ORLANDO,  FLORIDA DAY TRIPS

Updated October 30, 2025

The Orlando Florida day trips and one tank trips described on Florida Back Roads Travel are all within 100 miles of Orlando. 

Since Orlando is smack dab in the middle of Florida, there are many places you can go on the four corners of the compass.

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

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RECOMMENDED ORLANDO DAY TRIPS

Air Force Space & Missile Museum is at Kennedy Space Center and  includes many exhibits about the history of rocketry and space flight.

Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens in Winter is the home and studio of a prominent American sculptor.  Included are several of his major works and a beautiful sculpture garden.

Alexander Springs Recreational Area in the Ocala National Forest offers camping, swimming, canoeing, scuba diving, hiking, birding and wildlife viewing.

American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville is the nation’s first museum and memorial dedicated to police officers.

American Victory Ship & Museum docked in Tampa offers visitors a glimpse into maritime history and the critical role these ships played during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Anclote Key Preserve State Park is an island three miles off the coast of Tarpon Springs. It spans 11,773 acres across four islands and is accessible only by boat or ferry.

Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala is a stunning example of classical architecture clad in Italian travertine marble. The museum features gallery space devoted to the Appleton’s permanent collections.

Arcadia Historic District spans 3,400 acres downtown and includes 293 historic buildings. Pedestrians are welcome.

Archbold Biological Station near Lake Placid is a world-renowned ecological research center. This living laboratory spans nearly 20,000 acres including a working cattle ranch at Buck Island Ranch.

Avon Park is a small town along the scenic drive through citrus country south of Lake Wales.

Babson Park is also on the scenic drive through the citrus groves of central Florida, and is the home of Webber College.

Baynard House Museum is a historic home in Auburndale. The Folk Victorian-style house was built in 1894.

Blue Spring State Park in Orange City is a great spot to see manatees sheltering from the cold in the clear waters from November to March.

Bok Tower Gardens is a botanical and architectural treasure near Lake Wales. The beautiful tower houses a carillon that plays at regular intervals.

Boston House, also known as Cresthaven, is a historic building in downtown Fort Pierce built in 1909 with a blend of Neo-classical and Georgian architecture.

Bradlee-McIntyre House is a historic home in Longwood. Built in 1885, it showcases Queen Anne-style architecture.

Brevard Zoo is an animal habitat built entirely by volunteers and has become one of the most popular central Florida attractions.

Bridge of Lions is a beautiful drawbridge that stretches across the Intracoastal Waterway in St. Augustine, tying downtown to Anastasia Island.

Bronson-Mulholland House and museum is a historic site in Palatka. Built in 1854, it sits on 3 acres along the St. Johns River.

Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park in Flagler Beach covers 150 acres and features the coquina rock ruins of one of East Florida's largest antebellum sugar plantations mill and house. They look like Spanish ruins.

Canaveral National Seashore near New Smyrna and Titusville has the best 24 miles of undeveloped beautiful beach anywhere in Florida.

Cassadaga is a historic village of spiritualists, mediums, and healers, that is open to the public.

Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine is the oldest 17th century fort in North America.  There are many exhibits and guided and self guided tours.

CatBoat Adventures in Mount Dora lets you pilot your own twin hulled motor boat on Lake Dora while a captain in his own boat narrates and points out highlights. 

Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is the oldest Catholic parish in the United States and was founded in 1565.

Central East Florida Day Trips is a page on this website that has maps showing interesting back road drives in the coastal area east of Orlando.

Central Florida Day Trips is a page on this website that has maps showing interesting back road drives around Orlando from Ocala in the north to Lake Placid in the south.

Central Florida Railroad Museum in Winter Garden is a small museum that focuses on the railroads of Central Florida. 

Central Florida Tourist Attractions that were here before Walt Disney World opened in 1971 and are still operating.

Cherie Down Park has a beautiful beach in Cape Canaveral just north of Cocoa Beach. You can also visit Ron Jons, the Cocoa Beach Pier and other locat attractions.

Chinsegut Hill in Brooksville is an interesting piece of the Nature Coast’s history, having been homesteaded by John and Susan Bishop in the 1800s.

Cocoa is a Space Coast town worth visiting because of its beautiful downtown area, Cocoa Village, noted for its fine restaurants and shopping.

Cocoa Village Playhouse is a historical site and theater in downtown Cocoa Village that hosts community Broadway-style musicals.

Crescent City Historic District is a preserved region showcasing the town’s past with 212 historic buildings.

Cross Creek was the home for many years of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, author of "The Yearling" and "Cross Creek".

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell preserves and commemorate the site of Dade’s Battle of 1835. Of 110 American soldiers, only 3 survived the ambush by Seminoles.

Davenport Historic District covers 32 acres and includes 28 historic buildings and one structure.

Daytona Beach is a motor city and beach city. You can drive on the hard packed beaches and visit the NASCAR track in town.

Daytona International Speedway lets you visit on non-event days and you can go on a first come-first served tour.

Deland is the home of Stetson University and has a wonderful downtown area with restaurants and shops in restored historic buildings. Lots of trees and murals throughout the town.

DeLeon Springs State Park near Deland is centered around a natural spring that pours out millions of gallons daily. The park also has a historic sugar mill turned restaurant.

Deseret Ranches is one of the largest working cow-calf ranches in the United States.  It's 295,000 acres sprawl between Orlando and Cocoa.  Tours are available.

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park in Gainesville is an unusual  geological formation that has been attracting visitors for well over a century. 

Dinosaur World in Plant City is an attraction that features replicas of more than 150 dinosaurs.  It's fun and educational. 

Disney Springs is a giant outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex at Walt Disney World Resort with free admission.

Doctor Phillips is a community south of Orlando along Sand Lake Road. It is loaded with many restaurants and shops, and is close to Universal Studios and the attractions along International Drive.

Doctor Phillips Center for the Performing Arts includes the Walt Disney Theater, the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, the DeVos Family Room, the Seneff Arts Plaza, and many other spaces. 

Don CeSar Resort and Spa, known as the Pink Palace, sits on St. Pete Beach. Built in 1928, the resort offers Gulf views, two pools, a spa, and dining options.

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala has more than 90 race cars on display and another 50 antique cars.

Driftwood Resort in Vero Beach is an eclectic resort known for its quirky architecture and oceanfront beauty.

Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens (Botanical Gardens of Volusia) is a 10-acre botanical garden in Port Orange that features the ruins of a 19th-century sugar mill.

Eatonville, 6 miles from Orlando, was incorporated in 1887. It is considered by most people to be the oldest self-governing all African-American city in the United States.

Epcot is one of 4 theme parks at WDW.  This park celebrates human achievement in technology and culture.

Eustis is an old Florida town northwest of Orlando that has a neat little downtown area and parks along the southeastern shore of Lake Eustis.

Evinston is a small community near Cross Creek and home to the old Wood & Swink General Store on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fantasy of Flight in Polk City displays more than 140 civilian and military planes and many of them can fly. 

Farm Tours of Ocala is a 3 hour and 15 minute tour of working farms where you can go behind the scenes and chat with pros who work with thoroughbred horses. 

Ferran Park and the Alice B. McClelland Memorial Bandshell is a historic site in Eustis. Located on Lake Eustis itself, the park offers a lakeside walkway and green spaces.

Flagler Beachfront Winery is in Flagler Beach, right on the ocean. Enjoy wine tasting with an ocean view.

Flagler College (Ponce de Leon Hotel) was built in St. Augustine by railroad tycoon Henry Flagler in 1888 and is a National Historic Landmark. You can take a tour and explore the grandeur.

Florida Air Museum in Lakeland is Florida’s “Official Aviation Museum and Education Center”. It is on the campus of the Sun ‘n Fun fly-in and expo at Lakeland Linder International Airport.

Florida Citrus Tower is a 65 year old attraction in Clermont west of Orlando. An elevator to the top takes you to a wonderful view of all central Florida.

Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville is the state's largest and is on the campus of the University of Florida.

Floridan Hotel, now the Hotel Flor Tampa Downtown, is a National Historic Landmark blending vintage elegance with modern luxury. This 19-story Beaux Arts skyscraper was Florida’s tallest building until 1966.

Fort Christmas Historical Park is a full-scale replica of the one that was built on Christmas Day, 1837, in the community of Christmas.

Fort Cooper State Park in Inverness covers 710 acres around Lake Holathlikaha. The park preserves a historic site from the Second Seminole War.

Fort Gates Ferry is a historic ride across the St Johns River between the Ocala National Forest and Fruitland.

Fort Matanzas National Monument on the shores of the Matanzas River in St. Augustine was built by the Spanish in the mid-18th century.

Frank Lloyd Wright Child of the Sun.
The largest single collection of the great architect's buildings are on the campus of Florida Southern College in Lakeland.

Fun Spot America on International Drive in Orlando has 4 different go-kart tracks and 3 roller coasters, plus another 3 different thrill rides. 

Gainesville also has plenty to look at in addition to the university and the museums. The town has many historic neighborhoods and buildings, and a lot of nice restaurants.

Gamble Rogers State Park was named for a famous Florida folk singer and storyteller who lost his life in the ocean trying to save somebody who was drowning. It has one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida.

Gatorland north of Kissimmee was entertaining tourists and locals long before Walt Disney World came on the scene.

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail runs 29.2 miles through Central Florida, starting in Polk City and ending in Mabel. The paved path follows an old railroad corridor through the Green Swamp. Bicyclists, hikers, and runners use the 12-foot-wide trail.

Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Memorial Hall in St. Cloud is a tribute to the Civil War Veterans of the Union Army who retired here.

Green Gables is a charming Queen Anne–style home built in 1896 in Melbourne. It now welcomes visitors as a living history museum.

Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Center in Fort Pierce is a large functioning oceanographic research institution with a storied history.

Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce has a collection of themed gardens, including a Japanese Garden, Butterfly Garden, and the nation’s largest public tropical bonsai display.

Highlands Hammock State Park near Sebring has one of Florida’s most diverse collections of plant and animal life.  It is home to 1,000-year-old oaks, old growth hammock, and the Florida panther. 

Highland Park is a small golf course town in the rolling hills south of Lake Wales. It has one of the oldest golf courses in Florida.

Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville occupies a 1910 neoclassical post office building with 42,000 square feet and a 490-seat auditorium. Its historic elevator was installed in 1924. It draws 40,000 patrons per year for plays, musicals, and cabarets.

Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin is a 2,800-acre barrier island sanctuary on the Gulf Coast. It's renowned for its pristine white-sand beaches. It attracts more than one million visitors a year, making it Florida’s most-visited state park.

Hontoon Island State Park in DeLand is a 1,650-acre island in the St. Johns River accessible only by boat or free park ferry.

ICON Orlando, on International Drive in Orlando is giant 400 foot tall observation tower in the form of a Ferris Wheel with separate enclosed air conditioned observation capsules. 

Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex takes all of a day to see and maybe two.  See hundreds of exhibits and displays, the real Space Shuttles, theaters, bus tours, and much more.

LaGrange Church and Cemetery is an example of Carpenter Gothic architecture. The church was built in 1869 and is the oldest Protestant church between St. Augustine and Key West.

Lake Kissimmee State Park covers 5,930 acres near Lake Wales. Living history at an 1876 cow camp shows Florida's ranching past.

Lakeland is located among several lakes and has a lot of wonderful statuary to look at in downtown.

Lake of the Hills Community Club in Lake Wales was built in 1927 and stands as a cherished landmark of community spirit and historical significance.

Lake Placid is the Caladium Capital of the World and has transformed its typical little downtown areas with murals on the buildings.

Lakeridge Winery is near Clermont.  Watch wine being made, enjoy tasting and tours. There's also lots of entertainment and music.

Lakeside Inn has been in business since 1883. It is on the east shore of Lake Dora. It is someplace special and the centerpiece of the charming town of Mount Dora.

Lake Wales is the center of the citrus industry and is close to Bok Tower Gardens, a treat you should not miss.

Lake Wales Arts Center is a cultural hub in Lake Wales. Housed in a historic Spanish Mission-style building, it offers art exhibits, concerts, and classes.

Legoland Florida Resort in Winter Haven is a 150 acre theme park with more than 50 rides, dozens of shows, shops, restaurants, and a water park. 

Leu Gardens in Orlando has almost 50 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, lakes and trails.  Enjoy 200 year old oaks and acres of camelias.

Lightner Museum in St. Augustine is a museum of art and artifacts housed in the former Alcazar Hotel.

Lippincott Mansion, also known as Melrose Hall, is a historic building in Ormond Beach.

Little Manatee River State Park in Wimauma spans 2,433 acres along the Little Manatee River. The park has hiking, kayaking, camping, and horseback riding.

Lone Cabbage Fish Camp in Cocoa is a laid back old restaurant on the St. Johns River.  Good food, nice scenery, and airboat tours.

Longwood Historic District covers 190-acres and includes 37 historic buildings. The streets are tree-lined and walkable.

Marineland Florida south of St. Augustine is a dolphin research center that was once Florida's most popular tourist attraction. 

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park in Cross Creek lets you experience what farm life was like when the famous author lived here.  Her Florida Cracker style home and farm have been restored and are preserved.

May-Stringer Heritage Museum is a historic house in Brooksville. The four-story, 14-room Victorian home was built in 1855.

Maytown Road is a lightly traveled paved road through one of Florida's last large wilderness areas.

McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach spans 18 acres and has over 10,000 native and tropical plants. There are scenic pathways, water features, and a whimsical Children’s Garden.

McLarty Treasure Museum south of Sebastian Inlet features treasure artificats and displays from some of the 11 Spanish galleons sunk in the ocean near here over 300 years ago. It is a Florida Heritage Site. Click on the link to read more. 

Melbourne is on the Space Coast and Indian River Lagoon. Its downtown area is historic and renovated with lots of shops and restaurants.

Melbourne Beach Community Chapel was built in 1892 and is the oldest church in Melbourne Beach. The non-denominational chapel is built in a simple vernacular style. It's on the Historic Register and still an active church today.

Melbourne Beach Pier, built between 1888 and 1889, still extends gracefully over the Indian River Lagoon.

Melrose is a small Victorian village near Gainesville with historic buildings and a fine restaurant.

Menello Museum of American Art in Orlando displays collection of paintings by Earl Cunningham, a folk artist who painted mostly coastal landscapes of America’s Atlantic Coast. 

McIntosh has a population of only 469 people but has almost 70 buildings in its designated historic district.

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is a huge refuge is in the shadow of Kennedy Space Center.  It has 140,000 acres and over 1,000 species of plants, 117 fish species, and much more.  

Micanopy is a historic tiny town named for a great Seminole chief.  Nice antique stores and restaurants.

Monument of States in Kissimmee was built by volunteers and dedicated in 1943. It includes at least one rock from each of the states in the USA.

Morse Museum in Winter Park is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass and more. 

Mount Dora is a small town on Lake Dora in the hill country northwest of Orlando. It has become an antique and art center with plenty of shops and frequent festivals and other events. It is one of our favorite Orlando Florida day trips.

Mount Dora History Museum is housed in the city’s first fire station and jail. It showcases the town's history from the 1870s to today.

Nathan Cobb Cottage in Ormond Beach was constructed in 1897 by local builder William Fagen. The half-story home was ingeniously built using salvaged materials from the shipwrecked schooner Nathan F. Cobb.

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce has artifacts and exhibits dedicated to SEAL warriors and their predecessors, the Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT). 

Nehrling Gardens and Museum in Gotha was the home of Dr. Henry Nehrling, a pioneering horticulturist who significantly influenced Florida’s botanical landscape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

New Smyrna Beach is where Orlando natives like to visit the beach. It is a charming small town along the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.

Ocala is the center of the thoroughbred horse industry in Florida. A lot of great horse statues are scattered throughout downtown and the whole city is surrounded by beautiful rolling horse farms.

Ocala National Forest has 607 square miles with 600 lakes, campgrounds, hiking and off road trails, and many animals including black bears, deer, boar, otters, and more. 

Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park near the northern shore of Lake Okeechobee, preserves a pivotal site of the Second Seminole War.

Old Florida Carpenter Gothic Churches.  See 5 of these rare historic churches in the Orlando area.

Old Jail Museum is a historic site in St. Augustine. The Romanesque Revival building was built in 1891 and looks like a hotel.

Old Lake County Courthouse in Tavares was built in 1923 in the Neoclassical Revival style. The building now houses the Lake County Historical Museum. You can see inside and outside of the old courthouse.

Oldest House Museum Complex is located across from the historic National Guard building in downtown St. Augustine. 

Orange County Regional History Center is in the original courthouse building built in 1927. It has four floors of exhibits exploring 14,000 years of Orlando history and is a Smithsonian affiliate.

Orlando is loaded with more tourist attractions than one can possibly visit. It also has many beautiful neighborhoods and a revitalized downtown business district. Get away from the bustle of Universal Studios and Walt Disney World and visit a real Florida city. Since the city is in the center of the state, it is the logical place to enjoy your Orlando Florida day trips.

Orlando Science Center  teaches science and makes sure kids have fun doing it. It features 4 floors of science exhibits, giant screen movie theaters, and live programming, exhibit halls and science stations. 

Orlando Significant Tree Tour is a self-guided tour of several significant trees in the City of Orlando, some hundreds of years old.

Ormond Beach is the birthplace of automobile racing. You can visit The Casements, famous home of John D. Rockefeller.

Ormond Beach Main Street runs along Granada Boulevard with over 100 preserved structures from 1880 to 1930. The sidewalks are lined with shops, galleries, and cafes, and connect to parks and the beach.

Osceola County Courthouse in Kissimmee was built in 1890 in the Romanesque Revival style. It's the oldest courthouse in Florida still in continuous use for its original purpose. 

Paisley is a small town north of Orlando where an old cemetery is the resting place of Walt Disney's grandparents.

Payne’s Creek Historic State Park near Wauchula is a 410-acre preserve that commemorates a pivotal moment in the Seminole Wars.

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy is a 22,000 acre savannah with a wide variety of wildlife including bison, horses and hundreds of bird varieties.

Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City lets you explore Florida's pioneer days at this living history museum, which features historic buildings, exhibits, and artifacts.

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is south of Daytona and offers you a climb to the top for a magnificent view.

Princess Place Preserve is north of Palm Coast and is a nature conservation area that was once the home of a pioneer princess.

Pueblo Arcade is a historic 1926 building in downtown Vero Beach. This two-story masonry building was built before air conditioning and features an open passage for stores. It links to the theater next door.

Rainbow Springs State Park is near Dunnellon. At the park's main entrance you can swim in the freshwater Rainbow River, rent canoes and kayaks, view waterfalls and gardens.

Ravine Gardens State Park is a Palatka treasure with beautiful gardens, trails, suspension bridges, and amazing topography.

Renninger's Mount Dora Twin Markets
20651 US-441, Mount Dora, FL 32757, Tel: 352-383-8393. This is a huge antique center and adjacent flea market on the same property.  Each market has hundreds of vendors.  Antiques, clothing, plants, product, eggs, meat, pets, and about anything else.

Reptile Discovery Center in DeLand is a laboratory that extracts venom from dangerous reptiles.  You can see dozens of different reptiles here and watch the extraction process behind safety glass.

Richloam General Store in Ridge Manor is an authentic old restored general store with a shady porch for relaxing.  There is a good Florida cracker restaurant nearby.

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum in St Augustine has bizarre displays including more than 20,000 photographs, 3,000 artifacts, and more than 100 panels from Ripley's cartoons.  

Rockledge Drive Residential District has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1992. The area covers 100 acres and 100 historic buildings in Rockledge.

Sanford Main Street is situated on Lake Monroe. It has brick-lined streets, shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

Schooner Freedom  in St. Augustine is a 76 foot schooner where you can go for a sail and even help sail it.  You will see the sights of the Ancient City. 

Sea Turtles on Florida Beaches is and amazing event you can see during nesting season from May to October.  The turtles nest on beaches in every region of the state. 

SeaWorld Orlando is home to dolphins, whales, sharks and a lot of entertained tourists. One of the original big three Orlando attractions.

Sebastian Inlet State Park is located on a barrier island and offers some of the best surfing and fishing in Florida. The park also has hiking trails, picnic areas, and a campground.

Sebring Historic Downtown: Stroll through the charming downtown area, which has a variety of shops, restaurants, and historic buildings. 

Seminole Rest is a National Historic Site encompassing several prehistoric shell mounds. The Snyder Mound, for example, rises about 13 feet and spans over five acres.

Silver Springs State Park in Ocala is home to a former private attraction where you can enjoy riding on the glass-bottomed boats and being amazed at the crystal-clear blue waters of Silver Springs. 

Spook Hill in Lake Wales is an attraction that has been around for years.  Park your car in neutral and watch it apparently coast uphill.  

St. Augustine is one of Florida's favorite tourist attractions. Visit some of the oldest neighborhoods and buildings in the United States.

St. Augustine Alligator Farm is the oldest in Florida, and has a huge selection of animals including gators and a 14 foot long crocodile. 

St. Johns Rivership Company in Sanford is where the 105 foot modern sternwheeler "Barbara Lee" takes you on a narrated cruise on the St Johns River.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Cemetery is in North Merritt Island. It dates back to the late 19th century and is a beautifully preserved Carpenter Gothic structure.

Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg is a botanical garden more than 100 years old with 50,000 tropical plants and cascading waterfalls.

Tampania House in west Tampa dates back to 1927. Also known as Friederich House or Kirkeby House, it is designed in the Prairie School style.

Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks at Dodecanese Blvd is a popular tourist attraction located along the Anclote River.

Tenney House and Groveland Hotel in Federal Point form a historic complex on the St. Johns River. They stood side by side, and both served travelers as well as locals. The Tenney House dates to 1894. The Groveland Hotel opened in 1900.

The Florida Key Lime Pie Company in Cocoa Beach is a small attraction next to Ron Jon Surf Shop with great desserts, gifts, and Sweetie the Alligator.

The Lightner Museum in St. Augustine is a former grand hotel with a large collection of fine and decorative 19th century art, much of it from the gilded age.

The Ritz Theater at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Sanford was built in 1923. It features a proscenium arch and orchestra pit. 

The Villages is a planned community northwest of Orlando that is developed around numerous golf courses. Lots of good dining and shopping.

Thursby House is a restored two-story wooden structure at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City. It was built in 1872 by Louis Thursby and served as a homestead and steamboat stop. It is built on a 20-foot-high Timucua shell midden.

Tomoka State Park in Ormond Beach spans 2,000 acres between the Tomoka and Halifax rivers.

Townsend Building, also known as the Old Drugstore, is a historic site in Lake Butler, Florida.

Universal Orlando Resort is near SeaWorld and has a lot of shows and activities based on Universal movies. Islands of Adventure is loaded with thrill rides.

USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame in Davenport honors the pioneers of water skiing and preserves the sport's 100-year history.

Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Titusville focuses on war planes from the earliest days of aviation to the present day. Their collection includes more than 45 historic warbirds.

Vero Beach has some of the nicest beaches in Florida. Disney also has a beach resort just north of Vero in Wabasso.

Vero Beach Main Street is a historic downtown district with walkable tree-lined streets. The area features shops, restaurants, and galleries.

Walt Disney World Resort is the most visited theme park in the world. You can spend your entire vacation here, but you will pay dearly for it.

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on the barrier island east of Palm Coast has beautiful trees, gardens, and amazing rock formations on the beach.

Webster Flea Markets flea markets are open only on Monday.  The biggest flea market in Florida.

Weedon Island Preserve near St. Petersburg has trails and boardwalks through mangrove forests, salt marshes, and upland hammocks. A cultural center displays Native American artifacts and exhibits found on site.

Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka has been a popular recreational spot for Orlando area residents and tourists for more than 100 years. 

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park spans 4,000 acres in Port Richey. It protects four miles of coastline and features salt springs, mangroves, and marshes.

Windermere, a small town near Walt Disney World with canopied streets and Old Florida ambience.

Winter Garden, a small town west of Orlando with a revitalized downtown business district.

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

Winter Park , a small upscale enclave in the Orlando metro area on the north side. Great shopping, dining and art festivals. Morse Museum with a lot of Tiffany objects, and Rollins College. A great place to stay while you enjoy your Orlando Florida day trips.

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour takes you to several lakes connected by scenic canals.  The pontoon boat guides know their stuff and show you a lot of historical places and natural things on your one hour cruise.

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum in St. Augustine is a three-story building made of coquina and built in 1798 by Don Andres Ximenez. It was a family home with a ground-floor store and billiards hall. Later it served as a boarding house for decades.

Ybor City Historic District is known as Tampa’s Latin Quarter. It is an exotic blend of aromas, flavors, sights and sounds.

Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park in Homosassa preserves the remnants of a 19th-century sugar plantation once owned by David Levy Yulee.  

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