewer crowds. Try to find the easter eggs that the artist put into the mural: a cowboy hat, guitars, and barbecues to represent Nashville. Explore other street art in Nashville on a mural art tour—you'll see lots of other great sights, with plenty of time for photo ops.
17
Daniel Roy's Parlour Of Deceptions
Join magician Daniel Roy at the exclusive Salmagundi Club of New York City for an evening of sleight-of-hand, misdirection, and magic. Limited to just 40 guests, this is an intimate experience of wonder. While this is not a kids show and the magic is geared towards adults, the performance is entirely “clean” and appropriate for audience members age 13 years and older.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:East Falls Glassworks
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
Visit a glass blowing studio; watch free demontrations; sign up for a class; check out the work for sale by local artists. East Falls Glassworks is Philadelphia's largest gallery and studio dedicated to hot glass. Please call before you stop by to make sure we are blowing glass on that day. Classes are offered for all levels of experience, check out the Saturday Experience sessions; you can make your own piece of glass art.
2
Start:Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(77) review
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
3
Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
4
Start:Kohl Memorial Park
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1050 Downhower Rd., Harrisburg, PA
5
Start:Reading Rocks
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
George St., Reading, PA
6
Start:Genesius Theatre
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
7
Start:Allentown Rose Gardens
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(78) review
3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104-5327
8
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
9
Start:Accomplice New York
New York City, New York·
4.5
(987) review
This comedic interactive experience sends you on a mission to assist a bunch of ex-cons lookin’ to skip town. The journey starts near the South Street Seaport and works its way up through some of New York City's most colorful neighborhoods. Several alcoholic beverages and light appetizers are included during this three hour journey. For private groups, you can book up to 15 people. Basic pricing per person is $85.00. Accomplice also runs a Village show, a Chelsea show and a traveling meal, each with its own characters and story line. For more information, please visit our website!
10
Start:BrainXcape
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
160 Broadway 3rd Fl, New York City, NY 10038
11
Start:Dharma Yoga Center
New York City, New York·
5.0
(98) review
The Dharma Yoga New York Center is a beautiful 7,500 foot space offering yoga practices for the public 7 days a week. The Center is a testament to Sri Dharma Mittra's 50 years of teaching yoga. It is located in the bustling neighborhood of Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City. At 72 years old, Sri Dharma Mittra continues to teach here, five days a week, with 13 practices and workshops that range in focus from postures and breathing to meditation and philosophy. In addition, the Dharma Yoga Center offers practices for beginners and all level students focusing on health and well-being.
12
Start:The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
New York City, New York·
4.0
(99) review
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
13
Start:Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Services
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Here at Precision NY Chauffeur & Airport Transportation Service, we offer limousine service and point to point transportation NYC. You can always depend on us for reliable transportation New York, New Jersey, Westchester, Connecticut, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Boston. Along with equitable rates and attentive service, we offer transfer services anywhere within the country. For your convenience, you may reserve any vehicle from our fleet vehicles up to 24 hours in advance, including the Lincoln MKT, Lincoln Town Car and Cadillac XTS. For larger parties or a more comfortable ride, we have Cadillac™ Escalades, Lincoln™ Navigators, and Chevy™ Suburbans. We also carry New 2023 and 2024 Mercedes S560s.
14
Start:American Ballet Theatre
New York City, New York·
4.5
(98) review
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is an internationally celebrated cultural institution and was designated America’s National Ballet Company® by an Act of Congress in 2006. ABT is headquartered in New York City, tours around the world, and performs Spring and Fall seasons at Lincoln Center.
15
Start:Hispanic Society of America
New York City, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Museum filled with paintings by El Greco and Velazquez, as well as many other Hispanic cultural artifacts.
16
Start:What Lifts You Mural
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee·
4.5
(83) review
You can find one of the town’s most famous photo ops in The Gulch neighborhood—a pair of intricate white lace wings against a black wall. There's usually a line, so go early in the morning or late in the day for fewer crowds. Try to find the easter eggs that the artist put into the mural: a cowboy hat, guitars, and barbecues to represent Nashville. Explore other street art in Nashville on a mural art tour—you'll see lots of other great sights, with plenty of time for photo ops.
17
Start:Daniel Roy's Parlour Of Deceptions
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
Join magician Daniel Roy at the exclusive Salmagundi Club of New York City for an evening of sleight-of-hand, misdirection, and magic. Limited to just 40 guests, this is an intimate experience of wonder. While this is not a kids show and the magic is geared towards adults, the performance is entirely “clean” and appropriate for audience members age 13 years and older.
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What's the driving distance between Harrisburg and Paterson?
The distance is 168 miles
What's the travel time between Harrisburg and Paterson?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 3h 27m mins in normal traffic
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