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ITINERARY
4h 38m213 miles23 stops
1
BrainXcape
2
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.
3
The Blue Bar, Algonquin Hotel
Comfortable and classic, the lounge of the Algonquin Hotel is a New York landmark.
4
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
5
Manor Park
6
Central Stage
Westchester County finally has a home for comedy and it's located at the Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers! Yonkers Comedy Club features show 8:00 and 10:30 every Friday and Saturday with national and local comedians who have been seen on television, in the movies, heard on the radio as well as locally generated up and coming talent! Happy Hour and Open Mic Nights available!
7
Nissequogue River Canoe & Kayak Rentals inc
8
Indian Ledge Park
9
Sports Center of Connecticut
SportsCenter of Connecticut offers a premier weather-protected golf practice facility, 18-hole miniature golf course with waterfall and river flowing, baseball & softball batting stadium, jungle themed lazer tag arena, fun bowl bowling, game zone and the world’s only double-decker ice arena! With fitness center, food court, banquet rooms and more it is a fun day for the entire Family.
10
Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard
11
New Haven Railroad Station
12
Yale University Art Gallery
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
13
Wadsworth Falls State Park
14
First Church of Christ in Hartford
15
Dunkin' Park
Dunkin' is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. The world's leading baked goods and coffee chain, Dunkin' serves more than 3 million customers each day. With 50+ varieties of donuts and dozens of premium beverages, there is always something to satisfy your craving. Dunkin' is proud to serve Hartford, CT for all breakfast and snacking needs. Stop by today to try a classic favorite or a new featured product!
16
Central Rock Gym
Located just outside of Hartford, CRG Glastonbury has 25,000 sq.ft of climbing, with walls reaching 40 feet in height, and featuring a one of a kind double arched lead wall and large bouldering area. Central Rock Gym is the largest indoor rock climbing gym in Connecticut but also offers yoga classes, fitness classes, exercise equipment, birthday parties, summer camps, kids climbing teams, after school programs, competitions, events, corporate outings, and much more.
17
Cabela's
18
Olde Burnside Brewing Company
19
Mashamoquet Brook State Park
20
Simple Indulgence Day Spa
21
Escape the Pike (Escape Room Games)
Escape the Pike offers escape the room games for the curious and clever. Our escape rooms feature high quality props and the workmanship of local craftsmen. Escape the Pike is locally-owned and operated by Army veterans who seek to entertain and challenge you with a variety of puzzles, problems, and clues for you to solve and uncover. Experience our games and become an enthusiast. Test yourself and become an escape artist.
22
Boston Public Garden
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
23
Boston Children's Museum
Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New Balance Climb," which teaches kids the laws of physics while navigating through a two-story-high maze.
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OVERVIEW
New York to Boston
1
Start:BrainXcape
New York City, New York·
5.0
(99) review
160 Broadway 3rd Fl, New York City, NY 10038
2
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.
3
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.
4
Start:Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
Bronx, New York·
4.5
(98) review
Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
5
Start:Manor Park
Larchmont, New York·
4.5
(90) review
On the Sound, Larchmont, NY
6
Start:Central Stage
Yonkers, New York·
2.5
(9) review
Westchester County finally has a home for comedy and it's located at the Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers! Yonkers Comedy Club features show 8:00 and 10:30 every Friday and Saturday with national and local comedians who have been seen on television, in the movies, heard on the radio as well as locally generated up and coming talent! Happy Hour and Open Mic Nights available!
7
Start:Nissequogue River Canoe & Kayak Rentals inc
Smithtown, Long Island, New York·
5.0
(9) review
St. Johnland Rd Kingstown Park, Smithtown, NY 11787
8
Start:Indian Ledge Park
Trumbull, Connecticut·
5.0
(7) review
307 Indian Ledge Park Road, Trumbull, CT 06611
9
Start:Sports Center of Connecticut
Shelton, Connecticut·
4.0
(70) review
SportsCenter of Connecticut offers a premier weather-protected golf practice facility, 18-hole miniature golf course with waterfall and river flowing, baseball & softball batting stadium, jungle themed lazer tag arena, fun bowl bowling, game zone and the world’s only double-decker ice arena! With fitness center, food court, banquet rooms and more it is a fun day for the entire Family.
10
Start:Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard
Shelton, Connecticut·
5.0
(69) review
278 Leavenworth Rd Route 110, Shelton, CT 06484-1811
11
Start:New Haven Railroad Station
New Haven, Connecticut·
4.0
(97) review
50 Union Ave, New Haven, CT 06519-1754
12
Start:Yale University Art Gallery
New Haven, Connecticut·
5.0
(984) review
Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest college art museum in America. The Gallery’s encyclopedic holdings of more than 250,000 objects range from ancient times to the present day and represent civilizations from around the globe. Spanning a block and a half of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, the Gallery comprises three architecturally distinct buildings, including a masterpiece of modern architecture from 1953 designed by Louis Kahn through which visitors enter. The museum is free and open to the public.
13
Start:Wadsworth Falls State Park
Middletown, Connecticut·
4.0
(91) review
721 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT 06457-4021
14
Start:First Church of Christ in Hartford
Hartford, Connecticut·
3.5
(9) review
60 Gold St, Hartford, CT 06103-2905
15
Start:Dunkin' Park
Hartford, Connecticut·
5.0
(90) review
Dunkin' is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee, espresso, breakfast sandwiches and donuts. The world's leading baked goods and coffee chain, Dunkin' serves more than 3 million customers each day. With 50+ varieties of donuts and dozens of premium beverages, there is always something to satisfy your craving. Dunkin' is proud to serve Hartford, CT for all breakfast and snacking needs. Stop by today to try a classic favorite or a new featured product!
16
Start:Central Rock Gym
Glastonbury, Connecticut·
4.5
(7) review
Located just outside of Hartford, CRG Glastonbury has 25,000 sq.ft of climbing, with walls reaching 40 feet in height, and featuring a one of a kind double arched lead wall and large bouldering area. Central Rock Gym is the largest indoor rock climbing gym in Connecticut but also offers yoga classes, fitness classes, exercise equipment, birthday parties, summer camps, kids climbing teams, after school programs, competitions, events, corporate outings, and much more.
17
Start:Cabela's
East Hartford, Connecticut·
4.0
(99) review
475 E Hartford Blvd N, East Hartford, CT 06118-1156
18
Start:Olde Burnside Brewing Company
East Hartford, Connecticut·
4.5
(7) review
776 Tolland St, East Hartford, CT 06108-2727
19
Start:Mashamoquet Brook State Park
Pomfret, Mystic Country, Connecticut·
4.5
(9) review
Mashamoquet Road, Pomfret, CT 06259
20
Start:Simple Indulgence Day Spa
Sturbridge, Massachusetts·
5.0
(9) review
598 Main St, Sturbridge, MA 01518-1247
21
Start:Escape the Pike (Escape Room Games)
Sturbridge, Massachusetts·
5.0
(9) review
Escape the Pike offers escape the room games for the curious and clever. Our escape rooms feature high quality props and the workmanship of local craftsmen. Escape the Pike is locally-owned and operated by Army veterans who seek to entertain and challenge you with a variety of puzzles, problems, and clues for you to solve and uncover. Experience our games and become an enthusiast. Test yourself and become an escape artist.
22
Start:Boston Public Garden
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(9983) review
This Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park, famous for its Swan Boats, has over 600 varieties of trees and an ever-changing array of flowers. It is America's first public garden.
23
Start:Boston Children's Museum
Boston, Massachusetts·
4.5
(994) review
Highlights of this interactive museum include the "Science Playground," featuring giant soap bubble-making tools and the "New Balance Climb," which teaches kids the laws of physics while navigating through a two-story-high maze.
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 38m mins in normal traffic
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