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ITINERARY
1h 9m54 miles29 stops
1
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!
2
Frances Langford Promenade
3
DayDreams Day Spa
4
Family Fun Center
The best place for family fun in Lakeland, FL. Featuring games, a prize redemption center, adventure golf, laser tag, a 4 story soft-playground, and great food.
5
Unique Car Service Transportation
Taxi and Limo from Tampa and St Pete airport, Professional drivers for all occations. Sedan, SUV. Large Vans available.
6
Island H2O Water Park
Island H2O Water Park is your place for family fun! Tube slides, raft riding & splash zones, plus luxury cabana rentals at a sprawling water park.
7
Mind Games Interactive Magic
Mind Games: Interactive Magic runs every Wednesday night. Dinner is served from 6:00pm-7:30pm the show starts at 7:45pm.
8
The Legends Walk Course
9
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
10
Studio Movie Grill (Tampa)
11
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
12
Lake Rianhard
13
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
14
Angry Chair Brewing
15
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
16
BAR at Armature
17
Coast Bike Share
Coast Bike Share has enhanced The Bay’s transportation options with hundreds of bikes around town available 24/7. Use them for the commute, to do errands, visit friends, or just for fun! Coast Bikes are located at dozens of hubs in the Downtown core, Ybor City, and Hyde Park.
18
New Balance Factory Store
19
Old Town Portrait Gallery
20
United Skates of America
United Skates of America has been voted a Top 10 Skating Rink in the United States by USA Today. We strive to provide affordable family fun! We are home to the world's greatest birthday parties!
21
The Candle Pour
Tampa's 1st "Pour-Your-Own" candle experience. We provide over 100 scent options and thousands of combinations for you to experiment with to create your unique candle. **No Reservations Needed!**
22
Al Lopez Park
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
23
Bayshore Boulevard
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
24
Amber Limousine and Transportation
We take the worry out of ground transportation. We provide airport meet and greet private transfers, hourly, point to point and multiple location transfers. Late model vehicles and professional uniformed drivers. 1 to 15 passenger vehicles.
25
WestShore Plaza
26
Old Memorial Golf Club
27
Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
28
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.
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The Ale and the Witch
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OVERVIEW
Lakeland to St. Petersburg
1
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!
2
Start:Frances Langford Promenade
Lakeland, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
501 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
3
Start:DayDreams Day Spa
Lakeland, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
1463 Town Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803-7966
4
Start:Family Fun Center
Lakeland, Florida·
4.0
(84) review
The best place for family fun in Lakeland, FL. Featuring games, a prize redemption center, adventure golf, laser tag, a 4 story soft-playground, and great food.
5
Start:Unique Car Service Transportation
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
Taxi and Limo from Tampa and St Pete airport, Professional drivers for all occations. Sedan, SUV. Large Vans available.
6
Start:Island H2O Water Park
Kissimmee, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
Island H2O Water Park is your place for family fun! Tube slides, raft riding & splash zones, plus luxury cabana rentals at a sprawling water park.
7
Start:Mind Games Interactive Magic
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
Mind Games: Interactive Magic runs every Wednesday night. Dinner is served from 6:00pm-7:30pm the show starts at 7:45pm.
8
Start:The Legends Walk Course
Kissimmee, Florida·
4.0
(96) review
8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747-8217
9
Start:University of South Florida Botanical Gardens, Tampa
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(98) review
4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620-5150
10
Start:Studio Movie Grill (Tampa)
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(89) review
12332 University Mall Ct, Tampa, FL 33612-5552
11
Start:Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
5.0
(99) review
1050 Celebration Ave, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4867
12
Start:Lake Rianhard
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
4.5
(95) review
701 Front St Em frente a Market Street, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4915
13
Start:Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
Tampa, Florida·
3.5
(96) review
1630 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
14
Start:Angry Chair Brewing
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(85) review
6401 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604-6007
15
Start:The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(91) review
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5331
16
Start:BAR at Armature
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
1910 N Ola Ave Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33602-2014
17
Start:Coast Bike Share
Tampa, Florida·
2.5
(9) review
Coast Bike Share has enhanced The Bay’s transportation options with hundreds of bikes around town available 24/7. Use them for the commute, to do errands, visit friends, or just for fun! Coast Bikes are located at dozens of hubs in the Downtown core, Ybor City, and Hyde Park.
18
Start:New Balance Factory Store
Kissimmee, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
5881 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746-4717
19
Start:Old Town Portrait Gallery
Kissimmee, Florida·
4.5
(87) review
5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Suite 229, Kissimmee, FL 34746-4732
20
Start:United Skates of America
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
United Skates of America has been voted a Top 10 Skating Rink in the United States by USA Today. We strive to provide affordable family fun! We are home to the world's greatest birthday parties!
21
Start:The Candle Pour
Tampa, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
Tampa's 1st "Pour-Your-Own" candle experience. We provide over 100 scent options and thousands of combinations for you to experiment with to create your unique candle. **No Reservations Needed!**
22
Start:Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
23
Start:Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa, Florida·
4.5
(972) review
Home of the world's longest sidewalk.
24
Start:Amber Limousine and Transportation
Tampa, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
We take the worry out of ground transportation. We provide airport meet and greet private transfers, hourly, point to point and multiple location transfers. Late model vehicles and professional uniformed drivers. 1 to 15 passenger vehicles.
25
Start:WestShore Plaza
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(99) review
250 WestShore Plaza, Tampa, FL 33609-1918
26
Start:Old Memorial Golf Club
Tampa, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
13600 National Golf Dr, Tampa, FL 33626-2203
27
Start:Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.5
(97) review
901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-2052
28
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.
29
Start:The Ale and the Witch
St. Petersburg, Florida·
4.0
(91) review
111 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701-3434
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Lakeland and St. Petersburg?
The distance is 54 miles
What's the travel time between Lakeland and St. Petersburg?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 1h 9m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Lakeland and St. Petersburg?
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to St. Petersburg?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to St. Petersburg
What’s the weather like in St. Petersburg?
The weather in St. Petersburg is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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