Road trip from Akron to Fort Lauderdale
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ITINERARY
21h 45m1,175 miles37 stops
1
Gorge Metro Park
2
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
3
River Ridge Leather
4
Clary Gardens
5
Little Creek Park
6
New River Junction
7
Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
8
Recreation Billiards
9
Hickory Crawdads / L.P. Frans Stadium
10
Hickory Aviation Museum
The Hickory Aviation Museum located at the Hickory Regional Airport(HKY) in Hickory North Carolina. We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization. We are dedicated to maintaining the facts and artifacts of the Golden Age of Aviation. The Museum provides a unique opportunity for all generations to learn and appreciate aviation history. Free to the Public. Open Tuesday - Sunday.
11
Bakers Mountain Park
12
Bojangles' Coliseum
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
13
President James K. Polk State Historic Site
This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings—a log house, separate kitchen, and barn—are authentically furnished. The visitor center features a film on Polk's life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency.
14
Dish it Out Pottery Studio
Dish It Out Pottery Studio is a paint your own pottery studio located in Charlotte, NC in the Stonecrest shopping plaza. We are a walk in studio; no reservations needed for groups of 8 or less. Please call ahead for large groups. Stop in, select pottery pieces to paint and our staff will explain the entire process, demonstrate techniques and assist as needed. Once you are done, leave the pieces with us and we glaze and fire them in our kilns. We will call in about a week when they are ready for pick up. We are also the perfect place for birthday parties for kids or adults (BYOB for those over 21). We also offer a Pottery To Go option for anyone who prefers to paint at home. Come get creative with us today!
15
Sun Valley 14
16
Twelve Mile Creek Greenway
17
Waxhaw Antique Mart
18
Soda City Market
Soda City Market is a producer-only market — vendors must make or grow their own products (including out of season/exotic fruits and vegetables, antiques, and vintage items). Everything sold at our market is unique, hand crafted, and produced in the Southeast. The market fields an average of 150 vendors per week, and over 400 unique vendors throughout the year! Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—and help establish Columbia as the real southern hotspot for locals and visitors alike. Soda City Market is a microcosm of Columbia, a melting pot of cultures, and an inviting community experience worth making a part of your regular weekend routine.
19
South Carolina Military Museum
20
Meadow Garden
Step back in time at Meadow Garden, home of George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Built in 1791, the historic house museum has been open to the public for more than 120 years. Guided tours are available Monday-Friday, 10:00AM to 4:00. Tours are available on Saturday by appointment.
21
Lake Marion Golf Course
Located in the heart of Santee lies one of the more rewarding golf experiences in the area. Lake Marion Golf Course opened in 1978, is a perennial favorite with traveling golfers and features fantastic miniverde greens that are in perfect shape all year long. Designed by Eddie Riccoboni, Lake Marion will challenge you with pine tree-lined fairways, bordering lakes and 47 sand bunkers. But don't let these challenges fool you. Lake Marion is an extrememly fair test of golf and is sure to please players of all abilities. Lighted Driving Range Available. Fairways: 419 Bermuda; Greens: Miniverde Bermuda; Par: 72. The Lake Marion Golf Villas are the area's premium on-course accommodations and are available for your next golf vacation stay. Opened in the spring of 2006, these luxurious Golf Villas are located along the fairways of Lake Marion Golf Course and within walking distance of the new lighted driving range. For practically the same price as the area's hotels, you and your golfing friends can stay in these deluxe accommodations. Each Golf Villa features two bedrooms with four full beds, two bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, three televisions with cable TV, washer and dryer, outdoor patio and grilling station. The Hospitality Clubhouse is also available, providing gathering spaces for groups of 16-48. Features include a kitchen area, flat screen TV and an expansive event scoreboard in each room.
22
South Carolina Welcome Center
23
Coluccis Jewelers
24
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
South Carolina's Most Visited Plantation and Gardens. National Registry of Historic Places. Ancient Oak Avenue. Tours full of History. World Famous Gardens of the 19th Century "Romantic Style". Selected by Travel + Leisure (2014) as the only South Carolina garden deemed one of "America's Most Beautiful Gardens". Reconstruction Period Plantation Home Tour. Award Winning Slave Cabin Tour. Very popular Nature-Train Tour. Rice Field Boat Tour. Family Oriented. Petting Zoo and Nature Center. Audubon Swamp Self-Guided Tour. Amazing Nesting Rookery. If you have only one Plantation to see, don't miss us!
25
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
26
Vilano Beach
27
The Old Senator Tree
28
Oldest House Museum Complex
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
Faver-Dykes State Park
31
Palm Coast Fishing and Boat Rental
Inshore fishing charters, pontoon and fishing skiff rentals
32
Sanford RiverWalk
33
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
This wildlife conservation park is home to more endangered species than anywhere else in America.
34
Blackwater Airboat Tours
35
Rickenbacker Causeway Beach
36
Stiltsville
37
Cape Florida
A beautifully restored mangrove wetland forest-beach park.
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OVERVIEW
Akron to Fort Lauderdale
1
Start:Gorge Metro Park
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio·
4.5
(99) review
1160 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
2
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
3
Start:River Ridge Leather
Coshocton, Ohio·
5.0
(7) review
355 N Whitewoman St, Coshocton, OH 43812-1062
4
Start:Clary Gardens
Coshocton, Ohio·
4.5
(9) review
588 W Chestnut St, Coshocton, OH 43812-1010
5
Start:Little Creek Park
South Charleston, West Virginia·
5.0
(9) review
Little Creek Park Rd, South Charleston, WV 25309
6
Start:New River Junction
Blacksburg, Virginia·
3.5
(82) review
2591 Big Falls Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060-1117
7
Start:Lam Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
Discover North Carolina's only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of humanity, from ancient archaeological sites to the celebrations and struggles of today. Learn about peoples around the world through their everyday and ceremonial objects, and visual arts. Changing exhibits highlight the Museum's collections of nearly 30,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts from more than 350 cultures and 90 countries. Admission is free.
8
Start:Recreation Billiards
Winston Salem, North Carolina·
4.0
(9) review
412 W 4th St, Winston Salem, NC 27101-2805
9
Start:Hickory Crawdads / L.P. Frans Stadium
Hickory, North Carolina·
4.5
(166) review
2500 Clement Blvd NW, Hickory, NC 28601-6937
10
Start:Hickory Aviation Museum
Hickory, North Carolina·
5.0
(70) review
The Hickory Aviation Museum located at the Hickory Regional Airport(HKY) in Hickory North Carolina. We are a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization. We are dedicated to maintaining the facts and artifacts of the Golden Age of Aviation. The Museum provides a unique opportunity for all generations to learn and appreciate aviation history. Free to the Public. Open Tuesday - Sunday.
11
Start:Bakers Mountain Park
Hickory, North Carolina·
4.5
(67) review
6680 Bakers Mountain Road, Hickory, NC 28602
12
Start:Bojangles' Coliseum
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.0
(98) review
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
13
Start:President James K. Polk State Historic Site
Pineville, North Carolina·
4.0
(99) review
This site is located on land once owned by the parents of James K. Polk, the 11th U.S. president. The state historic site commemorates significant events in the Polk administration: the Mexican-American War, settlement of the Oregon boundary dispute, and the annexation of California. Reconstructions of typical homestead buildings—a log house, separate kitchen, and barn—are authentically furnished. The visitor center features a film on Polk's life and exhibits on his family and tumultuous presidency.
14
Start:Dish it Out Pottery Studio
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.0
(8) review
Dish It Out Pottery Studio is a paint your own pottery studio located in Charlotte, NC in the Stonecrest shopping plaza. We are a walk in studio; no reservations needed for groups of 8 or less. Please call ahead for large groups. Stop in, select pottery pieces to paint and our staff will explain the entire process, demonstrate techniques and assist as needed. Once you are done, leave the pieces with us and we glaze and fire them in our kilns. We will call in about a week when they are ready for pick up. We are also the perfect place for birthday parties for kids or adults (BYOB for those over 21). We also offer a Pottery To Go option for anyone who prefers to paint at home. Come get creative with us today!
15
Start:Sun Valley 14
Indian Trail, North Carolina·
4.5
(60) review
6449 Old Monroe Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079-5348
16
Start:Twelve Mile Creek Greenway
Waxhaw, North Carolina·
4.5
(7) review
4400 Waxhaw Marvin Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173-8840
17
Start:Waxhaw Antique Mart
Waxhaw, North Carolina·
4.5
(8) review
101 E South Main St, Waxhaw, NC 28173-7013
18
Start:Soda City Market
Columbia, South Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
Soda City Market is a producer-only market — vendors must make or grow their own products (including out of season/exotic fruits and vegetables, antiques, and vintage items). Everything sold at our market is unique, hand crafted, and produced in the Southeast. The market fields an average of 150 vendors per week, and over 400 unique vendors throughout the year! Soda City Market is Columbia’s weekly Main Street event inspired by traditional European street markets. In partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, we’re open every Saturday morning 9 a.m. –1 p.m., year-round, rain or shine! Find everything you need to nourish your brain, body, and belly—and help establish Columbia as the real southern hotspot for locals and visitors alike. Soda City Market is a microcosm of Columbia, a melting pot of cultures, and an inviting community experience worth making a part of your regular weekend routine.
19
Start:South Carolina Military Museum
Columbia, South Carolina·
5.0
(91) review
1 National Guard Rd, Columbia, SC 29201-4752
20
Start:Meadow Garden
Augusta, Georgia·
5.0
(98) review
Step back in time at Meadow Garden, home of George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Built in 1791, the historic house museum has been open to the public for more than 120 years. Guided tours are available Monday-Friday, 10:00AM to 4:00. Tours are available on Saturday by appointment.
21
Start:Lake Marion Golf Course
Santee, South Carolina·
4.0
(70) review
Located in the heart of Santee lies one of the more rewarding golf experiences in the area. Lake Marion Golf Course opened in 1978, is a perennial favorite with traveling golfers and features fantastic miniverde greens that are in perfect shape all year long. Designed by Eddie Riccoboni, Lake Marion will challenge you with pine tree-lined fairways, bordering lakes and 47 sand bunkers. But don't let these challenges fool you. Lake Marion is an extrememly fair test of golf and is sure to please players of all abilities. Lighted Driving Range Available. Fairways: 419 Bermuda; Greens: Miniverde Bermuda; Par: 72. The Lake Marion Golf Villas are the area's premium on-course accommodations and are available for your next golf vacation stay. Opened in the spring of 2006, these luxurious Golf Villas are located along the fairways of Lake Marion Golf Course and within walking distance of the new lighted driving range. For practically the same price as the area's hotels, you and your golfing friends can stay in these deluxe accommodations. Each Golf Villa features two bedrooms with four full beds, two bathrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, three televisions with cable TV, washer and dryer, outdoor patio and grilling station. The Hospitality Clubhouse is also available, providing gathering spaces for groups of 16-48. Features include a kitchen area, flat screen TV and an expansive event scoreboard in each room.
22
Start:South Carolina Welcome Center
Santee, South Carolina·
4.5
(6) review
160 South East Lane South Exit I95, Santee, SC 29142
23
Start:Coluccis Jewelers
Summerville, South Carolina·
4.5
(8) review
10016 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485-8556
24
Start:Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.0
(7271) review
South Carolina's Most Visited Plantation and Gardens. National Registry of Historic Places. Ancient Oak Avenue. Tours full of History. World Famous Gardens of the 19th Century "Romantic Style". Selected by Travel + Leisure (2014) as the only South Carolina garden deemed one of "America's Most Beautiful Gardens". Reconstruction Period Plantation Home Tour. Award Winning Slave Cabin Tour. Very popular Nature-Train Tour. Rice Field Boat Tour. Family Oriented. Petting Zoo and Nature Center. Audubon Swamp Self-Guided Tour. Amazing Nesting Rookery. If you have only one Plantation to see, don't miss us!
25
Start:Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Savannah, Georgia·
5.0
(9819) review
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
26
Start:Vilano Beach
Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, Florida·
4.5
(942) review
3400 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, FL
27
Start:The Old Senator Tree
St. Augustine, Florida·
4.0
(96) review
137 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3264
28
Start:Oldest House Museum Complex
St. Augustine, Florida·
4.0
(87) review
271 Charlotte St, St. Augustine, FL 32084-5033
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:Faver-Dykes State Park
St. Augustine, Florida·
4.0
(94) review
1000 Faver Dykes Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32086-8078
31
Start:Palm Coast Fishing and Boat Rental
Palm Coast, Florida·
4.5
(78) review
Inshore fishing charters, pontoon and fishing skiff rentals
32
Start:Sanford RiverWalk
Sanford, Florida·
4.5
(99) review
E Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771
33
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.
34
Start:Blackwater Airboat Tours
Weston, Broward County, Florida·
5.0
(98) review
Us Highway 27 north, Weston, FL
35
Start:Rickenbacker Causeway Beach
Key Biscayne, Florida·
4.0
(98) review
Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
36
Start:Stiltsville
Key Biscayne, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
Cape Florida Lighthouse, Key Biscayne, FL
37
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 Akron and Fort Lauderdale?
The distance is 1,175 miles
What's the travel time between Akron and Fort Lauderdale?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 21h 45m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Akron and Fort Lauderdale?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive 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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