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ITINERARY
0h 42m31 miles18 stops
1
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
2
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
3
Al Lopez Park
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
4
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!**
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
Frances Langford Promenade
14
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.
15
The Legends Walk Course
16
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.
17
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
18
Lake Rianhard
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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:The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(91) review
333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602-5331
3
Start:Al Lopez Park
Tampa, Florida·
4.0
(97) review
Two popular flat loops, .8 and 1.2-miles, through the woods.
4
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!**
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:Frances Langford Promenade
Lakeland, Florida·
4.5
(9) review
501 E Main St, Lakeland, FL 33801
14
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.
15
Start:The Legends Walk Course
Kissimmee, Florida·
4.0
(96) review
8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747-8217
16
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.
17
Start:Corpus Christi Catholic Church
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
5.0
(99) review
1050 Celebration Ave, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4867
18
Start:Lake Rianhard
Celebration, Orlando, Florida·
4.5
(95) review
701 Front St Em frente a Market Street, Celebration, Orlando, FL 34747-4915
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FAQ
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What's the driving distance between Tampa and Lakeland?
The distance is 31 miles
What's the travel time between Tampa and Lakeland?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 0h 42m mins in normal traffic
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