Road trip from Huntsville to Fort Lauderdale
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ITINERARY
15h 33m817 miles20 stops
1
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.
2
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
3
Better Body Spa
Better Body Spa is your choice for a relaxation getaway in Fort Lauderdale. We are specialized in pain management, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, hot stone therapy, foot massages, reflexology, Swedish massages, sports massages, pregnancy massages, Ashiatsu and pre and post surgical lymphatic drainage. We also offer facials, waxing & hypnosis sessions.
4
Sensation Tours
Sensation Tours offer Private Transportation services, Private Service to Port of Miami and Miami International Airports (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale Airport, Key West and Everglades. Sensation Tours ofrece servicio de transporte privado al Puerto de Miami y aeropuertos en Miami y Fort Lauderdale, Key West y Everglades, Arrive on time to your destinations with Sensation Tours. New and clean Mercedes Benz Sprinters with enough space for luggage, panoramic windows, seat belts in all seats, professional and licensed drivers that know the area well. Perfect for large groups! Take the chance to travel as queen or king at low cost.
5
Huntsville Botanical Garden
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
6
The Cigar Box Guitar Store
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
7
The Deep Comics & Games
One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!
8
Church Street Wine Shoppe
A premier retail and wine shoppe, serving specialty beers and tapas as well. We offer a large variety of wines, delicious food selections, and even gift baskets & gift cards!
9
Earlyworks Museum Complex
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
10
Lookout Mountain
This mountain ridge is home to three scenic attractions: Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is the country’s tallest and deepest underground waterfall at 260 feet, while Rock City is where you can supposedly see seven states at the iconic Lover’s Leap. Then, brace yourself as you hop on the Incline Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world. We recommend you spend at least 4 hours at Lookout Mountain to experience the highlights. Each attraction is priced separately and tickets sell out fast, so book early to secure your spot. – Tripadvisor
11
River Gallery
Craft and art collections.
12
Trails End Ranch
13
Chattanooga Zoo
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
14
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
15
BAGIJ
Atlanta Baggage Storage has been making travel easy for visitors to Atlanta since 2014. We have never misplaced customer luggage and have never made a late delivery to the airport. Travelers to Atlanta can depend on us to pick up, store and deliver their luggage on time so that they can make the most of their vacation time. BAGIJ makes travel easy by taking the drag out of traveling with bags!
16
Johnny's Hideaway
17
Stoddard's Range and Guns
Stoddard's offers the public a modern indoor shooting range and a premier firearms store in 2 locations. Visit the newest Atlanta location in West Midtown behind Atlantic Station. Shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns with the finest ventilation and filtration systems. Orientations available for new shooters and a full selection of firearm rentals available. Certain age restrictions apply.
18
State Farm Arena
Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more!
19
Underground Atlanta
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
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Ponce City Market
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OVERVIEW
1
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.
2
Start:Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
5.0
(99) review
1050 Celebration Ave, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4867
3
Start:Better Body Spa
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida·
5.0
(97) review
Better Body Spa is your choice for a relaxation getaway in Fort Lauderdale. We are specialized in pain management, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, hot stone therapy, foot massages, reflexology, Swedish massages, sports massages, pregnancy massages, Ashiatsu and pre and post surgical lymphatic drainage. We also offer facials, waxing & hypnosis sessions.
4
Start:Sensation Tours
Miami, Florida·
5.0
(98) review
Sensation Tours offer Private Transportation services, Private Service to Port of Miami and Miami International Airports (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale Airport, Key West and Everglades. Sensation Tours ofrece servicio de transporte privado al Puerto de Miami y aeropuertos en Miami y Fort Lauderdale, Key West y Everglades, Arrive on time to your destinations with Sensation Tours. New and clean Mercedes Benz Sprinters with enough space for luggage, panoramic windows, seat belts in all seats, professional and licensed drivers that know the area well. Perfect for large groups! Take the chance to travel as queen or king at low cost.
5
Start:Huntsville Botanical Garden
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(912) review
The 118-acre Huntsville Botanical Garden is open year-round and contains a diverse ecosystem of meadows, upland and bottomland forest, and wetlands, as well as a variety of specialty gardens and native plant collections. The Mathews Nature Trail contains the largest accredited trillium collection in the U.S. and the Anderson Education Center is home to the nation’s largest open-air butterfly house. The Native Plants Teaching Garden is a public space that highlights the way local plants, soil, pollinators, and birds create distinct communities and how they interact to form a diverse, sustainable, and attractive landscape. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Garden is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, the North American Plant Collections Consortium, and the American Horticultural Society, as well as an ArbNet-accredited arboretum.
6
Start:The Cigar Box Guitar Store
Huntsville, Alabama·
5.0
(9) review
The only one in the world! The Cigar Box Guitar Store located in Studio 106 at Lowe Mill A&E features art you can touch. There are dozens of handmade three-and-four string cigar box guitars and other cigar box instruments that visitors can play. Learn more about how these unique instruments are created by the artist himself most Friday and Saturday afternoons. Want to learn how to play cigar box guitar? Come for free lessons on Saturdays anytime between Noon-2:00 and borrow a guitar.
7
Start:The Deep Comics & Games
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(9) review
One of the largest comic / games / toys stores in the South East! Board Games and TCG Games daily!
8
Start:Church Street Wine Shoppe
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.5
(9) review
A premier retail and wine shoppe, serving specialty beers and tapas as well. We offer a large variety of wines, delicious food selections, and even gift baskets & gift cards!
9
Start:Earlyworks Museum Complex
Huntsville, Alabama·
4.0
(92) review
Interactive children's museum focused on teaching about Alabama history.
10
Start:Lookout Mountain
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(4358) review
This mountain ridge is home to three scenic attractions: Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway. Ruby Falls is the country’s tallest and deepest underground waterfall at 260 feet, while Rock City is where you can supposedly see seven states at the iconic Lover’s Leap. Then, brace yourself as you hop on the Incline Railway—the steepest passenger railway in the world. We recommend you spend at least 4 hours at Lookout Mountain to experience the highlights. Each attraction is priced separately and tickets sell out fast, so book early to secure your spot. – Tripadvisor
11
Start:River Gallery
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.5
(98) review
Craft and art collections.
12
Start:Trails End Ranch
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(4) review
224 Trails End Rd, Chattanooga, TN 30707-6055
13
Start:Chattanooga Zoo
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
4.0
(907) review
Imagine a zoo that's specially designed to bring the animals up close to you. Imagine a zoo where you have time to notice the subtleties of animal behavior, instead of being pushed along by an impatient crowd. Imagine an exciting and diverse zoo that's still easy to navigate with strollers...or little legs. That's the new Chattanooga Zoo!
14
Start:The Spice & Tea Exchange of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee·
5.0
(92) review
Come In and Smell the Spices! The Spice & Tea Exchange® offers food lovers, chefs, and tea enthusiasts a unique shopping experience filled with culinary delights. Explore your inner chef and shop over 140 fine spices, 75+ hand-mixed seasoning blends, sugars, salts, loose-leaf teas, and accessories. Create your own gourmet gift, or choose from a variety of gift boxes and recipe samplers!
15
Start:BAGIJ
Atlanta, Georgia·
(0) review
Atlanta Baggage Storage has been making travel easy for visitors to Atlanta since 2014. We have never misplaced customer luggage and have never made a late delivery to the airport. Travelers to Atlanta can depend on us to pick up, store and deliver their luggage on time so that they can make the most of their vacation time. BAGIJ makes travel easy by taking the drag out of traveling with bags!
16
Start:Johnny's Hideaway
Atlanta, Georgia·
3.5
(95) review
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
17
Start:Stoddard's Range and Guns
Atlanta, Georgia·
5.0
(91) review
Stoddard's offers the public a modern indoor shooting range and a premier firearms store in 2 locations. Visit the newest Atlanta location in West Midtown behind Atlantic Station. Shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns with the finest ventilation and filtration systems. Orientations available for new shooters and a full selection of firearm rentals available. Certain age restrictions apply.
18
Start:State Farm Arena
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(912) review
Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more!
19
Start:Underground Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia·
2.0
(976) review
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
20
Start:Ponce City Market
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(992) review
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
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What's the driving distance between Huntsville and Fort Lauderdale?
The distance is 817 miles
What's the travel time between Huntsville and Fort Lauderdale?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 15h 33m mins in normal traffic
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There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way 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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