There are quicker ways to get from Tampa to Lake Wales, but we believe scenic is always better. This route will give you some curvy roads, some country roads and a few stretches of highway. The destination, Bok Tower Gardens, is just as scenic as the ride with colorful gardens and a reflection pool surrounding a majestic 205-foot tall carillon tower with 60 bells. It’s been a Florida landmark since 1929.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

1. Start in Plant City – Intersection of Baker St E & N
2. Wheeler St
3. N Wheeler St – North – 2.2 Miles
4. Sam Allen Road W – Left – 9.9 Miles
5. Becomes Thonotosassa Rd
6. Taylor Rd – Right – 0.5 Miles
7. Knights Griffin Rd – Right – 18.4 Miles
8. N Galloway Rd – Left – 1.3 Miles
9. Kathleen Rd – Left – 5.3 Miles
10. Socrum Loop Rd – Bear Right – 0.3 Miles
11. Old Dade City Rd – Left – 8.2 Miles
12. US 98 – Left – 0.2 Miles
13. CR 54 – Left – 4.4 Miles
14. Old Lakeland Hwy – Right – 3.4 Miles
15. US 98 – Left – 2.8 Miles
16. US 98/US 301- Bear Right – 0.3 Miles
17. Clinton Ave – Left – 3.1 Miles
18. Prospect Rd – Left – 3.8 Miles
19. Curley Rd – Left – 5.9 Miles
20. SR 54 – Left – 4.4 Miles
21. Morris Bridge Rd – Right – 0.7 Miles
22. Chancey Rd – Left – 4.4 Miles
23. SR 39/Buchman Hwy – Right – 13.6 Miles
24. Return to Start.

Leesburg is located in one of the most scenic areas of the state. This loop circles a couple of the lakes south of town and includes a ride across Sugarloaf Mountain, the 2nd highest natural elevation in Florida.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

1. Start at the corner of Canal and Main Street in Leesburg
2. Canal Street – South – 0.3 Miles
3. E Dicie/SR 44 – Right – 0.9 Miles
4. US 27 – Left – 4.0 Miles
5. CR 48 – Left – 2.5 Miles
6. Number 2 Rd – Right – 5.4 Miles
7. W Central Ave – Straight – 0.7 Miles
8. S Lakeshore – Right – 1.0 Miles
9. E Revels Rd – Straight – 0.9 Miles
10. SR 19 – Left – 2.6 Miles
11. Arrowree Blvd – Left – 1.8 Miles
12. Howey Cross Rd – Left – 1.6 Miles
13. CR 561 – Right – 1.8 Miles
14. CR 561A – Left – 2.5 Miles
15. Sugarloaf Mt Rd – Left – 3.7 Miles
16. CR 561 – Right – 4.5 Miles
17. Florida Ave – Right – 4.3 Miles
18. CR 448A – Left – 1.4 Miles
19. CR 448 – Straight – 4.7 Miles
20. CR 561 – Right – 1.6 Miles
21. SR 19 – Right – 1.7 Miles
22. Lake Shore Blvd – Left – 0.2 Miles
23. US 441 – Left – 7.9 Miles
24. E E Dixie Ave – Left – 0.1 Miles
25. E Main St – Right – 1.0 Miles
26. Return to the starting point

Want to get away from the crowds? This ride through the Ocala National Forest will have you rolling down the backroads where the only things you need to look out for are the forest creatures. Be especially wary if riding through here at night. This ride has a bit of everything: tight curves, long straight runs, and even a couple of hills. Enjoy.

Road Name Direction Miles

1. Start east of Silver Springs at SR40 & Hwy 315 intersection
2. SR 40 – East – 2.4 Miles
3. Hwy 314 – Left – 2.7 Miles
4. NE 46 St – Right – 1.7 Miles
5. NE 145 Ave – Straight – 2.8 Miles
6. SR 40 – Left – 1.7 Miles
7. CR 314A – Left – 7.0 Miles
8. NE Hwy 314 – Right – 7.8 Miles
9. NE 231″ Ave/FR 88 – Right – 10.4 Miles
10. SR 40 – Left – 7.8 Miles
11. SR 19 – Left – 16.5 Miles
12. CR 316 – Left – 15.2 Miles
13. CR 315 – Left – 10.7 Miles
14. Return to starting point

The Ormond Loop, a National Scenic Byway, takes you on a tranquil ride through the Tomoka Basin. We start beachside before winding through the marshlands and canopied covered two-lane roadways. We’ve extended our ride north to Bunnell. The scenery continues though with less traffic.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

1. Start in Ormond Beach at the Intersection of A1A and E Granada Blvd
2. A 1A/Ocean Shore Blvd – North – 8.8 Miles
3. High Bridge Road – Left (West) – 2.0 Miles
4. Walter Boardman Lane – Left – 1.2 Miles
5. Old Dixie Hwy – Right – 3.6 Miles
6. A left tum here keeps you on the official Loop route back to Ormond Beach
7. US-1 – Right (North) – 5.6 Miles
8. SR 100/SE Moody Blvd – Right – 5.0 Miles
9. Old Kings Road S – Right – 5.4 Miles
10. Old Dixie Hwy – Left – 7.4 Miles
11. N Beach Street – Straight – 3.2 Miles
12. W. Granada Blvd – Left – 1.0 Miles
13. Returns you to the start.

This ride begins and ends at the famous Cabbage Patch in Samsula. It’s a relaxing ride with some unique stopping off points such as Cassadaga, the town known as the “Physic Capital of the World”. Don’t worry they know you’re coming. Reaching the coast you can add a side trip south about 20 miles to visit the Kennedy Space Center.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

1. Starts at Tomoka Farms Rd and Pioneer Trail
2. Pioneer Trail – West – 3.8 Miles
3. SR 44 – Right – 5.9 Miles
4. IN Prevatt Ave – Left – 3.4 Miles
5. Lake Helen Osteen Rd – Straight – 4.3 Miles
6. Howland Blvd – Left – 4.2 Miles
7. SR 4155 – Right – 1.6 Miles
8. New Smyrna Blvd – Left – 0.1 Miles
9. Florida Ave/Maytown Rd – Straight – 15.5 Miles
10. Maytown Osteen Rd – Straight – 5.9 Miles
11. Beacon Light Rd – Left – 4.0 Miles
12. Volco Rd – Right – 2.1 Miles
13. Ridgewood Ave/US1 Left – 6.1 Miles
14. SR 44 – Right – 0.1 Miles
15. @Palmetto St U-Turn – 0.0 Miles
16. SR 44 – West – 2.9 Miles
17. NGlencoe Rd – Right – 0.9 Miles
18. Pioneer Trail – Left – 6.5 Miles
19. Returns to starting point.

You don’t have to be a Gator fan to enjoy this ride which circles through the woodlands and prairies surrounding Alachua county’s largest city. The route includes a portion of the Old Florida Heritage highway as you roll across Paynes Prairie Reserve. Time seems to have stood still in Micanopy, a small town with stately mansions and historic homesteads. You’ll find some history, nature, and culture all in one ride.

Road Name – Direction – Miles

1. Start at intersection of 1-75 (Exit 382) and SW Williston Rd
2. SR 331/SW Williston Rd – East – 2.0 Miles
3. US 441/SW 130 ST – Right – 8.7 Miles
4. CR 346 – Left – 9.7 Miles
5. CR 325 – Left – 4.9 Miles
6. SR 207SE Hawthore Rd – Left – 1.5 Miles
7. CR 234 – Right – 7.1 Miles
8. SR 26 – Left – 2.9 Miles
9. SR 222 – Straight – 4.4 Miles
10. SR 24/Waldo Rd – Right – 1.4 Miles
11. CR 232/NE 53″ Ave Left – 0.1 Miles
12. CR 225/NE 39 St – Right – 6.4 Miles
13. NW 156 Ave – Left – 8.5 Miles
14. CR 237 – Left – 2.2 Miles
15. SR 20/ML King Blvd – Right – 4.8 Miles
16. CR 241/NW 140 SI – Left – 9.7 Miles
17. SR 26/W Newberry Rd – Right – 1.6 Miles
18. CR 241/SW 170 St – Left – 7.5 Miles
19. US 41/N University Ave – Left – 1.1 Miles
20. CR 346 – Left – 7.3 Miles
21. SR 121/5W Williston Rd – Left – 8.0 Miles
22. Return to start