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ITINERARY

1h 34m71 miles20 stops
1
Downtown Cigar Lounge
11 N Ocean St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3311
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.
2
Underbelly
113 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3414
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.
3
Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14
12884 City Center Blvd River City Marketplace, Jacksonville, FL 32218-7216
4
Escapology
10320 Shops Ln Suite 307, Jacksonville, FL 32258-7404
The premium real life escape game franchise has made it to the First Coast! Teams of 2-8 race against the clock in one of six different themed challenging experiences. Players must work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode locks in order to escape. Do you have what it takes? Time is of the essence... The venue is located just south of the Avenues Mall... over the hill where Philips and Southside meet in Avenues Walk. Across from Walmart, next to Dollar Tree. Always private bookings (no strangers), minimum 2 players (others can pay separately in store), credit card only (no cash)!
5
The Brumos Collection
5159 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1823
The Brumos Collection imparts a sweeping story of automotive development through racing. More than a technical tale, the exhibition reveals the very soul in these machines-cars inspired by their predecessors, developed by masters, tested in competition and celebrated in history. Remarkable vehicles spanning three centuries show the collaborations and rivalries that changed the automotive world.
6
Cimarrone Golf Club
2800 Cimarrone Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32259
Established in 1988, Cimarrone is a semi private club whose mission is to provide a private club experience for its members and guests. The golf course is a David Poselthwait championship design that meanders through the pine forests and thick marshlands of North Florida. The 6,900 yard layout plays along a mildly rolling terrain with significant fairway and green side mounds and plentiful water hazards. Rated 4 stars out of five by Golf Digest Places to Play, the course was chosen as one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in Florida. Golf amenities include practice facilities that feature a targets natural grass range, short game areas with sand bunker and putting green. In addition, Cimarrone Golf and Country Club has a 10,000 square foot clubhouse that features a beautiful restaurant and lounge, plus banquet and golf outing facilities that can accommodate over 140 people. The clubhouse can be made available for use by our members at a discounted rate. Cimarrone Golf and Country Club membership opportunities are being offered for a limited time. There are a number of options….something for everyone. We would like to invite you to explore all that Cimarrone has to offer. Hit some range balls, play a round of golf, grab a hand crafted deli sandwich and a cold drink. We think you will agree Cimarrone Golf and Country Club is one of the best kept secrets in Northeast Florida.
7
Rogers Farm
3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
8
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
13915 North State Road 121, Gainesville, FL 32653-7509
Jungle Friends offers a Magical Monkey Experience through Airbnb Experiences to meet our monkey friends up-close and personal! We have amazing volunteer opportunities -- come for a few hours, a few days or a few months! We have on-site accommodations for our guests in our guest house! Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary provides permanent high-quality sanctuary care for over 200 New World monkeys being released from laboratory research, former "pets" needing homes, or monkeys who have been confiscated by the authorities due to abuse/neglect charges, as well as those found running loose. Jungle Friends is also committed to advocacy and education on behalf of all captive non-human primates, and to provide assistance to improve the circumstances of captive primates wherever possible.
9
Thomas Center
302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5476
Enjoy a delightful and free of charge visit to The Historic Thomas Center. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is a beautifully restored Mediterranean Revival-style hotel. Stroll through the lovely gardens and view the art in one of our two galleries. You can experience the past through the 1920's period rooms and local history exhibits. Listen to the interesting history of the property and the Thomas Family with a free cell phone tour. FREE OF CHARGE/FREE PARKING/HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
10
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge
112 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6825
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge aims to provide a relaxed atmosphere, where you can kick back on the couches and enjoy life.
11
Depot Park
200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-7004
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.
12
Heartwood Soundstage
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6778
13
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
250 Gale Lemerand Dr University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2044
The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, also known as the O'Dome, is an 11,000-plus-seat multi-purpose arena located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida. The facility is located on the northern side of the university's campus, and has been home to many concerts and sporting events since it's opening in 1980. The arena plays host to seven University of Florida Athletic Teams.
14
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2407
15
Flip Factory Zone
7400 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605-4323
The Flip Factory Zone is Gainesville's favorite family entertainment center. Indoor trampolines, 2 Story Laser Tag, Trampoline-Basketball, a Ninja Course, a High Flyin’ Ropes Course and we even have an amazing arcade with a concession stand! (Ropes Course and Cafe coming soon.)
16
Total Wine & More
3965 Plaza Blvd Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608-2443
17
Stage 7 KTV
4110 SW 34th St Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32608-6566
18
Spa Royale
910 NW 57th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
19
Haile Farmers Market
5213 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7125
20
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
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OVERVIEW

1
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.
11 N Ocean St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3311
2
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.
113 E Bay St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3414
3
Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14
Jacksonville, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
12884 City Center Blvd River City Marketplace, Jacksonville, FL 32218-7216
4
Escapology
Jacksonville, Florida·
5.0
(85) review
The premium real life escape game franchise has made it to the First Coast! Teams of 2-8 race against the clock in one of six different themed challenging experiences. Players must work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode locks in order to escape. Do you have what it takes? Time is of the essence... The venue is located just south of the Avenues Mall... over the hill where Philips and Southside meet in Avenues Walk. Across from Walmart, next to Dollar Tree. Always private bookings (no strangers), minimum 2 players (others can pay separately in store), credit card only (no cash)!
10320 Shops Ln Suite 307, Jacksonville, FL 32258-7404
5
The Brumos Collection
Jacksonville, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
The Brumos Collection imparts a sweeping story of automotive development through racing. More than a technical tale, the exhibition reveals the very soul in these machines-cars inspired by their predecessors, developed by masters, tested in competition and celebrated in history. Remarkable vehicles spanning three centuries show the collaborations and rivalries that changed the automotive world.
5159 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224-1823
6
Cimarrone Golf Club
Jacksonville, Florida·
4.0
(88) review
Established in 1988, Cimarrone is a semi private club whose mission is to provide a private club experience for its members and guests. The golf course is a David Poselthwait championship design that meanders through the pine forests and thick marshlands of North Florida. The 6,900 yard layout plays along a mildly rolling terrain with significant fairway and green side mounds and plentiful water hazards. Rated 4 stars out of five by Golf Digest Places to Play, the course was chosen as one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in Florida. Golf amenities include practice facilities that feature a targets natural grass range, short game areas with sand bunker and putting green. In addition, Cimarrone Golf and Country Club has a 10,000 square foot clubhouse that features a beautiful restaurant and lounge, plus banquet and golf outing facilities that can accommodate over 140 people. The clubhouse can be made available for use by our members at a discounted rate. Cimarrone Golf and Country Club membership opportunities are being offered for a limited time. There are a number of options….something for everyone. We would like to invite you to explore all that Cimarrone has to offer. Hit some range balls, play a round of golf, grab a hand crafted deli sandwich and a cold drink. We think you will agree Cimarrone Golf and Country Club is one of the best kept secrets in Northeast Florida.
2800 Cimarrone Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32259
7
Rogers Farm
Gainesville, Florida·
3.5
(6) review
3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
8
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(7) review
Jungle Friends offers a Magical Monkey Experience through Airbnb Experiences to meet our monkey friends up-close and personal! We have amazing volunteer opportunities -- come for a few hours, a few days or a few months! We have on-site accommodations for our guests in our guest house! Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary provides permanent high-quality sanctuary care for over 200 New World monkeys being released from laboratory research, former "pets" needing homes, or monkeys who have been confiscated by the authorities due to abuse/neglect charges, as well as those found running loose. Jungle Friends is also committed to advocacy and education on behalf of all captive non-human primates, and to provide assistance to improve the circumstances of captive primates wherever possible.
13915 North State Road 121, Gainesville, FL 32653-7509
9
Thomas Center
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(67) review
Enjoy a delightful and free of charge visit to The Historic Thomas Center. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building is a beautifully restored Mediterranean Revival-style hotel. Stroll through the lovely gardens and view the art in one of our two galleries. You can experience the past through the 1920's period rooms and local history exhibits. Listen to the interesting history of the property and the Thomas Family with a free cell phone tour. FREE OF CHARGE/FREE PARKING/HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
302 NE 6th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-5476
10
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.
112 SE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6825
11
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.
200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-7004
12
Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(7) review
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6778
13
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(74) review
The Stephen C. O'Connell Center, also known as the O'Dome, is an 11,000-plus-seat multi-purpose arena located on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida. The facility is located on the northern side of the university's campus, and has been home to many concerts and sporting events since it's opening in 1980. The arena plays host to seven University of Florida Athletic Teams.
250 Gale Lemerand Dr University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2044
14
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(7) review
3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2407
15
Flip Factory Zone
Gainesville, Florida·
3.0
(7) review
The Flip Factory Zone is Gainesville's favorite family entertainment center. Indoor trampolines, 2 Story Laser Tag, Trampoline-Basketball, a Ninja Course, a High Flyin’ Ropes Course and we even have an amazing arcade with a concession stand! (Ropes Course and Cafe coming soon.)
7400 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605-4323
16
Total Wine & More
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(8) review
3965 Plaza Blvd Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608-2443
17
Stage 7 KTV
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(6) review
4110 SW 34th St Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32608-6566
18
Spa Royale
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(8) review
910 NW 57th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
19
Haile Farmers Market
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(7) review
5213 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7125
20
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112

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What's the driving distance between Jacksonville and Gainesville?
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