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Road trip from Lakeland to Ocala

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ITINERARY

1h 53m85 miles23 stops
1
Escapology
210 E Pine St, Lakeland, FL 33801-4967
Escape Rooms are a fun, immersive, & entertaining indoor activity that’s great for families, friends, co-workers, couples, and corporate team building! Each of our escape rooms challenge your team to collaborate, communicate, & problem solve within a certain time limit, while still maintaining that sense of fun! Located in Downtown Lakeland next door to Gent’s Classic Cuts, guests will be challenged in this new attraction by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode locks that will free them from the escape room within the hour. All of our Escape Games are Private and can book a room with a minimum of 2 guests up to 8 guests per escape game. We have four different themed games to choose from: Antidote, Arizona Shootout, Budapest Express, & Th3 Cod3! DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ESCAPE? BOOK AN ESCAPE ROOM TODAY!
2
Frances Langford Promenade
501 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
3
DayDreams Day Spa
1463 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803-7966
4
Island H2O Water Park
3230 Inspiration Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Island H2O Water Park is your place for family fun! Tube slides, raft riding & splash zones, plus luxury cabana rentals at a sprawling water park.
5
West Gate Flea Market
8546 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747-1014
6
The Legends Walk Course
8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747-8217
7
Orange Lake Golf
8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747-8217
Orange Lake Resort is a 54-hole golf facility located just minutes from world-famous Disney World on Hwy 192. Boasting an 18-hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, The Legends at Orange Lake Resort offers two distinct play experiences. The Reserve at Orange Lake consists of 18 holes and expansive greens that were specifically redesigned to be in harmony with our carefully preserved wetlands to give you the taste of natural Florida. Cranes Bend at Orange Lake Resort is a par-30 executive 9-hole course that pays tribute to Orange Lake Resort's diverse wildlife. The Legends Walk at Orange Lake Resort invites you to step back into the early days of the game. Golf legend, Arnold Palmer, designed this unique par 3, 1,581-yard walking course for a quick and exciting nine holes of golf. Kids always play free at the Legends Walk Course!
8
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
9
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
1050 Celebration Ave, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4867
10
Lake Rianhard
701 Front St Em frente a Market Street, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4915
11
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
12
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5331
13
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-6614
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
14
Bayshore Boulevard
312 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
15
Baseline Golf Course
9000 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480-8246
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
16
Baseline Road Trailhead
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
17
Bonkerz Comedy Club - Ocala
36 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1112
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside The Lodge brings in the funniest comedians from TV & the movies the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 8pm.
18
Marion Theatre
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
19
The Brick City Center for the Arts
23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471-1138
Located in historic downtown Ocala, The Brick City Center for the Arts features the art of our area's most talented artist. The exhibits change every month and features a variety of medium including visual, pottery, wood, metal, paper, and more. Artful gifts can be found in The Brick's gift shop. A charming courtyard is adjacent to The Brick and makes a lovely place to sit and enjoy!
20
Ocala Civic Theatre
4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5001
Ocala Civic Theatre has been uplifting, inspiring, and entertaining our community for more than 70 years. Founded in 1950, OCT is one of the largest community theatres in the state and serves 65,000 local residents each season. We are able to present professional-quality live performances thanks to the talents and dedication of our volunteers, staff, and guest designers. In addition, OCT’s Education & Enrichment programs reach more than 1,000 learners of all ages year-round through skill-building and performance classes. Celebrating 70 Years of OCT History! Our story began on March 3, 1950 at the first organizational meeting of The Marion Players, a group of young people who decided Ocala needed a “little theatre.” They had a wide variety of theatrical talents and experience, and they all shared a deep desire to provide the highest quality entertainment for local audiences.
21
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
22
Trilogy Golf Club at Ocala Preserve
3200 NW 55th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-4823
Conceptualized by celebrated golf course designer Tripp Davis and PGA Tour star Tom Lehman, Trilogy® Golf Club at Ocala Preserve is where golf changes forever. Not only does the course include all the challenges of a traditionally-styled golf course, but its revolutionary routing provides maximum flexibility in terms of playability, challenge and time commitment.
23
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
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OVERVIEW

Lakeland to Ocala
1
Start:Escapology
Lakeland, Florida·
5.0
(909) review
Escape Rooms are a fun, immersive, & entertaining indoor activity that’s great for families, friends, co-workers, couples, and corporate team building! Each of our escape rooms challenge your team to collaborate, communicate, & problem solve within a certain time limit, while still maintaining that sense of fun! Located in Downtown Lakeland next door to Gent’s Classic Cuts, guests will be challenged in this new attraction by working together to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode locks that will free them from the escape room within the hour. All of our Escape Games are Private and can book a room with a minimum of 2 guests up to 8 guests per escape game. We have four different themed games to choose from: Antidote, Arizona Shootout, Budapest Express, & Th3 Cod3! DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO ESCAPE? BOOK AN ESCAPE ROOM TODAY!
210 E Pine St, Lakeland, FL 33801-4967
2
Frances Langford Promenade
Lakeland, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
501 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
3
DayDreams Day Spa
Lakeland, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
1463 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803-7966
4
Island H2O Water Park
Kissimmee, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
Island H2O Water Park is your place for family fun! Tube slides, raft riding & splash zones, plus luxury cabana rentals at a sprawling water park.
3230 Inspiration Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34747
5
West Gate Flea Market
Kissimmee, Florida·
2.5
(79) review
8546 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747-1014
6
The Legends Walk Course
Kissimmee, Florida·
4.0
(96) review
8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747-8217
7
Orange Lake Golf
Kissimmee, Florida·
3.5
(71) review
Orange Lake Resort is a 54-hole golf facility located just minutes from world-famous Disney World on Hwy 192. Boasting an 18-hole championship course designed by Arnold Palmer, The Legends at Orange Lake Resort offers two distinct play experiences. The Reserve at Orange Lake consists of 18 holes and expansive greens that were specifically redesigned to be in harmony with our carefully preserved wetlands to give you the taste of natural Florida. Cranes Bend at Orange Lake Resort is a par-30 executive 9-hole course that pays tribute to Orange Lake Resort's diverse wildlife. The Legends Walk at Orange Lake Resort invites you to step back into the early days of the game. Golf legend, Arnold Palmer, designed this unique par 3, 1,581-yard walking course for a quick and exciting nine holes of golf. Kids always play free at the Legends Walk Course!
8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747-8217
8
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
9
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
5.0
(99) review
1050 Celebration Ave, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4867
10
Lake Rianhard
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
4.5
(95) review
701 Front St Em frente a Market Street, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4915
11
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
12
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(91) review
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5331
13
Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-6614
14
Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
312 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
15
Baseline Golf Course
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(76) review
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
9000 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480-8246
16
Baseline Road Trailhead
Ocala, Florida·
5.0
(8) review
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
17
Bonkerz Comedy Club - Ocala
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(7) review
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside The Lodge brings in the funniest comedians from TV & the movies the first Friday and Saturday of each month at 8pm.
36 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1112
18
Marion Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
19
The Brick City Center for the Arts
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(7) review
Located in historic downtown Ocala, The Brick City Center for the Arts features the art of our area's most talented artist. The exhibits change every month and features a variety of medium including visual, pottery, wood, metal, paper, and more. Artful gifts can be found in The Brick's gift shop. A charming courtyard is adjacent to The Brick and makes a lovely place to sit and enjoy!
23 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471-1138
20
Ocala Civic Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(81) review
Ocala Civic Theatre has been uplifting, inspiring, and entertaining our community for more than 70 years. Founded in 1950, OCT is one of the largest community theatres in the state and serves 65,000 local residents each season. We are able to present professional-quality live performances thanks to the talents and dedication of our volunteers, staff, and guest designers. In addition, OCT’s Education & Enrichment programs reach more than 1,000 learners of all ages year-round through skill-building and performance classes. Celebrating 70 Years of OCT History! Our story began on March 3, 1950 at the first organizational meeting of The Marion Players, a group of young people who decided Ocala needed a “little theatre.” They had a wide variety of theatrical talents and experience, and they all shared a deep desire to provide the highest quality entertainment for local audiences.
4337 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470-5001
21
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
22
Trilogy Golf Club at Ocala Preserve
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(7) review
Conceptualized by celebrated golf course designer Tripp Davis and PGA Tour star Tom Lehman, Trilogy® Golf Club at Ocala Preserve is where golf changes forever. Not only does the course include all the challenges of a traditionally-styled golf course, but its revolutionary routing provides maximum flexibility in terms of playability, challenge and time commitment.
3200 NW 55th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-4823
23
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 Lakeland and Ocala?
The distance is 85 miles
What's the travel time between Lakeland and Ocala?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 53m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Ocala?
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