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18h 49m1,002 miles39 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
Montgomery Museum
8
Ichurch
Holy Spirit filled modern growing church. Multicultural and multigenerational. English and Spanish
9
Defy Hickory
Defy gravity at our Extreme Air Sports facility! Attractions include wall to wall Trampoline Court, Aerial Ninja Obstacle Course, Olympic Foam Pits, Trampoline DodgeBall, Cirque De Trapeze, Stunt Fall, AirTracks, Zip Lines, Warped Walls, Trampoline Basketball, Aerial Silks, Slack Lines, and our famous Super Trampolines.
10
Bojangles' Coliseum
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
11
Sugar Creek Brewing Company
Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond, Sugar Creek Brewing Company combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of nuclear engineering to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varietys, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body. Sugar Creek Tap Room Mon-Wed: 4pm - 9pm Thursday: 4pm - 10pm Friday: 2pm - 10pm Saturday: 11am- 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Tighten the ropes and raise the sails, the Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Tap room is where your exploration begins! We have constructed a large taproom and private event room and staffed it with kind, courteous and knowledgeable beertenders. On tap you will find all of our year-round beers as well as seasonal and small-batch releases. Beers are available by the glass, 4 oz. Tasting flights, and growler fills via our Pegas CrafTap growler filler. The taproom is open for exploration seven days a week! Sugar Creek Private Event Room Adjacent to our taproom is our 1700 sqft private event room, complete with a private outdoor patio, private bar, and overhead projector. Private events are available seven days a week, for parties as small as 15 people. In addition to offering a full range of our favorite beers, Sugar Creek is happy to provide food services or accommodate outside catering.
12
MapleWalk Garden
Welcome to MapleWalk Garden - February and March are peak camellia season! MapleWalk Garden is the most visited residential garden in the Queen City, home to over 100 different Japanese maples, 20 unique dogwoods, over 125 camellia varieties, plus conifers and many other unusual, stunning plants in a 2.25 acre walkable property. Find plant tags on nearly every specimen. Visit us on the web plus Facebook and Instagram. No appointment needed, garden is free for self-guided tours and open dawn to dusk every day unless a special event is posted on our website.
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
Tega Cay Marina
15
Sun Valley 14
16
Twelve Mile Creek Greenway
17
Waxhaw Antique Mart
18
JAARS Museum of the Alphabet
19
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.
20
South Carolina Military Museum
21
Santee State Park
22
Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center
23
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.
24
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.
25
Coluccis Jewelers
26
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
27
Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail
28
Vilano Beach
29
The Old Senator Tree
30
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge aims to provide a relaxed atmosphere, where you can kick back on the couches and enjoy life.
31
Depot Park
Depot Park is a signature city park in downtown Gainesville providing a space for unique public outdoor enjoyment. Depot features a children's adventure play area with a custom splash pad of waterfalls, water soakers, and ground jets. A water's edge promenade hosts special events like food truck rallies, art festivals, and musical performances. The park is fully staffed and free of charge.
32
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
33
Marion Theatre
34
Rohan Recreation Center
35
Aesop's Park
36
Winter Garden Heritage Museum
37
MetroWest Golf Club
MetroWest Golf Club, voted the best golf course in Orlando, is located just minutes away from Universal Orlando Resort. The club provides a fair, yet demanding challenge to make a pleasurable golf experience for players of all skill levels.
38
Teatro Martini
When the sun goes down at the circus, the acts get hotter, the laughs get bigger, and everything gets a whole lot crazier. Award winning acts from around the world will amaze and astound while the best of the best perform on the stage and all around you. Laugh till you can’t breath, watch till you can’t believe, and celebrate what happens when you finally get to see Teatro Martini. Located in Orlando, Florida, in the heart of I-Drive, this highly interactive show features circus performers from around the world including comedy magician, clowns, acrobats and performing puppies!
39
JetSurf Academy Orlando
Introducing the newest and most exciting water sport...JetSurf!! At JetSurf Academy Orlando, no matter the skill level, our certified and friendly instructors will teach you how to ride like a pro. Our one-on-one hour long discovery lesson plan will get you up to speed on how the boards work and have you surfing in no time. We encourage you to come out and see us in beautiful Clermont Florida.
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OVERVIEW
Akron to Leesburg
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:Montgomery Museum
Christiansburg, Virginia·
4.5
(8) review
300 Pepper St S, Christiansburg, VA 24073-3537
8
Start:Ichurch
Hickory, North Carolina·
5.0
(8) review
Holy Spirit filled modern growing church. Multicultural and multigenerational. English and Spanish
9
Start:Defy Hickory
Hickory, North Carolina·
3.5
(5) review
Defy gravity at our Extreme Air Sports facility! Attractions include wall to wall Trampoline Court, Aerial Ninja Obstacle Course, Olympic Foam Pits, Trampoline DodgeBall, Cirque De Trapeze, Stunt Fall, AirTracks, Zip Lines, Warped Walls, Trampoline Basketball, Aerial Silks, Slack Lines, and our famous Super Trampolines.
10
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.
11
Start:Sugar Creek Brewing Company
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(98) review
Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond, Sugar Creek Brewing Company combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of nuclear engineering to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varietys, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body. Sugar Creek Tap Room Mon-Wed: 4pm - 9pm Thursday: 4pm - 10pm Friday: 2pm - 10pm Saturday: 11am- 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Tighten the ropes and raise the sails, the Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Tap room is where your exploration begins! We have constructed a large taproom and private event room and staffed it with kind, courteous and knowledgeable beertenders. On tap you will find all of our year-round beers as well as seasonal and small-batch releases. Beers are available by the glass, 4 oz. Tasting flights, and growler fills via our Pegas CrafTap growler filler. The taproom is open for exploration seven days a week! Sugar Creek Private Event Room Adjacent to our taproom is our 1700 sqft private event room, complete with a private outdoor patio, private bar, and overhead projector. Private events are available seven days a week, for parties as small as 15 people. In addition to offering a full range of our favorite beers, Sugar Creek is happy to provide food services or accommodate outside catering.
12
Start:MapleWalk Garden
Charlotte, North Carolina·
5.0
(9) review
Welcome to MapleWalk Garden - February and March are peak camellia season! MapleWalk Garden is the most visited residential garden in the Queen City, home to over 100 different Japanese maples, 20 unique dogwoods, over 125 camellia varieties, plus conifers and many other unusual, stunning plants in a 2.25 acre walkable property. Find plant tags on nearly every specimen. Visit us on the web plus Facebook and Instagram. No appointment needed, garden is free for self-guided tours and open dawn to dusk every day unless a special event is posted on our website.
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:Tega Cay Marina
Tega Cay, South Carolina·
4.0
(7) review
1 Marina Drive, Tega Cay, SC
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:JAARS Museum of the Alphabet
Waxhaw, North Carolina·
5.0
(63) review
6409 Davis Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173-8407
19
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.
20
Start:South Carolina Military Museum
Columbia, South Carolina·
5.0
(91) review
1 National Guard Rd, Columbia, SC 29201-4752
21
Start:Santee State Park
Santee, South Carolina·
4.5
(276) review
251 State Park Rd, Santee, SC 29142-8625
22
Start:Elloree Heritage Museum & Cultural Center
Elloree, South Carolina·
5.0
(25) review
2714 Cleveland St, Elloree, SC 29047-9538
23
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.
24
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.
25
Start:Coluccis Jewelers
Summerville, South Carolina·
4.5
(8) review
10016 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485-8556
26
Start:Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Savannah, Georgia·
5.0
(9819) review
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
27
Start:Palatka-Lake Butler State Trail
Lake Butler, Florida·
4.0
(7) review
525 SW 1st St Lake Butler Trailhead, Lake Butler, FL 32054-2016
28
Start:Vilano Beach
Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, Florida·
4.5
(942) review
3400 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, FL
29
Start:The Old Senator Tree
St. Augustine, Florida·
4.0
(96) review
137 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084-3264
30
Start:Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(8) review
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge aims to provide a relaxed atmosphere, where you can kick back on the couches and enjoy life.
31
Start:Depot Park
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(94) review
Depot Park is a signature city park in downtown Gainesville providing a space for unique public outdoor enjoyment. Depot features a children's adventure play area with a custom splash pad of waterfalls, water soakers, and ground jets. A water's edge promenade hosts special events like food truck rallies, art festivals, and musical performances. The park is fully staffed and free of charge.
32
Start:Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
33
Start:Marion Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
34
Start:Rohan Recreation Center
The Villages, Florida·
3.5
(9) review
850 Kristine Way, The Villages, FL
35
Start:Aesop's Park
Tavares, Lake County, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
501 E Caroline St, Tavares, FL 32778-3363
36
Start:Winter Garden Heritage Museum
Winter Garden, Florida·
4.5
(97) review
1 N Main St, Winter Garden, FL 34787-2824
37
Start:MetroWest Golf Club
Orlando, Florida·
3.0
(96) review
MetroWest Golf Club, voted the best golf course in Orlando, is located just minutes away from Universal Orlando Resort. The club provides a fair, yet demanding challenge to make a pleasurable golf experience for players of all skill levels.
38
Start:Teatro Martini
Orlando, Florida·
4.5
(960) review
When the sun goes down at the circus, the acts get hotter, the laughs get bigger, and everything gets a whole lot crazier. Award winning acts from around the world will amaze and astound while the best of the best perform on the stage and all around you. Laugh till you can’t breath, watch till you can’t believe, and celebrate what happens when you finally get to see Teatro Martini. Located in Orlando, Florida, in the heart of I-Drive, this highly interactive show features circus performers from around the world including comedy magician, clowns, acrobats and performing puppies!
39
Start:JetSurf Academy Orlando
Clermont, Lake County, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
Introducing the newest and most exciting water sport...JetSurf!! At JetSurf Academy Orlando, no matter the skill level, our certified and friendly instructors will teach you how to ride like a pro. Our one-on-one hour long discovery lesson plan will get you up to speed on how the boards work and have you surfing in no time. We encourage you to come out and see us in beautiful Clermont Florida.
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What's the driving distance between Akron and Leesburg?
The distance is 1,002 miles
What's the travel time between Akron and Leesburg?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 18h 49m mins in normal traffic
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