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7h 40m378 miles31 stops
1
MetroWest Golf Club
MetroWest Golf Club, voted the best golf course in Orlando, is located just minutes away from Universal Orlando Resort. The club provides a fair, yet demanding challenge to make a pleasurable golf experience for players of all skill levels.
2
Marion Theatre
3
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.
4
The Woodhouse Day Spa
The Woodhouse Day Spa offers treatments for men and women including facials, massages, body treatments in a Vichy shower, microdermabrasion, hand and foot treatments, and exquisite baths. 6,000 square feet of Victorian decor featuring 16 private guest treatment rooms, men’s & women’s quiet rooms, duet massage room, bath & massage room, private pedicure rooms, and more! The Woodhouse is the perfect place for spa parties & corporate events.
5
The Legends Walk Course
6
Teatro Martini
When the sun goes down at the circus, the acts get hotter, the laughs get bigger, and everything gets a whole lot crazier. Award winning acts from around the world will amaze and astound while the best of the best perform on the stage and all around you. Laugh till you can’t breath, watch till you can’t believe, and celebrate what happens when you finally get to see Teatro Martini. Located in Orlando, Florida, in the heart of I-Drive, this highly interactive show features circus performers from around the world including comedy magician, clowns, acrobats and performing puppies!
7
1001 Transportation
Airport Transportation Affordable flat rate Orlando & Miami ground transportation with over 20 years of combined experience. Our chauffeurs have earned an excellent reputation for exceptional standard of safety, reliability and professionalism Transportation in Orlando & Miami Florida.
8
Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
9
Lake Rianhard
10
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
11
Young's Paso Fino Ranch
12
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.
13
The Brumos Collection
The Brumos Collection imparts a sweeping story of automotive development through racing. More than a technical tale, the exhibition reveals the very soul in these machines-cars inspired by their predecessors, developed by masters, tested in competition and celebrated in history. Remarkable vehicles spanning three centuries show the collaborations and rivalries that changed the automotive world.
14
Underbelly
Located in the heart of Downtown, in Jacksonville's "Elbow District", Underbelly isn't just a building and a stage where people come to enjoy music. It's much bigger than that. It's not the paint on the walls. It's not the brick, wood, and nails that hold it all together. It's not the lights or the electricity that define it. Underbelly is a garden. A place for people, regardless of who you are or what you do, to just leave it all at the door for a small while. It's a place for humans. People wanting to be just that. Surrounded by others that feel the same to come together for however long it may be, to be here and now - no more, no less. It's a place where the best musicians unite to create moments that exist nowhere else. Isn't that what it is all about? Finding those moments of magic that will stay with you forever? Well, that's what we sell. We sell magic in all sizes. So come with many, come with none, it doesn't matter. Because when you're here, you're home.
15
Downtown Cigar Lounge
Location in the heart of downtown Jacksonville in a 101 year-old historic building. We are home to a diverse selection of premium hand-rolled cigars from various regions and a variety of wines, beers and specialty drinks . DCL is not only about cigars we are also a gallery displaying the artwork of local artists.
16
Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14
17
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
A unit of University of Georgia Extension, CGBG is a historic property with trees and farm buildings dating to the 1920s, 30s and 40s, when "the Bamboo Farm" was an active USDA Plant Introduction Station. Today, new gardens and paths are being developed and installed. By increasing the plant diversity on the 51-acre property, CGBG aims to bring people in touch with the wonders and beauty of the plant world. Admission charge, free parking and amenities include a Gift Shop and two public restrooms on site. Among the gardens to enjoy include the Woodland Shade Garden, Whiet Garden, Water Garden, Garden for All Abilities, Orchid House, Mediterranean Garden, Rose Garden and Judge Arthur Solomon Camellia Trail. Numerous cold-hardy palms, bamboo species and camellia species are highlights in our botanical collection.
18
Chef Joe Randall's Cooking School
Cooking School
19
Front Porch Improv
Savannah's finest and funniest comedy group, Front Porch Improv, mixes improv games, improv scenes and stories into a seamless, spontaneous and unscripted theatrical experience. Front Porch Improv is known for fast-paced improv show that feature the best improvisers using the audience's suggestions as fuel. The all-star cast will invent custom-made fun that is guaranteed to make you laugh. Shows are not recommended for those 16 years and older (unless your kid is cool).
20
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
21
Crosswinds Golf Club
22
Coastal Elite Picnic's
Coastal Elite Picnics is here to create the perfect picnic for any occasion. Whether it is a proposal, engagement, bridal shower, birthday, date night, or kids party, we are here to provide a unique experience. We provide everything you can think of that makes the perfect picnic experience, from beautifully decorated tables, blankets and cushions to a spread of delicious food and a cooler filled with ice to keep your drinks cold.
23
Break Out Charleston
Three rooms, three unique play styles. Our games are great for all ages. Every room provides you with challenges and fun. Each puzzle is designed for intense cooperation and to inspire people to work together. You have 60 minutes...Can you BREAK OUT?
24
Defined: Therapeutic Massage
With over 11 years of experience in therapeutic massage, DEFINED: Therapeutic Massage has been helping the LowCountry Move, Feel, & BE Better by taking a personalized approach to YOUR therapeutic massage needs!
25
Edmondston-Alston House
Constructed nearly 200 years ago, circa 1825, the Edmondston-Alston House presents a unique history of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored on this property. Its collection of furniture, silver and decorative arts, largely original to those who owned the house, constitutes a rich, complex history of Charleston in the 19th century. Commanding a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor, the Edmondston-Alston House has witnessed many historic moments in the port city’s history. One of the oldest houses along the High Battery, it withstood the American Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886, and numerous hurricanes; it has survived to share a piece of Charleston history.
26
Avery Research Center
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Avery Research Center is Temporarily Closing for Renovations February 1st-October 15th, 2017. The College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture will be closed to the public February 1st, 2017 through October 15th, 2017, to implement a major improvement project to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems throughout the building. These crucial renovations will greatly enhance the building’s archival storage conditions. During this renovation phase from Feb. 1st to Oct. 15th, 2017, the Avery building will be closed and there will be NO ACCESS to the Avery Research Center’s archival collections, no new acquisitions of archival materials, and no on-site tours or public or private programs. The Avery Research Center's faculty and staff will be temporarily relocated to the College of Charleston's Addlestone Library. Please continue to contact Avery faculty and staff members via their individual College of Charleston emails throughout the renovation. We are very excited about these renovations and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your support!
27
French Huguenot Church
This beautiful church dates back to 1844 and is the only French Hugenot church in the country that still gives the liturgy in French.
28
The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre
Live theatre featuring clean comic whodunit shows, volunteer audience participation, a la carte appetizers, homemade desserts, and drinks -- at the downtown City Market. “Uproarious entertainment” - Thrillist.com
29
Escape in 60
Located in beautiful downtown Charleston at the heart of the Market on Market Street. In the middle of all of the action, attractions, restaurants, shops and bars. Escape In 60 is a fun, new entertainment concept to the Charleston. Each Escape Room is a real life adventure game designed for groups. Find hidden clues, solve riddles, puzzles, challenges and more. Take a break from all the Charleston history with an hour of interactive mystery!
30
Sea Glass Therapeutic Massage
Located in the West Ashley section of Charleston, Sea Glass Therapeutic Massage offers Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, couples and hot stone massage. If you prefer massage at your own location, we will be happy to come to you. Travel and setup fee applies for mobile massage.
31
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
South Carolina's Most Visited Plantation and Gardens. National Registry of Historic Places. Ancient Oak Avenue. Tours full of History. World Famous Gardens of the 19th Century "Romantic Style". Selected by Travel + Leisure (2014) as the only South Carolina garden deemed one of "America's Most Beautiful Gardens". Reconstruction Period Plantation Home Tour. Award Winning Slave Cabin Tour. Very popular Nature-Train Tour. Rice Field Boat Tour. Family Oriented. Petting Zoo and Nature Center. Audubon Swamp Self-Guided Tour. Amazing Nesting Rookery. If you have only one Plantation to see, don't miss us!
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OVERVIEW
Leesburg to Charleston
1
Start:MetroWest Golf Club
Orlando, Florida·
3.0
(96) review
MetroWest Golf Club, voted the best golf course in Orlando, is located just minutes away from Universal Orlando Resort. The club provides a fair, yet demanding challenge to make a pleasurable golf experience for players of all skill levels.
2
Start:Marion Theatre
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(90) review
50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471-1153
3
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.
4
Start:The Woodhouse Day Spa
Orlando, Florida·
4.5
(93) review
The Woodhouse Day Spa offers treatments for men and women including facials, massages, body treatments in a Vichy shower, microdermabrasion, hand and foot treatments, and exquisite baths. 6,000 square feet of Victorian decor featuring 16 private guest treatment rooms, men’s & women’s quiet rooms, duet massage room, bath & massage room, private pedicure rooms, and more! The Woodhouse is the perfect place for spa parties & corporate events.
5
Start:The Legends Walk Course
Kissimmee, Florida·
4.0
(96) review
8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747-8217
6
Start:Teatro Martini
Orlando, Florida·
4.5
(960) review
When the sun goes down at the circus, the acts get hotter, the laughs get bigger, and everything gets a whole lot crazier. Award winning acts from around the world will amaze and astound while the best of the best perform on the stage and all around you. Laugh till you can’t breath, watch till you can’t believe, and celebrate what happens when you finally get to see Teatro Martini. Located in Orlando, Florida, in the heart of I-Drive, this highly interactive show features circus performers from around the world including comedy magician, clowns, acrobats and performing puppies!
7
Start:1001 Transportation
Orlando, Florida·
5.0
(98) review
Airport Transportation Affordable flat rate Orlando & Miami ground transportation with over 20 years of combined experience. Our chauffeurs have earned an excellent reputation for exceptional standard of safety, reliability and professionalism Transportation in Orlando & Miami Florida.
8
Start:Ocala Palms Golf & Country Club
Ocala, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
5174 NW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34482-3250
9
Start:Lake Rianhard
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
4.5
(95) review
701 Front St Em frente a Market Street, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4915
10
Start:Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
5.0
(99) review
1050 Celebration Ave, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4867
11
Start:Young's Paso Fino Ranch
Ocala, Florida·
4.0
(9) review
7950 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482-1112
12
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.
13
Start:The Brumos Collection
Jacksonville, Florida·
5.0
(9) review
The Brumos Collection imparts a sweeping story of automotive development through racing. More than a technical tale, the exhibition reveals the very soul in these machines-cars inspired by their predecessors, developed by masters, tested in competition and celebrated in history. Remarkable vehicles spanning three centuries show the collaborations and rivalries that changed the automotive world.
14
Start:Underbelly
Jacksonville, Florida·
3.5
(9) review
Located in the heart of Downtown, in Jacksonville's "Elbow District", Underbelly isn't just a building and a stage where people come to enjoy music. It's much bigger than that. It's not the paint on the walls. It's not the brick, wood, and nails that hold it all together. It's not the lights or the electricity that define it. Underbelly is a garden. A place for people, regardless of who you are or what you do, to just leave it all at the door for a small while. It's a place for humans. People wanting to be just that. Surrounded by others that feel the same to come together for however long it may be, to be here and now - no more, no less. It's a place where the best musicians unite to create moments that exist nowhere else. Isn't that what it is all about? Finding those moments of magic that will stay with you forever? Well, that's what we sell. We sell magic in all sizes. So come with many, come with none, it doesn't matter. Because when you're here, you're home.
15
Start:Downtown Cigar Lounge
Jacksonville, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
Location in the heart of downtown Jacksonville in a 101 year-old historic building. We are home to a diverse selection of premium hand-rolled cigars from various regions and a variety of wines, beers and specialty drinks . DCL is not only about cigars we are also a gallery displaying the artwork of local artists.
16
Start:Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14
Jacksonville, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
12884 City Center Blvd River City Marketplace, Jacksonville, FL 32218-7216
17
Start:Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
Savannah, Georgia·
4.0
(96) review
A unit of University of Georgia Extension, CGBG is a historic property with trees and farm buildings dating to the 1920s, 30s and 40s, when "the Bamboo Farm" was an active USDA Plant Introduction Station. Today, new gardens and paths are being developed and installed. By increasing the plant diversity on the 51-acre property, CGBG aims to bring people in touch with the wonders and beauty of the plant world. Admission charge, free parking and amenities include a Gift Shop and two public restrooms on site. Among the gardens to enjoy include the Woodland Shade Garden, Whiet Garden, Water Garden, Garden for All Abilities, Orchid House, Mediterranean Garden, Rose Garden and Judge Arthur Solomon Camellia Trail. Numerous cold-hardy palms, bamboo species and camellia species are highlights in our botanical collection.
18
Start:Chef Joe Randall's Cooking School
Savannah, Georgia·
4.5
(91) review
Cooking School
19
Start:Front Porch Improv
Savannah, Georgia·
5.0
(91) review
Savannah's finest and funniest comedy group, Front Porch Improv, mixes improv games, improv scenes and stories into a seamless, spontaneous and unscripted theatrical experience. Front Porch Improv is known for fast-paced improv show that feature the best improvisers using the audience's suggestions as fuel. The all-star cast will invent custom-made fun that is guaranteed to make you laugh. Shows are not recommended for those 16 years and older (unless your kid is cool).
20
Start:Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Savannah, Georgia·
5.0
(9819) review
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
21
Start:Crosswinds Golf Club
Savannah, Georgia·
4.5
(66) review
232 James B Blackburn Dr, Savannah, GA 31408-8064
22
Start:Coastal Elite Picnic's
Savannah, Georgia·
(0) review
Coastal Elite Picnics is here to create the perfect picnic for any occasion. Whether it is a proposal, engagement, bridal shower, birthday, date night, or kids party, we are here to provide a unique experience. We provide everything you can think of that makes the perfect picnic experience, from beautifully decorated tables, blankets and cushions to a spread of delicious food and a cooler filled with ice to keep your drinks cold.
23
Start:Break Out Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina·
5.0
(675) review
Three rooms, three unique play styles. Our games are great for all ages. Every room provides you with challenges and fun. Each puzzle is designed for intense cooperation and to inspire people to work together. You have 60 minutes...Can you BREAK OUT?
24
Start:Defined: Therapeutic Massage
Charleston, South Carolina·
5.0
(8) review
With over 11 years of experience in therapeutic massage, DEFINED: Therapeutic Massage has been helping the LowCountry Move, Feel, & BE Better by taking a personalized approach to YOUR therapeutic massage needs!
25
Start:Edmondston-Alston House
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.5
(992) review
Constructed nearly 200 years ago, circa 1825, the Edmondston-Alston House presents a unique history of the people, both free and enslaved, who lived and labored on this property. Its collection of furniture, silver and decorative arts, largely original to those who owned the house, constitutes a rich, complex history of Charleston in the 19th century. Commanding a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor, the Edmondston-Alston House has witnessed many historic moments in the port city’s history. One of the oldest houses along the High Battery, it withstood the American Civil War, the Earthquake of 1886, and numerous hurricanes; it has survived to share a piece of Charleston history.
26
Start:Avery Research Center
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.5
(9) review
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Avery Research Center is Temporarily Closing for Renovations February 1st-October 15th, 2017. The College of Charleston’s Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture will be closed to the public February 1st, 2017 through October 15th, 2017, to implement a major improvement project to replace the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems throughout the building. These crucial renovations will greatly enhance the building’s archival storage conditions. During this renovation phase from Feb. 1st to Oct. 15th, 2017, the Avery building will be closed and there will be NO ACCESS to the Avery Research Center’s archival collections, no new acquisitions of archival materials, and no on-site tours or public or private programs. The Avery Research Center's faculty and staff will be temporarily relocated to the College of Charleston's Addlestone Library. Please continue to contact Avery faculty and staff members via their individual College of Charleston emails throughout the renovation. We are very excited about these renovations and apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your support!
27
Start:French Huguenot Church
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.5
(90) review
This beautiful church dates back to 1844 and is the only French Hugenot church in the country that still gives the liturgy in French.
28
Start:The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.5
(993) review
Live theatre featuring clean comic whodunit shows, volunteer audience participation, a la carte appetizers, homemade desserts, and drinks -- at the downtown City Market. “Uproarious entertainment” - Thrillist.com
29
Start:Escape in 60
Charleston, South Carolina·
5.0
(975) review
Located in beautiful downtown Charleston at the heart of the Market on Market Street. In the middle of all of the action, attractions, restaurants, shops and bars. Escape In 60 is a fun, new entertainment concept to the Charleston. Each Escape Room is a real life adventure game designed for groups. Find hidden clues, solve riddles, puzzles, challenges and more. Take a break from all the Charleston history with an hour of interactive mystery!
30
Start:Sea Glass Therapeutic Massage
Charleston, South Carolina·
5.0
(9) review
Located in the West Ashley section of Charleston, Sea Glass Therapeutic Massage offers Swedish, therapeutic, deep tissue, couples and hot stone massage. If you prefer massage at your own location, we will be happy to come to you. Travel and setup fee applies for mobile massage.
31
Start:Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Charleston, South Carolina·
4.0
(7271) review
South Carolina's Most Visited Plantation and Gardens. National Registry of Historic Places. Ancient Oak Avenue. Tours full of History. World Famous Gardens of the 19th Century "Romantic Style". Selected by Travel + Leisure (2014) as the only South Carolina garden deemed one of "America's Most Beautiful Gardens". Reconstruction Period Plantation Home Tour. Award Winning Slave Cabin Tour. Very popular Nature-Train Tour. Rice Field Boat Tour. Family Oriented. Petting Zoo and Nature Center. Audubon Swamp Self-Guided Tour. Amazing Nesting Rookery. If you have only one Plantation to see, don't miss us!
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What's the driving distance between Leesburg and Charleston?
The distance is 378 miles
What's the travel time between Leesburg and Charleston?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 7h 40m mins in normal traffic
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Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Charleston?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Charleston
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