Road trip from Pensacola to Gainesville
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ITINERARY
6h 16m341 miles20 stops
1
JW Renfroe Pecan Company
2
Fast Eddies Fun Center
Fast Eddies Fun Center is a family entertainment center featuring 4 go-kart tracks, large indoor game room with redemption center and snack bar, mini- golf and Water Wars.Our 3 family tracks include: The Crazy 8, Junior Racers and Spinnin' &Grinnin'.For the ultimate racing enthusiast there's a 4th track-Fast Eddies SuperKart Speedway,complete with computerized scoring and timing. It's fast-action wheel to wheel racing.Test your skills in our large indoor game room. You'll be awarded with tickets to trade for prizes at our redemption center.Our snack bar includes a host of goodies from pizza and hotdogs to ice cream and funnel fries. Play a round of Funtastic Mini-Golf during your visit or try out "Water Wars-- the ultimate water ballon game. You and your opponent launch water balloons from your own battle station. We also feature batting cages with our all new Strike Zone batting cages. Fast Eddies Fun Center offers birthday parties and group rates.Established in 1989, our goal is to provide safe, clean, affordable fun for those living and visiting the beautiful gulf coast area.
3
WonderWorks
WonderWorks is an indoor amusement park combining education and entertainment in over 100 hands-on exhibits that will spark the imagination and challenge the mind. Interactive, educational and fun for all ages! Those visiting the attraction will enjoy a variety of experiences including being blown away by hurricane-force winds, maneuvering the controls of a NASA spacecraft to land the shuttle, lying on a bed of 3,500 nails, piloting a fighter jet, riding a 360 degree roller coaster, carrying out intense military missions in the Black Hawk Experience and competing in a game of Lazer tag.
4
Cobra Adventure Park
5
Rick Seltzer Park
6
Haile Farmers Market
7
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.)
8
Rogers Farm
9
Spa Royale
10
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
11
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.
12
Total Wine & More
13
Loblolly Woods Nature Park
14
Stage 7 KTV
15
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.
16
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.
17
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
18
Heartwood Soundstage
19
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.
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Young's Paso Fino Ranch
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1
Start:JW Renfroe Pecan Company
Pensacola, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
2400 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL 32505-5138
2
Start:Fast Eddies Fun Center
Pensacola, Florida·
4.0
(90) review
Fast Eddies Fun Center is a family entertainment center featuring 4 go-kart tracks, large indoor game room with redemption center and snack bar, mini- golf and Water Wars.Our 3 family tracks include: The Crazy 8, Junior Racers and Spinnin' &Grinnin'.For the ultimate racing enthusiast there's a 4th track-Fast Eddies SuperKart Speedway,complete with computerized scoring and timing. It's fast-action wheel to wheel racing.Test your skills in our large indoor game room. You'll be awarded with tickets to trade for prizes at our redemption center.Our snack bar includes a host of goodies from pizza and hotdogs to ice cream and funnel fries. Play a round of Funtastic Mini-Golf during your visit or try out "Water Wars-- the ultimate water ballon game. You and your opponent launch water balloons from your own battle station. We also feature batting cages with our all new Strike Zone batting cages. Fast Eddies Fun Center offers birthday parties and group rates.Established in 1989, our goal is to provide safe, clean, affordable fun for those living and visiting the beautiful gulf coast area.
3
Start:WonderWorks
Panama City Beach, Florida·
4.0
(909) review
WonderWorks is an indoor amusement park combining education and entertainment in over 100 hands-on exhibits that will spark the imagination and challenge the mind. Interactive, educational and fun for all ages! Those visiting the attraction will enjoy a variety of experiences including being blown away by hurricane-force winds, maneuvering the controls of a NASA spacecraft to land the shuttle, lying on a bed of 3,500 nails, piloting a fighter jet, riding a 360 degree roller coaster, carrying out intense military missions in the Black Hawk Experience and competing in a game of Lazer tag.
4
Start:Cobra Adventure Park
Panama City Beach, Florida·
3.0
(98) review
9323 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-4034
5
Start:Rick Seltzer Park
Panama City Beach, Florida·
4.5
(98) review
7419 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7585
6
Start:Haile Farmers Market
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(7) review
5213 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7125
7
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.)
8
Start:Rogers Farm
Gainesville, Florida·
3.5
(6) review
3831 NW 156th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609-5028
9
Start:Spa Royale
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(8) review
910 NW 57th St, Gainesville, FL 32605
10
Start:Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(533) review
4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL 32653
11
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.
12
Start:Total Wine & More
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(8) review
3965 Plaza Blvd Suite 10, Gainesville, FL 32608-2443
13
Start:Loblolly Woods Nature Park
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(7) review
3315 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607-2407
14
Start:Stage 7 KTV
Gainesville, Florida·
4.0
(6) review
4110 SW 34th St Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32608-6566
15
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.
16
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.
17
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
18
Start:Heartwood Soundstage
Gainesville, Florida·
4.5
(7) review
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601-6778
19
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.
20
Start:Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
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The distance is 341 miles
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The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 6h 16m mins in normal traffic
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