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Road trip from Macon to North Port

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ITINERARY

8h 14m455 miles21 stops
1
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.
2
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
3
Al Lopez Park
4810 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-6614
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
4
WestShore Plaza
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
5
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
6
Bayshore Boulevard
312 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
7
Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052
8
Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498
From a legendary permanent collection, to compelling traveling exibitions, the MFA is ready to inspire with diverse and ever-changing opportunities to experience art. Discover over 4,500 years of civilization in thousands of objects ranging from antiquity to the present- the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida's west coast.
9
Sarasota Children's Garden
1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236-4111
Non-profit kid-focused greenspace combines playground structures & plenty of places to explore in an outdoor setup.
10
Bobby Jones Golf Club
1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232-1228
Nature Trails only at this time. 5.23.2020 Bobby Jones Golf Club is the only golf facility located within the city limits of beautiful Sarasota - a golfing mecca nestled on the Gulf of Mexico coast just one hour south of Tampa, Florida. The facility sits on 325 contiguous acres of virgin meadowland adjacent to Fruitville Road (State Road 780), the gateway to downtown Sarasota and its world famous beaches. This historic gem, initially designed by Donald Ross in 1926, has grown to include two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole executive course. A particularly unique feature of this complex is the absence of any building development on all but one golf hole.
11
Pixie Dust
1476 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5715
12
Inspirations Salon & Day Spa
126 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-5813
A full service hair salon and day spa. Inspirations Salon offers a range of services for your personal care needs. We have the “upscale” salon without the “up” charges on your service needs. Our highly skilled stylists have years of outstanding excellence.
13
Pineapple Rocks
1459 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5714
Amazing crystals, fossils, jewelry, dinosaur teeth, shark teeth, rock and roll memorabilia and other cool stuff you've never seen before. We have a great stock of minerals and rocks WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC by the flat and by the pound. We make our own wire wrapped jewelry and can turn your treasures into wearable art. You can design and make your own jewelry with a Sterling silver pendant, shark tooth, crystal or ceramic pendant. We have a fantastic collection of Rock and Roll memorabilia and posters from the 1960s and 1970.
14
Aquasandz
10 S Adams Dr Ste 2, Sarasota, FL 34236-1437
We welcome you to Aquasandz… a reflection of true attraction, we invite you to experience a nail and body spa haven. A tradition of personal well-being designed to nourish your body and soul from the inside out, naturally. Our mission day to day are to provide a comforting, yet stimulating, atmosphere in which clients will be able to relax both their mind and body, reconnecting their daily lives t
15
Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex
2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL 34239-3118
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. This city park offers residents and visitors a 50-meter lap pool, 25-yard instructional pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness gym, ½-mile walking trail, and dog park. This park is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District. Many recreational, as well as aquatic programs, are offered.
16
Big Top Brewing Company
975 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.
17
Village Bikes
3898 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239-6830
18
Livingston's Amusements
5947 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238-2717
19
Gulf Gate Public Library
7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-8013
20
Bed Bath and Beyond
1827 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909-1729
21
Cre8 Salon & Spa
814 SW Pine Island Rd Suite 202, Cape Coral, FL 33991-1939
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OVERVIEW

Macon to North Port
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.
200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601-7004
2
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
3
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
4
WestShore Plaza
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(99) review
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
5
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
6
Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
312 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
7
Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.5
(97) review
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052
8
Museum of Fine Arts
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.5
(964) review
From a legendary permanent collection, to compelling traveling exibitions, the MFA is ready to inspire with diverse and ever-changing opportunities to experience art. Discover over 4,500 years of civilization in thousands of objects ranging from antiquity to the present- the only comprehensive art collection of its kind on Florida's west coast.
255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3498
9
Sarasota Children's Garden
Sarasota, Florida·
4.0
(83) review
Non-profit kid-focused greenspace combines playground structures & plenty of places to explore in an outdoor setup.
1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 34236-4111
10
Bobby Jones Golf Club
Sarasota, Florida·
3.0
(97) review
Nature Trails only at this time. 5.23.2020 Bobby Jones Golf Club is the only golf facility located within the city limits of beautiful Sarasota - a golfing mecca nestled on the Gulf of Mexico coast just one hour south of Tampa, Florida. The facility sits on 325 contiguous acres of virgin meadowland adjacent to Fruitville Road (State Road 780), the gateway to downtown Sarasota and its world famous beaches. This historic gem, initially designed by Donald Ross in 1926, has grown to include two 18-hole championship courses and a 9-hole executive course. A particularly unique feature of this complex is the absence of any building development on all but one golf hole.
1000 Circus Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232-1228
11
Pixie Dust
Sarasota, Florida·
3.5
(9) review
1476 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5715
12
Inspirations Salon & Day Spa
Sarasota, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
A full service hair salon and day spa. Inspirations Salon offers a range of services for your personal care needs. We have the “upscale” salon without the “up” charges on your service needs. Our highly skilled stylists have years of outstanding excellence.
126 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236-5813
13
Pineapple Rocks
Sarasota, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
Amazing crystals, fossils, jewelry, dinosaur teeth, shark teeth, rock and roll memorabilia and other cool stuff you've never seen before. We have a great stock of minerals and rocks WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC by the flat and by the pound. We make our own wire wrapped jewelry and can turn your treasures into wearable art. You can design and make your own jewelry with a Sterling silver pendant, shark tooth, crystal or ceramic pendant. We have a fantastic collection of Rock and Roll memorabilia and posters from the 1960s and 1970.
1459 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5714
14
Aquasandz
Sarasota, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
We welcome you to Aquasandz… a reflection of true attraction, we invite you to experience a nail and body spa haven. A tradition of personal well-being designed to nourish your body and soul from the inside out, naturally. Our mission day to day are to provide a comforting, yet stimulating, atmosphere in which clients will be able to relax both their mind and body, reconnecting their daily lives t
10 S Adams Dr Ste 2, Sarasota, FL 34236-1437
15
Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex
Sarasota, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
Conveniently located less than two miles from downtown Sarasota, Arlington Park was selected as one of the South Florida locations on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. This city park offers residents and visitors a 50-meter lap pool, 25-yard instructional pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness gym, ½-mile walking trail, and dog park. This park is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota Parks & Recreation District. Many recreational, as well as aquatic programs, are offered.
2650 Waldemere St, Sarasota, FL 34239-3118
16
Big Top Brewing Company
Sarasota, Florida·
4.5
(91) review
When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism. The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.
975 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
17
Village Bikes
Sarasota, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
3898 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239-6830
18
Livingston's Amusements
Sarasota, Florida·
4.0
(84) review
5947 Clark Center Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238-2717
19
Gulf Gate Public Library
Sarasota, Florida·
5.0
(92) review
7112 Curtiss Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231-8013
20
Bed Bath and Beyond
Cape Coral, Florida·
3.5
(9) review
1827 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909-1729
21
Cre8 Salon & Spa
Cape Coral, Florida·
3.5
(9) review
814 SW Pine Island Rd Suite 202, Cape Coral, FL 33991-1939

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What's the driving distance between Macon and North Port?
The distance is 455 miles
What's the travel time between Macon and North Port?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 8h 14m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to North Port?
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