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ITINERARY
10h 34m580 miles12 stops
1
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
2
Al Lopez Park
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
3
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
4
WestShore Plaza
5
Bayshore Boulevard
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
6
Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
7
Museum of Fine Arts
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.
8
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.
9
Rick Seltzer Park
10
Cobra Adventure Park
11
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.
12
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.
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
2
Start:Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
3
Start:University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
4
Start:WestShore Plaza
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(99) review
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
5
Start:Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
6
Start:Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.5
(97) review
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052
7
Start: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.
8
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.
9
Start:Rick Seltzer Park
Panama City Beach, Florida·
4.5
(98) review
7419 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7585
10
Start:Cobra Adventure Park
Panama City Beach, Florida·
3.0
(98) review
9323 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-4034
11
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.
12
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.
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What's the driving distance between Tampa and Gulfport?
The distance is 580 miles
What's the travel time between Tampa and Gulfport?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 10h 34m mins in normal traffic
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