Road trip from Macon to Gainesville
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ITINERARY
4h 35m249 miles19 stops
1
Bradley's Country Store
Since 1927, Bradley's has made the best, old fashioned, country smoked and fresh sausage that money can buy. Using a secret family recipe, our sausage is made weekly and does not contain gluten, sugar, artificial ingredients or preservatives. It is also compliant with a variety of diet programs, such as Whole 30, Keto and Paleo! Sausage isn't all we have to offer! Take a drive out into the country on the beautiful canopy roads where you'll feel as if time has slowed down. Spend hours out on the picnic tables listening to birds sing and the wind blow through the canopy of Oak Trees and Spanish moss. Some may even get the chance to witness how we make our grits the old fashioned way, using an old Ford tractor and a Grist Mill dating back to the early 1930's. Join us for lunch where you can sit in a rocking chair on the front porch and savor a Bradley's sausage dog, RC Cola and a Moon Pie!
2
Rogers Farm
3
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
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.
4
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
5
Flip Factory Zone
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.)
6
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
7
Spa Royale
8
Stephen C. O'Connell Center
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.
9
Thomas Center
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
Havana's Wine & Cigar Lounge aims to provide a relaxed atmosphere, where you can kick back on the couches and enjoy life.
11
Kanapaha Park
12
Total Wine & More
13
Heartwood Soundstage
14
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.
15
Haile Farmers Market
16
Stage 7 KTV
17
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
18
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
19
Adena Club
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OVERVIEW
Macon to Gainesville
1
Start:Bradley's Country Store
Tallahassee, Florida·
4.5
(75) review
Since 1927, Bradley's has made the best, old fashioned, country smoked and fresh sausage that money can buy. Using a secret family recipe, our sausage is made weekly and does not contain gluten, sugar, artificial ingredients or preservatives. It is also compliant with a variety of diet programs, such as Whole 30, Keto and Paleo! Sausage isn't all we have to offer! Take a drive out into the country on the beautiful canopy roads where you'll feel as if time has slowed down. Spend hours out on the picnic tables listening to birds sing and the wind blow through the canopy of Oak Trees and Spanish moss. Some may even get the chance to witness how we make our grits the old fashioned way, using an old Ford tractor and a Grist Mill dating back to the early 1930's. Join us for lunch where you can sit in a rocking chair on the front porch and savor a Bradley's sausage dog, RC Cola and a Moon Pie!
2
Start:Rogers Farm
Gainesville, Florida·
3.5
(6) review
3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
3
Start: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.
4
Start:Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(533) review
4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL 32653
5
Start: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.)
6
Start:Loblolly Woods Nature Park
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(7) review
3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2407
7
Start:Spa Royale
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(8) review
910 NW 57th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
8
Start: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.
9
Start: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
10
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.
11
Start:Kanapaha Park
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(53) review
Tower Road SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608
12
Start:Total Wine & More
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(8) review
3965 Plaza Blvd Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608-2443
13
Start:Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(7) review
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6778
14
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.
15
Start:Haile Farmers Market
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(7) review
5213 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7125
16
Start:Stage 7 KTV
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(6) review
4110 SW 34th St Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32608-6566
17
Start:Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(50) review
3400 SE 15th St, Gainesville, FL 32641-1405
18
Start:Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
19
Start:Adena Club
Ocala, Florida·
5.0
(6) review
950 NW 75th St, Ocala, FL 34475-7690
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The distance is 249 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 4h 35m mins in normal traffic
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