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ITINERARY
1h 46m92 miles26 stops
1
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
2
BAR at Armature
3
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
4
Al Lopez Park
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
5
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
6
WestShore Plaza
7
Bayshore Boulevard
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
8
Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
9
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.
10
The Ale and the Witch
11
DayDreams Day Spa
12
Escapology
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!
13
Sholom Park
Sholom Park is a non-profit, privately owned, 44-acre botanical garden in Ocala, Florida. Opened to the public in 2004, the park features more than 2 miles of paved trails and more than 100 species of plants and trees. Sholom Park seeks to become a model of land stewardship and the preservation of open space for education and public enjoyment. Guests are invited to experience a true feeling of serenity, contentment, joy and inner peace.
14
Baseline Golf Course
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
15
Ocala Drive-In
16
Bonkerz Comedy Club - Ocala
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.
17
Baseline Road Trailhead
18
Infinite Ale Works
19
Marion Theatre
20
The Brick City Center for the Arts
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!
21
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
22
Oakbrook Labyrinth
23
Trilogy Golf Club at Ocala Preserve
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.
24
Ocala Civic Theatre
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.
25
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
26
Haile Farmers Market
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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:BAR at Armature
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
1910 N Ola Ave Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33602-2014
3
Start:The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(91) review
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5331
4
Start:Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
5
Start:University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
6
Start:WestShore Plaza
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(99) review
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
7
Start:Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
8
Start:Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.5
(97) review
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052
9
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.
10
Start:The Ale and the Witch
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.0
(91) review
111 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3434
11
Start:DayDreams Day Spa
Lakeland, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
1463 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803-7966
12
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!
13
Start:Sholom Park
Ocala, Florida·
5.0
(630) review
Sholom Park is a non-profit, privately owned, 44-acre botanical garden in Ocala, Florida. Opened to the public in 2004, the park features more than 2 miles of paved trails and more than 100 species of plants and trees. Sholom Park seeks to become a model of land stewardship and the preservation of open space for education and public enjoyment. Guests are invited to experience a true feeling of serenity, contentment, joy and inner peace.
14
Start:Baseline Golf Course
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(76) review
This is a 19-hole, public golf course.
15
Start:Ocala Drive-In
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(63) review
4850 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34480-9105
16
Start: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.
17
Start:Baseline Road Trailhead
Ocala, Florida·
5.0
(8) review
4255 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480
18
Start:Infinite Ale Works
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(63) review
304 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1158
19
Start:Marion Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
20
Start: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!
21
Start:Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
22
Start:Oakbrook Labyrinth
Ocala, Florida·
2.5
(7) review
Oakbrook Life Enrichment Center 1009 N.E. 28th Ave., Ocala, FL
23
Start: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.
24
Start: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.
25
Start:Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
26
Start:Haile Farmers Market
Gainesville, Florida·
5.0
(7) review
5213 SW 91st Ter, Gainesville, FL 32608-7125
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What's the driving distance between Tampa and Ocala?
The distance is 92 miles
What's the travel time between Tampa and Ocala?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 46m mins in normal traffic
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What’s the weather like in Ocala?
The weather in Ocala is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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