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ITINERARY
9h 1m457 miles17 stops
1
Frothy Beard Brewing Company
2
The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre
Live theatre featuring clean comic whodunit shows, volunteer audience participation, a la carte appetizers, homemade desserts, and drinks -- at the downtown City Market. “Uproarious entertainment” - Thrillist.com
3
Edmondston-Alston House
Constructed nearly 200 years ago, circa 1825, the Edmondston-Alston House presents a unique history of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored on this property. Its collection of furniture, silver and decorative arts, largely original to those who owned the house, constitutes a rich, complex history of Charleston in the 19th century. Commanding a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor, the Edmondston-Alston House has witnessed many historic moments in the port city’s history. One of the oldest houses along the High Battery, it withstood the American Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886, and numerous hurricanes; it has survived to share a piece of Charleston history.
4
Sea Glass Therapeutic Massage
Located in the West Ashley section of Charleston, Sea Glass Therapeutic Massage offers Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, couples and hot stone massage. If you prefer massage at your own location, we will be happy to come to you. Travel and setup fee applies for mobile massage.
5
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
6
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
A unit of University of Georgia Extension, CGBG is a historic property with trees and farm buildings dating to the 1920s, 30s and 40s, when "the Bamboo Farm" was an active USDA Plant Introduction Station. Today, new gardens and paths are being developed and installed. By increasing the plant diversity on the 51-acre property, CGBG aims to bring people in touch with the wonders and beauty of the plant world. Admission charge, free parking and amenities include a Gift Shop and two public restrooms on site. Among the gardens to enjoy include the Woodland Shade Garden, Whiet Garden, Water Garden, Garden for All Abilities, Orchid House, Mediterranean Garden, Rose Garden and Judge Arthur Solomon Camellia Trail. Numerous cold-hardy palms, bamboo species and camellia species are highlights in our botanical collection.
7
Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14
8
Downtown Cigar Lounge
Location in the heart of downtown Jacksonville in a 101 year-old historic building. We are home to a diverse selection of premium hand-rolled cigars from various regions and a variety of wines, beers and specialty drinks . DCL is not only about cigars we are also a gallery displaying the artwork of local artists.
9
Underbelly
Located in the heart of Downtown, in Jacksonville's "Elbow District", Underbelly isn't just a building and a stage where people come to enjoy music. It's much bigger than that. It's not the paint on the walls. It's not the brick, wood, and nails that hold it all together. It's not the lights or the electricity that define it. Underbelly is a garden. A place for people, regardless of who you are or what you do, to just leave it all at the door for a small while. It's a place for humans. People wanting to be just that. Surrounded by others that feel the same to come together for however long it may be, to be here and now - no more, no less. It's a place where the best musicians unite to create moments that exist nowhere else. Isn't that what it is all about? Finding those moments of magic that will stay with you forever? Well, that's what we sell. We sell magic in all sizes. So come with many, come with none, it doesn't matter. Because when you're here, you're home.
10
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.
11
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
12
Marion Theatre
13
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
14
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
15
Al Lopez Park
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
16
WestShore Plaza
17
Bayshore Boulevard
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Frothy Beard Brewing Company
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.5
(86) review
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Ashley Landing, Charleston, SC 29407-5031
2
Start:The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.5
(993) review
Live theatre featuring clean comic whodunit shows, volunteer audience participation, a la carte appetizers, homemade desserts, and drinks -- at the downtown City Market. “Uproarious entertainment” - Thrillist.com
3
Start:Edmondston-Alston House
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.5
(992) review
Constructed nearly 200 years ago, circa 1825, the Edmondston-Alston House presents a unique history of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored on this property. Its collection of furniture, silver and decorative arts, largely original to those who owned the house, constitutes a rich, complex history of Charleston in the 19th century. Commanding a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor, the Edmondston-Alston House has witnessed many historic moments in the port city’s history. One of the oldest houses along the High Battery, it withstood the American Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886, and numerous hurricanes; it has survived to share a piece of Charleston history.
4
Start:Sea Glass Therapeutic Massage
Charleston, South Carolina·
5.0
(9) review
Located in the West Ashley section of Charleston, Sea Glass Therapeutic Massage offers Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, couples and hot stone massage. If you prefer massage at your own location, we will be happy to come to you. Travel and setup fee applies for mobile massage.
5
Start:Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Savannah, Georgia·
5.0
(9819) review
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
6
Start:Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
Savannah, Georgia·
4.0
(96) review
A unit of University of Georgia Extension, CGBG is a historic property with trees and farm buildings dating to the 1920s, 30s and 40s, when "the Bamboo Farm" was an active USDA Plant Introduction Station. Today, new gardens and paths are being developed and installed. By increasing the plant diversity on the 51-acre property, CGBG aims to bring people in touch with the wonders and beauty of the plant world. Admission charge, free parking and amenities include a Gift Shop and two public restrooms on site. Among the gardens to enjoy include the Woodland Shade Garden, Whiet Garden, Water Garden, Garden for All Abilities, Orchid House, Mediterranean Garden, Rose Garden and Judge Arthur Solomon Camellia Trail. Numerous cold-hardy palms, bamboo species and camellia species are highlights in our botanical collection.
7
Start:Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14
Jacksonville, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
12884 City Center Blvd River City Marketplace, Jacksonville, FL 32218-7216
8
Start:Downtown Cigar Lounge
Jacksonville, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
Location in the heart of downtown Jacksonville in a 101 year-old historic building. We are home to a diverse selection of premium hand-rolled cigars from various regions and a variety of wines, beers and specialty drinks . DCL is not only about cigars we are also a gallery displaying the artwork of local artists.
9
Start:Underbelly
Jacksonville, Florida·
3.5
(9) review
Located in the heart of Downtown, in Jacksonville's "Elbow District", Underbelly isn't just a building and a stage where people come to enjoy music. It's much bigger than that. It's not the paint on the walls. It's not the brick, wood, and nails that hold it all together. It's not the lights or the electricity that define it. Underbelly is a garden. A place for people, regardless of who you are or what you do, to just leave it all at the door for a small while. It's a place for humans. People wanting to be just that. Surrounded by others that feel the same to come together for however long it may be, to be here and now - no more, no less. It's a place where the best musicians unite to create moments that exist nowhere else. Isn't that what it is all about? Finding those moments of magic that will stay with you forever? Well, that's what we sell. We sell magic in all sizes. So come with many, come with none, it doesn't matter. Because when you're here, you're home.
10
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.
11
Start:Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
12
Start:Marion Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
13
Start:Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
14
Start:University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
15
Start:Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
16
Start:WestShore Plaza
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(99) review
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
17
Start:Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
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