TAMPA FLORIDA DAY TRIPS

The Tampa Florida day trips and one day trips presented on this website are all within 100 miles of Tampa.

The average car can get at least 250 miles on a tank of gas. Some compact cars can get quite a bit more.

The Tampa Florida day trips on this website can be made with gallons to spare for sightseeing and back road exploring on the trip.

Here are some things to do and places to see within 100 miles of Tampa.

The map below shows you some of the major cities and places within a 100 mile radius of Tampa.

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Alva is a small town on the Caloosahatchee River west of Fort Myers. It has a small museum and an Old Florida ambiance with lots of oaks and Spanish Moss and the lazy river flowing by. Not named for Thomas Alva Edison.

Arcadia has an annual rodeo and is in the heart of cattle country. Downtown has been restored and a couple of nice bed and breakfasts make this a good weekend getaway.

Babcock Wilderness Adventures near Punta Gorda takes you on a tour of a working Florida ranch. You not only see the operation, but get to ride through one of Florida's most pristine natural settings.

Boca Grande is on the south end of Gasparilla Island and has the laid back charm of an end of the road village. Good relaxing, good dining, great beaches.

Bradenton is a small city south of Tampa Bay that has great arts, seafood and beaches. It is the little brother to nearby Sarasota.

Brooksville is in rolling hill and spreading oak country. An old southern town with a Confederate soldier statue standing guard over its county courthouse.

Captiva Island has some of the finest shelling beaches in the world. Just north of Sanibel, it is a great place to relax for a day, week or lifetime.

Crystal River Swim With Manatees is a fun family activity where various tour operators provide the equipment and let you swim among manatees in the super clear waters in this area north of Tampa.

Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg has the world's largest permanent exhibit of the works of this great master. The architecture of the building is also a work of art.

Dinosaur World near Plant City is an attraction that the entire family will enjoy, especially the kids. Your kids will thank you for making this one of your Tampa Florida day trips.

Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers are the well preserved winter homes of Thomas Alva Edison and Henry Ford. Edison's laboratory is an interesting well preserved attraction.

Englewood is a town on the beach that is a delight to visit. It is off the beaten path on the way to Boca Grande. Nice shops and restaurants, great beaches.

Everglades City and Chokoloskee Island are pioneer settlements just off the Tamiami Trail east of Naples. Fishing is the industry and some great seafood is served. It is also the western entrance to the Florida Everglades.

Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa is one of the largest and finest in the world. It is also known as the Tampa Aquarium. For kids, this will be one of the most popular Tampa Florida day trips.

Florida Orange Groves is an historic winery in St. Petersburg. You can see how wine is made and do some sampling.

Fort Desoto Park has one of the finest beaches in Florida. It is located south of St. Petersburg in Tierra Verde. The trip to the beach is a very scenic drive.

Fort Myers is the major city in southwest Florida and is an easy trip from Tampa. Lots of great boating, the huge nearby community of Cape Coral, not far from Naples.

Naples and Old Naples are gems of the southwest coast. Lots of culture, dining, shopping, a great zoo and botanical garden and world class beaches.

Oscar Scherer State Park is in the Venice, Florida area. It is a full service park with lots of things to do during the day and some beautiful camp sites.

Punta Gorda is a small town on the southern shore of Peace River and Charlotte Harbor. Some of the best sailing in Florida, good shopping and dining.

Rosa Fiorello Winery near Bradenton is a family owned enterprise. Enjoy watching the wine making process and sampling the wares.

Sarasota has a beautiful waterfront setting and great beaches. It has some of the finest are exhibits and museums in Florida. Home of New College and the John and Mabel Ringling residence.

St. Petersburg has a beautiful downtown area that has been restored and is a vital center for shopping and dining. Private and city marinas line the waterfront, and the Vinoy Renaissance hotel is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Strong Tower Vineyard and Winery is a small family owned business near Spring Hill and Brooksville. You will see how the grapes are grown, the wine made, and can sample the products.

Tampa itself can keep you busy for days with its aquarium, zoo, Ybor City, Columbia Restaurant, professional football and waterfront everywhere you look. Although your Tampa Florida day trips start here, don't forget to visit as much as you can here too.

Venice is a small town with great beaches on the Gulf and a downtown area that is loaded with antique shops and good restaurants.

Weeki Wachee Springs is not only a beautiful state park, it is a popular attraction with mermaid shows that goes back many years into Old Florida history.

Winter Haven, a pretty town among the lakes south of Orlando.  The home of Legoland on the grounds of the former Cypress Gardens.

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