Explore Florida

35 destinations to explore

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Space Coast Β· 60 min from Orlando

The ultimate space enthusiast's destination and the hub of NASA and SpaceX launches - this complex truly sparks wonder and educates while entertaining.

πŸ› CultureπŸŽ“ EducationπŸŽͺ Family Fun
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πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Walt Disney World Resort

Orlando & Central Florida Β· 20 min from Orlando

The flagship resort of the Disney Parks & Experiences family is the most visited theme park resort on Earth. From the original Magic Kingdom to the Avatar-themed Pandora at Animal Kingdom, Disney remains the benchmark family vacation destination.

🎒 Theme ParksπŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture🍽 Food
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πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Tampa Riverwalk & Downtown

Tampa Bay & St. Pete

Urban parks, arts, museums, wildlife, gastro hubs, and family fun all on the downtown waterfront

🌊 OutdoorsπŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture🎨 Arts
97
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Fort de Soto Park

Tampa Bay & St. Pete Β· 45 min from Tampa

Barrier island park in the mouth of Tampa Bay known for its pristine undeveloped beaches, much beloved campgrounds, and historic Spanish-American War era fort.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸŽ“ EducationπŸŽͺ Family Fun
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πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Siesta Key & Sarasota Cultural District

Gulf Coast Beaches Β· 70 min from Tampa

#1 beach in America with white-quartz sand and a whimsical, artistic, and beautiful coastal city.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture
96
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Florida Springs Β· 50 min from Gainesville

Nine crystal springs feed a six-mile tubing river through ancient hammock β€” Florida's holy water.

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Universal Orlando Resort

Orlando & Central Florida

Three theme parks, a water park, eleven resort hotels, and the CityWalk entertainment district make up the energetic and exhilarating home to Harry Potter, Minions, Jurassic Park, Dreamworks, E.T., and more.

🎒 Theme ParksπŸ› Culture🍽 FoodπŸŽͺ Family Fun
96
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Anna Maria Island

Gulf Coast Beaches Β· 70 min from Tampa

Old Florida, no high-rise island that locals consider a favorite weekend getaway

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture
96
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

St. Pete Pier & Downtown Waterfront District

Tampa Bay & St. Pete Β· 35 min from Tampa

Iconic St. Pete - pier, waterfront parks, marinas, world-class art museums, Beach Drive eateries, and the Vinoy Resort

🌿 NatureπŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture🎨 Arts
ZooTampa and Seminole Heights
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ZooTampa and Seminole Heights

Tampa Bay & St. Pete Β· 10 min from Tampa

Top-rated family friendly zoo in the country and one of the most eclectic and interesting neighborhoods in the city

🌿 NatureπŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture🎨 Arts
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πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Kelly Park - Rock Springs

Orlando & Central Florida Β· 35 min from Orlando

A crystalline spring pouring 26,000 gallons per minute into a half-mile lazy river through a canopied forest β€” a natural wonderland just up the road from the world's premier theme park destination.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸŽͺ Family Funβ™» Eco
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πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Blue Spring State Park

Orlando & Central Florida Β· 45 min from Orlando

A premier manatee viewing destination in Florida. From November through March, hundreds of West Indian manatees gather in the constant 72 degree Fahrenheit spring run to escape the cold St. Johns River. The manatees are viewable just feel below an elevated boardwalk.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸŽͺ Family Funβ™» Eco
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay & St. Pete Β· 15 min from Tampa

A world-class theme park that doubles as an accredited zoo β€” top-tier roller coasters AND African wildlife in the same day

🎒 Theme Parks🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸŽ“ Education
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πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

South St. Pete & Beach Communities

Tampa Bay & St. Pete Β· 35 min from Tampa

The southern end of the Pinellas peninsula is full of a variety of local favorites - gorgeous white-sand beaches, incredible urban nature preserves, a waterfront arts village, and plenty of kitschy, laid-back vibes to keep everyone smiling.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸ™ Urban🎨 Arts
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πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Florida Springs Β· 60 min from Tampa

Live mermaids since 1947, a spring-fed waterpark, kayaking with manatees β€” Tampa's closest big spring.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸ› CultureπŸŽͺ Family Fun
93
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Silver Springs State Park

Florida Springs Β· 50 min from Gainesville

Florida's oldest tourist attraction β€” glass-bottom boats since 1878, wild monkeys, Tarzan film sites.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸ› CultureπŸŽ“ Education
93
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica & Discovery Cove

Orlando & Central Florida Β· 20 min from Orlando

Three distinct parks under one brand that together offer something neither Disney nor Universal does: world-class roller coasters alongside genuine marine education, an award-winning water park, and an all-inclusive day resort where you swim with dolphins.

🎒 Theme Parks🌿 Nature🍽 FoodπŸŽ“ Education
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Cocoa Beach

Space Coast Β· 70 min from Orlando

Surf capital of Florida with good waves, classic beach culture, and sunrise rocket launch views

🌊 OutdoorsπŸ› Culture🍽 FoodπŸŽͺ Family Fun
93
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

St. Pete Grand Central & Historic Uptown

Tampa Bay & St. Pete Β· 30 min from Tampa

A collection of neighborhoods that celebrate creativity, inclusion, and local culture with plenty of family-friendly activities and events

πŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture🎨 Arts🍽 Food
93
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Orlando & Central Florida Β· 25 min from Orlando

A state park protecting a first-magnitude spring in the Orlando suburbs that feeds the Wekiva River and invites visitors to swim, paddle, and explore the beautiful waters.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸŽͺ Family Fun
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πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Alexander Springs

Florida Springs Β· 65 min from Orlando

Florida's most toddler-friendly spring β€” a sandy 72Β°F wading pool deep in national forest.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 Natureβ™» Eco
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, Mount Dora & West Orange Trail
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Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, Mount Dora & West Orange Trail

Orlando & Central Florida Β· 25 min from Orlando

A corridor of natural beauty, small-town charm, and family-friendly outdoor recreation northwest of Orlando that most theme park visitors never discover.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸ› Culture🎨 Arts
92
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Winter Park

Orlando & Central Florida Β· 10 min from Orlando

An Old World charm town next to Orlando with a chain of lakes, tree-lined streets, brick roads, and artistic flair.

πŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture🎨 Arts🍽 Food
92
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Miami Museum Park District

Miami-Dade & Fort Lauderdale

Family-friendly waterfront park with world-class cultural experiences will foster wonder.

🌿 NatureπŸ› Culture🎨 ArtsπŸŽ“ Education
Biscayne National Park
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Biscayne National Park

Everglades & South Florida Β· 45 min from Miami

This primarily underwater national park encompasses the northernmost Florida Keys, protecting portions of the third largest coral reef on Earth among myriad other biodiversity.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸ› CultureπŸŽ“ Education
91
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Downtown Orlando & Lake Eola

Orlando & Central Florida

The city center offering quieter but fun experiences that most visitors never see with the iconic lake as the centerpiece

🌊 OutdoorsπŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture🍽 Food
90
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

De Leon Springs State Park

Florida Springs Β· 65 min from Orlando

Crystal clear swimming + the only restaurant in Florida where you cook pancakes on your table.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 Nature🍽 FoodπŸŽ“ Education
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

Space Coast Β· 60 min from Orlando

Incredibly biologically diverse wildlife refuge surrounding the Kennedy Space Center complex

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸŽ“ Educationβ™» Eco
90
πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

Weedon Island Preserve

Tampa Bay & St. Pete Β· 25 min from Tampa

Ancient Tocobaga village site with endless mangrove kayak trails and boardwalk birding

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸ› CultureπŸŽ“ Education
90

Three Sisters Springs / Crystal River

Florida Springs Β· 80 min from Gainesville

The only place in the US where you can legally swim with wild manatees. Bucket-list wildlife.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸŽ“ Educationβ™» Eco
Wynwood Arts District
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Wynwood Arts District

Miami-Dade & Fort Lauderdale

An open-air street art museum turned vibrant family-friendly neighborhood.

πŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture🎨 Arts🍽 Food
88

Ginnie Springs

Florida Springs Β· 45 min from Gainesville

Seven crystal springs on the Santa Fe River β€” the clearest water in Florida, with riverfront camping.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 Natureβ™» Eco
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πŸ‘Ά toddler-friendly

East Hillsborough - Apollo Beach to Plant City

Tampa Bay & St. Pete Β· 20 min from Tampa

Eastern Hillsborough County, with less dense population is ripe with agriculture, river wilderness, festivals, and kitschy attractions.

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸ› CultureπŸŽ“ Education
Little Havana
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Little Havana

Miami-Dade & Fort Lauderdale

The vibrant epicenter of the Cuban diaspora in Miami is rich with culture and effusive energy

πŸ™ UrbanπŸ› Culture🎨 Arts🍽 Food
Canaveral National Seashore
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Canaveral National Seashore

Space Coast Β· 60 min from Orlando

Longest stretch of undeveloped coastline on Florida's east coast managed by the National Park Service

🌊 Outdoors🌿 NatureπŸŽ“ Educationβ™» Eco