September 2, 2006:
MTTS#13: Charlottesville, VA to Washington, DC
Total Daily Drive Time: 3 hours or 180 miles (9:00am – 12:00pm) ???
Main Route Synopsis: Day 13 brings you from Charlottesville into Richmond for a stop at King’s Dominion where you can ride on the new Italian Job Turbo Coaster. If roller coasters are just not your thing, try maneuvering the entire length of Skyline Drive heading North just outside of Charlottesville towards Washington DC. For those roller coaster fanatics, King’s Dominion offers some of the best coaster riding in North America….just remember to eat lunch afterward. From Richmond into Washington DC the highway becomes much more urban. Consider taking a side route and you might find something you didn’t even know existed, a beautiful Northern Virginia countryside. And if you’re all about museums, DC has you covered. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the neighborhoods and experience our nation’s capitol.
Off The Beaten Path: If skipping King’s Dominion, consider driving the entire route of Skyline Drive north towards I-66 E to Washington DC
Special Events 
retend you’re part of the chase, enjoy intense curves and rapid acceleration by joining MINI USA and Business 2.0 for a day of thrills and excitement at Paramount’s Kings Dominion. 500 admission tickets for MTTS motorist are being provided courtesy of Business 2.0 magazine. Tickets are limited so plan to arrive early! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to experience the coolest coaster in the Mid-Atlantic – The Italian Job Turbo Coaster!
Points of Interest: The Italian Job Stunt Track at King’s Dominion, Skyline Drive
Fun Facts: The Potomac River was known to Native American’s as the ‘Co-hon-ho-roo-ta’. The English called it Elizabeth. The district is named after Christopher Columbus. The Lincoln Memorial was built on a swamp. The thirty-six columns surrounding the Lincoln Memorial represent the number of states that were in the nation when Lincoln died.
Club Connections: DC Metro MINIs